Insidus

Friday, September 3, 2021

7de Laan Switches Back To 5 Days A Week From October With Plans For A Reduction In Muvhango Scrapped

This comes after the SABC cut the popular soapie to three episodes a week earlier this year.

"7de Laan is delighted at the SABC's decision to bring back the show to 5 days a week," said the production.

The Afrikaans weekday soap 7de Laan on SABC2 is returning to a full 5-days a week while the Venda weekday soap Muvhango remains a full-week show, bringing to an end the SABC's failed experiment to cut down on the episodes for both series to try out other programmes in their timeslots.

From the week of Monday 4 October, 7de Laan is back to broadcasting five episodes per week on SABC2. The channel has not yet issued any statement about the soapies' return to full-week episodes.

"7de Laan is delighted at the SABC's decision to bring back the show to 5 days a week," the production confirmed to the media on Friday. "We know that our fans are over extremely appreciative and excited for this. We owe much of their persistent request to the return. Viewers can now enjoy an entire week of their favourite show without the long anxious wait. Best of all, the months ahead are packed with nail-biting, love-hate and comedic storylines."

Earlier this year, the South African public broadcaster angered viewers when it announced a shocking SABC2 schedule shake-up.

The SABC confirmed that it would cut back 7de Laan, produced by Danie Odendaal Productions, from five to just three episodes per week from April. The SABC also confirmed that it would be cutting back on Muvhango, produced by Word of Mouth Pictures, from August, with the popular primetime soap also seeing its episodes reduced from five to just three episodes per week.

It led to a petition signed by over 7 000 concerned viewers, and the SABC saying that it won't back down from its plan to "make more room for drama".

The SABC, in another statement shortly after that, said that "a public petition was circulated, in an attempt to prevent the SABC from diversifying its content on SABC2". This was, however, not what the petition from concerned viewers was actually about; viewers were not against diversifying programming, but concerned about losing weekday episodes of their shows.

Merlin Naicker, the SABC's head of TV, said that reducing the episodes of 7de Laan and Muvhango was "part of our long-term plan to invest in quality local content" and that "it is imperative that we come with innovative and exciting content, which will not only draw the viewership but bring in the revenue required to keep the public service broadcaster financially sustainable."

The SABC considers both long-running series as having somewhat run out of steam creatively and thought that gradual timeslot replacements would yield viewership bumps from new shows.

7de Laan was reduced to three episodes to make way for Die Sentrum, but the show from Penguin Films, which aired on Thursdays and Fridays, never got the viewership traction 7de Laan has, with lower ratings in SABC2's 18:00 timeslot.

Before the debut of Die Sentrum, the SABC, in a statement, said that it was "confident that this new programme will be a drawcard and, like 7de Laan, will keep the channel's loyal viewers entertained for the remainder of the week."

In July, 7de Laan lured around 1.2 million viewers to SABC2, while Die Sentrum hovered around 720 000 per episode. This is far below 7de Laan and represents a net loss of thousands of viewers in the timeslot and also forced SABC2 to lower ad rates during the slot, meaning less revenue for the broadcaster.

Meanwhile, the promised second season of the Xitsonga telenovela Giyani, produced by Tshedza Pictures, never materialised in Muvhango's 21:00-timeslot from August with no explanation to viewers or an update to the TV industry.

Neither the SABC nor SABC2 channel head Gerhard Pretorius made any further public statements before August that Giyani isn't going to start, or since, about why Giyani didn't start last month on Thursday and Friday nights, as initially promised.

According to insiders, the Covid-19 pandemic severely delayed Giyani production, and SABC2 couldn't get the show on air in time.

Covid-19 hugely impacted development and production on Giyani, and the production couldn't deliver episodes for playout from August as planned, although production is now in full swing. No new SABC2 broadcast date is available.

Could MultiChoice's Upcoming DStv Flex Package Replace The Premium And Compact+?

Over the years, MultiChoice has lost several Premium subscribers due to the ongoing increase in costs for the package as well as streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video offering cheaper services.

Sometime ago, MultiChoice mentioned they were planning to launch the Premium downfall package known as DStv Flex which is geared towards the mid to top tier consumers.

The timing for this package couldn't have come at a better time. As viewers noticed, a lot of international channels have been pulled off as their suppliers are taking back the content and adding it to onto their streaming services.

In the end, consumers are left with less options and no reason to stay on the platform.

MultiChoice has been working around the clock to keep these viewers connected through the launches of several local channels and M-Net's increased investment within the local industry.

No matter how successful their attempts have been when it comes down to costs viewers feel they're not getting enough which is where DStv Flex comes in.

DStv Flex charges less than the Premium package and has a smaller offering which consists mainly of Premium channels alongside other value added services such as a sports package and Add Movies.

Will this platform end DStv Premium?

Not necessarily, as cheap as it can be you have limited channels so Premium will remain on top. MultiChoice could however chop several channels and merge Compact+ with the Premium package.

With the help of DStv Catch-up, Add Movies, Explora Ultra, Insurance and the DStv app they'll recover from any losses contributed to this.

- FOX will no longer be available in Africa

- Could G4 replace Ginx Esports TV on DStv?
- Three possible new channels coming to DStv
- NHK World Japan is available on the DStv across Africa and on the DStv app in South Africa
- Could Nicktoons be the next channel to get booted on DStv?
- Is Big Brother Africa making a comeback?

- Star India channels rebranding into Utsav?
- Disney+ launching in South Africa
- Peacock and Paramount+ merge into one hub
- Discovery and WarnerMedia could launch a joint streaming service
- tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa

October 2021 On CBS Africa | 5 New Series Alerts Including Injustice With Nancy Grace | Returning Shows Including Borderlands USA | More

CBS Reality:

PARANORMAL NIGHTSHIFT
Season 1
Channel Premiere.
Weekdays at 7:30 and 21:10, from 11th until 27th October. Repeated on weekends at 07:05, 20:20 and 00:35, from 16th October to 27th November
Each hour-long episode on Paranormal Night Shift presents three stories of supernatural encounters, each more terrifying than the last! Personal testimonials are the heart of each story. A narrator keeps the plotline moving, but the vast majority of the storytelling is done by the men and women who have lived through it. These interviews are ﬁrst hand intimate peeks into the spine tingling world of those who work the witching hour.

BORDERFORCE USA: THE BRIDGES
Season 3.
Channel Premiere
Weekends at 08:40, 19:30 and 01:25, from 16th October to 14th November. Repeated weekdays at 09:30, 18:40 and 22:55, from 15th to 26th November.
The 2,000-mile border that separates Texas and Mexico is the busiest international boundary in the world. On the United States side, Customs and Border Protection oﬃcers have the job of keeping goods and people ﬂowing in both directions while making sure that guns, drugs and other contraband don’t make it across the border. The challenge is daunting: on one side is the ruthlessly-eﬃcient Mexican drug cartels; on the other, the biggest – and most lucrative - drug market on earth. Borderforce USA: The Bridges follows CBP oﬃcers stationed at 12 of the 28 international bridges that straddle the border and documents the immense challenges that the oﬃcers face on a daily basis.

RANDOM BREATH TEST
Season 6-10.
Channel Premiere.
Double bills on weekdays at 11:10, 14:50 and 23:45 from 1st to 29th October. Repeated weekends, stack, at 06:00, from 9th October to 21st November.
Follow the police units for a unique, behind-the-scenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug aﬀected drivers.
In episode 1 of season 6 oﬃcers in Wollongong are diverted from their regular RBT duties by an emergency call over the radio. They join in the hunt for a runaway driver who ﬂed from police when they tried to pull him up for a breath test. He led police on a dangerous chase through the backstreets until he crashed his car into a dead end street and ﬂed, climbing over back fences and running through yards. Police ﬁnd the driver, Tyrone out of breath and worse for wear at a local Subway. He insists he was only getting a sandwich and denies he was the driver of the car police spotted him in. A breath test is just the start of Tyrone’s problems….

CBS Justice:

INJUSTICE WITH NANCY GRACE
Season 1 & 2. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 19:00.
From 11th October until 4th November.
Renowned legal analyst and former felony prosecutor Nancy Grace draws upon her vast knowledge and expertise as she unravels mysterious and shocking true crime cases. Each standalone episode delves into a captivating, multi-layered story of injustice, from wrongful accusations to botched investigations to unjust sentences and more. Through ﬁrst-hand interviews, archival footage and Nancy’s unique perspective, the series shines a light on these untold cases and the ﬁght for justice.

KILLER SIBLINGS
Season 1. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 20:00. From 11th until 22nd October.
"Killer Siblings" delves into the disturbing true stories of some of the deadliest siblings of all time. Featuring exclusive interviews and ﬁrsthand accounts, the series explores the minds, upbringings and motivations of family members who were driven to kill.
Each hour-long episode proﬁles a diﬀerent set of siblings and the brutal crimes they committed, oﬀering insight into their murderous bond and what led them down a path to murder.

HOW I CAUGHT THE KILLER
Season 2. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 21:00. From 11th until 22nd October.
Featuring exclusive oﬃcer accounts, chilling evidence and stylish recreations, “How I Caught the Killer” provides a gripping insight into what it’s like to work on indecipherable cases.
The series shines a light on a myriad of murders and an array of outstanding oﬃcers who made key discoveries during investigations - from the dedication of the detectives, to the forensic analysis of the CSIs and the heart-wrenching role of the family liaison oﬃcers.

THE KILLER WITHIN
Season 1. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 21:00.
From 25th October until 5th November.
The Killer Within examines what turns someone into a murderer, the triggers that could transform them into a killer or whether some people are just born to kill.
Throughout the series, leading forensic and criminal experts delve into the psyche of the killer.
We speak to those directly involved with each case, to discover the common signs and events that could lead to your nearest and dearest harbouring The Killer Within.

LICENSE TO KILL
Season 1. Channel premiere.
Weeknights at 20:00.
From 25th October until 9th November.
Hosted by prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow ("Botched"), "License to Kill" examines shocking cases of killer doctors, nurses and medical professionals who used their practice to inﬂict harm on their defenseless patients. Told through the eyes of the victims, families, colleagues and law enforcement, each riveting episode reveals how these sinister medical professionals took advantage of their positions to render their patients injured, ill or dead. The series delves into the perpetrators’ malicious motives while chronicling how authorities were ﬁnally able to bring an end to their malpractice.

October 2021 On Arena Holdings | More Local Content Coming To Ignition | Brand New Series Coming For The Home Channel | Returning Series | More

Ignition:
TUNED IN SA
New Season Starts 28th September
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 3:30pm | Tue: 8:30pm | Thu: 2:30pm
Mzansi’s number one tuning show is back to showcase the craziest customising jobs in the local tuning scene! We are giving you performance modifications, superior custom builds, ultimate showstoppers and as per tradition, a car makeover for a special viewer!

KASI CAR CULTURE
New Season
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 4pm | Wed: 8pm | Thu: 5pm
South Africa is known for its unique and unapologetically bold array of ethnic cultures and a part of that are its interesting subcultures.
Kasi Car Culture is all about celebrating the passion behind SA's vibrant township car culture. It's not only about what people drive. It’s about the unique sense of community that surrounds them. Tune in as we explore the passions and trends of Mzansi’s Kasi Car Culture.

BUYER’S GUIDE
Every Week
Reality Entertainment
Sun: 2:30pm | Mon: 8:30pm | Wed: 2:30pm
Are you a first time car buyer or someone who simply wants to upgrade to a new set of wheels within a decent price range? Well whoever you are, Buyers Guide is here to answer all your car related questions . Catch Adam Ford & Saige Moodley with their panel of experts as they give you the best advice for your car buying needs.

IGNITION GT
Every Week
Motoring Magazine
Sun: 4:30pm | Wed: 8:30pm | Fri: 2:30pm
Whether you are an average Joe that loves practical everyday vehicles or a glamper who is into rides with a luxury twist, IGNITION GT is your plug for all things motoring. IGNITION TV is SA’s first and only television channel dedicated entirely to all things motoring while GT is the cherry on top. GT gives you the lowdown on the latest from the local and international circuit.

Home Channel:
HOW TO COOK WELL WITH RORY O'CONNELL 4
On the fourth season of How to Cook Well, Rory O’Connell aims to make his recipes even more simple to follow and accessible to any cook. Each week, Rory shows us three recipes, so versatile they can either be served alone or combined to make a perfectly balanced meal. The recipes are based on important principles that all cooks will benefit from, with the idea that when you master a technique, you open up a huge range of possibilities.
How to Cook Well with Rory O’Connell will appeal to anyone who wants to improve their cooking skills and increase their repertoire of dishes. Novice cooks will feel confident in the hands of a superb teacher, and experienced cooks will learn something new from Rory's tips, techniques and colourful descriptions.

04 October 2021 - 28 November 2021
Thursday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 10:00 Tue 14:00 Fri 23:00 Sat 07:00 Sun 13:30

AUSTRALIA BY DESIGN: LANDSCAPES AND GARDENS - BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Australia by Design: Landscapes and Gardens showcases the best of the best outdoor spaces. Featuring an array of projects – from parks to private gardens – we’ll discover what makes each so unique and innovative, and get some insight into the problem each design is trying to address. Journey with leading landscape architects and horticultural experts, as they explore and criticise the statements made by these landscapes and gardens. They will then, in the finale, share with us their top ten favourites, and crown one as the ultimate Landscape and/or Garden of the year.
05 October 2021 - 24 December 2021 Tuesday 21:30 Fridays 17:30 (Priority Slots)
Wed 09:30 Thu 13:30

HOME TO WIN: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS NEW SEASON 4
Top home renovation stars are teaming up to create an incredible Home to Win. Featuring the likes of Bryan Beaumler, Scott McGillivray, Sarah Richardson, Tommy Smyth, and Mike Holmes, just to name a few, this home for the holidays is set to be biggest Christmas gift anyone could ever dream of! Bringing their extraordinary skill, creativity and reno know-how, they’ll completely restore an aging Victorian home in dire need of a modern makeover. After finding the perfect house, the crew divides into teams to renovate and decorate the house from top to bottom. Each week, newly completed rooms will be revealed and in the final episode, three competitors will compete to win the gorgeous, fully-furnished Home to Win – and this time, the giveaway is made just in time for the holidays.

11 October 2021 - 03 December 2021 Wednesday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 15:00 Thu 22:00 Fri 11:00

THE HOME TEAM 3
Have you ever wondered how to choose the colour of a feature wall, or how to plant a veggie garden? Perhaps you want to know how to up-cycle a door and turn it into a dinner table? The Home Team has all the tips, guidance and affordable ways to turn your home into something stylish, cosy and sustainable. On this season of The Home Team, our DIY experts are mixing it up. They’re hitting the road to meet designers, creators, and creatives of everything to do with the home. They also have their very own team workshop where they’ll be showing you on-trend DIY projects you can try your hand at. And to add to that, they’re going be visiting amazing homes and incredible gardens so that you can be inspired and get some great ideas.

11 October 2021 - 08 April 2022
Monday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 22:00 Wed 11:00 Thu 15:00

SARAH OFF THE GRID 2
Sarah Richardson tackles a new, sustainable living project in season 2 of Sarah Off The Grid! After working with her husband Alex to successfully build their biggest project yet – a 5,000 square-foot off- the-grid house – Sarah’s looking for her next big build and design challenge! She’s discovered a historic house in the charming, small town of Creemore, and plans to convert it into a seasonal rental. It’s a big project with a fixed budget, too-tight timelines, and the unpredictability of an old building! To top it off are the strong opinions and even stronger personalities of her husband, Alex, and her partner in design, Tommy Smyth. She’s gone off the grid before, but, is her dream to give a rundown country house a Cinderella- makeover a stroke of genius or more marital stress than anyone needs?

18 October 2021 - 26 November 2021 Friday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 22:00 Tue 11:00 Wed 15:00

LORRAINE'S HOME COOKING MADE EASY - BRAND NEW SHOW 1
On Home Cooking Made Easy, Lorraine Pascale uses her cooking know-how to inspire everyone to home cook the food they love. Packed with simple and delicious recipes, from cosy soups and roasts to delicious autumnal breads, adding some of these to your meal plan is sure to make your time in the kitchen more relaxed.

25 October 2021 - 21 November 2021 Wednesday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 14:00 Thu 23:00 Fri 10:00 Sat 08:00 Sun 14:30

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN COOKBOOK 1
Come on a mouth-watering adventure and meet the most celebrated culinary names on The Great Australian Cookbook. Featuring an extraordinary line-up of 22 the greatest cooks, from top restaurateurs to unsung kitchen heroes, this 11-part series is a beautifully affectionate snapshot of the food anyone would love to cook, eat and enjoy with family and friends. Get to know these food mavens as they invite us into their homes and workplaces to cook for their loved ones. They’ll share what their most treasured recipes are and reveal philosophies that have led them to success.

26 October 2021 - 09 January 2022 Tuesday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Wed 23:00 Thu 10:00 Fri 14:00 Sat 07:30 Sun 14:00

SAVE MY RENO NEW SEASON 3
On Save My Reno, cash-conscious homeowners’ domestic dreams become a reality when Sebastian Clovis, the savvy builder with contagious energy, and Samantha Pynn, the celebrated ‘luxe-on-a- budget’ designer, grab hold of each project. Each episode sees Seb and Sam save through smart spends, upcycling, and spectacular DIY designs, encouraging homeowners to strap on a tool belt and help with their renovation along the way. Together they transform these houses into showpiece homes – and all on a budget they can afford.

26 October 2021 - 31 January 2022 Tuesday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 22:00 Thu 11:30 Fri 15:30 Sat 13:30 & 20:30 Sun 17:30 & 00:30

Friday, August 27, 2021

September 2021 On WarnerMedia Africa | New Series Alert: Moley | TNT Original Movie: The Young Kieslowski | New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows Including Power Rangers Beast Morphers And Ninja Express | Possible AEW Rampage

TNT:

In September, the channel will rollout the Ghostbusters Trilogy as part of Heritage month and other trilogies joining the lineup include The Matrix Trilogy (Adventure Month) and Men In Black, Training Day and Dumb And Dumber (Buddy Up).

THE YOUNG KIESLOWSKI
TNT ORIGINAL MOVIE
Thursday, 2 September, at 8 PM
Two awkward young adults embark on their first relationship after finding themselves pregnant with twins. A good story about dealing with the consequences of our actions.

Cartoon Network:

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS
NEW EPISODES
A secret agency known as Grid Battleforce combines a newly discovered substance called "Morph-X" with animal DNA to create its own team of Rangers, who are tasked with fighting an evil sentient computer virus known as Evox, who is from another dimension and is bent on taking over the source of all Ranger power, the Morphin Grid itself.
With powerful Morph-X abilities, these new Rangers battle against Evox and his minions, including two evil clones of two initial Ranger candidates.

TEEN TITANS GO: SPACE HOUSE
In this four-part special, the Titans set off on an adventure in space, only to find out they'll be sharing their Space House with the DC Super Hero Girls.

LEGO SUPERHERO GIRLS: BRAIN DRAIN
The DC Super Girls go LEGO® in this animated adventure brimming with brain-twisting action! The mind games are only beginning when Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and Batgirl have no recollection of a series of wrongdoings that they were responsible for. Who can the girls turn to when even Bumblebee, Katana and other members of Super Hero High are also up to no good? It will take more than super powers to untangle this mental mix-up and find out who or what is behind these mind- bending misdoings! Get up and get your cape on for the ultimate in LEGO® girl power!

Boomerang:

MOLEY
NEW SERIES
In this world of magic and mayhem he is the keeper of a magical book which has the power to bring peace between humans and moles. The colourful, heart-warming tale follows Master Moley on an adventure of a lifetime, encapsulating a sense of discovery and humour.
With perseverance, resourcefulness and a few helpful furry friends Moley always finds an ingenious way to dig himself out of disaster.

BEANTASTIC
A stunt featuring several episodes of Mr Bean.

NINJA EXPRESS
NEW EPISODES
Imagine a delivery service that delivers anything, anywhere and anytime. A delivery service that's not restricted by the limitations of time and space. And to top things off, imagine it being run by three little Ninjas with incredible powers.

Other developments:
- TNT is set to give more details about AEW Rampage before the year ends and likely PPVs from AEW.
- Cartoonito might be unveiled later in the year with the launch occuring sometime in 2022.
- New content is expected to be announced for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang.

SABC 1 Will Start Airing Reruns Of The Estate Following The Soaps Terrible Performance On SABC 3

Thanks to TVSA, we got confirmation that SABC 3's local soap opera, The Estate will start from scratch on SABC 1 from Monday 6 September at 19:30.

This comes as the show's viewership continues to plummet following the success of e.tv's new soap, House Of Zwide last month.

SABC 3 has been struggling to pull in viewers for over a decade and it looks like the SABC is starting to catch a wake-up.

Many parties purpose that they turn SABC 3 into another Encore channel with content moving between SABC 1 and 2 or close it off the channel now that they're planning to launch more channels but that ain't happening anytime soon or at least for now.

The Estate seems like a very promising successor to Isidingo but the problem here was the station. Like TVSA said, it should have never aired there in the first place now you see the consequences of SABC's actions.

"Producing a daily local show takes huge amounts of money so it needs to be on a channel with a consistent and higher viewership to pay the bills.", says TVSA.

That's why The Estate is starting from scratch on SABC 1 with new episodes continuing on SABC 3.

TVSA does give a lot of good and similar suggestions for the SABC:

1. SABC1 needs the content. As many of us have expressed before, the current SABC set-up doesn't make sense because there are three channels, there's not enough new content for all of them and S3 and SABC2 are constantly being hijacked for sport. It would make things so much simpler and more financially viable if S3 became the sports channel with a distribution of its content between SABC 1 and 2.

2. A reinvented Expresso could move to 1, Afternoon Express and the wildlife shows could move to 2 and the internationals would be later at night on either.

September 2021 On WildEarth | Penguins On Safari | The Birmingham Pride In Pursuit Of Prey | Sea Forest

As spring arrives here in Africa the days are becomingmuch hotter. As a result from September 21st we will be moving our sunrise safari half an hour earlier and our sunset safari half an hour later. The times from 21st September are depicted in bold.

Sunrise Safari
Start: 6.00/5.30am CAT
End: 9.00/8.30am CAT
Start:4am/3.30am GMT
End: 7am/6.30am GMT
Start: 6.00/5.30am CET
End: 9.00/8.30am CET
Start:12am/11.30pm EST
End:3am/2.30am EST

Sunset Safari
Start: 2.30/3pm CAT
End: 6.30/6.30pm CAT
Start: 12.30/1pm GMT
End: 4.30/4.30pm GMT
Start: 2.30/3pm CET
End: 6.30/6.30pm CET
Start: 8.30/9am EST
End: 12.30/12.30pm EST

PENGUINS ON SAFARI

Cape Town definitely has no shortage of amazing beaches, but Boulders Beach in False Bay offers something extra special – a colony of African Penguins in their smart dresses, waddling glory, right under your nose. Infact, it’s the only place in the world where you can get close to African Penguins.
Often called the Jackass Penguin, these flightless birds create hours of entertainment for the tourists who travel to see them. WildEarth has expanded its LIVE locations to Cape Town and from September these penguins will feature daily in our LIVE shows.
This is the same group of penguins that recently featured in the netflix series Penguin Town and if that is anything to go by then this promises to be a fantastic new addition to the daily LIVE safaris.

THE BIRMINGHAM PRIDE IN PURSUIT OF PREY

The Birmingham Pride of Lion who reside on Ngala Private Game Reserve are well known for the fact that two of them are white. ThisPride has featured on WildEarth very regularly for the past year and we have watched as new cubs have arrived and various males have come and gone.
As we get to the end of winter here in South Africa the land is incredibly dry. With no rain since April, the animals are becoming increasingly desperate. Water sources are slowly depleting and animal movements are very much based on the availability of water.
The Birmingham Pride are dominating central Ngala. They are focussing their movements around the central waterholes in their pursuit for prey. Unfortunately for the herbivores, they have to drink daily which means they run the gauntlet of the Birmingham Pride who lie in wait.

SEA FOREST

WildEarth has launched a brand new LIVE show from the depths of the South African Kelp Forest from the same place that the award winning documentary My Octopus Teacher was filmed.
Freediving is an entirely different way to experience the underwater world. Gliding through the water silently allows you to reconnect with nature and explore the ocean with minimal impact. Freedivers explore the underwater forest LIVE from Cape Town daily while a land based expert explains what we are seeing.
Magical encounters with shy marine life, fish munching on coral and tide pulsing at the rocks bring a window of calm into an otherwise chaotic world.

September 2021 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Africa | New Series Alert: Chicken Squad | New Episodes Of Returning Shows Including Puppy Dog Pals And Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir | More

Disney Channel:
MIRACULOUS TALES OF LADYBUG & CAT NOIR
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 22nd September at 15:15

Parisian superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir fly back onto Disney Channel in September, to fight new foes, in brand new episodes from season four of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. Premiere episodes air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 22nd September at 15:15.

The adventure in Paris continues for Ladybug and Cat Noir, surrounded by new allies and fighting an ever more powerful and determined opponent. But great changes lie ahead for Ladybug and Cat Noir in their superhero lives, and for Marinette and Adrien in their lives at school.

In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Truth (Monday 6th September at 15:15), a friend of Marinette's gets akumatized into Truth. Using his power to force people to tell the truth, he wants to know Marinette's secret...and Ladybug and Cat Noir's, too!

Premiere episodes of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir season four air on Disney Channel on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 22nd September at 15:15.

BUNK’D
Premiere episodes
Weekends, 4th to 26th September, at 19:05

Bunk’d is back! It’s the start of another summer at Camp Kikiwaka, so get ready for more fun in the sun, as season five launches on Disney Channel. Premiere episodes air at weekends from Saturday 4th September at 19:05.

In this fifth season Destiny, Matteo and Finn are back for more home-away-from-home adventures! Emma Ross shocks everyone when she drops in for a surprise visit. Noah volunteers to run Camp PeeWeeWaka, a new day camp that Lou is launching for younger kids. When Parker Preston shows up referring to himself as “co-owner,” Lou and Ava scramble to protect their beloved camp. Gather round the campfire as these Woodchucks take the Kikiwaka experience to the next level!

The first of this month’s premiere episodes, Lou's Still the Boss, But Now There's a Ross (Saturday 4th September at 19:05), is set on the first day of a new summer at Kikiwaka and Ava is excited to see everyone. But when she spots Destiny, Destiny runs right past her and over to the one and only Emma Ross!

Premiere episodes of Bunk’d season five air at weekends from Saturday 4th September at 19:05 on Disney Channel.

DISNEY CHANNEL MARVELLOUS MOVIES
Programming event
Fridays throughout September at 17:00, repeated at 10:40 on Saturday

Disney Channel’s Friday feast for film fans continues throughout September with great entertainment to celebrate the start of each weekend. There’s a marvellous movie every Friday at 17:00, repeated on Saturday at 10:40.

The Friday film fun starts with a premiere of a Disney Channel Original Movie Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Ladydragon on Friday 3rd September. It’s followed by Geek Charming (Friday 10th September), and Camp Rock (Friday 17th September). Finally, there is The Swap (Friday 24th September).

In Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Ladydragon (Friday 3rd September) Marinette is on a school break and everything is fine…until she learns that Adrien had to go to Shanghai, China, with his father. Luckily, her Uncle Wang lives there, and his birthday is coming up soon! To go meet Adrien and her own origins, Marinette decides to take his gift to Uncle Wang herself. But soon after arriving, Marinette loses all her stuff, including her purse, Tikki…and the Miraculous that allows her to turn into Ladybug!

Viewers can see great Disney movies on Fridays throughout September at 17:00, repeated on the following Saturday at 10:40, all Disney Channel.

Disney Junior:

ELENA OF AVALOR
Premiere episodes
Sundays 5th and 12th September at 18:00
Princess Elena’s adventures continue on Disney Junior this month, as premiere episodes from season three of Elena of Avalor air back-to-back on Sundays 5th and 12th September at 18:00.
Elena’s epic journey continues in season three as she strives to protect her kingdom from a family of wicked wizards while learning how to control her new magic powers. In the first of September’s premieres The Family Treasure (Sunday 5th September at 18:00) Elena and Isabel help two feuding brothers find a valuable treasure hidden by their mother.
Premiere episodes of Elena of Avalor air back-to-back on Sundays 5th and 12th September at 18:00 on Disney Junior.

MICKEY MOUSE MIXED-UP ADVENTURES
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September at 08:30
Hot Dog! Get mixed-up with Mickey and all of his pals in his new house in Hot Dog Hills. Premiere episodes of fun-filled show Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September at 08:30.

Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, Pluto and Chip 'n Dale have brand new surprises in store. Whether they're looking for a unicorn, teaching kids how to play baseball or taking care of a litter of mischievous kitties, Mickey and his friends always have a great time with a happy mix of friendship, teamwork, community, adventure and tons of laughter and joy.
In the first of this month’s premiere episodes, Goofy and Pete's Wild Ride / The Happiest Day of All (Monday 6th September at 08:30) Goofy and Pete accidentally launch Billy's airship, resulting in a runaway blimp! Then it's What Makes You Happy Day, but the Happy Helpers' celebration is halted to help Clarabelle.
Premiere episodes of fun-filled Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September at 08:30. They are followed, until Monday 13th September, by premiere episodes of Hot Diggity Dog shorts at 08:55.

PUPPY DOG PALS
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 15th September at 10:00
Those precocious pups the Puppy Dog Pals romp back onto Disney Junior in September, with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 15th September at 10:00.
In these new episodes from season three, Bingo and Rolly embark on daring and fun-filled missions at the brand new Puppy Playcare, a daycare for dogs and all kinds of pets. With their neighbour Keia, and a new pal Lollie, these pups explore new places, make even more friends and prove they will

do anything, be it silly or brave to help their humans...and each other!
In the first of these premiere episodes, Anchors Away / Prospector Pups (Monday 6th September at 10:00), Bob rents a floating house on the Mississippi River with Bingo and Rolly. Then Bob and the Pugs go on a Wild West-themed vacation.

Premiere episodes of Puppy Dog Pals air on weekdays from Monday 6th to Wednesday 15th September at 10:00, on Disney Junior.

THE CHICKEN SQUAD
Series premiere episodes
Weekends from Saturday 18th September at 09:30

Say hello to the Chicken Squad, the world’s greatest (and possibly only) backyard chicken police squad! Meet these unlikely law enforcers in our new series Chicken Squad, which launches this month with premiere episodes at weekends from Saturday 18th September at 09:30.
Three chicken siblings and their mentor, a retired police dog, become an unlikely team of community helpers and problem solvers for all the animals in their neighbourhood. No trouble’s too big, no problem’s too small, the Chicken Squad’s ready to answer the call! In the series launch episode, Chicken Squad to the Rescue (Saturday 18th September at 09:30) the squad must learn to work together try to rescue a stranded pooch.
Series premiere episodes of Chicken Squad air at weekends from Saturday 18th September at 09:30 on Disney Junior.

BLUEY
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September at 07:00

Delightful Blue Heeler dog Bluey is back with more canine capers from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September at 07:00.

Bluey is an inexhaustible six-year-old dog who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience. In the first of this month’s premiere episodes Seesaw (Monday 20th September at 07:00) Dad has rudely plonked himself on one end of the seesaw. So Bluey and Bingo round up the entire playground to help flip him off, but they still need to find one more friend.
Premiere episodes of Bluey air from Monday 20th to Friday 24th September at 07:00 on Disney Junior.

Africa: Could Adult Swim Make It's Linear Debut On DStv?

Adult Swim is animation brand catered for a viewers older than 18 and owned by WarnerMedia that can be found on MultiChoice's Showmax. It's the home to popular series such as Robot Chicken, Final Space and Rick And Morty.

In a way, the brand has competition through ViacomCBS's Comedy Central as well as Disney's 20th Television Animation which is currently being distributed through M-Net and FOX.

Speaking of Disney, they're planning to close FOX by the end of September which built part of its existence through animation which is set to be a Disney+ exclusive further reducing the offering everywhere else.

As mentioned, there's brands that distribute them but there's no guarantee if they will continue in the near future. Aside from FOX even ViacomCBS's Comedy Central has been feeling like "The Walking Dead" which is where part of this idea enters.

WarnerMedia Africa operates Toonami which is geared towards viewers aged 13-18 years so why not follow France and book a slot for them. Better yet, TNT once offered the content for a limited period perhaps sprinkle this to the existing AEW which would boost its value even further.

Canada already operates a 24 hour channel through Corus Entertainment which leverages animation from Disney so why not do that instead.

Ideally, Adult Swim has a platform through Showmax and some of the offering seen on the platform eventually make their linear debut so if not on a seperate channel perhaps an existing channel even one from a competitor.