New on
Mzansi Magic in November 2011:
Diamond in the Ruff
Premiere date: Tuesday, 1 November 2011 at 19h00
A new reality show in which 16 young women are groomed into models in a search for the best model. Finalists are groomed by beauty, magazine and industry professionals and are eliminated one by one to find the winner.
The series is hosted by Batsile Ramasodi.
Rebirth
Premiere date: Tuesday, 1 November 2011 at 21h30
A four-part documentary about a freedom fighter turned music man, who opened a club in a former whites only suburb of Brixton. When he was told to shut down, he decided to host a final concert calling on the spirit of Billie Holiday.
Diary of a Touring Comic
Premiere date: Friday, 4 November 2011 at 19h00
A new series that explores the highs and lows of stand-up comedian Stuart Taylor’s countrywide 2011 tour.
His tour covered five cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London and Durban, with over 12000 tickets sold. It also includes numerous interviews with some of South Africa’s most celebrated comedians as they share their tour stories and experiences.
House of Davids
Premiere date: Monday, 7 November 2011 at 19h00
The English version of the series that premiered on kykNET on 25 October 2011.
The series is a South African reality show which documents the daily lives of Idols 5 winner Sasha-Lee Davids and her the musical family. The show focuses on their relationships and their love for music.
For more about the series, see:
TVSA's House of Davids Show Page
The Wire
Premiere date: Monday, 7 November 2011 at 23h00
Season 1 of the critically acclaimed drama series that puts the spotlight on various sub-cultures in Baltimore, Maryland.
Each season focuses on a different facet of the city of Baltimore: the first season focuses on the story of a multi-generational family business that deals in illegal drugs and the efforts of the police to curb their trade.
For more about the series and season, see:
TVSA's The Wire 1 Show Page
Mzansi Magic is on DStv, Channel 111.