New on
SABC3 this February, 2011:
The South African Story with Archbishop Desmond TutuPremiere date: Tuesday, 1 February 2011 at 20h00
Archbishop Tutu travels to seminal locations across Mzansi, from the dizzying heights of God's Window in Mpumalanga to the banks of the Limpopo River in the North East.
For more about the series, see:
TVSA's The South African Story with Archbishop Desmond Tutu Mini-Site.
(TV)5Premiere date: Friday, 4 February 2011 at 19h30
A new entertainment series which brings 5FM radio personalities to TV.
Presented by the station DJs, the series covers the latest music, news, gossip, hot events, tours, best parties, latest fashions and gigs both in South Africa and abroad.
On a more personal note, the show will also give viewers a sneak peek into the lives of the DJ's themselves.
Many features that 5FM listeners have come to enjoy will be brought to life visually including Gareth Cliff’s News to Use or Lose and 5FM’s Power Nite - the DJ's present their relevant music genre’s top 5 tracks each week.
The series will also bring the character of Tyren to life: an on-air feature on The Fresh Drive who delivers Tyren’s Top Five daily.
For more about it, see:
New 5fm & SABC3 Entertainment Show.
Cribs 15Premiere date: Friday, 4 February 2011 at 20h00
The MTV franchise reality series that tours the homes of celebrities. The series will air with back-to-back to seasons: once season 15 ends it will be followed by Season 16, then Season 17.
Celebrit homes featured in Season 15 include: Floyd Mayweather, Kim Kardashian, Bow Wow, Fantasia, Joss Stone, 50 Cent, Bret Michaels and Rick Ross.
Run's House 3Premiere date: Friday, 4 February 2011 at 20h30
Please note: the series starts from Season 3 and not Season 1.
An MTV reality series that follows the family life of hip-hopper and musician Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev Run.
The series follows the ups and downs of the family as Rev Run and his wife Justine who's unique parenting skills help them navigate their family through good and bad times.
The HillsPremiere date: Friday, 4 February 2011 at 21h00
Also, an MTV shows, the series is a reality TV format, that follows the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California.
The series follows the girls of The Hills: Lauren, Audrina, Heidi and Whitney who face the everyday challenges of the glamorous Los Angeles elite.
A spinoff of MTV's franchise Laguna Beach, the show is narrated by Lauren who struggles to find trustworthy friends while mastering college, internships and her budding fashion career.
The question central to the show: will the girls of The Hills be ready for what's ahead without jeopardizing their relationships with each other?
Two and a Half Men 5Premiere date: Tuesday 15 February 2011 at 19h30
Jake is gearing up for his first day of Junior High School. Alan and Charlie try to help him prepare for the special day, but they end up potentially traumatizing him.
For more about the series and season, see:
TVSA's Two and a Half Men 5 Show Page.
GreenlinePremiere date: Sunday, 20 February 2011 at 16h00
A new 26-part television series featuring eco-journalists, producers and husband and wife team Michelle and Riaan Garforth-Venter.
The series shares the latest information available on the market about green consumerism andprovides advice on how be green.
Joining the team is former engineer turned actor, Luthuli Dlamini who also embraces the green living concept.
Heading up the ‘Do-It-Green’ team, which is part of the Greenline format, are Riaan Garforth-Venter, South Africa’s very own DIY guru and Max Thongani, the Picasso of paint techniques, who will give step-by-step advice on how to ‘Do-It-Green’ (as opposed to Do-It-Yourself).
The show aims to educate and entertain South Africans on how to live a more sustainable and greener life and at the same time save on monthly budgets in a practical, easy to follow format.