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Mzansi Magic PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS - September ‘12*Green = new show, season or specialSATURDAY 01 SEPTEMBERTaxi Ride 18h00 Taxi Ride is a tale of things typically South African. In this story we follow Phanuel at a taxi rank that he is not familiar with. He spends an hour waiting for his friend to meet up with him as arranged. In this hour, he meets people, some with different levels of amazement. All types of taxi commuters are the colour of this story.
Paradise Stop at 19h00 A straight laced cop on the trail of those behind a series of freeway heists discovers that the perpetrator is the owner of the Paradise Truck Stop and his only friend in town.
Othello at 20h30
The evil Iago pretends to befriend of Othello in order to manipulate him to serve his own end in the film version of this Shakespeare classic.
Loyiso Gola for President at 22h00
Gola's one-man stand-up hit, which casts an acerbic light on the South African condition, has now been captured on tape for cinema audiences across the country.
SUNDAY 02 SEPTEMBERJoyous Celebration 1 and 2 at 09h00 and 10h30South Africa's number one gospel ensemble featuring some of the best top gospel artists.
Bringing Down the House at 19h00
When a lonely guy meets a woman on the Internet who happens to be in prison, she breaks out to be with him, and proceeds to wreak havoc on his middle-class life.
Die Hard with a Vengeance at 20h30
John McClane and a store owner must play a bomber's deadly game as they race around New York while trying to stop him.
Fearless [Jet Li] at 22h00
This film tells the story of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia (1869-1910). Huo Yuanjia was the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation.
MONDAY 03 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 89]Modise wrestles with Mama Rose's revelation his father wanted him to become the next chief. Tiro and Lelo find a relative to represent the Lebone family and move forward with their wedding plans.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 97]Things are looking up for Kwezi and his feeling good and nostalgic about his upcoming show.
Thuli goes to see Mkhuseli and wonders what has been keeping him so occupied. Lira and Leo are met by Fumi who tells them she can’t wait to walk Kwezi’s masterpiece. Mkhuseli explains to JP why he is so desperate to get Nomsa at home with her family.
His Majesty’s Building at 21h00 Evoking the thrill and suspense of the noir genre, private eye Dicke Dibe enters the shadowy corridors of His Majesty’s Building to uncover the mysterious murder of Freddie. In a mad dash to get the killer before he strikes again, Dibe entangles himself in an altercation with the police chief.
TUESDAY 04 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1at 20h00
[Episode 90]Modise steps on the wrong side of Mogorosi. Jack finally discovers the identity of his shooter. Lindsay connects to Amber using their shared experience of braces.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 98]
Kwezi confides to Fumi about his damaged masterpiece. Shakes and Bingza blame each other for getting drunk the previous night and begin hatching up a new plan. Africa Style Week rehearsals start off without a glitch. Pretty Rick makes a move on Nothando. Petunia tries to help Nomsa snap out of her depression. JP tells Mkhuseli that the taxi industry is back to norm but they may have a problem with their own men.
Lucky Numbers at 21h00 Lucky is the unluckiest guy in the world. His luck turns when he wins the lotto, but as luck would have it, he loses his ticket in an unfortunate occurrence. He discovers that a gang of two-bit scoundrels are chasing after his ticket, and has to find the ticket before they do. Caught in the middle of all this is Sophie, the unwitting beautiful young lady who inadvertently helped Lucky win.
WEDNESDAY 05 SEPTEMBERLaugh out Loud Season 5 starts at 19:00
It’s a brand new season of this comedy packed show. With a new season comes new presenters and the effervescent Kenneth Nkosi is joined by Siya B, Tall A$$ Mo and the lovely Lihle Lindsay Msimang.
The Wild Season 1at 20h00
[Episode 91]Jacks paranoia increases as Blessing reveals the identity of the man in the camera trap image. Itumeleng promises Isaac a position of power when he becomes chief.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 99]Africa Style Show day has finally arrived. Kwezi enjoys the attention from journalist whilst MJ surprises everyone. Miranda brings a sleazy buyer to the show and introduces him to an uncomfortable Nothando. Thuli faces Nomsa with the hope that she would welcome her into their family.
Bernie Mac Show Season 1 at 21h00
[Episode 14]When signs of age afflict Bernie Mac, he fights back and loses.
Miriam Makeba at 21h30South African diva Miriam Makeba is well known throughout the world known as the Mama Africa and the Empress of African Song.
THURSDAY 06 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 92]Itumeleng learns more about the betrayal that is crippling his attempts to become chief. Mama Rose and Modise realise Itumeleng is ahead of them in the race.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 100]
Kwezi warms up to Nothando and admits he would never have made it to the show without her help. Mkhuseli tells Nomsa about his visit to Ma Dlamini, and caution her that their covenant is going to break.
Trevor Noah: Township to the Stage at 21h30
Township to The Stage is a feature length documentary directed by David Paul Meyer about standup comedy in South Africa, featuring Trevor Noah.
FRIDAY 07 SEPTEMBERHeadline Season 4 at 22h00 *Repeat*
[Episode 113] A celebrity gossip show hosted by Trevor Gumbi and Kuli Roberts.
Elephant White at 22h30
Mercenary Curtie Church is hired to take out a notorious Thai trafficking gang by a father whose daughter was kidnapped and murdered by the gang.
SATURDAY 08 SEPTEMBERCast the First Stone at 18h00A Catholic Priest takes up a post in a crime-ridden township with a mission of converting the community members from sinners to saints. He preaches to his congregation that they must forgive others so that they will have their trespasses forgiven.
Life above All at 19h00 Reeling from the death of her younger sister and the subsequent vicious rumors that have engulfed her rural Johannesburg community, a girl embarks on a search for her mother.
The One at 20h30
A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.
SUNDAY 09 SEPTEMBER
The Pacifier at 19h00Disgraced Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains in the kids' house.
XXX: State of the Union at 20h30 Darius Stone, a new agent in the XXX program, is sent to Washington, DC to defuse a power struggle amongst national leaders.
MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
The Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 93]Lindsay and Amber continue to bond famously, while Karel slyly encourages Jack to look for his future elsewhere. Diksie becomes the groupie to a superstar, while Itumeleng explodes and makes a drastic decision about Mama Rose, and a revelation about his father's death, within ear shot of the wrong man.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 101]Kwezi gets a shocking wakeup call whilst Mkhuseli finds himself in bed next to Petunia. Miranda puts a spinner in the works when she plants the idea of Leo starting his own business into his head. JP tells Mkhuseli that Nomsa has moved in with Mzi.
Lokshin Bioscope: Finding Joy at 21h00
It’s a battle of time when a depressed man has to find happiness to save his marriage with the help of a suicidal gambler, while his colleague is flirting with his wife, making her happy every second he gets.
TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 94]In the wake of Mama Rose being fired and Lindsay going missing, Dinaledi struggles to meet the demands of a temperamental Bollywood actress. While Itumeleng wrestles with the guilt he feels over his father's death, Modise vows that he will not let Itumeleng become chief. Jack stares death in the face for a second time.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 102]Things between Fumi and Kwezi remain complicated, but the news of her pregnancy leads to a job offer that she can’t help but be excited about. The Khumalo girls struggle to come to terms with Nomsa staying with them. Will they ever be one big happy family? Miranda and MJ propose a new business opportunity to Leo. Will he take them on their proposal?
Lokshin Bioscope: Vacancy at 21h00A naive yet talented young woman, Norma Tsedu, travels to Johannesburg from Limpopo to start her career as a story liner at Elite – a television production company under the leadership of the infamous Martinique Du Angel, Executive Producer of South Africa’s most popular soap opera.
Carnivorous Martinique is the most powerful woman in the television industry and has ferociously climbed her way up the industry making many enemies on her way up. Her ex-lover and main competitor, Romeo Kale, is her most hated enemy. Romeo, owner of rival company Mass Entertainment, is bidding against Elite to take over production of the soap opera.
The tensions are high because Elite Productions and Mass Entertainment share an office space, creating double tension for the employees working at both organisations. Easy going Norma is friends with Martinique and Romeo, who are more alike than even they would like to admit.
In an effort to create a harmonious office park for both company employees and for herself, Norma decides to play Cupid bringing Martinique and Romeo together in love… and in the process, finds love herself.
WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 95]Itumeleng evicts Modise from the lodge and in so doing declares war, but Modise will not take his lightly. Karel saves Jack's life and they have to work together to get rid of the evidence. Diksie tames "the princess" but her success is short lived.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 103]
While Fumi and Kwezi decide to try and make their relationship work, Nothando delivers a surprising announcement to her family. Nomsa really tries to fit in at Diepkloof and her presence there continues to cause much gossip and disruption.
Bernie Mac Show Season 1 at 21h00
[Episode 15]When an intruder breaks into his house, Bernie goes to extreme measures to keep the family safe both at home and in public.
THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 96]
Karel and Jack lie to Lindsay about the events of the previous evening. Jack is overcome with guilt, and Karel offers him comfort. Diksie confronts Jiah, the difficult guest - with a surprising outcome. Tiro agrees to help Modise take on Itumeleng. Itumeleng vows to defend his chieftaincy.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 104]Kwezi has to decide if he should help his old friend with his business, even if it means he is in partnership with Miranda, his new enemy. Lizzie conspires with Slindile to try and drive Nomsa away from Mzi’s house. Thuli starts to make plans for Florence’s unveiling, but that brings more conflict with Shakes. JP and Mkhuseli face new pressure from the taxi Association.
Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal at 21h30Crazy Normal is South African comedy at its best, with jokes spurring from politics, the national anthem and even Noah's own love life!
FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBERLaw Abiding Citizen at 22h30 When one of his family's killers is set free in a plea bargain, a frustrated man takes the law into his own hands. He targets not only the killers but the attorneys who helped them.
SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Spud at 19h00It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school.
Cool Runnings at 20h30 Based on the true story of the First Jamaican bobsled team trying to make it to the winter Olympics.
SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBERThe American at 20h30 An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment.
The History of Violence at 22h30 A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, which sets off repercussions that will shake his family to its very core.
MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 97]Itumeleng lures Modise into the bush for a showdown, but only one of them has a gun. Karel calls the cops in and Rossouw identifies the owner of the burnt-out bakkie. He calls Jack in for questioning.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 105]Nomsa receives shocking news regarding her divorce settlement from Mkhuseli. Gus pleads with Shakes to support Thuli with her plans prepare Flo’s unveiling.
Cable Guy at 22h00A lonely and disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences.
TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
The Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 98]Itumeleng lures Modise into the bush for a showdown, but only one of them has a gun. Karel calls the cops in and Rossouw identifies the owner of the burnt-out bakkie. He calls Jack in for questioning.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 106]
Nomsa confronts Mkhuseli about his plans to make sure she gets nothing in the divorce. In Diepkloof a series of strange events convinces Pascal that Goodman’s ghost has come back to haunt them. Leo finally admits to Kwezi that his business is in trouble.
Lokshin Bioscope: Neli and Veli at 21h00Meet 29 year old Veli Mhlongo, a successful businessman and together with his older brother, they run the family business MM-Enterprizes started by their now late father. Their mother is a high flying socialite who loves to keep up appearances.
Veli’s older brother Mandla (35) is the 1st born, thus the apple of mom’s eye. The story focuses on Veli who meets and falls in love with beautiful Nelisiwe. The pressure is on from family and friends (especially mom) for Veli to settle down and marry as he’s almost 30.
The 27 year old Neli however is “different”. She is a dark beauty. In other words her dark skin tone is not appealing to Veli’s mom who in her ‘old-school’ way of thinking, still sees fairer-skinned people as being better. She is unhappy with her son’s choice of a bride and makes no secret of that fact.
She tries everything in her power to get her son to forget about Neli…even threatening to dis-own him and his unborn child and have him out of the family will and business. Ma’Mhlongo resorts to evil in her quest to separate her beloved son with the woman he loves.
WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBERMzansi Market Day at 18h30 Mzansi Market Day special held at Cresta Shopping Centre to profile young wannabe moguls between the ages of 7 and 15.
The Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 99]Itumeleng and Modise agree to put aside their differences for the good of the Tladi clan, but come up against fierce opposition from Mama Rose. The gloves come off between Lindsay and Kate.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 107]Kwezi warms up to the idea of being a father and he starts to really connect with Fumi. As strange events in the Khumalo household continue, the family becomes more and more certain that they are being haunted by Goodman. Du Plessis suggests to Nothando that she could do a deal with him if she agrees to go on a ‘date’ with him
Bernie Mac Show Season 1 at 21h00
[Episode 16]When he realises that the kids are falling behind in cultural and intellectual advancement, Bernie imposes enrichment programs that backfire.
THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 100]Itumeleng and Modise's uneasy truce allows Mama Rose to return to work. Diksie's taste of the high life comes to an end when Jiah leaves the lodge.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 108]Kwezi finds out what deal Du Plessis made to Nothando. Shakes struggles with his drinking, and when he fails it has a dramatic impact on everyone. A concerned Mkhuseli is convinced that his wife must come home or his empire will fall goes to Diepkloof and gives Nomsa an ultimatum.
FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBERThe Bank Job at 22h30 London, 1971. Terry is a smalltime crook, newly married, who trying to go straight. But it becomes near nigh impossible when some heavies descend on him, threatening to destroy his business unless he comes up with money - lots of it. So when an old friend, the gorgeous Martine, comes up with a scheme to rob Lloyd's bank of cash and jewels, he's in.
The plan is to burrow into the bank's vault from a neighbouring bakery. But what Terry doesn't know is that Martine herself is being pressured - to get the secrets of a certain safety deposit box that could rock the British government and the Royal family itself.
SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBERLira: The Captured Tour 2012 at 19h00Her powerfully emotive and uplifting songs will be brought to life in an energetic and unforgettable stage show that has been perfected through months of touring, playing to thousands of new adoring fans across the world. Songs from all her albums as well as new arrangements and additions to her classics will bring a new element of surprise not to missed, as well as a few hidden performance collaborations with South African greats.
Ricochet at 20h30 An attorney is terrorised by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop.
Outrageous at 22h30
Some of South Africa's top comics let rip in this no-holds barred standup comedy experience.
SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBERSing your Song: Harry Belafonte at 14h00 *Documentary*Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
Remember the Titans at 19h00The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit.
Skeem at 20h30 Forced to spend the night at a creepy old holiday resort, two wannabe gangsters run into trouble when, unpacking the car, their box of cash splits open, spilling a million bucks in eye-catching bundles all over the driveway.
For Colored Girls at 22h30 Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER – HERITAGE DAYThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 101]Jack wants to lie low but Kate and Tristan are determined to send him packing. Bernie is considering re-starting her relationship with Itumeleng when Marang sideswipes her thinking.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 109]Kwezi is caught in the middle as matters get more complicated with Nothando, Fumi and the furious Du Plesis. Thuli and Gus are reeling after admitting Shakes into the hospital. Nomsa grudgingly comes to terms with Mkhuseli about moving back in.
Lokshin Bioscope: The Saints at 21h00 This is a story about a head of the maximum-security prison, Peter Mzolo who decides to create an isolated cell for all the intelligent and cunning prisoners in order to separate them from the other inmates.
TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 102]Jack wants to lie low but Kate and Tristan are determined to send him packing. Bernie is considering re-starting her relationship with Itumeleng when Marang sideswipes her thinking.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 110]Nothando admits to Lizzie that she is considering quitting the fashion industry whilst Lira discovers the real reasons for Leo’s Swenka range. Things come to a stand-still when Mzi arrives at the Mkhuseli household to see Nomsa. Can Mkhuseli live with Nomsa’s ultimatum to cut Thuli out of his life?
Lokshin Bioscope: Molly’s Mojo at 21h00 Jolly Molly is not your stereotypical beauty yet in the little township in Johannesburg, she is a people magnet attracting one and all to her. Some say it’s her bright smile, others say it’s her expressive eyes but deep down inside everyone knows that it is Molly’s Mojo.
Smart Molly runs Molly’s Mop, ‘the’ hair salon in the township. Molly’s Mop is very popular; people wait in long queues to get Molly to style their hair and this has created a booming business for Jolly Molly. The dark side to all of this is that her Mojo attracts super bad boys more than anything else.
Handsome, in a Malcolm X sort of way, Musese, Molly’s best friend gives Molly advice. Musese is secretly in love with Molly and wants her to stop dating but hasn’t got the courage to tell her how he feels; he comes up with a plan.
If he can get Molly to buy into the fact that she has to save her Mojo by fasting from a specific thing...refraining from all sorts of dating for 3 whole months...then her Mojo will return.
WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
The Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 103]Bernie and Itumeleng continue to deny their feelings for each other. Lindsay suffers from post-traumatic stress. Modise gets further embroiled in Isaac and Mama Rose's fight.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 111]Kwezi and Fumi’s relationship hits a hurdle when Fumi orders Kwezi to tell Nothando to move out the studio. Mkhuseli has no choice but to let Thuli know that she is no longer welcome at the house. Lira is pleasantly surprised when Leo does something totally out of character and it changes her perception of him.
Bernie Mac Show Season 1 at 21h00
[Episode 17]Bernie has to bite his tongue after Social Services investigates his home as potentially "hostile", leading to a delayed explosion.
THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBERThe Wild Season 1 at 20h00
[Episode 104]Itumeleng sets a trap for Jack and he walks straight into it. Isaac has the chance to clear Jack's name, but sells him out to Rossouw instead. Itumeleng rewards Isaac with the Head Ranger position.
Inkaba Season 1 at 20h30
[Episode 112]Leo and Lira’s flirtation reaches new heights. While Mkhuseli is not allowed to even speak to his own daughter, Nomsa goes back on her word about Mzi. Will the Mthetho household ever be at peace?
Trevor Gumbi Live at 21h302012 sees controversial rising television star, Trevor Gumbi thunder onto stage with his outrageous comedy.
FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBERButter at 22h30Corrupt record executives kill a singing sensation rather than let her leave their label and join another company. When they frame her manager/cousin for the murder, he is forced to run from the authorities, while trying to expose the real killers.
SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBERGhetto Child at 19h00 A young man loses his mother while his father is in jail and is left to fend for himself and younger sister. He struggles against all odds to leave his trigger happy friends and the ghetto for a better life and then realizes that you can run from the ghetto but not from your destiny and the friends that will do anything just to keep you there.
Find me Guilty at 20h30 Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history.
SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBERThe Recruit at 20h30 A brilliant young CIA trainee is asked by his mentor to help find a mole in the Agency.
Gun at 22h00 In the face of rising crime rates and gun violence, the Detroit Police launches a full-scale war against gun runners. With the cooperation of the Feds they target a criminal named Rich (Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) and his arms operation.
When a gun exchange goes bad and Rich’s old friend Angel (Val Kilmer), steps up big time and saves his life, they form a bond that makes his supplier and lover, Gabriella (AnnaLynne McCord) paranoid. But there is a snitch in the group and Gabriella’s biggest deal goes bad only to have an even bigger secret revealed, one that rocks Rich to his core.
Mzansi Magic is on DStv, Channel 107.