The Traffickers SABC3
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Documentary Series, Factual
We live in a black market world. Drugs, exotic animals, sex and even human body parts are sold by vast criminal networks.
In this documentary series Nelufar Hedayat goes deep into the global black market to meet The Traffickers - the people who buy, sell and smuggle illicit goods across continents - and those trying to crack down on this huge international trade.
Each episode focuses on one commodity from starting with the consumer and tracing the steps all the way to the item's origin.
Leopard Kingdom
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
Karula, the Queen of Djuma, reigned over South Africa's Sabi Sand Reserve for over a decade. Throughout her rule she endured droughts, attacks on her territory, and staved off hunger.
She had three suitors, six cubs, and five grand-cubs. Her kingdom was strong, but now she is gone. Between Thandi, Shadow, and Xongile - three of Karula's eldest daughters - a new queen will take the throne.
But when an interloper finds his way into their domain and aims to take the thrown for himself, will the sisters put family first?
Nazi Megastructures 5
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Factual
The story of America's most important battles against the Nazis and the Japanese during World War Two.
In the Season 5 premiere, "Japan's Warrior Code": June 1944. The Japanese are in retreat across the Pacific. Now, at the island of Saipan, they face a pivotal battle. If they lose, a deadly new American weapon - the B-29 long-range bomber - will be within range of Japan for the first time.
But the Empire believes a mighty weapon of its own will win the battle - a deep-rooted tradition of aggression and sacrifice in battle. Can the Japanese warrior mindset prevail?
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 00h01, weekly
Genre: Comedy
The first Indian-American host of a weekly comedy show in the US, Hasan Minhaj explores the modern cultural and political landscape with his own perspective.
Each week, Minhaj brings his comedic voice and storytelling to investigate the larger trends shaping our fragmented world.
Leopard Huntress
Leopard Huntress
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h45
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
When a vicious fight with the male leopard results in her cub's death, Malika must reinvent herself after the loss.
In the battle to survive she faces dangerous enemies and must hunt way outside her comfort zone.
Her desperation inspires ingenious new ambush techniques and each success slowly rebuilds her confidence until she has the courage to face her enemies and regain her former glory.