Leaving Neverland
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary
Directed and produced by five-time BAFTA-winner Dan Reed, the four-hour long Leaving Neverland unpacks the story of two individuals: James Safechuck and Wade Robson, now-adult men in their 30s, who befriended Michael Jackson at the ages of 10 and seven respectively.
Through gut-wrenching interviews with Safechuck and Robson, as well as their mothers, wives and siblings, Leaving Neverland crafts a portrait of sustained abuse, and explores the complicated feelings that led both men to confront their experiences after both had a young son of their own.
Playing out against the backdrop of our collective experience, the film documents the value of breaking silence, even when it implicates a powerful and revered figure.
Turn Up Charlie
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Comedy
Revolves around the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a 'manny' to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter, Gabby.
Spoiled and savvy, Gabby is wise beyond her years. Neglected by her career-driven parents, Gabby pushes the boundaries - and the sanity of her nannies - to the extreme, in order to get her mum and dad's attention.
Her spiky retorts, mischievous adventures and epic tantrums hide a lonely young girl with a distorted view of reality.
Heart of Darkness
Channel: IDx (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
TX Time: 22h15
Genre: True Crime, Docu-Drama
True, heart-stopping stories where love descends into its darkest place. Jealousy, betrayal, desire, lust, revenge and anger reach deadly breaking points, causing individuals to snap and commit unthinkable crimes.
From the cold-blooded murder of a young war veteran after marrying his childhood sweetheart, to the untimely death of brilliant young mother, the series peels back the layers of these chilling cases to reveal how lovers, jealous friends, scorned sons and daughters, and devoted family members turn into killers.
Each episode examines the nature of betrayal, delving into how and why one might cross the line from love to hate. And, like any great mystery, who did it and why is what you least expect.
Totally Rubbish
Channel: Da Vinci Learning (StarSat 308)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Reality
Art show in which presenters Michelle and Nigel turn useless rubbish into amazing, useful stuff. The programme focuses on recycling, upcycling and repurposing and each episode is packed full of original and cool ideas.
There are great ways to prank your mates by creating a Carrot Pen, Fake Poo, A Spilt Drink or a Daft Disguise.
The show also visits a child and solves their recycling dilemma by getting inspiration from amazing artists who create fantastic works from recycled materials.
Grand Designs 16
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Home Improvement
Designer and author Kevin McCloud is back for another mind-blowing and inspiring season where he goes to and meets more people and finding more amazing homes.
In this season, Kevin meets gallery owner Elinor and fitness entrepreneur Born Barikor, who set themselves the near impossible task of creating Britain's first hypoallergenic house.
This season also features Adrian, a concrete-obsessive who has convinced his wife Megan to build their new family home in the rural countryside almost entirely out of the stuff.
Married With Secrets
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: True Crime, Docu-Drama
This investigative series takes an in-depth look at what happens when 'happily ever after' goes horribly wrong.
From secret affairs to hitmen for hire, follow the real-life stories when husbands and wives embark on secret lives that take them down dark paths, often leaving to devastating results.
Families with seemingly perfect lives often hide the darkest secrets - and once the skeletons come out of the closet, no one is safe.
Queer Eye 3
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Reality, Comedy, Fashion
Grab some tissues - the all-new Fab Five serve up hip tips, emotionally-charged makeovers and heartfelt reveals that bring out all the feels.
Queer Eye returns ready to transform the stylistically challenged into hip and happening savants at the hands of the Fab Five.
This season, these fearless ambassadors of taste are headed to Kansas City to bring their infectious brand of self-love, confidence and encouragement to a whole new roster of heroes.