Sibongile & The Dlaminis
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Telenovela
Telenovela based on the Zambian show Zuba and the Solalas which follows the extraordinary journey of Sibongile Mbambo (Luyanda Zwane), an innocent young rural woman forced to leave her family and dreams behind to become a domestic worker in the lavish mansion of the affluent Dlamini family.
Little does she know that destiny has an unexpected Cinderella story in store for her – in the form of a forbidden romance.
Their burgeoning relationship transforms Sibongile's life and impacts those around her, including her employers and their enormous business empire.
Set in the small town of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal, Sibongile & The Dlaminis explores timeless themes of love, sacrifice, ambition and familial bonds.
The telenovela weaves a tale of triumph against all odds.
Sibongile's dream of pursuing higher education is shattered when her family's financial hardships force her to take a different path.
Amidst her stepmother Deliwe's (Slindile Nodangala) gambling woes and the chaos that ensues, Sibongile's life takes an unexpected turn.
The cast includes Siyabonga Shibe, Ayanda Borotho and Zodumo Shange, among others.
Produced by Rhythm World Productions, Sibongile & The Dlaminis is Mzansi Wethu's first original telenovela.
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Huisgenoot: Ware Lewensdramas 10
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Afrikaans, Advertiser-Funded
Tales from the archives of gossip magazine Huisgenoot with the personalities, journalists and experts behind the story.
This season stories include the murders of Tanya Kelly Flowerday, Ralf and Maria Krebs and André Kleynsmith, as well as the Benoni nightclub murders and the Nieuwoudville murders.
In the Season 10 premiere: Anne-Marie Engelbrecht begged several times for protection from her violent husband, but was given the runaround.
Finally, she took matters into her own hands.
The Block Australia 16
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Reality Makeover, Reality, Home Improvement, DIY
Scott Cam returns as host of a Brighton-based season which features five period homes from the 1910s, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s.
These will be transformed into five luxury homes on a 2,761-square metre block.
The first ever shutdown of The Block, due to the upheaval of COVID-19, will also feature prominently in the storyline.
Also returning are Shelley Craft, site foremen Keith and Dan, and judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer.
The five couples chosen are:
Harry (57) and Tash (32)
The first father and daughter renovation duo - an IT manager and a social media project manager from Melbourne.
Sarah (27) and George (33)
Teacher and electrician from Sydney.
Daniel (35) and Jade (34)
Farmer and hairdresser from Wandearah in South Australia.
Luke (35) and Jasmine (36)
Chippy and teacher from Perth.
Jimmy (33) and Tam (31)
Plumber and bar manager from Brisbane.
At stake is $100,000 for the winner of The Block plus whatever profits their home can make on auction day.
Lakefront Bargain Hunt 12
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 15h50
Genre: Reality
Dreams of living on the dock of the bay can come true, even on the tightest budget.
In this series home seekers are showed how to find the lakefront property of their dreams without breaking the bank.
Each week the show helps a family discover an affordable location that proves you don't need a boatload of cash to live on the lake.
In the Season 12 premiere, "Space to Entertain on the Chain": A couple who loves bringing their kids to the Chain O'Lakes in Illinois has always wanted to own a vacation house.
Now they're looking for the right property at the right price so they can dock their boat and entertain friends in their dream home.
In the second episode of the weekday double bill, "Minnesota Homecoming": A couple raising their son in Chicago feels too far away from their families in Minnesota.
They are looking to return to their roots and hope to find a forever home on the tranquil shores of Forest Lake.