Nkalakatha: the Life of Mandoza
Channel: BET (DStv 129)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Biopic, Drama, Miniseries
Biopic drama series which is a dramatization of Mandoza's life from his humble beginnings, his meteoric rise to stardom, and the bittersweet years leading up to his death.
The series shows the human side of the South African icon and pays homage to a man who reigned as a true powerhouse in the South African entertainment scene, leaving an indelible mark during the earlier years of our young democracy.
It's the dawn of South Africa's liberation; big-hearted, impulsive Mduduzi from Zola township dreams of having a home and wants to help his mother and family.
Kwaito is his one-way ticket.
This is a story of a young man with a dream, a personal dream that finds him unprepared and soon overwhelms him.
The dream becomes a nightmare. This is a story of the person behind the superstar Mandoza.
This six-part biopic delves into his emotional and personal struggles in a way that gives a sense of his ‘human' side.
It is the rise of the star, the resilience of a young boy from Soweto and restoration.
The role of Mandoza is played by Wiseman Mncube; Lorraine Moropa plays his wife, Mpho Tshabalala, an integral force behind the realisation of this biopic.
Dawn Thandeka King portrays Mandoza's mother Nomazwe, capturing the significant moments in his journey; Lillian Dube plays Gogo, while Nkosinathi "Mzambiya" Khoza takes on the role of Sechaba "Lollipop".
Also in the cast are Khotso Phosa as Young Mandoza, Lindo Sothole as General, Fanele Zulu as Nhlanhla, Phenius Bullets as Fana and Tumelo Tshabalala, Mandoza’s son, who plays his older brother Tokollo.
With the guidance and permission of Mpho Tshabalala, Mandoza's widow, who serves as an executive producer, Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza offers an authentic portrayal of the legendary musician's life, showcasing his immense talent, resilience and the profound impact he had on countless lives.
Directed by Zuko Nodada, Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza promises to be a journey of inspiration, resilience and the triumph of the human spirit.
TVSA Show Page: Nkalakatha: the Life of Mandoza
Depp v. Heard
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Documentary Series
Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores the trial that set Hollywood ablaze and the online fallout that ensued.
Depp v. Heard is a three-part series examining the infamous defamation case that captured the world's attention and became the world's first trial by TikTok.
Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores this global media event, questioning the nature of truth and the role it plays in our modern society.
Alaska: The Last Frontier 3
Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Docu-Reality
The Kilchers survived another dark and frigid Alaskan winter and are shaking off cabin fever in all sorts of ways when Alaska: The Last Frontier returns for a third season.
Three generations of Kilchers proudly live off the land that Yule Kilcher homesteaded over 80 years ago after fleeing Switzerland in search of a free and simple life.
He found that life outside of Homer, Alaska.
The Kilcher family resides on their homestead consisting of over 640 acres of Alaskan wilderness.
Yule and his wife Ruth taught their family (six girls and two boys) to be self-sufficient and to live solely off of the resources the land can provide.
Yule's sons, Atz and Otto Kilcher, continue Yule's vision and traditions of a subsistence lifestyle and teach this way of life to their sons, Atz Lee, Atz's son and Eivin, Otto's son, and their families.
Even as the (very) brief spring starts to thaw the winter snow over the homestead, the Kilchers have no time for celebration.
The clan must take full advantage of the nice weather to immediately start restocking the food supply for themselves and their livestock and tackle necessary projects that ensure their survival in the cold winter weather.
And this means using every bit of sunlight - up to 22 hours in the summer - to get important work accomplished.
This "simple life", however, is far from simple.
Living off the grid without running water, they must hunt, gather, garden and raise livestock in order to provide enough food to ensure their family's survival.
This year, the family has to conquer glacial rivers, face life and death on and off the homestead, fight against menacing predators, find new sources of food supplies, like octopus, as they also get some exciting family news that brings the Kilchers even closer together and continues their family's heritage.
The Kilchers must work as a strong, family unit to ensure their survival.
This is their life on the last frontier.
In the Season 3 premiere, "Cabin Fever": After a long winter, cabin fever is setting in.
Elvin and Atz get caught overnight in the backcountry, and Otto gets an orphan calf to connect with an unwilling mother.
The Prank Panel
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Reality, Comedy, Prank Show
The Prank Panel lets everyday people pitch pranks targeting family members, friends and co-workers to a panel of the world's greatest pranksters.
Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre and Gabourey Sidibe form the all-star panel of "pranxperts," taking you behind the scenes as they help to plot and plan elaborate and diabolical schemes.
The Panelists serve as mentors and saboteurs, with celebrity guests sometimes joining the fun.
In the series premiere, "Family Love / Repo Revenge": Tonight, an officiant is mortified by the marriage she's just blessed, and a repo man gets a taste of his own medicine.
Homegrown Tastes South Africa
Channel: S3
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Food, Travel, Docu-Reality
Celebrating the flair of our local culinary landscape, this show follows chef and TV personality Lorna Maseko on a culinary expedition across South Africa.
From gatsbys at sea level to tasty treats in our highest town, Dullstroom, Lorna will spend each episode sampling various tantalising delights, meeting a feast of local heroes along the way.
In each episode, Lorna is joined by a special celeb guest and, together, they meet the chefs and personalities behind our best street food and haute cuisine.
Along the way, Lorna will explore the exceptional ingredients grown in South Africa as she samples fine wines, seafood, decadent desserts and more.
To close each episode, she celebrates the hero ingredients of the region by preparing her own delicious version of what the area has to offer.
Celebrities appearing in the series include Karabo Poppy, Pearl Modiadie, Kamohelo Bombe, Tracey-lee Oliver, Khaya Mthethwa and Jo-Ann Strauss.
In the series premiere, "Urban Street Food": famed illustrator Karabo Poppy joins Lorna to discover some of South Africa's greatest street foods.
They start by visiting Chilli Pepper restaurant in Soweto to try a true local classic, the Kota.
Next, they head over to The Filthy Moustache and Turn It Up Food to experience love at first bite.
Lorna's next stop lands her in Downtown Joburg, where she meets Chef Siya and tries out his signature skopo and pap recipe.
She also meets the owners of Linden Loaves and Jabu Atchar, where she finds out even more about the hero ingredients – sourdough bread and atchar.
Using the episode's key ingredients and the tips she has learnt along the way, Lorna crafts her own delicious meal for Karabo Poppy to enjoy – a kota with atchar, mayo and sweet potato fries.
At Home with the Furys
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Docu-Reality, Sport
Undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retires from boxing to embrace the eccentricities of family life in this docusoap.
At Home with the Furys will have exclusive access to the heavyweight champion of the world as he exits the ring and tries to embrace retirement with his family, including wife Paris, father John, his six children and his brother Tommy Fury with his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
Alongside the chaotic school run, the series will see Tyson constantly looking for projects to keep him busy - from a national tour to meet his fans, to lavish weekends away and impromptu family camping trips - all while trying to resist the urge to return to the ring.