Lessons in Chemistry
Channel: Apple TV+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Period Drama, Miniseries
Set in the early 1950s, Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson), whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society.
When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show, and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives - and the men who are suddenly listening - a lot more than recipes.
Secret Societies: In the Shadows
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 19h25
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Docu-Drama
Around the world, and throughout history, secret societies have bubbled under the surface.
In crypts and clubhouses, under lock and key, in the darkest corners of the Internet, they assemble for mysterious purposes.
Each of the six episodes delves into the murky history of a secret society: the Knights Templar, the Freemasons, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the Illuminati, the Skull and Bones, and Le Cercle.
What were their origins, and their missions? Did they pull the levers of power, or aim to destroy those in charge?
What rituals and oaths were taken by members, and which famous people were involved?
Most importantly, what may be left of these organisations? Is it possible that some groups, however archaic, are still operating in the shadows?
In the series premiere, "The Templars": From the original nine knights protecting holy pilgrims, the Knights Templar expand across Europe.
They own vast swathes of land, command fleets, and lend money to kings.
Magnum P.I. 5
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Action, Police Procedural, Comedy-Drama
Jay Hernandez stars as Thomas Magnum in a modern take on the classic series about a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii.
A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin's Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.
The "majordomo" of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans.
When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore "TC" Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business; and Orville "Rick" Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu's coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.
Suspicious of Magnum's casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto (Tim Kang) finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit.
With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case.
In the Season 5 premiere, "The Passenger": Magnum and Higgins weigh the risks of pursuing a relationship.
Meanwhile, Rick juggles being a new father and running La Mariana and Katsumoto tries to figure out his next move.
Umndende 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
This reality intervention show confronts social grant abusers.
Social grants are a lifeline for many South Africans, but what happens when a much-needed welfare grant isn't used for its intended purpose?
That's the question tackled by Umndende, which follows people who confront family members misusing social grants for their own selfish needs.
Hosted by Thabiso Mokhethi, the show's title refers to what is known as 'modende' – slang used in South African townships for the government-based social grants, including pension, disability grants and child grants.
Goosebumps
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Inspired by R.L. Stine's book series, Goosebumps follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle - while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.
Imboni Yama Tekisi 2
Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
The taxi world is a multi-billion-rand industry and one of the most dangerous fields to work in – but it is also shrouded in secrecy.
This reality show lifts the curtain on the lives of taxi bosses, starring four taxi owners giving unprecedented access into their lives and what it takes to thrive in this industry.
Set in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Mpumalanga, Imboni Yama Tekisi gives us a front row seat into the lives of some of the bosses who run the taxi industry in South Africa.
The show explores how they conduct business, their family dynamics and how they stay safe while running their empires.
This season we're stepping back into the daily grind of our taxi bosses as they tackle their unpredictable industry.
There are family battles, powerful personal stories and business dynamics that would give boardrooms a run for their money.
Joining the cast this season is Sbongile Maseko, a single mom of three who is navigating the taxi lanes while juggling her hectic family life.
With a backstory as interesting as the streets she rules, she's a fresh voice this season.
On the returning front: Sabelo Ndaba is broadening his horizons, looking beyond taxis to greener pastures.
Nthabiseng Keorone remains a beacon of hope, advocating for peace in the tumultuous taxi world.
Also, Sakhile Biyela is on a road to self-discovery, haunted by his past.
The Curse of Skinwalker Ranch 3
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Reality
With full, unprecedented access to one of the most infamous and secretive hotspots of paranormal and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP)-related activities on earth, Season 3 follows the team of scientists, researchers and experts as they push their experiments beyond anything that has been done on the ranch before.
From strange occurrences including unusual spikes in radiation and evidence of mysterious underground structures to inexplicable equipment failures and numerous UAP sightings caught on camera, this 512-acre property located in Utah's Uinta Basin personifies why truth is often much stranger than fiction.
Since the 1950s, Skinwalker Ranch and the area around it has been the site of decades of study and worldwide media attention.
Often referred to as 'UFO alley,' this Utah locale has become known for the occurrence of numerous anomalous events and strange UAP-related activity.
Over the past two years, the team, led by current ranch owner Brandon Fugal and astrophysicist, aerospace engineer and optical scientist Dr. Travis Taylor, has done numerous scientific experiments to engage the mysterious phenomena on the ranch.
This season, they are elevating their investigative journey to new heights, inviting guest investigators to take part in experiments - including former government officials and military officers - and revealing new secrets in an attempt to answer the question: what is really happening on Skinwalker Ranch?
Anchored by never-before-seen footage of the ranch, coupled with the use of cutting-edge surveillance and scanning technology, and an innovative scientific approach to one of the greatest investigations of the 21st century, the team will apply hard science and make shocking discoveries while going further and risking more than anyone has done on the ranch before.
In the Season 3 premiere, "Above and Beyond Explanation": As the team returns for their third year to investigate the high strangeness of Skinwalker Ranch, they find new evidence of a mysterious anomaly in the sky one mile above the Triangle Area that may be connected to something deep within the Mesa.