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New on TV today: Sunday 12 January 2025

Written by Shows Editor from the blog New Shows and Seasons on 12 Jan 2025
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Big Brother Mzansi 5

Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) and DStv Ch 198
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Reality Competition

Big Brother Mzansi 5

They're all South African. They're all outspoken.

They will live together in a specially constructed house, completely isolated from the outside world, watched 24/7 by viewing audiences across the country.

Each week housemates will nominate each other for eviction.

The housemates who get the most nominations will have to survive a viewer vote. If they don't, they're evicted out of the game instantly.

Only the last person remaining at the end will take home the mega jackpot of R2-million.

Along the way Big Brother, that infamous and legendary character at the centre of it all, will no doubt be introducing his own twists and turns into the game.

Given that this is a 100% South African version of Big Brother, and South Africa has 11 official languages, housemates can speak in any of these languages although Big Brother himself will primarily communicate in English.

This season promises to be bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever before.

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, drama, and entertainment as Big Brother Mzansi takes centre stage once again.

This season, the theme is titled Umlilo, which means "fire" in isiZulu, and it's all about turning up the heat.

Expect heightened competition, fierce rivalries, unforgettable moments, sizzling personalities and heated drama.

Smash Afrika will be taking over as the new host of Big Brother Mzansi from Lawrence Maleka.

TVSA Show Page: Big Brother Mzansi 5
 

Epic Yellowstone

Channel: S3
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary Series

Epic Yellowstone

Epic Yellowstone gives a front row seat to the extraordinary spectacle of wildlife and dramatic seasonal extremes in the iconic crown jewel of America's national parks.

Hosted by actor and Montana local Bill Pullman, and filmed over the course of three years, the series delivers stories from Yellowstone never told before.

The four-part project uses state-of-the art 8K cameras, FLIR thermal imagery, drone timelapse, cineflex aerials and miniature nest cameras to reveal the world of Yellowstone's predators and prey in jaw-dropping beauty - shot fully in the wild with no captive or enclosed animals.

Established by Congress in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is known for its varied wildlife and extraordinary natural wonders.

The park spans over 3,000 square miles and comprises lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges, including the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano in North America, and the legendary geyser, Old Faithful.

Int he series premiere, "Fire and Ice": This episode showcases the park's toughest inhabitants who remain year round, and tells surprisingly intimate stories of survival in Yellowstone's most spectacular season - winter.

After the first storms blanket the park, a bobcat is lured to the banks of the Madison River, kept open by geothermal springs, to hunt for waterfowl.

A family of otters makes the long trek to find isolated fishing holes that haven't frozen over, while a bison matriarch leads her herd on its annual migration to the warmth of Yellowstone's geothermal core.

An unprecedented look at the park's iconic geysers and hot springs through thermal imagery illuminates the otherworldly landscape inhabited by both predators and prey that are drawn to this beating heart of the park.

Future episodes include:

Return of the Predators

Having been reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995 after a 70-year absence, wolves have reignited an age-old battle between predator and prey.

The Wapiti Pack, the largest in Yellowstone, has earned a reputation for ferocity. Now a young, lone wolf, "Blacktail," seeks to join their ranks as they master the art of taking down a mighty bison.

But wolves aren't the only force keeping Yellowstone's herds in check. The endangered Yellowstone grizzly population has made a remarkable comeback, rising from a low point of fewer than 150 bears to more than 700 today.

Many are descendants of legendary matriarch "Quad-Mom," who, at more than 20 years old, is raising two new cubs - perhaps the last of her litters.

She must defend the cubs against giant boar grizzlies and teach the cubs to hunt newborn elk.

As the family ventures to the high alpine in search of a rare treat, darkness descends on Yellowstone during a total solar eclipse.

Life on the Wing

Soaring above Old Faithful, the cascading Lower Falls and the brilliant Grand Prismatic Springs, Yellowstone's winged creatures survey an extraordinary landscape.

Winter's silence is broken only by the song of the American dipper, North America's only aquatic songbird, which feasts on tiny insects gathered from the river bottom.

Spring heralds a dramatic chorus as seasonal migrants flock to the park, nesting in every niche provided by its mosaic of forests, grasslands and wetlands.

Breeding sandhill cranes perform their annual courtship dance as they renew lifelong partnerships with their mates.

Summer brings opportunities for birds to take advantage of the season's bounty alongside bears and bison as the park's wildlife population swells with new arrivals.

A pair of bluebirds works feverishly to deliver food to two consecutive broods nestled inside a treehole, while an osprey fends off a peregrine falcon's attack to defend his catch.

As chicks compete for food, aggressive siblings turn on the weakest with dramatic effect.

Down the River Wild

As the longest undammed river in the United States, the Yellowstone River moves untamed through its 700-mile journey.

In the heart of winter, trumpeter swans congregate at the river's outlet on Yellowstone Lake's northern end, sheltering in its geothermally warmed waters.

The river's biggest vertical drop over the iconic Upper and Lower Falls poses a danger for even the strongest swimmers - a family of river otters makes a daring portage down the cliffs to reach fishing grounds at the bottom of the waterfall.

Spring's thaw unleashes millions of gallons of meltwater and transforms the tranquil river into a raging torrent, forcing a sow grizzly and bison herd to ford treacherous rapids while protecting their young.

Summer brings an easier flow to the river as it leaves the confines of the park and winds through Paradise Valley.

Fly fishermen take advantage of the seasonal swarm of salmon fly hatch as fireworks from Livingstone's Fourth of July rodeo light up the sky.

The river leaves the mountains behind and enters the prairie, where new creatures emerge - distant echoes from the muddy Mississippi that grow stronger as the river's journey nears its end.
 

uShuni kaMaskandi 3

Channel: SABC1
TX Time: 17h30
Genre: Docu-Reality, Music

uShuni kaMaskandi 3

Ushuni kaMaskandi follows and documents the life and times of a modern day Maskandi artist through the eyes of one of the biggest stars, Mthandeni Manqele, aka Igcokama Elisha.

The series sets the stage for the juxtaposition in his personal life and achievements on screen and showcase and celebrate traditional Zulu culture, music and customs.

The show is driven by an authentic Maskandi soundtrack.
 

Onthul – Ontvoerings: Jy is Ook 'n Teiken

Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary, Afrikaans

Onthul – Ontvoerings: Jy is Ook 'n Teiken

The latest crime statistics show that South Africa is rapidly becoming one of the world's leading hotspots for kidnappings.

According to Statista, South Africa already has the highest abduction rate in Africa, with 9.57 kidnappings per 100,000 people.

Globally, the country ranks sixth in kidnappings for ransom.

This episode of Onthul delves into the sharp rise in abductions. More than 50 kidnappings occur daily, with an increase of almost 260% over the past decade.

Experts discuss the reasons for this dramatic rise.

In some cases, international crime syndicates are involved in ransom kidnappings, while others are opportunistic crimes.

What are the different types of abductions, and what can be done to curb this terrifying crime?
 

Mr. Mom

Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Comedy

Mr. Mom

A television adaptation of the 1983 film.

After five years raising their two kids at home, Megan (Andrea Anders) has unexpectedly landed her dream job.

Greg's (Hayes MacArthur) job is anything but a dream, so he abruptly quits to take his turn as the stay-at-home parent.

He's thrust headlong into a world of tantrums, diapers and cheese sticks and she's thrust into a world of over-eager millennials.

It'll take all the patience these two can muster as they try to raise their kids, make ends meet, and find a little time for their marriage.
 

Ninja Warrior UK 2

Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Game Show

Ninja Warrior UK 2

A physical obstacle assault course game show based upon the format of the Japanese game show Sasuke.

Presented by Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes, the show focuses on contestants tackling a difficult assault course featuring a variety of obstacles, the most notable being the Warped Wall.

Contestants advance in the competition by achieving a fast enough time or progressing far enough along the course.

The competition culminates with a final, in which the contestant who goes furthest fastest is declared "Last Ninja Standing".

If a competitor completes the final obstacle, Mt Midoriyama, in under 45 seconds, they will be declared winner of the contest and crowned "Ninja Warrior UK".
 

DISCLAIMER

Although TVSA rigorously ensures the latest, up-to-date information regarding new and returning shows, we cannot guarantee every show we list here will start.

If a show listed here doesn't air, please do inform us by posting a reply below or sending us an email to admin@tvsa.co.za with details of the show that started instead.


 

Shows in this post: Big Brother Mzansi

Channels in this post: Mzansi Magic, SABC3, SABC1, kykNET, SABC2, eReality



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