The Fall of Diddy
Channel: Investigation Discovery (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
This docuseries features exclusive, never-before-heard accounts and never-before-seen archival footage, offering personal insights into harrowing allegations of violent behaviour and illegal activity that have shadowed the music mogul.
Spanning Combs' decades-long impact on music and popular culture, from his early days as a talented creative to his 2024 arrest, the docuseries uncovers the insidious and terrifying allegations of sexual assault, abusive behaviour, violence and other disturbing claims that lay beneath his success.
In the series premiere, "The Making of a Mogul": After surprising allegations of rape and abuse begin hitting Sean Combs in late 2023, a re-examination of his rise reveals early signs of trouble.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Empire Under Fire": Diddy's business empire seems untouchable as it expands beyond music - but Combs faces his most perilous test when he stands trial after a shooting.
Umkhonto Ogwaza Ekhaya
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Reality
What happens when love defies everything you have been taught to believe?
This reality series follows couples who are related and are caught in the crossfire of forbidden love, societal norms and the fight for family approval.
In each episode we meet couples who have fallen in love with each other, even though they are somehow related, eg. distant cousin, aunt/uncle, etc.
These people have navigated the challenges of keeping their romance hidden because they know that it is culturally unacceptable, but now they face the toughest challenge yet: Will their families ever accept their love?
It's a battle of hearts vs. heritage as each couple embarks on a deeply personal journey to seek approval for a future together, all while unraveling hidden truths that could tear them apart.
There are shocking revelations, dramatic confrontations and emotional breakdowns.
But with secrets waiting to spill and family bonds unraveling, will love to be enough to overcome it all?
With family judgment and past wounds running deep, tensions rise when they must confront their loved ones about their future.
There is also the issue of parenthood - will they be seen as role models or condemned as rebels?
The series is presented by Wright Ngubeni.
Night Terror
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Documentary
In April 2006, a double murder in Camps Bay, Cape Town made world headlines and as the world looked on, police investigated.
The two victims were Brett Goldin, a 28-year-old actor at the height of his career; and Richard Bloom, a fashion designer. Both were gay.
But as the media storm revealed more than officials would like, would the search for the truth be fatally compromised?
In the Arena: Serena Williams
Channel: S3
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Sport, Documentary Series
Serena Williams dominated tennis for over two decades, winning 23 Grand Slams (singles) and changing the sport forever.
The series provides the most complete, intimate and compelling account of her legendary career, featuring firsthand perspective from Serena and key figures throughout her life.
Several of Serena's most significant Grand Slam tournaments and defining personal milestones are examined and decoded in detail.
The series juxtaposes Serena's spectacular on-court achievements and cultural impact with dramatic personal challenges.
Through it all, Serena fights to maintain her place atop the tennis world while juggling the transformational experience of starting a family.
Her career comes full circle as she welcomes a new generation of challengers - each inspired by Serena and hungry to follow in her footsteps, and of course, take her down.
Spanning the life and legend of the greatest player of all time, we'll track Serena's personal and generational journey from phenom to icon - re-examining decisive matches, formative moments, heartbreak and glory along the way.
Rare Cat Skills
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
Rare wild cats, like the Pallas's cat, black panther and snow leopard, use unique skills and adaptations to thrive in challenging habitats.