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New on TV today: Wednesday 7 May

Written by Shows Editor from the blog New Shows and Seasons on 07 May 2025
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As'qoqeni

Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality

As'qoqeni

As'qoqeni will dig deep into the lives of people living in extreme clutter, tackling both the physical mess and the psychological roots of their issues, offering hope, healing and a path to healthier living.

Each week, As'qoqeni follows individuals trapped in homes more resembling garbage dumps than livable spaces.

With the help of a compassionate host and an expert team, they confront not just the physical clutter but also the emotional baggage that's been stacking up for years.

The aim? A fresh start - inside and out.

Prepare for raw emotions, astonishing transformations and family turmoil as participants tackle everything from hoarding and depression to deep-seated trauma.

With therapy and cleaning experts by their side, they don't just clean up their homes - they clean up their lives.

As'qoqeni is hosted by facilitator and therapist Thabang Mashigo, who has featured as a resident psychologist, mentor and contributor on a number of reality shows like Seng'khathele, Ngishade Wrong and Abobaba.

Tune in to see these individuals get help and unravel the reasons behind these extreme living conditions, tackling issues like depression, substance abuse, hoarding and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In the series premiere: Ruth, a woman in her 50s, has developed hoarding habits as a way to cope with her trauma.

In this episode, her painful backstory and emotional struggles are brought to light.
 

Op Skou

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

Op Skou

This series isn't about rural agricultural shows or massive urban exhibitions featuring everything from frogs to horses - the focus is on shows with a specific theme.

The series revolves around extraordinary shows and hobbies.

We meet ordinary people with unusual hobbies and passions, discovering what makes their hearts beat faster.

Each episode has a different theme: from dogs and cars to dance and beauty – there's something for everyone.

Op Skou follows various individuals as they prepare for a show or competition and captures their participation.
 

Full Speed 2

Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Docu-Reality, Sport, Motoring

Full Speed 2

Fueled by passion and chasing NASCAR Cup glory, drivers and their teams compete for the chance to make history in this sports documentary series.

Tales of triumph and tenacity fuel this high-octane docuseries following NASCAR Cup Series drivers on and off the track during the playoffs.
 

The Great North 5

Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Animation, Comedy

The Great North 5

Follow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family, as a single dad, Beef, does his best to keep his weird bunch of kids close – especially his only daughter, Judy, whose artistic dreams lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall.

Rounding out the family are Judy's older brother, Wolf, and his fiancé, Honeybee, her middle brother, Ham, and 10-year-old-going-on-50 little brother, Moon.

While their mother is not in the picture, Judy seeks guidance from her new boss, Alyson, and her imaginary friend, Alanis Morissette, who appears to her in the northern lights.

In the Season 5 premiere, "The Lies Aquatic Adventure": While Beef is away, the Tobin fishing boat goes missing.

The Tobin siblings, along with Honeybee and Dirt, wildly speculate on what could have happened to The Mighty Kathleen.

 

Channels in this post: Mzansi Magic, kykNET, Netflix South Africa, Disney+



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