Die Brug 2
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Afrikaans
We all have a bridge we must cross – something in our lives we need to overcome.
And when we reach the other side, we look back at the journey and realise we had the tools to build the bridge ourselves all along.
This is the concept upon which this international-format reality competition series Die Brug (The Bridge) is based.
The show places 12 strangers in a remote wilderness in the vicinity of Swellendam.
Their task is to build a bridge within 20 days in the hope of walking away with prize money of R1-million.
In the process of constructing a bridge to reach the prize money, there are twists and turns that challenge the status quo.
The players' social skills, moral values, physical and mental strength and endurance are all put to the ultimate test.
Will the game affect their moral values? Can they work together in a team? Who will act selfishly?
Will the players resist the temptation to stab each other in the back? Who will ultimately cross the bridge?
And will they choose to share the prize money or keep it all for themselves?
Die Brug incorporates elements of adventure and explores the drama that unfolds when a group is put under tremendous pressure.
The title has a symbolic meaning too because the players also find themselves in situations in their own lives where they must cross bridges to unlock their potential and reach new shores.
This deepens the human drama and makes the series a battle for the participants to overcome their own limitations.
Key terminology in Die Brug:
Houthuis (Log Cabin)
Where the players live and work. It consists of a sleeping area, a living area, a workshop and a jetty.
Toring (Tower)
250 metres from the shore. This is the ultimate destination because that's where the prize money awaits.
Eiland (Island)
Where the Tower and the prize money are. Players must build a bridge to get there.
Posvlot (Mail Raft)
Halfway between the shore and the Tower. This is where players must go to retrieve messages and instructions.
Poskan (Mailbox)
The vessel through which players receive messages and instructions.
Fakkels (Flares)
Used to alert players when there is a new mail delivery.
Verwydering (Elimination)
Refers to a player who is sent home. It can happen at any time.
Unlike other reality shows, there are never the same rules or mechanisms for elimination. It is just as unpredictable as the event itself.
When players are removed, they must pack their belongings, take a boat and immediately leave the game.
Die Brug is produced by Red Pepper Pictures and is narrated by actor and musician Neil Sandilands.
Konakele Kithi
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Reality
Konakele Kithi is a reality show diving deep into the real struggles that are tearing families apart.
The show gives these families a chance to confront and heal their struggles and rebuild broken bonds.
Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi, each episode of Konakele Kithi looks into a different family's story, showing the raw, real-life challenges they face – from generational trauma and deep-seated grudges to everyday tensions like favouritism and lifestyle clashes.
With the help of expert guidance, the featured families get the chance to break free from the toxic cycles that have been dragging them down for years.
Tune in as they learn new ways to cope, communicate and restore harmony in their lives.
You will get more than just a glimpse into their personal struggles - you will gain insights into how you too can deal with your own family issues and make lasting changes for the better.
Greatest Escapes of World War II
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 21h05
Genre: Documentary Series, History
This six-part series looks at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.
From both sides of the war and all around the world, captured soldiers, sailors and airmen dared the impossible to win their freedom.
Many soldiers were captured by their enemies as prisoners of war during World War II.
While the war continued to rage, these men trapped in camps plotted their escapes out of enemy territory and back home.
The trapped soldiers hatched many cunning and ingenious plans. Some were more successful than others.
Some dug tunnels, others made ladders, and some boldly walked out the front gate. All were remarkable escapes.
Each episode will feature three cunning plots.
From both sides of the war and worldwide, there are tales of ingenious plans, calculated schemes, blatant bravery, selfless heroism and the always unrelenting human spirit that refused to concede.
These are their stories.
Izzy Does It
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Reality Makeover, Home Improvement, Reality
Top-notch contractor Israel "Izzy" Battres, best known for his work on Flip or Flop, stars in Izzy Does It.
The series follows Izzy's bustling home renovation family business as he uses his expertise, relatable budgets and cost saving techniques to bring luxury designs to homeowners.
Based in their hometown of Santa Ana, California, Izzy will work alongside his wife and designer, Lily; his stepson and apprentice, Joseph; his stepdaughter and marketing lead, Brianna; and his brother and project manager, Rudy "Rude Dog."
During the eight hour-long episodes, Izzy will manage a rollercoaster of emotions as he grows his business while completing spectacular renovations for clients.
In the series premiere, "Little Casita, Big Reno": Izzy will pull out all his tricks to turn an Anaheim casita into the home his clients have always envisioned.
To fulfill the homeowners' wishes of honouring their heritage through design, Izzy will rely on his whole team to deliver a colourful and unique space.
Throughout the project, Izzy and his crew will face unexpected setbacks and special requests, including a detailed tile installation that puts Joseph to the test.
FOREVER
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama
Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.
Judy Blume's 1975 novel, Forever, is being reimagined for a new generation.
It's an epic love story of two teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other's firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.
Life with Felix
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Outspoken radio host and comedian Felix Hlophe takes you behind the scenes of his vibrant and eventful life as he tries to balance the demands of his career with his personal life.
The Durban-based radio presenter and comedian known for his lively personality and public dramas is set to showcase his life in this reality show.
Alan Cumming's Paradise Homes
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
Alan Cumming's Paradise Homes is a fantasy-filled property series that tells the story about some of the most incredible homes around the world.
Fuelled by his secret passion for architecture, Alan is let loose inside jaw-dropping properties and meets the inspired creators who have designed and constructed the home of their dreams.
These include a waterside retreat on a tiny Swedish island to a family home built above a cave in Sicily and a glasshouse on the Sound of Mull.
Across five episodes, this series allows Alan to snoop around each property, discovering what really makes a home a paradise.
In the series premiere, "Norfolk and Ontario": Alan surfs the waters of the Norfolk Broads where a family have created their serene paradise home, and dives into a converted magical playground in the Canadian wilderness.
Imposter: Back from the Dead
Channel: S3
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
Who is Arthur Knight? A bookish nice guy just woken up from a coma? Or Nicholas Rossi in disguise - a sexually aggressive narcissist and one of America's most wanted?
Imposter: Back from the Dead is a story that's gripped both sides of the Atlantic.
A man in a Glasgow hospital wakes from a COVID coma to discover the police have identified him as Nicholas Rossi, a fugitive from justice and one of America's most wanted criminals.
He maintains this is a case of mistaken identity and that his name is Arthur Knight.
Is he an extraordinary criminal, constantly changing his name and identity, or a wronged innocent thrown into a limelight he did not deserve?
Mission to Burnley
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 22h15
Genre: Documentary, Sport
The series series follows Burnley Football Club owners, ALK Partners, as they seek to navigate the snakes-and-ladders world of modern football.
Led by chairman Alan Pace, and inspired by ALK's faith as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, as they swapped Wall Street for Turf Moor, Lancashire with a single vision - to build a global footballing dynasty in Burnley and beyond.
With unprecedented access to the boardroom, dressing-room and inner workings of a football club - you will be taken on a compelling fly-on-the-wall journey with this unique band of owners in a one-team working-class town, where football is a religion in itself.
Charting the highs and lows of the tumultuous period that starts with the devastation of final-day relegation from the Premier League, the documentary goes on to examine how the club has evolved under the stewardship of one of football's most exciting young managers, Vincent Kompany.
In the series premiere, "A Bad Day": it's do or die for Burnley as this fly-on-the-wall docco begins, with tensions running high and Premier League survival at stake.
Kwa Mam'Mkhize 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Formally Shauwn Mpisane, we join Shauwn Mkhize on her journey as she reclaims her life as a single woman after her widely-publicised divorce with Sbu Mpisane.
Described by the production as "a mother, a sister and a business mogul", Shauwn - who uses her maiden name Mkhize - features with her kids, Andile and Sbahle Mpisane, better known as Fitness Bunnie.
In the first season of Kwa Mam'Mkhize, we followed Shauwn as she reclaimed her maiden surname and navigated life as an Mkhize.
Season 2 gives an all-access glimpse into the life of the businesswoman and her close family members, including her son Andile, daughter Sbahle, and daughter-in-law Tamia Mpisane.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Blood is Thicker than Water": The soccer season has ended, and global traveller Ma'Mkhize visits her family home in Umbumbulu to consult with the ancestors on the way forward.
Sbahle accompanies her mom to a radio interview for her new book.