Shaka iLembe 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Period Drama
Shaka iLembe is a South African period drama television series set in the 1700s, which tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.
It is a re-telling of the story of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona.
Filmed in isiZulu, the series tells the origin story of the famous Zulu King and the events that shaped his remarkable life.
Lemogang Tsipa returns as Shaka for Season 2, with Thembinkosi Mthembu as Dingiswayo.
Together, they set the stage for a story driven by ambition, sacrifice and unrelenting power.
Previously, we followed Shaka's journey into manhood, shaped by trials that defined his destiny.
Alongside his story, Dingiswayo's exile and unwavering devotion to Baleka saw him fight against death and slavery itself to reclaim his place in history.
Meanwhile, Queen Nandi refusing to be silenced by the will of men, stood resolute in her love for her son, defying expectations with unshakable determination.
Season 2 picks up as Shaka and Nandi arrive at KwaNobamba, where he begins his reign as the new Zulu King. The stakes have never been higher.
The returning cast includes Nomzamo Mbatha as Nandi, Wiseman Mncube as the ruthless Zwide, Dawn Thandeka King as the formidable Mkabayi and narrator.
Khabonina Qubeka returns as the power-driven Ntombazi and Mondli Makhoba as the steadfast Ngomane.
Season 2 expands the story, introducing new characters who will leave their mark on history.
New cast members include Anele Nene as Sikhunyane, Luyanda Zuma as Liyana, Sikhanyiso Sithole as Hletjiwe, Amanda Seome as Ntombazana and Zamani Mbatha as Nomahlanjana.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary Series
An unprecedented look at one of history's most infamous psychology studies through the firsthand accounts of the original "guards" and "prisoners," many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time.
Their stories unravel a new narrative that interrogates the motives of the man in charge, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, while exploring larger questions of human nature and the power of perspective.
What started out as a self-contained university experiment turned into a media spectacle that captured the imagination and attention of the world, shaping our understanding of human nature and forever changing the field of psychology.
There was only one problem: The story of what happened during the experiment was shared with the world by only one person.
Today, most of the participants have gone on record to tell... the whole story.
Through unparalleled access, The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth embarks on a gripping, ticking-clock journey through the six-day Stanford Prison Experiment with a deluge of reveals, new subjects and a smoking-gun archive.
The docuseries weaves together shocking, poignant and sometimes humorous firsthand accounts from the very participants who were at the heart of the experiment.
Then, in an unexpected turn, the series brings the participants to a replica film set of the "prison," where they revisit pivotal moments and attempt to find consensus - and closure - about what really happened over the course of those six days.
In one of his final interviews, the late Dr. Zimbardo, along with his wife, Dr. Christina Maslach, sit down to discuss their own experience.
The series offers an unflinching look at Zimbardo's childhood, his motivations for beginning the project, and the notoriety he found in the aftermath.
Episodes of the three-part series include the following:
The Hallway
Introducing one of history's most notorious psychological experiments - but with a twist.
The study's prisoner and guard participants take a seat in front of the camera to reveal never-before-heard details of an event that has shaped our understanding of human nature and good versus evil for the past 50 years.
Together, they track the key events that took place over the six fateful days in 1971.
The Unraveling
What if we told you the Stanford Prison Experiment is not what it seems?
The participants reveal new perspectives surrounding what happened in the fateful hallway, putting to question Dr. Zimbardo's long-held claims.
With the help of an intrepid French researcher, we learn that the 50-year-old story is riddled with apparent inconsistencies.
Meanwhile, the filmmakers expose their own storytelling devices.
A Beautiful Lie
In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo takes a seat in front of the camera and defends his notorious experiment and its lessons.
Meanwhile, an unexpected and exciting reunion takes place that exposes new layers of the story.
This isn't a tale about an experiment debunked but rather one about the power of perspective and mythmaking.
Chasing Flavor
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 16h05
Genre: Food, Documentary Series
Celebrity chef and best-selling author Carla Hall takes you on a global adventure to explore the unexpected roots of popular dishes within today's American food culture.
Follow along as Carla's curiosity about America's most delicious dishes from chicken pot pie to ice cream leads her to Ghana, Italy, Turkey and more.
Along the way, Carla traces the history and lineage of dishes, discovering the interconnected, international origins and cultures that paved the way for today's American cuisine - because if you don't know the history, then you don't know the dish.
Join Carla as she chases flavour across the globe to find out how it all comes together on the American plate.
Throughout the six half-hour episodes, Carla dives into American classics from shrimp and grits to hot chicken, to barbeque and more.
On one episode, Carla is on an unexpected dairy adventure that takes her from the United States to Italy and Turkey to discover the origins of ice cream.
Stopping at the top ice cream spots in New York and Philadelphia, Carla learns the unique churning methods used to give the classic dessert its smooth, creamy texture.
Then, in Italy Carla gets a lesson on the difference between ice cream and gelato, and in Turkey, Carla is like a kid again playing with her food as she uncovers a unique ingredient that gives ice cream its silkiness.
Carla's travels do not end there as she goes on a taco trip to Mexico and discovers how a vertical flame helped cultures collide to create tacos al pastor.
She also explores how Jamaica helped to shape the flaky crust of chicken pot pie, and in Ghana, she gets a spicy taste of the roots of hot chicken with chef Eric Adjepong.
With every bite in every country, Carla's journey highlights the influences that have shaped American cuisine.
The Masked Singer UK 6
Channel: BBC Brit (DStv 120)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Music
The surreal and surprising singing show that asks - who is behind the mask?
Twelve celebrities dressed head to toe in elaborate costumes, their identities are hidden on and off stage, their voices are disguised in interviews.
Superstar panel Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama (replacing Rita Ora), along with the studio audience, are left guessing who's behind the mask while the celebrity singers try to throw them off the scent.
End of each show a celebrity is unmasked and their true identity is revealed.