Is'thembu Sika Msongelwa
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy-Drama, Miniseries, Comedy
Comedy-drama miniseries centered around Msongelwa Khumalo, a businessman and traditionalist who enters into a polygamous marriage.
The series is set in KwaZulu-Natal and follows Msongelwa's life with his four wives, each from different backgrounds and with individual aspirations.
He's a polygamous taxi boss who reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Asanda Dlamini and the sparks fly instantly.
But wait! Msongelwa comes with 'baggage'... three wives to be exact.
What starts off as a sweet reunion turns into chaos when Asanda learns the truth and Msongelwa's tangled love life unfolds with jaw-dropping confessions.
Asanda challenges him to leave his polygamous marriages for real love, resulting in a dramatic series of events.
His wives are not giving up without a fight...
But with love at stake, Msongelwa takes a bold stand that shakes up everyone's world. Can love truly conquer all or will 'is'thembu sakhe' prevail?
The series stars Andile Mxakaza, Nosipho Pehlo, Nompumelelo Vilakazi, Phumzile Mlangeni and Thandeka Shange.
TVSA Show Page: Is'thembu Sika Msongelwa
Icebo Labantu
Channel: SABC1
TX Time: 17h30
Genre: Reality, Advertiser-Funded
Every day an estimated 1,300 people die in South Africa, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa.
A significant portion of these families, especially in under-resourced communities, face the reality of not being able to afford a proper burial.
For many, the pain of losing a loved one is compounded by financial hardships and a lack of support.
Hosted by Thembisa Mdoda and with the support of Icebolethu Group, a funeral services provider, the show helps South Africans who are unable to afford to bury their loved ones with dignity.
Icebo Labantu follows selected families as they navigate the emotional journey of loss during their most vulnerable moments.
In the series premiere: Xoli Mpanza was reported missing by her family and later discovered in the Dokodweni area, having suffered multiple stab wounds and suspected sexual assault.
Her body was discovered near sugarcanes after a week-long search that left the community deeply shaken.
She had a two-year-old daughter who was heard crying, which was when a neighbour noticed that the mother was missing.
Sharks of the North
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Sharkfest
Sightings of great white sharks have been on the rise on Canada's Atlantic coast.
Alanna Canaran, a passionate science educator and dive instructor, embarks on a mission to unravel the enigmas surrounding these magnificent creatures and is determined to dispel fear of sharks in Nova Scotians.
As the journey unfolds, Canaran and her team dive into the history of human-shark relationships along the coast.
Facing numerous challenges, including elusive sharks and treacherous weather conditions, the team perseveres.
With sheer determination and a stroke of luck, they gather invaluable knowledge of these magnificent creatures, contributing to a better understanding of white sharks in Canada.
Married at First Sight Mzansi 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) | Showmax
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Dating Game Show, Reality
Would you ever put your faith in a team of experts in the hope of being scientifically paired with a partner of your dreams?
Not only that, but you only get to meet your 'perfect match' for the first time at the wedding altar.
Married at First Sight Mzansi, the second South African version of the international franchise (
the first aired on Lifestime in 2017), will be helping eight singles do just that.
Witness this social experiment which follows participants from diverse backgrounds, ages and walks of life saying "I do" to someone they have never met.
These newlyweds then have six weeks, with the specialists nurturing their budding relationships, to decide whether they're going to stay together or separate.
Expect deeper cultural connections, more meaningful conversations and real guidance as couples figure out this fast-tracked life together.
As always, the experts – marriage and relationship coach Linda Yende; conflict resolution expert Khanyi Yende; counselor and author Thabang Mashego; gynaecologist and sexologist Dr. Mpume Zenda; and marriage officiator and counselor Pastor Xolani Hlitana - are available to offer the necessary guidance every step of the way.
So, what will Season 2 deliver? Deep, unbreakable bonds or breakups before breakfast? Fireworks or total flops? Here are the singles for Season 2:
The Grooms
Themba Khosa (38) - Finance Dep. & DJ
Tshepo Miya (37) - Senior IT Specialist
Nkululeko Mahlangu (32) - Logistics business owner
Bongani Luvalo (36) – Entrepreneur
The Brides
Nelisa Ntabeni (39) - Credit Analyst
Makoto Phumodi (32) - Full Time Actress
Portia Baloyi (34) - Flight Attendant
Palesa Mphaki (33) - Credit Control Supervisor
Can love between two arranged strangers be successful and can the couples stay together or will they part ways and seek a divorce?
It's a wait-and-see game.
Super Mega Cakes
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 16h05
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Chef and artist Duff Goldman has been battling top-tier opponents his whole career, but the series Super Mega Cakes pushes his skill and talent to the next level.
In the six-episode series, Team Duff goes up against six teams of the USA's best cake artists over the course of four days - all at once.
With themes from Superman and Architectural Wonders to Classic Cartoons, the results are mind-blowingly realistic pieces of edible art with intricate details and interactive elements.
Each episode focuses on one head-to-head build to impress judges Sherry Yard and Amaury Guichon who will determine each week's most successful cake - while Duff must juggle all six projects at the same time.
Special guests joining the judging panel include Eric Bauza, Beck Bennett, Paul de Gelder, Jack Osbourne, Drew Scott and Jacques Torres.
In the end, the finalist cakes are presented and tasted by a 50-person audience who will name the grand champion.
In the series premiere, "Superman": Duff meets the six exceptional Super Mega Cakes teams and learns the theme of each challenge.
In the first head-to-head battle, Duff is joined by his invaluable righthand man Geof Manthorne and the Charm City Cakes team in a life-sized Superman-themed challenge against a renowned British cake artist and her team.
Each must create cakes with designs and flavors inspired by Superman that include an animation element.
Judges Sherry Yard and Amaury Guichon are joined by actor Beck Bennett to determine which Superman creation flies above the rest.
Upcoming cake themes include an Under the Sea challenge that must have a floating element and Alien Invasion requiring a lighting scheme.
In the season finale the final cakes are presented and tasted by a 50-person audience who determines which cake deserves the grand prize.
Net Mens 3
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Interview Show, Documentary Series, Afrikaans
Who is the person behind the big name?
This is the central question posed by this documentary series, which illuminates the life stories of eight local celebrities.
Net Mens (Only Human) offers insight into the private lives of eight South African artists – from their growing up to the peak of their careers; the hard times, the good times, successes as well as the controversial moments that made headlines.
These artists (singers, actors, presenters and famous personalities) open up and talk frankly about the complex challenges of a life in the public eye.
The idea for the series originated in the mind of Binnelanders actor Reynardt Hugo, the producer and director.
Net Mens returns for its third season and this time it tells the deeply personal stories of three South African women: Karlien van Jaarsveld, Amanda Strydom and Hanna Grobler.
From the bustling streets of Johannesburg to the wild beauty of Limpopo's bushveld and the picturesque charm of Stellenbosch, Net Mens 3 takes you on an intimate journey across the country and deep into the hearts of three women whose stories are as diverse as they are profound.
A golden thread runs through this third season – motherhood.
From the joy of becoming a mother, to the unimaginable pain of miscarriage and the loss of a child, these women open up about experiences often kept under wraps.
Their vulnerability, strength and honesty shed light on topics many face but few talk about openly.
Net Mens 3 not only revisits each woman's career achievements, awards and accolades, but uncovers the real people behind the public personae.
Through heartfelt interviews, evocative visuals and tender moments, the series gives an unfiltered view into what it means to navigate fame while dealing with deeply personal challenges.
In the first episode, singer Karlien van Jaarsveld talks about motherhood and the miscarriage she experienced.
In the second episode, singer Amanda Strydom shares her story about her miscarriage.
In the third episode, actress Hanna Grobler shares the story of her stillborn son.
Reynardt Hugo returns as the executive producer and director of the documentary series.
Street Outlaws: Locals Only 2
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h55
Genre: Reality, Motoring
Dynamic racing duo and fan-favorite wheelmen - Farmtruck and AZN, best known from "Street Outlaws: OKC" travel to racetracks across the US in search of the fastest local driving heroes.
From Idaho to New Hampshire and Texas to Pennsylvania, top local drivers will race against each other in a bracket-style, single elimination challenge.
The winner will take home a prize of $5,000 and get the chance to race against a veteran Street Outlaw driver from the No Prep Kings series for another 5K, such as Lizzy Musi, Daddy Dave, Jermaine Boddie and Kye Kelley, among others.
Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Sharkfest
Bertie is in South Africa on his most dangerous mission ever: filming great white sharks without a protective cage as they hunt in the shallows.
Bertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet.
The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean's most famous and feared predators, the great white shark.
Diving in the shallows without a cage, Bertie will attempt to film these huge sharks.
By entering their domain, he discovers the challenges they face on our rapidly changing planet.