Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Nature
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time transports you into the chaos that engulfed New Orleans as one of the deadliest catastrophes in US history unfolded — capturing the fear, heroism and resilience of those who fought to survive the storm and its aftermath.
With the clear-eyed perspective of two decades of hindsight, this gripping historical record corrects persistent false narratives and exposes how a natural disaster became a national tragedy.
Grounded in gut-wrenching eyewitness testimony from survivors, first responders and officials, and brought to life with immersive archival footage, the series is an emotionally raw examination of the storm's personal, political and societal fallout.
In the series premiere, "The Coming Storm": It's a typically vibrant New Orleans summer when Hurricane Katrina looms.
Sitting in the bullseye of a Category 5, the city faces a reality check.
With a delayed evacuation order, many are trapped and forced to brace for the storm's fury.
Residents recount for the first time how they navigated the impending disaster, capturing the harrowing experience of preparing for "The Big One."
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Worst Case Scenario": After Hurricane Katrina passed, citizens soon discovered the levees breached, quickly flooding New Orleans like a bathtub.
First responders and everyday citizens jumped in heroically to save locals; many residents were forced to flee their houses for dry land.
As residents braved dangerous conditions to survive, ineptitude at all levels of government was exposed as the water rose.
Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour
Channel: E! (DStv 124)
TX Time: 19h05
Genre: Docu-Reality
The series follows TV personality Kristin Cavallari as she takes her hit podcast Let's Be Honest on the road.
Each episode of the series features candid conversations with famous friends, Bravolebrities, memorable exes and other notable celebs from Kristin's life as they unfold the stories behind their buzziest headlines - and make new ones - with jaw-dropping revelations that set the record straight.
With stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and New York, the series also follows Kristin and BFF Justin Anderson off the stage as they explore local hot spots in each city with friends and podcast guests.
The full list of surprise guests throughout the season includes:
Reality star Kim Zolciak in Atlanta, GA
Harry Jowsey and the cast of Laguna Beach 2 in Chicago, IL
Model Camille Kostek and Southern Charm's Craig Conover and Austen Kroll in Boston, MA
Brie and Nikki Garcia in New York City
Cannibal Sharks: Shark vs Shark
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Sharkfest
Cannibal Sharks is a documentary that brings together two of the world's leading shark experts to investigate the growing evidence that sharks frequently attack and eat their own kind.
With dramatic footage and scientific insights, the film explores a series of chilling encounters, from a fisherman in Australia who discovers severed shark heads, to scenes in the Bahamas where lemon sharks stalk one another among the mangroves.
In Florida, drone and underwater footage captures hammerhead sharks engaging in violent predation, while inside the womb of a sand tiger shark, unborn pups are shown turning on their siblings.
Through expert analysis and rare visuals, Cannibal Sharks reveals the darker, often overlooked side of shark behaviour, offering a fascinating look at the complex and brutal dynamics among these apex predators.
Oplossings vir die Platteland
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Afrikaans, Advertiser-Funded
South Africa's rural communities are increasingly confronted with growing challenges, but instead of hoping for aid and intervention, many are taking the initiative to create their own solutions.
This three-part documentary series shines a light on the inspiring South Africans who are turning adversity into hope.
The series offers a glimpse into the lives of farmers, community leaders and everyday South Africans who are transforming their towns and communities with passion and ingenuity.
From restoring crumbling infrastructure to fighting food insecurity, creating jobs, tackling crime and providing vital education and healthcare – these South Africans are not waiting for help; they are taking action themselves.
Inspired by the Landbouweekblad conference that created a platform for rural success stories, Oplossings vir die Platteland explores the innovative solutions that are transforming farming communities.
Filmed across the country, the series focuses on Dr Christina de Villiers's efforts to improve healthcare in Barkly East, PJ Hassard and the Hluhluwe farmers uniting their community after devastating looting and the PALS project in Ceres breaking new ground with inclusive land reform.
Viewers will also discover Annemarie Verwey's decades-long feeding scheme in Murraysburg, as well as innovative community initiatives addressing education, energy, safety and land development in rural towns across South Africa.
The series is presented in an intimate style: you are taken right into the heart of these communities, where you sit down with the changemakers – often over a cup of coffee – to explore their stories and solutions.
Waldemar Schultz is the narrator.
Oplossings vir die Platteland is a timely reminder of what's possible when communities stand together with determination and creativity.
Soon Comes Night
Channel: SABC1
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Drama series about a former freedom fighter who orchestrates a series of heists in defiance of the law while trying to evade corrupt authorities and a cop with a tragic past.
The thriller is set against the tumultuous landscape of an emerging rainbow nation in the 1990s.
Longing for adrenaline and adoration, Alex Shabane decides to use his skills to liberate his own financial rewards but soon finds himself branded "South Africa's Most Wanted".
The series tells a tale about liberation hero turned heist king, Alex Shabane (Kwenzo Ngcobo), and a broken Apartheid cop seeking redemption, Detective Sakkie Oosthuizen (Albert Pretorius), who find their lives interlocked in a crime drama that explores the complexities of morality and the blurred lines between good and bad.
The show delves into the story of these two complex men, both determined to prove themselves.
Inspired by actual events and a notorious heist legend, the series follows Alex's return to South Africa, where he resorts to crime when the promised 'spoils of war' fail to materialise.
The cast includes Gaosi Raditholo, portraying Lesedi — a single mom and the spark that ignited the flame in Alex Shabane.
Didintle Khunou takes on the role of Thato Sekoati, a 'Born Free' police officer haunted by the loss of her father.
Also in the cast are Kenneth Nkosi as Minister Zungu and Sisanda Henna as Zungu's right-hand man, Maseko.
Additionally, Bahumi Mhlongo plays the character of a young, fearless journalist, Kefilwe.
Other cast members include Anelisa Phewa who plays a wild man, a loose cannon, and a tough guy named Vincent, living in a world of simple brutality - kill or be killed.
Dippy Padi takes on the role of the infamous gangster's hot girlfriend, but Pearl knows his heart belongs to someone else.
Panch Gasela portrays the youngest member of Shabane's gang, Toolz, who desires to live fast.
Mavuso Msimang takes on the character of Moskow, a true believer, thinker and idealist, staying true to the cause as a struggle hero.
Soon Comes Night is produced by Ochre Moving Pictures.
The series is directed by Thabang Moleya and Sanele Zulu and produced by Ilse van Hemert.
TVSA Show Page: Soon Comes Night
Texas Metal 6
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Reality Makeover, Reality, Motoring
This series rides into the heart of Texas to bring car fans inside the clever custom creations of mastermind Bill Carlton and his team.
As the owner and innovator behind Houston's Ekstensive Metal Works, Carlton pushes his team to build the best one-off cars and trucks for people from around the country.
Texas Metal follows their work as they make the ordinary extraordinary using everything from rusted out wrecks to top of the line vehicles including a 1955 Chevy Truck, a 2014 Porsche 911, a 1967 Lincoln Continental, a 1966 Chevrolet C10 and more.
Bill Carlton is a third-generation welder.
His father purchased the property where Extensive Metals Works now sits 40 years ago and it's where Bill grew up building cars including his first out of a small shop on the property.
Now in that same spot in north Houston, Ekstensive cranks out wild, top-notch customisations that are the envy of car lovers everywhere.
In the Season 6 premiere, "Jeep Willys and the Hellcat": Some builds are just worth the wait.
With a longer, wider cab, custom everything and a 6.2 Hellcat, Bill and the team finish strong by transforming a pristine 1960s Jeep Willys truck into something bigger, meaner and louder than anything on the road.
Below Deck Mediterranean 9
Channel: E! (DStv 124)
TX Time: 18h10
Genre: Docu-Reality
The azure waters and ancient ruins of Athens, Greece set the scene as Capt. Sandy returns to steer her team through a season brimming with fresh and formidable challenges.
Between eccentric guests, an abundance of late-night demands that require intervention and a never-before-seen mechanical issue that orders all hands on deck, the crew faces tumultuous waves from the start.
Back on board the 180-foot M/Y Mustique, a series of initial hurdles sets the crew off on the wrong foot.
Amidst a saga of delayed provisions, managing a complicated interior department and a medical emergency, Aesha strives to ensure the guests are treated to a five-star service experience.
Chef Jono, a self-taught culinary architect, quickly learns he has high expectations to fill to prove his culinary capabilities to the guests.
Meanwhile, the deck crew faces its own hurdles and must learn that communication is key in order to successfully get through the season.
This season's boatmances stir up waves of tension as two crewmates find themselves with their sights set on a mutual love interest causing disruptions among departments.
A personal relationship also tests a deckhand's budding romance, leading them to make a tough decision.
Finally, to round out the season, Capt. Sandy orchestrates the surprise of a lifetime for her partner, Leah, that leaves everyone in tears.
In the Season 9 premiere, "My Big Fat Greek Yacht Emergency": Capt. Sandy embarks on a new charter season in Athens, Greece.
She welcomes back familiar face Aesha Scott to serve as her chief steward.
It's a homecoming until the provisions fail to arrive before the guests and the yacht crew is forced to scramble.
When the second stew struggles to wake the chef, the guests get an unexpected surprise.