Kwanele Bazali
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Reality
Kwanele Bazali (Enough is Enough) explores toxic family dynamics where generations are in conflict.
Words fail as unspoken pain drives loved ones further apart.
Hosted by the Motlatsi Mafatshe, the series aims to inspire families to confront their problems through truth-telling, healing and resolution.
For those caught in the crossfire of family quarrels and silence, this show declares: "It's time to speak."
The time for healing has come. The time to say: "Kwanele Bazali".
Koel Kop, Warm Hart 2
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Police Procedural, Afrikaans
In Season 2, the unlikely partnership between Commander Raphaëlle Coste and criminal records archivist Astrid Nielsen deepens as they tackle a series of increasingly complex and bizarre murder cases.
With Raphaëlle's impulsive instincts and Astrid's razor-sharp logic, the duo continues to break the mold of traditional police work.
As they investigate crimes involving secret codes, cults, virtual realities and historical reenactments, the two women are also forced to confront challenges in their personal lives.
Raphaëlle struggles with balancing motherhood and duty, while Astrid begins to explore life outside of her carefully structured routines, testing the boundaries of her independence.
Each case tests not just their skills but their growing friendship, which becomes a source of strength - and vulnerability.
When a case hits close to home and threatens to unravel Astrid's past, the pair must rely on complete trust in each other to uncover the truth.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Starling": A famous lawyer is brutally shot dead in front of 12 witnesses who deny seeing or hearing anything.
The mystery is whether they are accomplices to the crime or just innocent people present at the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Diving with Crocodiles
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 14h35
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
Cameraman and crocodile expert Brad Bestelink undertakes the unthinkable and dives into the waters of the Okavango Delta.
Without a cage or any other protection, he gets up close and personal with these fearsome creatures.
Such a feat has never been recorded before.
But Brad is well prepared - his decision to take the plunge is the result of many years spent studying crocodile behaviour in his native Botswana.
His window of opportunity to dive is small and dependent on the seasonal ebb and flow of the Okavango.
There are only a couple of months each year when visibility in the delta allows for perfect filming conditions.
This film provides all the high drama associated with modern-day exploration, coupled with the exhilaration of interacting with wild animals.
The underwater secrets of the Nile crocodile are revealed with unique and compelling footage in the pristine underwater environment of the Okavango delta.
Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind
Channel: E! (DStv 124)
TX Time: 19h05
Genre: Reality
Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind follows nine celebrities and social influencers through a transformative journey of self-discovery at the "Rewind Retreat," as they decide whether to reverse previous plastic surgeries and return to a more natural look.
Through eye-opening challenges, unexpected emotional connections and laugh-out-loud moments, the participants are asked to look within while reassessing their concept of beauty.
The series is hosted by Michelle Visage (RuPaul's Drag Race) with plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (Botched) and body image expert Dr. Spirit, PhD,
Meet the Participants:
Aubrey O'Day is a platinum singer and reality TV personality known for the girl group Danity Kane, which launched her successful solo career in pop music and several TV shows.
She wants to reconsider her facial filler at the Rewind Retreat while connecting with the other participants on their shared experiences.
Reality star
Kim Zolciak was an original cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and a star of the spin-off series Don't Be Tardy, which followed her family life and documented several of her cosmetic surgeries.
Following her recent divorce and some weight loss, Kim joins the retreat with her daughter Brielle, where she reevaluates one of her procedures.
Reality star and influencer
Brielle Biermann joins her mom, Kim, at the retreat where she weighs the pros and cons of facial filler.
Recently engaged, Brielle wants a softer, more natural look as she heads into her wedding.
Rapper and TV personality
Jessica Dime gained prominence as a cast member on four seasons of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.
Now a mom and wife, she continues to make music and build her fanbase. At the retreat, she is hoping to "tone down" certain procedures but worries that it could impact her career.
Brazilian-born
Larissa Santos Lima is a TV personality and content creator that rose to fame after appearing on 90 Day Fiancé.
After undergoing extensive cosmetic surgeries on her face and body, Larissa worries her enhancements are limiting her ability to have an active lifestyle.
Sebastian Bails is a social media and YouTube star known for his comedic characters, as well as his candid videos about his journey with cosmetic injections at a young age.
Sebastian is vocal about the pressures of maintaining appearances in the influencer industry but his reasons for seeking out surgery catches everyone by surprise.
Sophia Elgerabli is a content creator and model whose career took off after two BBL procedures.
In this phase of life, she is shifting to new business ventures and wants to be taken more seriously with an updated look.
Irish content creator
Alan McGarry is known for his bold presence in the reality TV world and LGBTQ+ media.
Alan used filler procedures to help boost his self-confidence but came to the retreat with regrets over a BBL.
Kathy Brown ended up in the glamorous yet high-pressure world of Playboy modeling, where she eventually had a breast augmentation that caused extreme physical discomfort and emotional strain.
She hopes to reverse the surgery so she can resume an active lifestyle centered around her grandchildren.
Wife Swap South Africa
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Reality
Two families from different backgrounds, with contrasting lifestyles and values, agree to swap wives in a heartfelt and eye-opening social experiment for one week.
Wife Swap explores the joys, challenges and transformative experiences that arise when wives step into each other's shoes, all while fostering understanding, empathy and personal growth.
Every episode of Wife Swap begins by introducing each family and getting an idea of how their households run.
The spouses then leave for their new homes. After a brief snoop around the house, the spouses meet their temporary families.
Aided only by an instruction manual left by their predecessor, the spouse must spend the first half of their time living according to the rules of the house, often prompting the question: "How do people live like this?"
Cameras follow the two spouses as they adapt to parenting, socialising and running the household according to the other spouse's rulebook.
Then, the swapped spouse gets to run the household as they see fit for the second half of their stay.
What follows is an experiment that changes lives and reveals what goes on behind closed doors.
At the end of each episode, the spouses are reunited with their partners and hold a round-table discussion where they unpack their experiences and talk about what they learnt in their time.
In the series premiere, "Pettenburger vs Abels": Two Cape Town women from very different backgrounds trade places with one another for a week.
The liberal Pettenburger family, headed by driven mum Breda, swaps with more reserved Abels family headed by Mum Lucretia.
Family or Fiancé
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality
Newly engaged couples whose families have voiced paralyzing concerns (both real and imagined) over their proposed marriage, will bring their families to live together under the same roof.
The stakes have never been higher as they take on activities designed to strengthen their bond, unpack their differences, and show the betrothed couple in a whole new light.
Will the week of experimental "family time" confirm their families' concerns and lead to a breakup?
Will the families discover enough common ground to give their blessings?
If all else fails, how will the couple face the future knowing that their families may never accept their partner?
In the series premiere, "Ashaki and Chris: The Young & the Reckless": A reformed ladies' man proposes to his girlfriend, but doubts from their families and resurfacing secrets begin to strain their relationship.
Tigerfish: Africa's Piranha
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 13h30
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
Dive into the deadly waters of Africa in Tigerfish: Africa's Piranha, a wildlife doc that explores one of the continent's most ferocious freshwater predators.
With razor-sharp teeth, lightning speed and a fearsome reputation, the African tigerfish is often called the piranha of the south - but it's more powerful, more aggressive and far more elusive.
Filmed across Africa's great river systems - from the Congo Basin to the mighty Zambezi - this series uncovers the biology, behaviour and brutal hunting techniques of the tigerfish.
High-speed cameras and underwater drone footage capture never-before-seen strikes on prey, schooling tactics and dramatic underwater battles.
Alongside the action, scientists and local fishermen share insights and legends surrounding this apex predator, revealing how it has adapted to changing ecosystems - and what its presence tells us about the health of Africa's rivers.
Terrifying, misunderstood and awe-inspiring, the tigerfish finally takes centre stage in this portrait of nature's ultimate freshwater killer.