Animals on Drugs
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary Series
Around the world, wild animals are getting dangerously high - and it's not by accident.
From drunk bears to meth-addled gators and Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos," human vices are wreaking havoc on the animal kingdom.
In this three-part series, wildlife biologist and adventurer Forrest Galante dives into the bizarre and shocking world of animals under the influence, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation and cutting-edge science to track these creatures, uncover how they got hooked, what it means for their ecosystems and how we can help them recover before it's too late.
Meth Gators
In a methamphetamine hotspot, drugs seep into local waterways, creating aggressive alligators.
Forrest investigates the effects of meth on these reptiles and attempts to capture and rehabilitate a "meth gator."
Drunk Bears
A late-night encounter with a beer-hunting bear sparks a cross-country investigation.
Forrest tracks break-ins and uncovers a strange new trend - bears invading homes to chug booze and devour marijuana edibles.
Cocaine Hippos
Aggressive hippos raised by the infamous cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar have escaped his abandoned compound in Colombia, becoming a dangerous and deadly invasive species.
Forrest embarks upon a risky plan to stop them.
Asia's Killer Hornets
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
Every Asian giant hornet colony starts with a single queen.
Leaving one hive to start another, she'll quickly transform an empty lair into a bustling army of ruthless, efficient killing machines.
These hornets will sacrifice everything to help raise legions of grubs and protect the hive at all costs.
Family Kitchen with Sherson 3
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 15h15
Genre: Food
Family Kitchen with Sherson is a two-generation cooking series starring Malaysian celebrity chef Sherson Lian and his mother, Ann Lian, as they share beloved home-cooked recipes and personal family stories, blending nostalgia with contemporary culinary flair.
Each episode features a selection of traditional dishes — often rooted in Malaysian and broader Asian cuisine — prepared alongside modern twists.
Cooking alongside his mother — who inspired his culinary journey — allows Sherson to explore not only flavourful dishes but also the emotional bonds food can strengthen.
In Season 3, the series brings a harmonious mix of innovative and classic cooking techniques.
The UnXplained with William Shatner 5
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Documentary Series, Paranormal, Supernatural, Mystery
From the producers of Ancient Aliens and The Curse of Oak Island comes The UnXplained, a non-fiction series that explores the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.
Hosted and executive produced by William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal) each episode features contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers, each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.
From mysterious structures (like Florida's Coral Castle) and so-called "evil" places (like the cursed "White City" of Honduras) to strange creatures and bizarre rituals, The UnXplained explores subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries.
Season 5 explores UFO hotspots, holy relics, mysterious monsters and extraordinary structures – amongst others.
In the Season 5 premiere, "Lost Cities": For centuries archaeologists and explorers have been obsessed with locating ancient cities lost to time.
Some of these places are recorded in historical texts, while others are part of oral traditions and folklore.
How does a once-thriving community become a lost city?
And if their ruins are found, what secrets might be they reveal about human history?
Izingane Zes'thembu 2
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality
This show is an in-depth look into the lives of the Mseleku older children and the challenges they face as they strive to carve their own identity.
The series features renowned polygamist Musa Mseleku's five older children.
Gain a fresh and relatable look inside the lives of the Mseleku children, as the siblings share their struggles and triumphs of working towards defining themselves.
This show is a look at their lives as they try to find their place in the world.
Izingane Zes'thembu follows the children's struggles and triumphs, allowing viewers to gain an insight into the complexities of growing up in a polygamous family through the eyes of the next generation of the Mseleku family.
In this second season, the Mseleku eldest children continue their journey of transitioning to young adults and forging stronger bonds.
Last season saw Mpumelelo, the second eldest, trying to walk in his father's footsteps by 'juggling' two women – Vuyokazi and Tirelo - whom he said would be part of his isithembu arrangement and both of whom ended the season expectant in more ways than one.
He has been claiming readiness for marriage, for more girlfriends and more wives – but the question is, looking at his current family dynamics – can he see the cracks?
This is the season the Mseleku father and son duo will be challenged, and their views put to the test – how honest is Bab' Mseleku about polygamy and its demands and responsibilities?
Is Mpumelelo mimicking his Dad's life without the right resources or is he just 'delulu'?
Mpilo Mseleku, who is turning 21, is forced to come out of her shell this season and will be unable to play dumb anymore.
We will see more of her at school and how she deals with relationships outside of her siblings.
Plus, with her turning 21, there are certain cultural expectations she will be confronted with. Is she ready?
Last season Lwandle gave snippets of who he is and this time, he takes the lead and unveils his true character – he is the star of the show and refuses to be under anyone's shadow.
We will get to explore him outside of Mpumelelo as well as his romantic side as he sets out on a journey to finding love.
Abongwe, who is considered 'the glue' of the siblings, continues to be adamant that they all need to be closer.
This season she reveals a bit more about her sexuality as she has regained a lot of confidence during her time in Johannesburg.
She owns who she is and believes it's time her family tags along.
And let's not forget Mpumelelo's girlfriends and baby mamas, Vuyokazi and Tirelo.
How will they cope with each other, and the decisions undertaken by Mpumelelo because mans has been talking a different game to what they both expected?
It's a whole lot of questions that need answers going into Season2.
Will there be resolve that sees these siblings come together and also manage to triumphantly work out their individual challenges?
The Wrestlers
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Documentary Series
Hardcore musician and diehard wrestling fan Damian Abraham travels the globe to document the vibrant, fascinating and bizarre subcultures of professional wrestling around the world.
In the series premiere, "The Next Wave of Mexican Luchadores": As Mexico copes with an ever-present drug war and Trump’s Wall, Lucha Libre is more popular than ever, and some wrestlers see Lucha as their ticket to America.