Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary Series
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante has spent his life tracking and rediscovering animals 'lost' to extinction, from his historic rediscovery of the Fernandina Tortoise to the elusive Dracula monkey and more.
Now, in an all-new series, Forrest, along with his wife and zoologist, Jessica Summerfield, travel across the globe from Mozambique to the Pacific Northwest, to investigate reports of strange sightings, legendary creatures and mysterious encounters between humans and wildlife that may not only lead to conflict but may further lead to that animal extinction behind the local lore.
Forrest's goal is to end the conflict and to solve the riddles behind the local legends and mysteries before these animals truly become mythological due to extinction.
Each day, the human population continues to grow and people across the globe learn to rely on the same natural resources animals rely on.
It's often when these two worlds converge where conflict can arise and animals at the heart of the issue are deemed to be 'mythical creatures' or in some cases 'monsters.'
We will follow Forrest as he investigates the truth behind it all and ultimately finds answers to the local legends.
In the series premiere, "It Comes in the Night": Forrest travels to a village near his childhood home on the Zambezi River after the daughter of a chief along with other villagers have gone missing.
He teams up with his best friend Remi to discover what killer could be hiding in the murky depths.
Is witchcraft at the heart of this mysterious creature?
Other stories this season include Forrest heading to a remote tribal village in Mozambique, after hearing of local stories of an enormous animal coming into the village at night destroying homes, crops and even killing locals.
When Forrest determines that the animal responsible is one of Africa's last remaining giant bull elephants, he must quickly assemble a team to track down and safely transport an entire herd of these majestic creatures 300 rugged miles to the safety of a national park in order to protect both the villagers and the animal alike.
Additionally, Forrest, along with his with Jessica, investigate the waterways in the Pacific Northwest following local lore of dragon-like monsters residing in the area; the Pantanal in Brazil, the world's largest tropical wetlands, in search for a creature that has eluded documented science for centuries - a massive sixty-foot aquatic snake.
They also travel to Missouri in search for the mythical Ozark Howler after recent encounters; and to northern Peru at the base of the Andes mountains to investigate a series of strange attacks on local farmers in this region considered to be the planet's #1 most critically endangered 'Biodiversity Hotspot.'
Ysters op die Platteland 3
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Documentary Series, Afrikaans, Sport
After two seasons of Ysters op die Landgoed, the golf series returns – this time with a brand-new perspective and fresh energy.
Ysters op die Platteland celebrates the stories, people and communities of South Africa's beautiful countryside.
Where Ysters op die Landgoed focused on the luxurious lifestyle and rich traditions of our most famous estates, the new series takes you to the other side of the spectrum – to smaller towns and communities, where ordinary people play an extraordinary role in the sustainability of the countryside and in the future of golf in South Africa.
The presenters - Herman Watney, Johnny Davids and Alwyn Hollenbach - take you on a journey of discovery to places that are often overlooked.
Towns like Swellendam, Montagu, Jacobsdal and Ceres get the opportunity to show off their hidden jewels – mostly unadorned nine-hole golf courses maintained with dedication, passion and hard work.
These courses are more than just sports grounds - they are meeting places, pillars of community spirit and symbolic of the unique hospitality for which the countryside is known.
In every episode we experience, along with the golf course, the people behind the scenes – from the local club member who cuts the grass himself every day, to the families bound together by the clubs.
The series honours the untold stories and the selfless dedication of ordinary South Africans who, through their love of golf, keep an entire town alive.
Ysters op die Platteland is more than a show about golf – it is a journey to the heartbeat of our country.
The series encourages you to explore the unknown, support local businesses and recognise the value of small towns and their people.
Ghost Loop
Channel: Investigation Discovery (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Paranormal, Docu-Reality
When paranormal entities terrorise the living through endless and repetitive supernatural cycles, manifesting again and again in the same location, it is known as a "ghost loop".
Now, a team of highly specialised paranormal experts who focus on this distinct type of haunting, are stepping in to help both the living and the dead.
The team will attempt to break cycles of trapped paranormal activity and restore peace by drawing out each spirit through re-created trigger environments.
In each hour-long episode, the Ghost Loop team of experts – paranormal investigator and medium Sean Austin, empath Kris Star, researcher and tech advisor Chris Califf, design specialist Eric Vitale and tech support Matt Lytle – first examine and research their client's property and history and perform a preliminary paranormal investigation.
Taking their facts and findings, they formulate a plan they believe will help stop the haunting.
Whether it's building a 1900s-era train compartment, replicating a tavern from the 1850s, or constructing a 19th century baby's nursery, the team uses each emotionally charged setting to draw out the entities during intense follow-up investigations.
Hoping to engage the spirit, the group aims to release the energy and break the loop once and for all – bringing peace to everyone involved.
During the series premiere, the team head to Houston, where homeowner Becky is terrified by sounds of someone breaking into her home night after night – only to encounter an aggressive male entity that routinely attacks her.
On their preliminary investigation, the group frighteningly gets "picked off" one by one: Kris gets sick, Matt is overwhelmed by a burning sensation on his body and Califf and Sean get into a conflict fueled by the angry spirit.
Through their research, they discover that in 1921, a murder occurred in the home involving a young woman and her abusive boyfriend, whom she shot in self-defence.
In order to stop the dangerous activity in Becky's home, the team builds an environment that mimics the fateful night – and use Kris to elicit the spirit.
Don't Forget the Lyrics 7
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h05
Genre: Game Show, Music
Hosted by Niecy Nash, the all-new season of the popular game show challenges contestants' musical memory, as they get one song closer to winning $1-million if they Don't Forget the Lyrics.
Contestants will choose songs from different genres, decades and musical artists.
Then they'll take centre stage to sing alongside the studio band as the lyrics are projected on screen - but when the music stops and the words disappear, will the contestants belt out the correct missing lyrics, or freeze under pressure?
If they sing nine songs correctly, they are presented with a No. 1 hit and will attempt to sing the final missing lyrics for the top prize of $1-million.
In the Season 7 premiere, "Eye of the Tiger!": A life-long underdog taps into his inner "Rocky" to try to sing his way to the grand prize.