Death by Lightning
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama, Period Drama, Miniseries
"Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best not to worry about either." - President James Garfield.
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President - and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Death by Lightning brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau - the man who would come to kill him.
Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire) plays Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) portrays Guiteau.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural, Action
In this series spinoff, NCIS: Tony & Ziva picks up after Ziva's supposed death when Tony left the NCIS team to raise their daughter.
Years later, Ziva was discovered alive, leading her to complete one final mission with NCIS before she was reunited with Tony and their daughter in Paris.
Since then - and where we find them in NCIS: Tony & Ziva - Tony and Ziva have been raising their daughter, Tali, together.
When Tony's security company is attacked, they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after.
In the series premiere, "No Country is Safe": Their family now in danger, Tony and Ziva must find who is behind a nefarious cyber-attack.
Short & Sweet 3
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Three little people with big hearts and even bigger dreams is the premise of this reality series.
It follows their lives as they face everyday struggles whilst also breaking stereotypes about them.
Season 3 finds them navigating love, family and identity in a world that often overlooks them.
Thandazani Kubheka (31)
His life has taken a dramatic turn, forcing him to re-evaluate his priorities and learn to respect his work the hard way.
After believing polygamy was the key to happiness, Thandazani now realizes he's been searching for something he can't even name.
Will he find his footing and redefine his path?
Vuyokazi 'Vovo' Grace Nguqu (40)
Vovo has always been the loudest in the room, the undisputed centre of attention, the one whose presence could fill a space before she even opened her mouth.
But this season, it's about Vovo finally facing the person behind the performance.
Can she own her pain, make peace with her past, and become something more than the mask she wears?
Zandile Cele (29)
Zandile has realised that being a sangoma is one thing, becoming a gobela is another.
This season, her journey is about elevation, not just in her spiritual calling, but in every corner of her life.
To train others as sangomas, she says she needs to completely transform which means cutting back on alcohol, checking her attitude, and stepping fully into the responsibility of leadership.
Mongezi 'Mayoghurt' Jama (24)
Mayoghurt is fighting on many fronts this season. Last season, the drama between his parents put him in the middle of a cultural conflict that he could never fully escape.
There's also a storm brewing in the Maskandi space, and his name's right in the middle of it.
A fellow artist claims that he is getting booked not for talent but for sympathy and he wants to face this beef head on and showcase that he is indeed talented.
This season, we welcome new faces on the show:
Tebogo Shayi (31)
Tebogo takes one thing really seriously: commitment to his woman, his family and the future he wants to build.
He recently lost his job as a data capturer, and is now back on the grind, networking and doing all he can to get back on his feet.
He has started paying lobola and his dream is to move out and build a home for his family.
Dimakatso Mathekga (31)
Dimakatso is a proud mother of two who has finally realised that some doors need to stay closed, specifically her relationship with the father of her children because the relationship is 'toxic'.
She is looking to find love and acceptance, closure by asking her previous lover questions that will enable her to finally be able to move on.
The Vince Staples Show 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama, Comedy-Drama
From the mind of Vince Staples comes a series of satirical tales.
Rapper and actor Vince navigates the challenges and surprises of everyday life in his hometown of The Beach.
Who is Vince Staples? Well, that's a tricky question.
He's kind of famous, but he's not. He's kind of rich, but he's not. He's also kind of a criminal. But he's... not?
In the wake of a tragic death, Vince embarks on a wild journey in search of inner peace. However, his path is littered with reminders of his haunted past.