Incas: The Rise and Fall
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 18h50
Genre: Documentary Series, History
The rise and fall of the Inca is a story of a civilization marked by gold, power and ingenuity.
From monumental cities and vast empires stretching across the Andes to dazzling treasures that inspired legends, the Incas conquered millions and reshaped South America.
But their golden age ended suddenly, leaving behind mysteries, monumental ruins, and a legacy that still captivates the world.
Birth of an Empire
A legend becomes an empire, witness the dawn of the Incas, where myth, power and sacrifice forged a civilization.
The Great Expansion
The Inca Empire expanded at lightning speed, and its monumental works stretched across South America. Under the conqueror Tupac Yupanqui, the empire grew through force and strategy.
The Golden Age
The Inca Empire reaches its golden age, with Cuzco overflowing with gold and the legendary wealth that inspired the legend of El Dorado.
The Last Emperor
After a century of power, the mighty Inca Empire collapsed in less than a decade to Spanish conquistadors. Civil war, betrayal and cunning tactics sealed the fate of the last three Inca rulers.
Chasing the Sun 2
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Sport
The sequel to Chasing the Sun, the story of the Springboks' incredible triumph to capture the 2019 Rugby World Cup, will bring to life the awe-inspiring world title defence during the 2023 edition in France.
Chasing the Sun 2 will detail the blood, sweat and sacrifices that formed the Springboks' triumphant campaign at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which culminated in victory against traditional foe New Zealand's All Blacks in the final, and becoming the first four-time winners.
More than rugby, Chasing the Sun 2 transcends the four corners of the field and touches the hearts of all South Africans and, much like the world champion Springboks, gives hope and inspiration to a country known to triumph against all odds.
It's a story of South Africa's pride and passion, diversity and determination, of hope and humility, and, ultimately, resilience and perseverance.
It's also a celebration of excellence, of the joy that comes from victory, following years of hard work and unrelenting endeavour.
Watch the drama unfold as you hear stories from double World Cup-winning Springboks and many more people who made the journey unforgettable.
In the Season 2 premiere: The Springboks arrive in France for their participation in the 2023 World Cup tournament.
Not only are they in the toughest pool – their path to the final sets them on a course to play against all the strongest teams in the world.
North West Killer
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 21h40
Genre: True Crime, Documentary
This is the story of one of the worst ever killing sprees in South Africa.
Several bodies have been discovered within a small area.
There seem to be similarities between victims - couples out at night have been kidnapped, raped and then shot.
When a taxi driver is arrested and a gun found in his possession which matches the bullets on crime scene, he is sentenced for murder.
But what would drive someone to commit a crime like this?