Australia's Land of the Ancients
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary
Australia's Land of the Ancients explores the unique and ancient landscape of northeastern Australia, the most biodiverse region on the continent.
From crocodiles lying in wait for fish and hunting feral pigs to caring marsupial mothers of the far north, the film highlights some of the incredible species as they struggle to survive in their harsh environment amid a changing landscape.
Explore how Gondwana's breakup and flooding birthed evolutionary marvels, spotlighting resilient species in northern Australia's pristine ecosystems.
Many factors have shaped Australia's diverse landscapes and ecosystems, but none more so than its separation from the supercontinent known as Gondwana.
Australia's northward drift gradually changed its landscape from complete forest cover to a harsh desert interior, with only small pockets of rainforest remaining at the edges.
Plants, reptiles, birds, fish, insects and mammals all needed to evolve to claim a place in this colourful history.
Witness the transformation from lush forests to vast deserts, with resilient species like the estuarine crocodile adapting ingenious fishing techniques.
Delve into the ancient rainforests of the Daintree, sheltering unique creatures like cassowaries and resilient birdwing butterflies.
Explore the biodiverse Atherton Tablelands, home to possums facing uncertain futures amid climate shifts.
Experience the synergy of life in the woodlands, where fires spark renewal and diverse species thrive, from frill-neck lizards to green pythons.
Yet, looming threats of deforestation and climate change cast a shadow over their survival.
This is a journey through Australia's colorful history, where the resilience of its flora and fauna faces an uncertain future.
Couples Come Dine With Me
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 19h40
Genre: Reality Competition, Reality, Food
A group of couples who don't know each other take turns hosting their own dinner parties and grading each other, as they battle for the title of best host couple, and the chance to win a grand cash prize.
In the series premiere, "North London and Hertfordshire": In North London and Hertfordshire, Dawn and Simon bond with hipsters Darren and Sian.
They try to find common ground with multi-lingual lawyer Ayesha and astrophysicist Stephen.
Life with Felix
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Reality
Outspoken radio host and comedian Felix Hlophe takes you behind the scenes of his vibrant and eventful life as he tries to balance the demands of his career with his personal life.
The Durban-based radio presenter and comedian known for his lively personality and public dramas is set to showcase his life in this reality show.
Celebrity Masterchef South Africa 2
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 20h35
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Celebrity MasterChef South Africa is a South African competitive cooking reality show spin-off from MasterChef South Africa, in which celebrities who have no experience in the food industry attempt to turn into a MasterChef and win money for their charity.
The contestants are the ones feeling the pressure and breaking a sweat, and this time round the names and faces that greet us are more than a little familiar.
Celebrity MasterChef South Africa brings with it some big names from the entertainment industry.
As glamorous and exciting as the culinary world may appear, it is exemplified by gritty demands and high-pressure challenges.
The reason people pursue this obstacle-strewn path is their passion for food and creativity, and without it you will not survive.
The contestants have thus always been people who are driven and committed to making their dream work, but because the celebrity season comes with a batch of contestants who are pursuing dreams of other sorts, their mission it to make the lives of others a little brighter.
Instead of playing for themselves, each celebrity has picked a charity to represent and winning challenges consists of collecting cash prizes for their respective organisations, raising funds and awareness for a variety of noble causes.
This season, Mzansi cuisine-crazy personalities who can all cook up a storm will face the heat in the MasterChef kitchen.
While judges Justine Drake, Zola Nene and Katlego Mlambo will again scrutinise all the celebrities' culinary creations, the spin-off will be served with new format twists.
The Celebrity MasterChef champion will share the R1-million prize pot with a charity of their choice.
Furthermore, the 12 high-flyers will be divided into groups of three to put their hearts on their plates in the series' first four episodes.
The winner of each of these "heats" will then proceed to the semifinal, whereafter two will face off in the finale.
Besides each episode's do-or-die elimination cook-off, there will also be an appetiser task where the best dish will be attached to a surprise prize for the charity the celeb represents.
The 12 celebrities who will prepare scrumptious meals and memorable moments are:
Holly Rey (singer-songwriter)
Armand Aucamp (actor)
Graeme Richards (presenter)
Sinoyolo Sifo (influencer)
Prim Reddy (TV personality)
Ayanda Thabethe (Miss SA runner-up 2022)
Seth Shezi (fashionista)
Reneilwe Letsholonyane (retired soccer star)
Bohang Moeko (actor)
Danie du Toit (rock musician and poet)
Mzukisi Mbane (fashionista)
Dineo Ranaka (TV and radio personality)
TVSA Show Page: Celebrity Masterchef South Africa 2