MasterChef South Africa 6
Channel: e.tv
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Competitive cooking reality show based on a format created by Franc Roddam, in which amateur chefs who cook as a hobby and have no experience in the food industry attempt to turn into a MasterChef.
Contestants on MasterChef South Africa are put through their paces with various challenges as they compete head-to-head to create delicious dishes.
The series serves as a unique platform for people from all walks of life who want to follow their dream of working as a professional chef.
These everyday at-home cooks have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show their passion and excitement for food as they are put to the test and judged by world-renowned chefs.
Contestants are asked to prepare a cold dish which were tasted by a member of the MasterChef SA professional preliminary judging panel.
From mozzarella to marzipan, tagines to terrines, soups to soufflés – thousands of South Africans present a colourful array of diverse dishes across the country in a bid to being one step closer to becoming the country's next MasterChef.
Zola Nene, Justine Drake and Katlego Mlambo return as judges this season.
This season, the diverse group of 20 competent and competitive home cooks vying for the MasterChef title and the R1-million prize come from very different backgrounds and regions across the country.
They hail from small towns like Malgas in the Western Cape and Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga, all the way to Kimberley in the Northern Cape, criss-crossing to Polokwane in Limpopo and East London in the Eastern Cape.
Additionally, there are fierce culinary contenders from cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and eThekwini.
For all the details and contestant bios, go here:
TVSA Show Page: MasterChef South Africa 6
I Blew It 7
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Documentary Series
Takes a look into the lives of South Africans who received an unexpected windfall, and in an instant, blew it all.
This sometimes-humorous, often tragic documentary series, takes a deep look into the psyche of ordinary South Africans and how they've acted when presented wealth beyond their wildest dreams.
I Blew It explores the heady intoxication of life with no monetary restrictions, and the sudden change in relationships and family dynamics.
This show is not just about the highs of newfound wealth but also the humbling reality of losing it all.
While we are among the world's most enthusiastic dreamers, we often fall short when it comes to financial savviness.
Each episode explores the lives of ordinary people who've experienced extraordinary financial twists of fate.
From the exciting freedom of limitless spending to the harsh reality of disappearing fortunes, the show paints a picture of life's unpredictability.
The stories shared are relatable, occasionally humorous, shocking and educational.
This season'sstories include a lady named Lerato who received a R1.9-million payout after a horrific hit and run accident.
What started off as just buying high-end cars, going on luxury holidays and designer shopping quickly unraveled into disastrous decisions and a failed investment that left her with nothing but regret.
We meet 59-year-old Cebisile who used her R2.1-million RAF payout to chase long delayed dreams - buying property, cars and funding a whirlwind romance with a charming "Ben 10".
As the relationship demanded more, she sold her possessions to maintain the lifestyle, only to face betrayal that left her broke, abandoned and forced to rebuild her life.
In the Season 7 premiere: A music producer and DJ, Abongile, survived a car accident with friends after attending a soccer match.
The tragedy resulted in a R2.8-million payout that quickly vanished into funding his wannabe music star lifestyle.
Die Oomblik
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality, Music
Die oomblik is a six-episode docu-reality series following five South African performers preparing for a career-defining event: Afrikaans is Groot 2025.
The show explores their emotional journeys and relationships with mentors, family and superfans.
More than just performances, it captures vulnerable moments between dreams and reality, celebrating authentic human connections and South African culture.
Landman (Afrikaans dub)
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Afrikaans
A modern tale of fortune seeking amongst roughnecks and billionaires in the world of oil set in the boomtowns of Texas.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs.
The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it's reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
The series stars Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm and Ali Larter.
Characters and Voice Cast
Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton, with the voice of
De Waal Stemmet) is a tough landman who works for M-Tex Oil and handles all their negotiations. Keeping everyone — from the oil bosses to the drug dealers — happy, however, is no easy task.
Angela (Ali Larter, with the voice of
Natasja Jacobs) is Tommy's ex-wife and the mother of his two children, Cooper and Ainsley.
Cooper (Jacob Lofland, with the voice of
Rowlen von Gericke) studied geology but dropped out and now works for M-Tex as a field hand on the oil fields.
Ainsley (Michelle Randolph, with the voice of
Anré Bouguenon) is a high school student.
Rebecca Falcone (Kayla Wallace, with the voice of
Sue Pyler) is a lawyer who does work for M-Tex Oil.
Dale Bradley (James Jordan, with the voice of
Antowan Nöthling) is a petroleum engineer and a good friend of Tommy.
Monty Miller (Jon Hamm, with the voice of
Charl van Heyningen) is the owner of M-Tex Oil and has had a long-standing professional and personal relationship with Tommy.
Cami Miller (Demi Moore, with the voice of
Renske Jacobs) is Monty's wife.
Nathan (Colm Feore, with the voice of
Jakkie Groenewald) is an attorney and administrator at M-Tex Oil.
Ariana Medina (Paulina Chavez, with the voice of
Claudia Jones) is a young widow whose husband died in an accident on one of M-Tex Oil's oil fields.
Ninja Warrior UK 6
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Game Show
A physical obstacle assault course game show based upon the format of the Japanese game show Sasuke.
Presented by Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes, the show focuses on contestants tackling a difficult assault course featuring a variety of obstacles, the most notable being the Warped Wall.
Contestants advance in the competition by achieving a fast enough time or progressing far enough along the course.
The competition culminates with a final, in which the contestant who goes furthest fastest is declared "Last Ninja Standing".
If a competitor completes the final obstacle, Mt Midoriyama, in under 45 seconds, they will be declared winner of the contest and crowned "Ninja Warrior UK".