A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama, Period Drama, Miniseries
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story tells the hidden story of Ruth Ellis and exposes the timeless British obsessions of class, sex and death.
Set in 1955 in the glamorous and intoxicating world of London club-land, Ruth found huge acclaim, aged 28, as the capital's youngest club manager.
But her success soon unraveled as she became entwined in an abusive relationship with racing driver David Blakely.
On trial for his murder, Ruth was condemned to hang by a system which judged her for far more than her crime.
90 Day: The Single Life 5
Channel: TLC Entertainment (DStv 135)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Reality
90 Day franchise hopefuls are on a mission to prove it's never too late to find love.
Moving past their failed romances, some of the biggest names in the 90 Day universe are looking to start fresh with better and stronger relationships.
To do so, they must navigate the modern dating world and overcome cringe-worthy encounters, ghosting and, as is truly fitting for the franchise, traveling to other continents for a first date.
The new season follows singles on their journeys to romance, some of which lead to unexpected sparks between familiar 90 Day faces.
This season Gino (56, Michigan) reconnects with ex-girlfriend Natalie in hopes of a fresh start, while Colt (39, Florida) and Cortney (34, Florida) navigate an unexpected romance born from injury, recovery, and lingering trust issues.
Kim (55, California) cautiously re-enters the dating world while confronting long-buried secrets from her past, and Vanja (42, Florida) risks her heart once again as a longtime friendship with Tony threatens to turn into something more.
Meanwhile, Sophie (26, Texas) heads to the Dominican Republic for an incredible Girls Trip along with her friends and wing-women Julia (31, Virginia) and Liz (33, Washington) in search of romance.
Sophie meets up with Pedro (34, Georgia) to explore a slow-burning connection where mismatched expectations could either spark real love or heartbreak.
Liz is determined to reclaim joy after a life-changing health battle, only to find herself torn between a surprising new connection abroad and unfinished business back home.
From second chances and secret truths to new beginnings, this season delivers the raw emotion, unexpected twists, and the messy reality of finding love after heartbreak.
In the Season 5 premiere, "The Art of the Love Bomb": Sophie arrives in the Dominican Republic for a girls' trip with Liz and Julia, to see Pedro.
Also, Gino travels to DC in hopes that Natalie will give him a second chance.
M<eanwhile, Kim must deal with the secrets of her past before she can build a future.
Murder in the Skies: Who Downed MH17?
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary Series
July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery.
With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere.
Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins.
And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he's ready to fight all the way to the truth.
The Crash
When a passenger jet crashes over Ukraine killing 298 people the world demands answers. But the truth comes from an unlikely place.
The Murder Weapon
The online battle to find out who shot down MH17 intensifies. Amidst the disinformation and lies, an army of keyboard warriors uncovers vital evidence.
The Guilty
As the investigation closes in on those responsible for shooting down MH17, the families of the victims seek justice.