Inside the Kim Kardashian Heist
Channel: TLC Entertainment (DStv 135)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
A three part documentary series offering unprecedented access and fresh insight into the 2016 robbery that shook pop culture, law enforcement and global media.
The series unpacks the night Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room and robbed of jewellery valued at more than $6-million.
Set against the high glamour backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, the documentary revisits what French authorities described as "the biggest robbery in France for 50 years".
Through exclusive interviews with those closest to the crime, from the concierge who lived through the ordeal to a member of the ageing criminal crew later dubbed the "Grandpa Gang", the series reveals new layers to a case that captivated the world.
Featuring never before heard testimonies, forensic detail from the police investigation, and the extraordinary twists that followed, Inside the Kim Kardashian Heist explores how a group of unlikely suspects executed a meticulously planned crime that exposed vulnerabilities at the heart of celebrity culture, security, and international media frenzy.
Episode 1: The Heist
Amid the glitz of Paris Fashion Week 2016, Kim Kardashian, one of the world's most recognisable figures, is robbed at gunpoint in her private hotel residence.
For Kim and the concierge, Mr Abderrahmane Ouatiki, the night becomes a traumatic turning point.
As France reels from the embarrassment of its biggest jewel theft in half a century, early speculation points to the infamous Pink Panthers.
But the elite Anti Bandit Brigade suspects something far more complex.
Episode 2: The Inside Man
As Kim withdraws from public view, conspiracy theories explode online.
Under mounting pressure, French investigators race to restore the country's reputation.
DNA traces, CCTV footage and phone taps point to an unexpected group of suspects, and a sprawling investigation culminates in dramatic dawn raids that lead to 17 arrests.
The question of who orchestrated the heist from the inside becomes the central mystery.
Episode 3: The Trial
More than eight years later, the case reaches the courts in what many call 'the trial of the century'.
Defence attorney Arthur Vercken fights to clear his client, Gary Madar, while the concierge seeks formal recognition of his trauma.
As the Grandpa Gang faces justice, including a member who wrote a book about the robbery, the Palais de Justice becomes a global media spectacle.
The final question remains: will justice be served?
Marianne
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Drama
Investigating Judge Marianne Vauban is well-known for being deliciously outspoken and prone to unorthodox methods.
Working alongside Captain Pastor and her loyal court clerk Yves, Marianne must put her experience, wisdom and empathy to good use as she investigates complex cases in some pretty outlandish contexts.
In the series premiere, "Wild West Law": In Toulon, the body of ex-gangster Jimmy is found, hanged, in his saloon bar, dressed in western gear.
He seems to have been adored but once Marianne realises it's murder, there are suspects galore.
The Hidden World of Snakes
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary Series
Feared as omens of danger yet revered as symbols of rebirth and renewal, snakes have captivated the human imagination.
Now, over 4,000 species of these reptiles share our planet.
From scorching deserts to lush rainforests, see how these creatures have adapted to thrive in every corner of the planet and uncover the hidden world of snakes.
The Americas and Australia
Across the Americas, over 30 rattlesnake species help curb rodent populations and sustain healthy ecosystems.
Meanwhile, Australia's coral reefs hide even deadlier sea snakes and the elusive, extremely venomous coastal taipan.
Africa
Across Africa, an array of habitats hosts venomous strikers and iconic constrictors.
In South Africa, the notorious black mamba terrifies a family of elephants. Meanwhile, various cobras clash with rivals, even among themselves.
And in Egypt's heat-and-dust lands, cunning vipers reign with masterful camouflage and venom delivered with precision.
Asia and Europe
Across Asia and Europe, diverse habitats are home to venomous vipers, iconic cobras and powerful constrictors.
In the trees, Shedao Island pit vipers lie in wait, ready to strike aerial prey.
The Mangshan pit viper blends seamlessly into its mossy environment, and a dwarf Burmese python uses its speed and strength to secure a hearty meal.
Van G: Born Explorer
Channel: eExtra (Openview 105 / StarSat 489 / DStv 195)
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary Series
Follow Matt Van G as he searches Australia's four corners and successfully documents eight of the world's 10 most venomous snake species.
Immerse yourself in an adventure that will take you all over the place.