Young Sherlock
Channel: Prime Video
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Drama, Period Drama
From director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is an irreverent, action-packed mystery that charts the legendary origin story of the world's greatest detective.
All eight episodes of the series are immediately available.
When a charismatic, youthfully defiant Sherlock Holmes meets none other than James Moriarty he finds himself dragged into a murder investigation that threatens his liberty.
Sherlock's first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, leading to an explosive showdown that alters the course of his life forever.
Unfolding in a vibrant Victorian England and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street's most renowned resident.
Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary Series
How did daytime television transform from an earnest community forum into a full-blown spectacle of provocative topics and salacious guests that redefined American culture?
This docuseries examines the rise, fall and lasting impact of the most sensational era in television talk show history.
By exploring the psychological forces that shaped the talk TV genre, the series reveals how these shows transformed from trusted confessional spaces into lightning rods of controversy, leaving a lasting impact on culture, media and the people caught in the chaos.
Hear candid, never-before-told stories from the hosts, producers and insiders who defined the talk TV world, alongside expert analysis that explains why millions tuned in and why guests were willing to unabashedly share it all on national television.
"Dirty Talk" traces the evolution of the daytime format, from the influence of soap operas and game shows to the cutthroat competition for ratings and features new accounts from the architects and icons of the genre.
These include legendary hosts Maury Povich, Sally Jessy Raphael, Montel Williams and Leeza Gibbons; Talk Soup host John Henson; Ricki Lake creator Garth Ancier; Jerry Springer and Sally executive producer and creator Burt Dubrow; and Geraldo executive producer Marty Berman.
Additionally, former Jerry Springer Show bodyguard-turned-host Steve Wilkos, media psychologist Dr. Pamela Rutledge, journalist Ross Benes and more offer behind-the-scenes perspectives and expert context.
Bare: As I Am
Channel: SABC1
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Dedicated to tackling social issues that affect South Africans, Bare: As I Am is hosted by Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila.
The series is a platform for people who feel unheard, providing them with a voice to finally have their voices amplified.
For 13 weeks, Bare: As I Am will delve into different social ills, giving strength to those weakened by their circumstances.
The show doesn't just raise awareness; it actively seeks solutions and support for the featured stories.
The series encourages viewers to reflect on their own situations and take charge of their lives.
Some of the episodes that viewers can look forward to are:
In the series premiere, "Winnie Siburi – Scars Beyond the Skin": Winnie Sibuyi was once a bubbly village girl whose light was nearly extinguished by an act of unthinkable cruelty.
After moving to Pretoria to build a better life as a hairdresser, her world was shattered when her jealous ex-partner doused their shack with petrol and diesel, locking her inside to burn alive.
Against all odds, Winnie fought her way through the flames, surviving Stage 3 burns and a harrowing nine-month coma that left her with permanent scars and a long road to recovery.
Decoding History's Prophecies
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Documentary Series, Docu-Drama, History
Throughout history, tales of legendary figures have emerged with remarkable powers to see beyond the veil of time.
From ancient China, Egypt and Rome to medieval Europe and the 20th-century United States, join historians, scholars and literati on a deep dive into the esoteric world of healers, hoaxers, mystics and oracles.
In the series premiere, "Nostradamus, Castle Houska, The First Stigmata": Astrologer Nostradamus wrote hundreds of cryptic verses that seemingly predict future events.
According to legend, Houska Castle guards a portal to hell and is where poet Macha had a horrifying vision of the future.
In medieval Italy, St. Francis of Assisi claimed the first case of stigmata, believing he received the wounds of Christ.
Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality Makeover
This series marks Chip and Joanna Gaines' first-ever Fixer Upper project outside their home state of Texas.
In Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House, Chip and Joanna take on a 1960s mountain property in Colorado, tackling unique design and construction hurdles that come with high-altitude living.
Together, they blend original mid-century details with European-inspired finishes, transforming the home into their own timeless family retreat nestled in the Rockies.
Over three 60-minute episodes, viewers will watch the Gaineses navigate everything from creating spaces ideal for a multi-generational family gathering, to surprise visits from local wildlife, to uncovering unique architectural details.
With plenty of surprises along the way, Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House captures the signature heart, humour and design vision, set against a new backdrop.
Koffie en Kapitaal
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Talk Show, Afrikaans
An intimate Afrikaans business interview series hosted by Theo Vorster, featuring one-on-one conversations with prominent South African business leaders over coffee.
Each episode explores personal journeys, pivotal career moments, leadership principles and business philosophies.
The series delivers practical insights and inspiration for entrepreneurial viewers across television, podcast and digital platforms.
Mr. Bigstuff 2
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Comedy
There's trouble... and then there's family.
In this comedy, broken families, fragile masculinity and carpet sales are the deal of the day as Mr Bigstuff arrives.
We're introduced to the troubled relationship of two brothers who couldn't be more different.
Glen is a nervy perfectionist striving to live a picket-fence life in the suburbs with his fiancée, Kirsty, while Lee is an alpha male wannabe with a prescription drug addiction and a biscuit tin of his Dad's ashes.
Basically your normal family.
When Lee unceremoniously crash lands onto Glen's Essex doorstep while trying to run away from something in his life, both their lives begin to unravel in the most unbelievable ways possible.
Season 2 picks up two weeks after the shock news that the brothers' dad's not actually dead, and Lee and Glen are handling it very differently.
But, with chaos mounting and questions piling up, the brothers unite on a mission to track him down.
Meanwhile, Kirsty's taking charge in the bedroom and the boardroom, but one badly timed kiss — and a mysterious blackmailer — threaten to bring it all crashing down.
With secrets spilling and tempers flaring, it's only a matter of time before the family blows up — gain.
Blue Therapy
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Reality
Seven couples move out of their comfort zones and onto the therapist's couch to try and work through their relationship issues in this reality series.
Blue Therapy follows seven couples facing challenges in their relationship - from infidelity to financial insecurity - as they attempt to mend and rebuild their lives together.
Guided by a therapist, each couple must confront their deepest fears, unearthing life-shattering secrets along the way.
As they return to their lives outside of the therapy room, every breakthrough is tested and hard truths come at a cost.
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
Channel: S3
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Culinary titan Gordon Ramsay sets aside his razor-sharp knives for the cutthroat business world in the competition series Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars.
The series puts food industry entrepreneurs through a multitude of challenges designed to showcase their business skills, test their drive and convince Ramsay they have what it takes to earn his personal investment of $250,000.
Each week, the aspiring moguls will be challenged in all aspects of running a food enterprise, including creating, marketing and selling to real customers.
In addition to Ramsay, their progress will be evaluated by guest judges and curated focus groups.
As Ramsay pushes contestants to their limits, they'll have to prove they possess the raw ingredients required to succeed - drive, dedication, creativity, passion and talent.
Ramsay is prepared to put his money where his mouth is, by presenting the winner with an investment opportunity to take their idea to the next level.
But to win Ramsay's support, it will take more than a great idea. They just need to survive Gordon Ramsay - the only angel investor.
Mud Madness
Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
TX Time: 18h25
Genre: Reality, Motoring
Cameras capture the extreme world of Big-Tire UTV mud racing, including custom vehicle builds, challenging courses, deep-rooted rivalries, intense action and a wild social party scene.
Mud Madness is a high-octane series which centres on the world of extreme mud racing.
These races attract a unique cross-section of America and have grown exponentially in popularity thanks to a unique group of passionate and authentic characters that drive the sport.
This includes everyone from chiropractors to DJs, which put it all on the line for bragging rights, and in many cases, big money.
While it may appear niche on the surface, mud racing has become a serious business.
In the series premiere, "One Nation Under Mud": Competitors strap in for the fall mud circuit in the gritty underground world of mud racing.
The racing is wild, the rivalries are intense, and the party turns up when the sun goes down.
With big money on the line, no one is holding back.
Death in Paradise 13
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Drama, Mystery
DI Neville Parker and his team solve a series of murders on the island of Saint Marie.
Kicking off the new season is the show's milestone 100th episode, in which Commissioner Selwyn Patterson celebrates 50 years of police service, before being left fighting for his life as he's dramatically shot by a mysterious assassin.
As the team and island alike are left in despair, the question remains: will Selwyn survive?