Isithembu Sika Msongelwa 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Comedy-Drama, Miniseries, Comedy
South African television comedy-drama series centered around Msongelwa Khumalo, a businessman and traditionalist who enters into a polygamous marriage.
The series is set in KwaZulu-Natal and follows Msongelwa's life with his four wives, each from different backgrounds and with individual aspirations.
He's a polygamous taxi boss who reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Asanda Dlamini and the sparks fly instantly.
But wait! Msongelwa comes with 'baggage'... three wives to be exact.
What starts off as a sweet reunion turns into chaos when Asanda learns the truth and Msongelwa's tangled love life unfolds with jaw-dropping confessions.
Asanda challenges him to leave his polygamous marriages for real love, resulting in a dramatic series of events.
His wives are not giving up without a fight...
But with love at stake, Msongelwa takes a bold stand that shakes up everyone's world. Can love truly conquer all or will 'is'thembu sakhe' prevail?
The new season follows events after the first season's cliffhanger and explores the impact of Msongelwa's decisions as he attempts to introduce Asanda into his existing family structure.
The series stars Andile Mxakaza, Nompumelelo Vilakazi, Phumzile Mlangeni and Thandeka Shangase.
TVSA Show Page: Isithembu Sika Msongelwa 2
NCIS: Sydney 3
Channel: Universal TV (DStv 117)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama, Action
With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, an eclectic team of US NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are brought together in a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet.
Led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey and her second-in-command, AFP counterpart, Sergeant Jim "JD" Dempsey, the American and Australian operatives must quickly learn to trust each other, harnessing their differences to solve each case.
In its third season, NCIS: Sydney returns to the glistening Harbour City after surviving their croc-fuelled Top End adventure - but something even more dangerous is coming back to bite them: their own pasts.
Against a backdrop of adrenaline pumping cases, the team is put to the test like never before.
From mysterious disappearances and targeted explosions to high-risk international incidents and a journey to Antarctica, each episode presents a fresh challenge that tests the unit's expertise, resilience and ability to stay united under pressure.
As the stakes rise, the team must confront unexpected threats, navigate shifting alliances and make critical decisions that could have far reaching consequences - both personally and professionally.
In the Season 3 premiere, "Gut Instinct": The discovery of two missing US Navy aviators adrift in the Coral Sea leads the team to expose a sinister terrorist plot.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi
Set after the events of The Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.
There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he is seeking, that will aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
My Lottery Dream Home International
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 14h35
Genre: Reality
Europe - filled with estates, manors and mansions most can only dream of unless they've struck it rich - gets the spotlight in My Lottery Dream Home International.
Inspired by My Lottery Dream Home starring David Bromstad, the spin-off features lauded British interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
His task: to help lucky winners newly flush with cash search for properties that reflect their wealthier status.
The series, which covers dream home searches in the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe, will satisfy die-hard real estate voyeurs who are curious about life abroad.
It will showcase every type of home from charming cottages to posh estates worthy of royalty.
In the series premiere, "Newly Minted in Newcastle": A young teacher and his fiancée from Birmingham, England, are riding high from a recent windfall and can't wait to begin their lives together in a spectacular new home.
They each have their own wish list and Laurence coaches them on how to achieve lofty aspirations while maximizing their sizable budget.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "The Luckiest Postcode": Laurence arrives in Plymouth, England to help Wayne.
Unable to work after an accident, Wayne's luck changed after he and his mom won The People's Postcode Lottery.
Laurence takes them both to find his dream home.
Murder in Paradise
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
They traveled abroad for a dream vacation and a short rest but, soon they would be facing a nightmare - and resting in eternal peace.
In Murder in Paradise, tropical oases become the backdrop for cold and senseless killings when unwitting victims head for idyllic destinations, hoping that a change in scenery will offer respite from everyday concerns.
But they learn the hard way that romantic sunsets and enchanting culture often hide danger and death.
In the series premiere, "Charmed to Death": Julie Scully leaves her family for a romantic affair in the gorgeous Greek seaside town of Kavala.
One month later, she goes missing in Athens.
Her younger boyfriend, George Skiadopolous, insists she stormed off after a lover's spat, but inconsistencies in his story raise suspicions.
A private detective learns that Skiadopolous has a history of violence and mental illness.
When Greek authorities refuse to investigate, Scully's loved ones attract international media attention to keep her case at the forefront of discussion.
Only then do police discover a chilling love story cut short by a deadly spark of passion.
The Great Australian Bake Off 3
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 17h55
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
The Great Australian Bake Off sees Australia's most talented amateur bakers compete to be crowned the champion through a series of baking challenges.
This third season of the show follows a new batch of 12 talented home bakers as they attempt to impress judges Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.
Each week, the contestants face three high pressure challenges ranging from the Signature Bake, that says something about them as an individual, to the challenging Technical Bake, before finally tackling the Showstopper, the ultimate test of creativity, skill and ambition.
Who will impress the judges to emerge as The Great Australian Bake Off champion?
The show is hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle.
Welcome to Plathville 8
Channel: TLC Entertainment (DStv 135)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
After the emotional fallout of last season's explosive turning point, Welcome to Plathville returns with a fresh chapter focused on moving forward, whether that means protecting and fighting for love, rebuilding relationships, or confronting the past head-on.
At the start of the season, Lydia and Zac reenter the family dynamic after their wedding, confronting the tension that surrounded their big day.
With Zac's support, Lydia stands firm in her boundaries and makes it clear that respect, especially from her family is non-negotiable.
Kim has returned to the family farm, embracing the opportunity to build a future that's fully her own.
As she rekindles her relationship with boyfriend Ken and works toward healing her bond with Lydia, she's leaning into growth and second chances.
Meanwhile, with the divorce behind him, Barry is stepping confidently into this next chapter and ready to see where dating might lead.
Ethan makes a bold move in an effort to fight for his relationship with Teegan.
Determined not to repeat past mistakes, he takes meaningful steps to prove he's ready for a committed future.
Isaac worries things may be moving too quickly with girlfriend Kaylynn, but Kaylynn knows her worth and won't stick around for uncertainty.
Micah refocuses after a difficult breakup, determined to rebuild his life on his own terms, and Moriah's time in Montana has brought her a sense of peace and perspective.
In the Season 8 premiere, "Practice What You Preach": Kim returns to the family farm to create her forever home while Ethan struggles to start over in Georgia.
Meanwhile, newlyweds Lydia and Zac finally confront the Plath family about issues that hurt them leading up to their wedding day.
Ja, Daddy Kan Lekka Eet
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 17h30
Genre: Food, Afrikaans, Reality
Father-daughter duo Yusuf and Thameenah Daniels will be cooking up a storm every Sunday.
Thameenah is a fresh graduate from Stellenbosch University's Journalism Honours program and Yusuf is a full-time author with four published books to his name.
22-year-old Thameenah takes centre stage in the kitchen, sharing her culinary expertise with her dad while cooking various dishes inspired by her Cape Malay and Indian roots.
The dishes are fun twists on traditional meals and at the end of the meal, the duo plays a game to decide who is doing the dishes.
In each episode, Yusuf and Thameenah invite special guests to share in the lekka food.
The guest list features a diverse mix of personalities, from TV chef and author Gadija Sydow to comedian Marc Lottering and social media influencer Rasheeqah Karriem-Hock.
But it's not just about the stars - there are also guests from the family's inner circle, including Yusuf and Thameenah's cherished cleaner, Jessie Rungwende, as well as Yusuf's other children, Dariyah and Daanyaal.
But this show isn't just about cooking – Yusuf also imparts wisdom and guidance, teaching Thameenah valuable life skills that go beyond the kitchen.
We also get to see the duo's dynamic outside of the kitchen as they take us along during their shopping trips and car rides.
The heart of the show lies in the relationship between father and daughter.
But the best part of their dynamic is Thameenah's shoddy Afrikaans, which is what originally gained the duo notoriety on social media.
Tiny House Hunters 4
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 15h25
Genre: Reality
Home buyers across the US are searching for the perfect small place.
From converted train cars and little barns to yurts and modular cabins, the series covers every option for compact living.
Each episode features families who tour three homes under 600 square feet and find out if they can feel at home in a fraction of the space.
In the Season 4 premiere, "Texas Tiny House Shopping": A Dallas resident is downsizing to have more freedom for cycling and homemade brewing.
With a budget of $25,000, he looks for a modern tiny home with a hint of hippie style that's big enough for his bikes and equipment.
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators 2
Channel: S3
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Shakespeare & Hathaway follows Frank and Lu - a highly unlikely detective duo - who are once again put to work in the pretty tourist town Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Foul play, fraud and corruption are only a few of the unending issues that lurk beneath the town's idyllic surface.
The oddball, oddly-matched sleuths return for more picturesque and whimsical mysteries brimming with wit and rural charm.
It's business as usual for the debt-laden ex-policeman and his much more credible partner-in-crime as they face:
- suspected ghosts,
- the torrid world of Shakespearian escorts,
- the fiendish passions and bitter rivalries of ballroom dancing,
- and a dastardly plot to sabotage Christmas.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Outrageous Fortune": Lawyer George Gonzalo seeks Frank and Lu to help a client with a difference - he's got four paws and is worth his weight in gold.
Mongrel Tim, heir to the late Theodore Athenaeus' vast shipping fortune, has run away from his life of luxury at the opulent Miranda Park.
With the promise of a £25,000 reward for his safe recovery, Frank and Lu vow to sass out where, and why Tim would flee.
AThey long the way they question Tim's plethora of staff:
- vet Antigone Carter,
- personal trainer Wayne,
- animal stylist Benoit,
- and eccentric animal undertaker Leonard Baxter.
The case heats up when Gonzalo receives a ransom video demanding £200,000, revealing that Tim didn't run away - but was kidnapped.