Die Oord
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Afrikaans
Die Oord (The Resort) is a crime drama series set in a holiday resort where a criminologist is forced to abandon her holiday in order to solve a murder.
A holiday town on the coast. Families who have been pitching their tents at the same caravan park for generations.
Children playing on the beach. Braais under the trees. Everything is idyllic – until a body washes up on the beach.
Martie Pretorius (Jana Kruger) is a criminologist going on holiday for the first time in years.
Her son, Paul (Liam Bosman), is at university, and they see little of each other.
Martie is convinced this holiday at the Seerust campsite in the fictional Kalfiebaai with her sister Elsabé (Erica Wessels) and her family can only do them good.
The holiday takes a dark turn, however, when a teenage boy's body is found on the beach.
Suddenly everyone is a suspect.
Brandi Jacobs (Melissa de Vries) of the local police thinks it is the Cape gangs sinking their claws into the small community, but Martie has another theory.
The wounds. The plastic bag. The Bible verse. She has seen it before. Fifteen years ago. A serial killer called Prediker.
Martie is drawn into the investigation against her will while trying to hide a devastating secret from her son, Paul.
The series stars Jana Kruger, Erica Wessels, Melissa de Vries, Dawid Minnaar, Jacques Bessenger, Nicole Holm, Zane Meas, Antoinette Kellermann, Laudo Liebenberg, Liam Bosman, Clayton Evertson and Amalia Uys.
The main characters are as follows:
Martie Pretorius (Jana Kruger) is a criminologist and her son, Paul (Liam Bosman), is a student.
The Cilliers family consists of Elsabé (Erica Wessels), Drikus (Laudo Liebenberg) and their son, Stefan (Heinrich Wentzel).
Martie and Elsabé are sisters.
Brandi Jacobus (Melissa de Vries) and Stoffel Cupido (Clayton Evertson) are police officers.
Brandi's uncle, Eddie (Zane Meas), is head of the SAPS station at Kalfiebaai.
The Groenewalds, who have also been holidaying at Seerust campsite for years, are Juanita (Amalia Uys) and Braam (Zak Hendrikz) and their two children, Joshua (Angelo Johnson) and Marioli (Luandri Reynders).
Lukas du Preez (Jacques Bessenger) is a widowed reverend living in Kalfiebaai with his daughter, Mia (Minke Marais).
Miems Louw (Nicole Holm) is the owner of the shop at Seerust campsite and has two children, Jacomien (Christie van Niekerk) and JP (Damian de Villiers).
Hester Bruwer (Antoinette Kellermann) is the mayor of Kalfiebaai and her husband is Thys (Chris van Niekerk).
Witblits (Carel Nel) is the town's homeless person who has eyes and ears everywhere.
The series was filmed in and around the Cape Peninsula, from Kommetjie to Melkbosstrand, as well as in the northern suburbs of Cape Town.
Die Oord was created by Christiaan Olwagen and is produced by Wolflight Films.
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Alan Cumming's Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Scotland
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Travel, Documentary Series
A series with behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Scotsman – an iconic, opulent train – as it embarks on one of the world's great rail journeys, racing through spectacular settings, and showcasing the finest heritage, nature and romance Scotland has to offer.
Alan Cumming (The Good Wife) will experience what it is like to be a passenger on this epic adventure, cruising through the Highlands and indulged like royalty.
This is a decadent railway trip of a lifetime and the international travellers on board certainly have plenty of character...
In the series premiere: In this leg of the journey Alan boards the train in Edinburgh and receives an exclusive tour of the train by Head of Housekeeping Karen, before settling into his luscious cabin.
He meets Executive Chef Mark who shows him the workings of his unique kitchen before revealing the delicate artistry of crafting exquisite meals and fresh baked bread and rolls every day.
Venturing beyond the train, Alan visits the Commando Memorial in Lochaber which pays homage to the brave British Commandos Forces who served during World War II.
He sips champagne whilst taking a leisurely stroll across the gorgeous Silver Sands of Morar, filming location of the beloved Scottish movie Local Hero.
Alan then hears the incredible story of the construction West Highland Line's extension from Fort William to the fishing town of Mallaig, and how this engineering marvel connects Scotland's remote landscapes.
The train gracefully traverses the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct before Alan visits the Glenfinnan Monument, which commemorates the Jacobite rising of 1745.
Hudson & Rex 8
Channel: Universal TV (DStv 117)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama
Detective Charlie Hudson, a cunning Major Crimes detective for the St. John's Police Department, teams up with an unusual partner – Rex, a former-K9 German Shepherd, whose heightened senses keep Charlie hot on the trail of his suspects.
Together, they investigate puzzling crimes, from a kidnapping which reveals a much larger conspiracy at play to an art theft murder which runs deep into the world of high society.
With Charlie's deft detective work and Rex's keen canine senses, this crime-fighting pair is unstoppable.
In the Season 8 premiere, "Into the Wilds": When the sole witness against the son of a powerful mob boss goes missing in the woods, it's up to Mark, Rex and Jesse to track him down.
However, the mob boss has already hired an assassin to find the witness.
Construction Fails 3
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 18h50
Genre: Clip Show, Documentary Series
Construction fails happen every day, but sometimes the damage is catastrophic.
This factual, fast-paced show investigates the most spectacular mishaps, what went wrong, and how the disaster could have been averted.
Combining live footage with CGI animation, this show examines well-known disasters, such as the Notre Dame fire, and the collapse of the Georgia Dome, but also more minor incidents.
Presented in a light-hearted and accessible manner, Construction Fails shows what happens when things go drastically wrong.
In the Season 3 premiere, "Sinkhole City": Was a bridge collapse caused by a piece too big to fail? Which apartment blocks are fires waiting to burn?
Also, why does China have so many sinkholes?
Untold: Jail Blazers
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary, Sport
Volatile players. Criminal charges. National headlines. Portland's championship-caliber NBA team implodes spectacularly in this unflinching documentary.
The early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers were a team unlike any other, a roster stacked with All-Stars and undeniable talent, poised to make their mark on the NBA.
But while their on court performances dazzled fans, their off court lives became the subject of scandal, controversy and relentless media attention.
Through firsthand accounts from Rasheed Wallace, Damon Stoudamire, Bonzi Wells and more; archival footage; and insider perspectives, the film offers a nuanced, unflinching look at a team caught between brilliance and notoriety, and examines how culture, race and media shaped one of the most infamous chapters in NBA history.
La't Wiel 32
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 17h30
Genre: Motoring, Afrikaans
Seasoned presenters Hannes Visser and Waldo van der Waal will, as usual, test a wide variety of fancy rides and share stories that motor enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy.
The team looks at the refreshed Toyota GR Yaris to see whether its higher price is justified by the improved performance, while also exploring the continued influx of vehicles from the East.
From newcomers like the Omoda C7 to the extraordinary Changan Deepal, the market is clearly shifting its focus toward innovative Chinese brands.
This season, the team also tackles the unique Changan Hunter REEV, an electric bakkie that uses a petrol engine as a generator and compares long-standing favourites like the VW Golf 8.5 and Honda CR V with modern challengers.
Electric luxury also gets attention with the Lexus RZ and the stylish Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce.
Whether it's established heritage or brand new technology, the team covers the full spectrum of the current South African automotive landscape.