Isibhamu
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Supernatural, Drama
Supernatural drama series which tells the story of a heartbroken young man who sets out on a mission to avenge his father's murder, which inadvertently upends his life.
In the course of this quest, Siphamandla's (Khojane Morai) decision unleashes powerful and evil forces that could change the course of his life forever.
In his pursuit of justice, he comes into possession of a powerful gun possessed by an evil muthi spirit, which ignites a relentless thirst for vengeance.
As the story unfolds, the gun makes its way through the community, possessing whoever comes into contact with it.
Siphamandla must find a way to end the chaos it is causing, uncover his true identity, and find a way to calm or rid the cursed gun of its thirst for blood.
Isibhamu also stars:
- Lerato Mokoka,
- Ncibijana Madlala,
- Nhlanhla Masiya,
- Duduzile Ngcobo,
- Elliot Makhubo
- and Mazola Ntombela,
- with guest appearances from Zakhele Msibi, who reprises his role as Sunday Nkabinde from the soapie Isibaya.
TVSA Show Page: Isibhamu
The Last Hunt for Nazi Gold
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Documentary Series
Follows historian Guy Walters on a 4,000-kilometre journey across Europe, chasing legends of hidden Nazi treasure.
The Last Hunt for Nazi Gold follows British historian Guy Walters and Justine Ostrowska on an extraordinary 4,000-kilometre journey across Europe in search of one of history's most enduring legends: hidden Nazi treasure.
Armed with only vintage maps, old documents and a few basic digging tools, Guy leaves the archives behind and hits the road in his trusty Land Rover to uncover the truth behind wartime rumours and postwar myths.
As the clock ticks on this vanishing history, the series offers a gripping blend of adventure, investigation and historical detective work.
In the series premiere, "Merkers Mine": Follow Guy and Justine into Germany's Nazi gold legends, from Merkers Mine to the Alps, chasing myths and buried Second World War secrets.
Nature's Glow
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary
Witness a thrilling dive into the world of bioluminescent life and discovery.
Dive into a world where science feels like magic, from inky oceans to sparkling glowworm caves and firefly forests.
Using the language of light, creatures can hunt, hide, communicate and deceive.
Along the way, scientific breakthroughs reshape technology, health and our view of life itself.
Mammals
Channel: S3
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary Series
Found in every ocean and on every continent, David Attenborough reveals the world of mammals and the secrets of their success.
Attenborough reveals how mammals have conquered the Earth, uncovering the secrets to their success with their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivalled intelligence and unique sociability.
Dark
With heightened senses verging on superpowers, over two thirds of mammal species are creatures of the night with some even returning to the dark side as their daytime world gets more and more crowded.
The New Wild
Today the planet is changing faster than ever and mammals must change with it if they are to survive in the new wild.
Water
From freshwater jungle ponds to the dark depths of the open ocean, air breathing mammals have found remarkable ways to overcome the many challenges of a life in water.
Cold
From ice covered seas to snow-capped mountains, mammals have conquered the cold, living in the most inhospitable places on Earth thanks to their remarkable intelligence and amazing adaptations.
Heat
David reveals how, by pushing themselves and their bodies to the absolute limit, mammals have found remarkable ways to beat the heat, surviving in some of the hottest places on our planet.
Forest
From the forest floor to high above the trees, forests are home to two thirds of all mammal species.
David reveals how they overcome the many challenges of life in this crowded world.
USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Sport, Documentary
This is the story of Brazil's fourth World Cup title, won in 1994, as told by its key protagonists: the players from the Brazilian team and their rivals.
The film was created using previously unseen content recorded by the athletes themselves over the course of the tournament.
This is the story of Brazil's return to glory for the first time since the golden days of Pelé.
The team that arrived at the World Cup dealt with skeptics in the press and distrust from fans.
But thanks to teamwork, the leadership of captain Dunga, and goals from Bebeto and Romário, they won their fourth title.