Japan's Wild Side
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary Series
Japan is a nation bursting with unbelievable wildlife.
On this journey from harsh winter to romantic summer, meet endemic species like bears, raccoons, crabs, flying squirrels, foxes and eagles.
Witness the courting ritual of the Japanese crane, the spawning of the endangered Japanese giant salamander and the flight of the Sika deer.
In the series premiere, "Breaking the Ice": August is a time for preparation in Japan.
While brown bears hunt for fish, foxes and raccoon dogs scrabble for scraps.
How will fierce Ezo sables, itinerant deer, majestic Japanese cranes and the world's largest species of owl manage to stockpile resources in Japan's brutal winter, as food grows scarce and temperatures plunge below zero?
In the second episode of the series double bill, "New Generations": Spring is a time for new life and new opportunities.
Wild boar, Japanese pheasants, humpback whales, giant spider crabs and even Amami Ishikawa frogs start procreating.
As the heat of mating season cools down, witness the majestic beauty of Japan's fireflies, while brave young flying squirrels prepare for their first-ever flight.
Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary
Before the gold chains, mohawk, and Hollywood fame of The A-Team and Rocky III, there was Laurence Tureaud.
This is the extraordinary origin story behind one of the most unlikely and beloved icons in entertainment — Mr. T.
Mr. T took the world by storm as an '80s icon and this documentary reveals the full story behind the mohawk, chains and catchphrase from the man himself.
Amanda and Alan's Italian Job 2
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 21h10
Genre: Reality Makeover, Home Improvement, DIY, Reality
Besties Amanda Holden and Alan Carr roll up their sleeves to bring crumbling Italian homes back to life.
As they embrace the local lifestyle, it's demolition and la dolce vita.
In the Season 2 premiere: Amanda and Alan are packing their boiler suits once again after bagging another one-euro house – this time, in the idyllic region of northern Tuscany.
Falling in love with the romance and history of an old building, Alan purchases a dilapidated 17th-century house with a medieval watchtower in the rural hamlet of Fornovolasco, and ropes in best friend Amanda to spend their summer transforming it into another Italian dream home.
However, arriving at the property for the first time, they discover it's been left empty since the previous owner passed away.
Full of damp, and with rotten floors and cracked windows, it dawns on them that a massive restoration job lies ahead.
DANG!
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
After their sister Ruthie blows up her perfect life, Andrew and Eunice show her the fun in being flawed as she helps them adult in this animated sitcom.
DANG! follows a brother and sister duo whose fun, messy lives in New York City are interrupted when their worst nightmare comes true: their high-achieving older sister shows up and wants to hang out with them.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta 7
Channel: Bravo Africa (DStv 124)
TX Time: 17h50
Genre: Docu-Reality
Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Kenya Moore and Phaedra Parks are back this season, and joined by media maven Claudia Jordan as they foster new friendships and attempt to rebuild old ones.
Also returning in a recurring role is Porsha Williams and newcomer Demetria McKinney.
Fresh off performing in Las Vegas as Cirque du Soleil's mistress of ceremonies in Zumanity, NeNe has recently launched her own clothing line and will be heading to the Broadway stage to star in Cinderella.
Recently married, Kandi attempts to build her expanded family with Todd, but faces unexpected road blocks along the way.
Meanwhile, Kenya focuses on her producing career and can't shake the thoughts that a baby is what is missing most from her life.
Always on the go, Cynthia is now stronger than ever both on the health front as well as with her marriage; the only thing missing is not having former BFF NeNe by her side.
With Apollo facing years of incarceration, Phaedra shows incredible resilience while raising two young boys on her own and maintaining her successful career.
Claudia Jordan is a TV and radio host who recently moved to Atlanta from Los Angeles.
Working as co-host on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Claudia loves the social scene Atlanta has to offer and having her good friend Kenya Moore around.
Recently single, Porsha is enjoying a fresh chapter in her life and joins Dish Nation as its Entertainment gossip contributor.
Award-winning actress and singer Demetria McKinney is also new to the mix and getting up to speed with these sassy Southern ladies.
In the Season 7 premiere, "Bye Bye & Bon Voyage": Phaedra and Apollo experience an emotionally draining day as he prepares to face his day in court and receive his sentence from the judge.
After returning from a whirlwind vacation, Kenya attempts to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of her dispute with Porsha.
Now free of NeNe, Cynthia resolves to take both her business and personal life to the next level.
NeNe takes a break from Atlanta and heads to Vegas where she is busy rehearsing for "Zumanity," Cirque du Soleil's sexy, risqué show.
Still glowing from wedding bliss, Kandi begins to wonder if Todd's laid back parenting style will cause a rift as they prepare for his daughter, Kaela, to come live with them.
In the second episode of the weekday double bill, "No Moore Apollogies": Still trying to please her mother, Kandi decides to buy her a new house down the street, but Mama Joyce is up to her old tricks.
Meanwhile, Apollo shows up to Ayden's dentist appointment, which catches Phaedra off guard as the extreme tension between her and Apollo continues.
It's opening night for NeNe in Vegas, and the nerves are starting to kick in.
Meanwhile, Cynthia celebrates her new-found sexiness with a fabulous party, purposely leaving some of the ladies off the guest list.
While the party is in full swing, Apollo shows up and drops a bomb that leaves everyone but Kenya in disbelief.
Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Fresh off becoming an uncle this year, Stavros Halkias is back for his second Netflix special, Uncle Stav.
With the same unruly charm, Stavros has a little more wisdom to pass down this time around, proving you can be both a dirtbag and a role model at the same time.
In this unruly set Stavros roasts the health care system and warns of the risks of living your best life.