DStv Weekly Highlight 19-25 August 2022

LOCAL (SOUTHERN) 

Siza Mina 

Genre: Talk show  

Sunday 21 August at 20:30 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up 

Meaning ‘help me’ in isiZulu, this weekly talk show features real-life guests and covers a range of topics, from controversial to the relatable. 

Housekeepers 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 22 August at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up 

In a world behind high walls and luxury, the wealthy may believe they are powerful in the comfort of their mansions, but it is the housekeepers who see all and know all. 

Zuba 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 23 August at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up 

A heart-stopping and life-changing sudden loss occurs, affecting the show’s most beloved characters in ways we could not have imagined. Will we be able to recognise them by the time grief, rage and hurt are done with them?  

Mpali 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 25 August at 20:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up 

Mpali is a story that revolves around Nguzu, a polygamist with six wives. Nguzu’s home appears to be peaceful until he marries Tamara, his sixth and youngest wife. All hell breaks loose as the other wives start feeling intimidated and neglected. 

LOCAL (WEST) 

Comedy Nites 

Genre: Comedy 

Saturday 20 August at 22:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up 

‘Comedy Nites’ is a half-hour, stand-up comedy television show that boasts an array of top-notch performances that sets the stage ablaze from a blend of newly discovered, fast rising and established comedians all in a cozy, comedy club setting. 

Dilemma 

Genre: Drana 

Monday 22 August at 21:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up 

Fate leads two estranged lovers full circle after a cruel separation leaves them with a dilemma that bears the consequences of a long-forgotten past. 

Venge 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 23 August at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up 

A woman’s quest for vengeance uncovers a world of scandal, secrets, lies and betrayal. Will vengeance be the means to an end or the very end itself? 

Unbroken 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 25 August at 20:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Family and up 

What appears on the surface isn't always a perfect reflection of reality and the Jangfa and Gyado clans are prime examples. From blood spill to illicit business dealings and back, Terfa and his nemesis, Tobore, go up in arms to shield what's theirs and eliminate any and every threat when the need arises. 

LOCAL (EAST) 

The Salvado Show  

Genre: Comedy 

Sunday 21 August at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up 

Uganda's premier comedy talk show hosted by MC Patrick 'Salvado' Idringi that includes celebrity guest interviews and stand-up sets from the hottest comedians of the day. 

Pazia 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 22 August at 17:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up 

‘Pazia’ takes you on a journey alongside a child who struggled to die and recover to save his parents' marriage. 

Kina 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 23 August at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up 

‘Kina’ is the story of an abandoned girl seeking justice for the murder of the man she thought was her father, while falling under the dangerous spell of a woman she doesn’t yet know is her mother.  

Sanyu 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 25 August at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up 

An innocent, rural teenage girl has to leave her family and education behind to do a maid's job with a complex, wealthy urban family... where she falls for the young son of the house.  

SPORT 

PGA Tour: BMW Championship 

Sport: Golf 

Friday 19 to Sunday 21 August at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium 

The PGA Tour continues with the BMW Championship at the Wilmington Country Club for the penultimate FedEx Cup Playoff event. 

UFC 278 

Sport: MMA 

Sunday 21 August at 04:00 on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

UFC 278 will be held at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on the morning of Sunday 21 August and feature a welterweight championship fight between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards. 

MotoGP: Grand Prix of Austria 

Sport: Motorsport 

Sunday 21 August at 14:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium 

The 13th round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship will be the Grand Prix of Austria at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. 

Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool 

Sport: Football 

Sunday 21 August at 17:30 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up 

Manchester United and Liverpool will renew their fierce rivalry with a Premier League clash at Old Trafford. 

ESPN 

NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm 

Sport: Rugby League 

Friday 19 August at 11:55 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up 

The National Rugby League will continue with a Friday morning clash between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm. 

NRL: Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders 

Sport: Rugby League 

Sunday 21 August at 08:05 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up 

The National Rugby League will continue with a Sunday morning clash between the Newcastle Knights and Canberra Raiders. 

NBA Today 

Sport: Basketball 

Tuesday 23 August at 21:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up 

This daily NBA show is broadcast live from Los Angeles and brings you everything you need to know about the world’s greatest basketball league. 

NFL Live 

Sport: American Football 

Tuesday 23 August at 22:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up 

ESPN's NFL Live scoops the latest news and information from deep inside the NFL and deposits it into your ears. 

MOVIES 

Friday After Next 

Genre: Comedy 

Friday 19 August at 21:45 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up 

Hilarious situations unfold after cousins Craig and Day-Day lose their gifts and rent money on Christmas Eve. They decide to work at a shopping mall to earn money and clear their debts. Starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps, directed by Marcus Raboy. 

The Doorman 

Genre: Action, thriller 

Saturday 20 August at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium 

A former soldier must save her niece and nephew from armed thieves planning to steal priceless art from a building in New York City. Starring Ruby Rose and Aksel Hennie, directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. 

Alita: Battle Angel 

Genre: Sci-fi, action 

Sunday 21 August at 18:15 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Compact and up 

Alita, a battle cyborg, is revived by Ido, a doctor, who realises that she actually has the soul of a teenager. Alita then sets out to learn about her past and find her true identity. Starring Rosa Salazar and Keenan Johnson, directed by Robert Rodriguez. 

Infinite 

Genre: Sci-fi, action 

Sunday 21 August at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

Evan can remember things from the past and holds the key to the location of a device that can destroy the world. As a result, he is chased by groups that have their own agenda for the device. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor, directed by Antoine Fuqua. 

TELENOVELAS 

The Legend 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 22 August at 22:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up 

Nineteenth century Mexican outlaw, Jesús Malverde, leads a group of loyal bandits that defy corruption by robbing from the rich and giving to those in need. His heroic actions are praised by the local townsfolk, but they are also a threat to government leaders and greedy affluent landowners, making him public enemy number one. 

Simply Maria 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 23 August at 14:00 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up 

Maria is a beautiful, strong, and resolute woman who lives in a small town in Mexico, but her world is soon turned upside down by Don Juan. 

Unspoken Bond 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 24 August at 18:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up 

‘Unspoken Bonds’ tells the tale of Nandini, who is envied by her stepmother and stepsister, and put through hardships by them. However, her life takes a turn when she marries Darsh. 

Age Is Just A Number 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 25 August at 23:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Family and up 

Sahil Agarwal is the 24-year old, kind-hearted heir of the Agarwal Gold Industry in Kanpur who falls for 42-year old Vedika Srinivasan, a conservative and independent widow with a teenage daughter Arya Mathur. 

KIDS 

Grace’s Amazing Machines 

Genre: Education 

Monday 22 August at 16:00 Cbeebies, available on DStv Access and up 

Motor-mad Grace Webb is back at the controls to show pre-schoolers some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing vehicles in the world. In each action- packed episode, motorbike rider Grace introduces us to three completely different machines that all share something in common.  

Big Blue 

Genre: Animation 

Tuesday 23 August at 16:40 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Access and up 

Sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo lead a quirky submarine crew with a magical ocean fairy stowaway named Bacon Berry. Together, they just might unravel the mysterious secrets of their underwater universe.  

Dino Ranch 

Genre: Animation 

Wednesday 24 August at 06:45 on Boomerang, available on DStv Family and up 

‘Dino Ranch’ follows the adventures of the Cassidy family as it tackles life in a fantastical ‘pre-westoric’ setting where dinosaurs still roam. As the young ranchers learn the ropes, they discover the thrill of ranch life whilst navigating the great outdoors through unpredictable challenges. 

Side Hustle 

Genre: Comedy, family 

Thursday 25 August at 17:30 on Nickelodeon, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

After accidentally setting their principle's boat on fire, best friends Lex, Presley, and Munchy create an app to get jobs to pay off their debt. They'll do whatever it takes - no matter how embarrassing - including working as human mannequins. 

INTERNATIONAL 

Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare 

Genre: Reality, lifestyle 

Friday 19 August at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle, available on DStv Compact and up 

Alex Polizzi, hospitality expert and descendant of the Forte hotel dynasty, has spent years critiquing and fixing some of the worst hotels. Now, she’s embarking on a new venture of her own, in partnership with her hotelier and interior designer mother, Olga. 

I Was There 

Genre: History, documentary 

Saturday 20 August at 20:15 on History Channel, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

What if we could travel back in time to some of the world’s most powerful events? Would we see things in a brand-new light? In the History Channel’s new series, ‘I Was There’, host Theo Wilson, grandson of a Tuskegee Airman, believes we can only truly understand history by being there - and now, we will. 

Mysteries Of The Deep 

Genre: Nature, documentary 

Sunday 21 August at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium 

New season. From ships that disappear without a trace to radioactive sharks and deep undersea anomalies, the world's oceans are the source of thousands of unsolved mysteries. Jeremy Wade is our host as we explore a range of fascinating and compelling stories every episode - from lost treasure to missing ships and planes, strange ocean bed discoveries to odd scientific phenomena, and much more. 

90 Day Diaries 

Genre: Reality 

Wednesday 24 August at 22:00 on TLC, available on DStv Access and up 

New season. An intimate look into the lives of our couples, told from their perspective. Without producers or crew, the cast films their day-to-day lives as they continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and all of the challenges it brings to their relationships. 

CATCH UP  

Power Book II: Ghost 

Genre: Drama 

A sequel to the series ‘Power’. On his own for the first time, Tariq St. Patrick Tariq navigates his new life, in which his desire to shed his father's legacy comes up against the mounting pressure to save his family. 

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah 

Genre: Comedy, satire 

Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way. 

Unexpected 

Genre: Reality 

A raw look at teenage pregnancies and the impact on their families.  

Science Of Thrills 

Genre: Documentary 

For viewers fascinated by engineering on a massive scale this is an interactive engineering show like never before In each episode, our host will take the viewer on an unforgettable thrill ride on some of the world's greatest rollercoasters.