DSTV WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 8-14 December 2023

LOCAL (SOUTHERN)

Channel: OneZed

Zed Top 10

Genre: Music

Monday 11 December at 18:00 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

Zed Top Ten is a music countdown show that celebrates ten of the biggest musical hits and the culture they are influencing.

Zuba

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 12 December at 20:00 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

Zuba’s world is turned up-side down just when she decides to do the right thing leaving her to wonder, is she the curse to everyone that loves her?

Shi Mumbi

Genre: Comedy

Thursday 14 December at 21:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

Belinda makes plans for Shi Mumbi to leave his marriage to the point that he goes to stay with her. During this time Shi Mumbi and Belinda discover some money Bana Mumbi has been saving in Shi Mumbi’s suitcase.

 

Channel: Zambezi Magic

The Security Guard

Genre: Comedy

Friday 8 December at 22:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Tizadyanabo Security Firm loses a major contract to a dormant security firm called Wafwa Walema Security Firm. This teaches them the do’s and don'ts of the security service.

Pa Maliketi

Genre: Comedy

Monday 11 December at 18:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

When a marketer unexpectedly dies without leaving enough money for a coffin and must be buried in a sack, a group of marketers give birth to a hilarious series that is sure to keep viewers gasping for breath.

Kopala

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 12 December at 21:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

‘Kopala’ follows a talented young footballer, Muzo (played by Ganizani Mwanza) who becomes imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit and escapes prison, using his newfound skills to acquire wealth and revenge.

 

LOCAL (WEST)

Channel: Africa Magic

Love Come Back

Genre: Reality

Friday 8 December at 22:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Family and up

It's not easy saying ‘I'm sorry’ but with a beautiful surprise and help from the ‘Love Come Back’ team, getting your love back might not be that hard after all.

Tinsel

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 December at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up

Two rival film production houses, fierce battles for box-office dominance sees them taking their rivalry from film-sets to industry boardrooms and everywhere in between!

Dilemma

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 12 December at 18:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up

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

 

Channel: Akwaaba Magic

Inspector Bediako

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 December at 17:30 on Akwaaba Magic Abusua, available on DStv Compact and up

This follows the life of Inspector Bediako Jnr, the son of the legendary Inspector Bediako, who uses smart and creative detective means to investigate and solve domestic criminal cases.

Dede

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 12 December at 21:00 on Akwaaba Magic Abusua, available on DStv Compact and up

Rama Robertson announces her intention to fully step back from the firm, but first she must choose a successor.

Market Queens

Genre: Comedy

Thursday 14 December at 21:30 on Akwaaba Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

With their livelihood and families dependent on them, a group of hard-working women will do whatever it takes to survive.

 

LOCAL (EAST)

 

Channel: Pearl Magic

POPI

Genre: Comedy

Friday 8 December at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up

POPI depicts the lives and the challenges of members of the Police Force and how they relate to the community they serve.

Damalie

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 December at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up

Discover the captivating story of the Mbiddes, guided by the indomitable Damalie, as shocking betrayals unravel upon the return of her husband from abroad.

The Honourablez

Genre: Drama, comedy

Wednesday 13 December at 20:00 on Pearl Magic, available on DStv Family and up

Written and directed by Ugandan actor and playwright John Ssegawa, ‘The Honourablez’ is a political satire-drama series.

 

Channel: Maisha Magic

Crime & Justice

Genre: Reality

Monday 11 December at 16:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up

Detectives Silas and Makena safeguard the streets of Nairobi. Dealing with all manner of crime, they must learn to trust each other's instincts in the pursuit of justice.

The Real Housewives of Nairobi

Genre: Reality

Tuesday 12 December at 20:00 on Maisha Magic East, available on DStv Compact and up

Follow five dynamic women as they navigate their lavish lifestyles, relationships and careers in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Sarafu

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 13 December at 17:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Family and up

Love, quarrels, jealousy, betrayal and quarrels reign in the family of Mzee Sanga, Damiani and Janeth. Jackie returns home and finds a bad situation with his parents. To take revenge, Njoroge uses Tamar to fulfil his duty.

 

SPORT

DP World Tour: Alfred Dunhill Championship

Sport: Golf

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 December at 09:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium

The DP World Tour continues with the Alfred Dunhill Championship, held at the Leopard Creek Country Club in Mpumalanga.

First T20: South Africa v India

Sport: Cricket

Sunday 10 December at 10:00 on SuperSport Cricket, available on DStv Premium

South Africa and India will clash for the first of three T20 matches when they meet at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Premier League: Aston Villa v Arsenal

Sport: Football

Saturday 9 December at 17:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up

Catch a mouth-watering 2023-24 Premier League clash, as Aston Villa welcome Arsenal to Villa Park in Birmingham.

UEFA Champions League: Matchday 5

Sport: Football

Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December at 19:45 and 22:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up

Catch Matchday 6 action from the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, as European football royalty goes to battle.

 

ESPN

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots

Sport: American Football

Friday 8 December at 03:15 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

Week 14 of the NFL’s regular season opens on Friday morning with the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the New England Patriots.

NFL: Miami Dolphins v Tennessee Titans

Sport: American Football

Tuesday 12 December at 03:15 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

Week 14 of the NFL’s regular season closes on Tuesday morning with the Miami Dolphins taking on the Tennessee Titans.

ESPN FC

Sport: Basketball

Tuesday 12 December at 17:35 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

A round-up of the latest news from the world of football at the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut.

SportsCenter

Sport: American Football

Wednesday 12 December at 13:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on ‘SportsCenter’, ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979.

 

MOVIES

Abominable

Genre: Animation, adventure

Saturday 9 December at 18:00 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up

After discovering a yeti, three friends embark on a quest to reunite the creature with his family. However, they must keep him safe from a wealthy man and a zoologist who want to capture him. Starring Chloe Bennett Yi and Albert Tsai, directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman.

Supercell

Genre: Action, drama

Sunday 10 December at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium

In order to follow the footsteps of his father who was a legendary storm chaser, a teenage boy leaves his mother and runs away from his home. Starring Anne Heche and Daniel Diemer, directed by Herbert James Winterstern.

The Good House

Genre: Drama, romance

Sunday 10 December at 20:15 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium

A New England realtor ignites long-buried emotions and family secrets when she rekindles a romance with her old high school flame. Starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline, directed by Maya Forbes.

One Royal Holiday

Genre: Romance, drama

Monday 11 December at 17:15 on E! Entertainment, available on DStv Access and up

When a mother and son are stranded in a blizzard, Anna offers shelter to the strangers. After realising that they are from a royal family, she shows them a different way of celebrating Christmas. Staring Aaron Tveir and Laura Osnes, directed by Dustin Rikert.

TELENOVELAS

Guddan

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 December at 13:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Family and up

Choti Guddan, who wants to revive her father, AJ's, restaurant, crosses path with Pushpa Birla who aims to destroy the former by any means, including using her own son Agastya for her evil purposes.

Destined by Fate

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 12 December at 14:30 on StarLife, available on DStv Family and up

‘Destined by Fate’ tells a story of friendship and long time relationship between two families, however, a misunderstanding between them leads to major drama.

Overcoming the Past

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 13 December at 12:55 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up

Four women of different ages and backgrounds confront modern obstacles including social media, illness, romance, reproductive freedom, and the workforce.

The Del Monte Dynasty

Genre: Drama

Thursday 14 December at 11:10 on Telemundo, available on DStv Family and up

Five adopted brothers Juan, Jose, Pedro, Gaspar and Lucas see how their easygoing life in the countryside is changed by the death of their father Emilio del Monte, who gives part of his land to his only biological child Paula, who comes to claim what belongs to her.

 

KIDS

The Ghost and Molly McGee

Genre: Animation

Monday 11 December at 07:40 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up

Molly McGee, a young girl, wants to do good and help everyone around her. However, due to a curse gone awry, she finds herself stuck with Scratch, a ghost.

It’s a Big Big World

Genre: Education

Tuesday 12 December at 07:05 on PBS Kids, available on DStv Easy View and up

A preschool science series set in a lush jungle full of colourful animal characters. Discovery is the theme, whether it's geography or nature. Learning is fun with Snook the sloth and Madge the old wise turtle in a treehouse high above their rain forest known as Tree World.

Turbo FAST

Genre: Animation

Wednesday 13 December at 08:30 on Dreamworks, available on DStv Family and up

The pals form the Fast Action Stunt Team, and take their extreme antics -- and their tricked-out shells -- all around the globe, though home base is Starlight City. From masked Mexican lizards to Sumo snails, Turbo and his snail sidekicks Whiplash, Burn, Smoove Move, White Shadow, Skidmark and Chet take on all challengers, no matter how crazy, with outrageous stunts on the coolest tracks in the world.

Junior

Genre: Animation

Thursday 14 December at 08:15 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Family and up

Created by Christophe Guignement from the work of Vanessa Pancrazi and directed by Emilie Rimetz, Junior explores the world of the titular 10-year-old and his friends in the sleepy River Neighbourhood in Mikako, a fictional equatorial African country.

 

INTERNATIONAL

The Killing Kind

Genre: Drama

Monday 11 December at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium

Lawyer Ingrid Lewis defends a dangerous client named John Webster against stalking allegations. But when he reappears in her life one day, Ingrid must do everything she can to escape him.

Outback Opal Hunters

Genre: Reality

Tuesday 12 December at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium

Six teams travel across Australia's unique and vast locations to find the country's most exclusive and iconic gemstones, especially the opal.

Edward Snowden: Whistleblower or Spy?

Genre: Documentary

Tuesday 12 December at 21:00 on Curiosity Channel, available on DStv Compact Plus and up

In 2013, Edward Snowden, an IT subcontractor working for the American signals intelligence agency, the NSA, travelled to Hong Kong to leak thousands of classified US documents on domestic data collection to a group of
journalists.

Chopped

Genre: Reality, cooking

Wednesday 13 December at 17:00 on Food Network, available on DStv Compact and up

Four chefs compete against each other in a three-round contest using random ingredients provided to them, to make delicious and presentable dishes.

 

CATCH UP

Blue Lights

Genre: Drama

Belfast based drama `Blue Lights' follows new police recruits Grace, Annie, and Tommy, as they learn the ropes in a high-pressure environment.

Inside the Heist

Genre: Documentary

The stories behind the most daring and audacious robberies in the world. Exploring the planning, the personalities and the ingenuity involved in walking away with untold riches. Highlighting the boldest robberies carried out by the criminal elite.

Farmer Wants a Wife: Australia

Genre: Reality

Eligible farmers in Australia go out on a series of romantic dates with women to find the perfect partner with whom they can hope to find love and marry.

Guy’s Ranch Kitchen

Genre: Cooking

Guy Fieri challenges his friends in a cooking showdown to prepare some of the most healthy dishes that are packed with flavour.