DStv WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

News 10 November 2021

DStv WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

DStv WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

LOCAL (SOUTHERN)  

Mpali 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 8 November at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up 

The Nguzu plantation land is filled with a lot of anxiety and fear as Mr. Nguzu declares the truth about his newly discovered son. 

The Queen 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 9 November at 21:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up 

The Khozas are at war with each other, as the race to be on top of the drug chain is on. We will see bonds how bonds can be formed through revenge. 

Rea Tsotella 

Genre: Talk show 

Wednesday 10 November at 21:30 on Moja Love, available on DStv Compact and up 

A confrontational conflict resolution reality talk show focused on family and romantic issues which require an outside intervention. 

Legacy 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 11 November at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

Legacy is a classy, first-of-its-kind South African telenovela set in the fast-lane world of investment billionaires. At heart, it is a story about a family at war with itself.  

LOCAL (WEST) 

Mercy What Next? 

Genre: Reality 

Sunday 7 November at 18:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up 

Since the success of the ‘Pepper Dem’ season of Big Brother Naija & winning it – Mercy has remained in the spotlight. This will be the spinoff to the early Mercy & Ike Show – however, this programme will focus on Mercy’s growth, lifestyle and more. 

Venge 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 8 November at 20:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up 

Bibi is running her Bistro when she gets approached by an agent and is accused of money laundering. Knowing that she is guilty of nothing, Bibi proceeds to have an engagement party but that ends in catastrophic fashion as she is arrested by the police because they managed to find her accountant... Dead. 

The Johnsons 

Genre: Comedy 

Tuesday 9 November at 22:00 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up 

A family sitcom focused on an average family based in Lagos Nigeria, their diverse traits and how they cope with what life has to offer them. 

Oasis 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 10 November at 18:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up 

The family must overcome their individual challenges to fight a former ally, who not only steals from their inheritance, but is now determined to erode everything they stand for. 

LOCAL (EAST) 

Sesiria 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 8 November at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up 

A young boy who comes from a rich family is faced with trials and tribulations in order to inherit and manage his late father's estates as stated in the will. 

Huba 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 9 November at 20:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up 

When two different worlds meet, one controlled by money and the other overshadowed by greed, love becomes their only hope for survival. 

Kovu 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 10 November at 17:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up 

Jaffar relocates his family back in Kenya after 29 years of living in Tanzania only for his wife's dark secrets to cause conflicts and hatred in the family. 

Mama & Me 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 11 November at 20:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up 

Mama and Me follows the life of a middle-aged teacher. Things take a turn for the worst after she loses her husband and is accused of killing him. 

SPORT 

PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship 

Sport: Golf 

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 November at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium 

The PGA Tour will host the latest edition of the World Wide Technology Championship, set for the El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Club in Mexico with a purse of $7.2million. 

World T20: England v South Africa 

Sport: Cricket 

Saturday 6 November at 16:00 on SuperSport Cricket, available on DStv Premium 

England and South Africa will renew their rivalry with a Super 12 meeting at the World T20, set for the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. 

UFC 268 

Sport: MMA 

Sunday 7 November at 04:00 on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will continue with UFC 268, live from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City and headlined by a bout between arch welterweight rivals Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. 

Formula 1: Mexican Grand Prix 

Sport: Motorsport 

Sunday 7 November at 21:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium 

The Formula 1 World Championship heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen set to resume their rivalry. 

ESPN 

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks 

Sport: Basketball 

Saturday 6 November at 01:30 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up 

Catch Regular Season action from the world’s best basketball league, the NBA, as the Milwaukee Bucks play host to the New York Knicks. 

NFL: Los Angeles Rams v Tennessee Titans 

Sport: American football 

Monday 8 November at 03:20 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up 

The bone-crunching action from the NFL continues on Monday morning with a battle between the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans. 

NBA Today 

Sport: Basketball 

Tuesday 9 November at 22:00 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 9 November at 23:00 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 

Triple 9 

Genre: Action, thriller 

Friday 5 November at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium 

A gang of criminals are forced by Irina, the wife of a Russian gangster, to steal documents that will convict her husband. However, they find themselves double-crossed while executing their plans. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Casey Affleck, directed by John Hillcoat. 

Kingsman: The Secret Service 

Genre: Action 

Saturday 6 November at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium 

Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin faces several challenges when he gets recruited as a secret agent in a secret spy organisation in order to look for Richmond Valentine, an eco-terrorist. Starring Taaron Egerton and Colin Firth, directed by Matthew Vaughn. 

Judy 

Genre: Drama, musical 

Sunday 7 November at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium 

Thirty years after starring in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Starring Renee Zellweger and Finn Wittrock, directed by Rupert Goold. 

Promising Young Woman 

Genre: Thriller, comedy 

Sunday 7 November at 20:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalisingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past. Starring Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham, directed by Emerald Fennell. 

TELENOVELAS  

Perfect Husband 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 8 November at 16:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up 

Vidhita hopes that her prospective partner will be loving and compassionate…and so he is. But first appearances are deceiving!  

Strange Love 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 9 November at 19:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up 

‘Strange Love’ is the story of Shlok, who is riddled with issues from his past experiences that shapes his arrogant personality and contributes to his course of action when it comes to Aastha. 

My Sweet Curse 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 10 November at 20:00 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up 

At birth, Aurora is labelled as a curse bearer that will only call misfortune. She will have to prove everyone that they have always been wrong about her. 

A Shelter for Love 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 11 November at 22:25 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up 

Luciana is a beautiful and joyful young girl who, after her mother’s death, escapes from the sexual harassment of Don Aquiles, the tyrant in the town she grew up, and arrives in Mexico City. In order to survive, she has to take a job in ‘La Burbuja’, a bar with very bad reputation.  

 KIDS 

 Pound Puppies 

Genre: Animation 

Monday 8 November at 13:30 on JimJam, available on DStv Access and up 

The show, based on a popular line of plush toys, features a group of not-so-ordinary dogs (known as Pound Puppies) whose goal is to find homes with loving families for lonely puppies. 

Sydney to the Max 

Genre: Family, comedy 

Tuesday 9 November at 17:30 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up 

Sydney, a middle school student, and her father, Max, encounter different challenges in their daily lives, which they solve thanks to help from her grandmother Judy and their familial bond. 

The Adventures of Paddington 

Genre: Animation 

Wednesday 10 November at 14:05 on Nick Jr, available on DStv Compact and up 

Young British bear Paddington writes letters to his Aunt Lucy celebrating the new things he has discovered through the day's exciting activities. 

Grace’s Amazing Machines 

Genre: Education 

Thursday 11 November at 16:00 on CBeebies, available on DStv Family and up 

Motorbike rider Grace is in the driving seat as she introduces the pre-school audience to some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing machines in the world. 

 INTERNATIONAL 

 A Lie To Die For 

Genre: Crime, documentary 

Monday 8 November at 21:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

‘A Lie To Die For’ reveals the shocking stories of individuals who resorted to murder to prevent others from exposing their lies. These killers got themselves so deep into deception that they took drastic measures to silence the truth and avoid getting caught.  

Dexter – New Season 

Genre: Thriller, mystery 

Monday 8 November at 21:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

Set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, the revival sees the character now living under an assumed name in a world away from Miami. 

Survivor Australia – Season 7 

Genre: Reality 

Tuesday 9 November at 18:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

A group of 24 contestants must fend for themselves after being marooned in a hidden location while competing in physically and mentally exhausting challenges. 

Murdertown 

Genre: Crime, documentary 

Wednesday 10 November at 21:00 on Lifetime, available on DStv Compact and up 

Murdertown returns with ten shocking new stories covering ten different locations from all around the UK. Anita Rani will be your guide as she immerses herself in each unique place. She will be uncovering the details of the horrific acts that occurred in each location, detailing the twists and turns of each of these unique cases and learning how the communities were affected by these terrible  
crimes. 

CATCH UP  

 The Daily Show with Trevor Noah 

Genre: Talk show, satire 

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

Homicide’s Elite 

Genre: Crime, documentary 

Homicide detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez are veterans of the Atlanta Police Department. They are sitting down to share some of the grittiest stories of their careers. Quinn and Velazquez recall these cases and talk about their personal experiences while solving the crimes.  

The Bridge UK 

Genre: Reality 

Twelve strangers come together, on the banks of a picturesque lake in the British countryside and are challenged to work together to build a bridge to an island where the prize money is located - then decide who gets the cash. 

Vigil 

Genre: Crime, mystery 

The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services. 

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