DStv celebrates 30 Years in October

Schuster

For the very first time, the prankster’s remarkable life story will be told. The five-part documentary series explores Leon Schuster's childhood in Bloemfontein, his early years as a radio presenter, and his phenomenal success with films like You Must Be Jokingand Mama Jack. But it’s not all laughs. In recent years, Leon has faced health challenges, particularly with his back, which has left him in near-constant pain. For the first time, he speaks candidly about these struggles, as well as the mistakes he has made in both his professional and personal life.

Watch from 1 October on Wednesdays at 8PM on kykNET Channel 144.

Great African Crimes With Mandy Wiener Season 2

Step into the shadowy corridors of history and uncover the stories of two local crimes that captivated their time. In Season 2, Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener revisits the case of the only Huguenot woman put to death for murder in the Cape Colony during the 18th Century, and looks at the notorious case of an “insurance killer” in the early 1900s who is considered the country’s first documented serial killer.

Watch Fridays from 3 October at 9:05PM on History Channel 186.

Strictly Come Dancing Season 25

This year’s contestants include former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston, and British Vogue cover model Ellie Goldstein, who will become the first ever contestant with Down’s syndrome. Two South Africans feature in prominent roles this year: judge Motsi Mabuse and professional dancer Johannes Radebe. 

Watch Sundays from 28 September at 7PM on BBC Brit Channel 120.

Kevin Costner's The West

Executive produced by Oscar winner Kevin Costner and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Kevin Costner's The West is an eight-part series that provides a fresh look at the epic history of the American West by delving into the desperate struggle for the land itself – and how it still shapes the America we know today.

Watch Sundays from 5 October at 8:15PM History Channel 186. 

The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball Season 1

From the creators of The Amazing World of Gumball comes a brand-new series that’s just a bit more weird and a little more wonderful. Follow the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball and his family in their weird and wonderful town of Elmore. Dad's a six-foot stay-at-home pink rabbit; Mom works hard in the rainbow factory; and Gumball's school friends include a tyrannosaurus rex, a cheerleading peanut and a banana.

Watch Mondays from 6 October at 4:15PM on Cartoon Network Channel 301.

Phineas And Ferb Season 5

Phineas and Ferb follows the inventive stepbrothers as they tackle another 104 days of summer. Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P, whose sole mission is to thwart Dr Doofenshmirtz from taking over the Tri-State Area. After five seasons, Phineas and Ferb still has a 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.1/10 rating on IMDb. Previous seasons won three Primetime Emmys and been nominated at the Annies, BAFTAs and Kids Choice Awards, among others.

Watch Mondays from 6 October at 4:30PM on Disney Channel 303.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2: Part 1

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realises he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities – and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.This is a spinoff from Wizards of Waverly Place, which won Emmys, BAFTAs, Kids Choice and Teen Choice awards – and launched the career of Selena Gomez, who exec produces and guest stars here.

Watch Mondays-Thursdays from 6 October at 5PM on Disney Channel 303.

Fathers And Sons Season 1

Fathers and Sons follows three generations of Mphahlele men trying (and failing) to live in harmony under one roof. Khutso, a control-freak single dad, is doing his best to raise his teenage son Gopolang with military precision – until his father Madimetja shows up with nothing but a suitcase full of regrets and wild schemes. He crashes into Khutso’s life like a kasi taxi with no brakes.

Watch Mondays from 6 October at 8PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

Ngicel’ivisa Season 1

The reality show creates a platform for open-minded couples in committed relationships to grant each other permission to put their relationship’s trust and loyalty to the ultimate test. They want to make sure that they do not have feelings for their ex’s or crush before they make a big commitment to each other, like moving in together or getting engaged or married. Both partners go away for one night with their crush or ex and, based on the outcomes, decide if they can continue with their relationship or end it.

Watch Tuesdays from 7 October at 8PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

Dexter: Resurrection Season 1

Currently at #5 among IMDb’s Most Popular TV Shows with a 9.2/10 score there, a 95% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a second season already in the pipeline, Dexter: Resurrection returns Michael C Hall to his multiple-Emmy-nominated role as everyone’s favourite serial killer. Weeks after he took a bullet to the chest from his own son in Dexter: New Blood, Dexter awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. He sets out to find him and make things right. But closure won’t come easy as Dexter realises his past is catching up to him fast.

Watch Tuesdays from 7 October at 9PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Waar Daar ‘N Wil Is Season 2

African Movie Academy Award nominee Lee-Ann van Rooi hosts honest, intimate and surprising conversations with diverse South African guests – people who have all worked through challenges, stuck with it and proven with their life stories: “Where there is a will, there is indeed a way.”

Watch Tuesdays from 7 October at 9PM on kykNET Channel 144.

Lockerbie: A Search For Truth

Based on real events, Lockerbie: A Search For Truth stars Oscar winner Colin Firth (The Staircase, The King’s Speech, Bridget Jones’s Diary) as a grieving father seeking justice in the aftermath of one of the worst airline disasters in history. On 21 December 1988, a terrorist plot killed 259 passengers and crew aboard Pan Am Flight 103 when the plane exploded 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their lives as it came down over the quiet Scottish town of Lockerbie.

Watch Wednesdays from 8 October at 9PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Inside Melbourne Airport Season 1

Inside Melbourne Airport takes viewers behind the scenes of Australia’s busiest 24-hour airport. With over 35 million passengers moving through its terminals each year, the team work around the clock to manage complex challenges, including flight delays, tight turnarounds, runway maintenance, baggage mishaps and flight emergencies. It’s up to the dedicated team to make split-second decisions that keep the airport running safely, smoothly and on time.

Watch Thursdays from 9 October at 6:50PM on National Geographic Channel 181.

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Season 2

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives from the Specialised Criminal Investigations Unit of the Toronto Police Department as they investigate high-profile crime and corruption cases ripped from the headlines. The Canadian adaptation of Dick Wolf’s megahit Law & Order: Criminal Intentfranchise became the #1 prime-time drama of the year in Canada at launch, and was nominated for no less than 20 Canadian Screen Awards this year, winning three, including Best Drama Series.

Watch Thursdays from 9 October at 8PM on M-Net Channel 101.

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim

Set 183 years before the events of the original films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim follows the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and vengeful lord, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg – a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

Watch Saturday, 11 October at 12:45PM on M-Net Movies 1 Channel 104.

Dating #Nofilter: South Africa Season 2

Dating #NoFilter: South Africa follows a group of singles on blind dates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with hilarious, real-time commentary from local celebs and comedians. This season’s commentators are Anele Zondo, Bontle Modiselle Moloi, Carpo More, Hope Mbhele, Jason Goliath, Jo-Anne Reyneke, Kim Jayde, Nadia Nakai, Okay Wasabi, PD Jokes, Rosette Ncwana, Skyf Your Loss, Sphokuhle N, Tums The Narrator, ZilleWizzy, and Robby Collins, who won Headliner of the Year and Best Solo Show at the 2025 Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards.

Watch Saturdays from 11 October at 6PM on Bravo Channel 124.

Isizwe Sakwa Dlamuka Season 1

Isizwe SaKwa Dlamuka follows the extraordinary life of Mthadeni Dlamuka, a man with five wives and 27 children, whose household is as vibrant as it is complex. A spinoff from Isencane Lengane, the Moja Love reality series offers an intimate look into one of South Africa’s most unique and outspoken families. From bold personalities and unfiltered conversations to sibling rivalries and cultural traditions, the Dlamukas open their doors to reveal the joys, challenges, and tensions of living in a modern polygamous family.

Watch Saturdays from 11 October at 8:30PM on Moja Love Channel 157.

Date My Family Season 13

Can you really trust your family to help you find love? Date My Family flips the script by letting singles meet the families of potential partners before meeting the partner themselves. It can be hilarious, awkward and heartwarming all at once, and there’s never a dull moment. Date My Family has been such a hit that local versions have been made in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia.

Watch Sundays from 12 October at 6PM on Mzansi Magic DStv Channel 161.

The Real Housewives Of London Season 1

The Real Housewives of London introduces six glamourous, stylish and outspoken women making their mark across the capital’s most prestigious postcodes. From Belgravia to Chelsea, these women balance ambition, family, and fierce friendships while living life at full volume. Whether hosting lavish dinners, escaping to Scottish castles, or rebuilding bonds over bottles of champagne, they’re navigating life, legacy, and loyalty in a city where wealth whispers and grudges roar.

Watch Sundays from 12 October at 7PM on Bravo Channel 124.

Black Bag

Two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender and two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett co-star as legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test: loyalty to his marriage or his country. Also look out for 2025 BAFTA winner Marisa Abel (Industry), Oscar nominee Naomie Harris (No Time To Die), Emmy nominee Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton), Gustav Skarsgård (Floki in Vikings), and Pierce Brosnan (James Bond in The World Is Not Enough).

Watch Sunday, 12 October at 8:05PM on M-Net Channel 101.

The Rookie Season 7

The Rookie stars multiple People’s Choice winner Nathan Fillion (Castle, Firefly) as John Nolan. Once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, John is recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age this season. Meanwhile, the team welcomes two new rookies and continues the hunt for two escaped prisoners who have very personal vendettas. This season’s guest stars include four-time Emmy nominee Colton Dunn (Superstore’s Garrett), Oscar nominee Margaret Avery (The Color Purple) and Teen Choice nominee Noel Fisher (Mickey in Shameless).

Watch Tuesdays from 14 October at 7PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Dikker As Water Season 1

Doğa is studying to become a dentist when she meets Fatih and falls pregnant. Fatih believes the pregnancy is a gift from above but her mother Kıvılcım thinks it will ruin Doğa’s life. When Doğa and Fatih decide to marry, Kıvılcım must make peace with it – and the fact that her daughter’s new in-laws are devoutly religious and extremely conservative – everything she is not.

Watch Mondays-Thursdays from Tuesday, 14 October at 8PM on kykNET&kie Channel 145.

Jagriti Empowered

To empower her marginalised Chitta community, Jagriti challenges age-old traditions and locks horns with its leader, who works for the mafia. Dubbed in Sesotho, the Indian soapie won 2025 Zee Rishtey Awards for Favourite Daughter (Rachana Mistry) and Favourite Villain (Arya Babbar, who was also nominated as the Fan Favourite Star at the 2025 Indian Telly Awards).

Watch weekdays from Thursday, 16 October at 5:30PM on Zee World Channel 166.

Fire Country Season 3

New cast members this season include People’s Choice winner Jared Padalecki (Supernatural) as a firefighter and Emmy nominee Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) as a sheriff, with both linked to potential spinoffs. Co-created by Thieriot and Emmy-nominated Grey's Anatomy producers Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, Fire Country is exec-produced by Oscar nominee and multiple-Emmy winner Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI, Top Gun, Bad Boys, Pirates of the Caribbean). Fire Country was CBS’ most watched new show of the year in its first season and has already been renewed for a fourth season.

Watch Fridays from 17 October at 7PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Appels En Tee Season 1

Lisa Rossouw's life seems perfect. She runs a thriving tea garden in Paradysbos with her respected husband and exemplary son. But when the De Klerks crash their car in front of the tea garden, her long-lost friend Henriëtte reappears after 27 years, re-opening old wounds.

Watch Tuesdays from 21 October at 8PM on kykNET Channel 144.

Poppa’s House Season 1

Four-time Emmy nominee Damon Wayans stars as happily divorced Poppa, a legendary talk radio host who has his point of view challenged: at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.

Watch Wednesdays from 22 October at 10PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Tyler Perry's The Oval Season 6

Tyler Perry’s The Oval tells the story of US President Hunter Franklin and first lady Victoria Franklin, a power-hungry interracial couple, who present a perfect facade to the world while indulging in wildly scandalous behavior. In Season 6, the gloves are off and the battle for the White House hits a whole new level as Hunter will stop at nothing to reclaim his role as Commander in Chief.

Watch Wednesdays from 22 October at 10PM on BET Channel 129.

Alone: South Africa Season 1

For the first time on Alone, 10 new survivalists navigate the rugged and unforgiving Great Karoo Desert and face off against searing heat, foul water, unpredictable storms and dangerous animals. From frequent animal encounters and significant game harvests to unexpected medical extractions, impressive shelter builds, and creative foraging techniques, the survivalists’ mental willpower and wilderness skills are put to the test as they attempt to master new territory in hopes of being the last person standing.

Watch Thursdays from 30 October at 7:25PM on History Channel 186.

The Marlow Murder Club Season 2

Life in the idyllic town of Marlow has just about returned to normal after the triple murder that rocked the community. But it’s not long before retired archaeologist Judith Potts, vicar’s wife Becks Starling and dog-walker Suzie Harris are called back into action, when a series of new unsettling crimes befall the local residents. Created by Robert Thorogood (Death in Paradise), The Marlow Murder Club stars Samantha Bond (Pierce Brosnan’s Moneypenny and Lady Rosamund in Downton Abbey) as Judith.

Watch Thursdays from 30 October at 8PM on BBC Lifestyle Channel 174.

The Monkey

Arriving just in time for Halloween, The Monkey is a new horror movie from Longlegswriter-director Osgood Perkins, which Bloody Disgusting says is ”a Stephen King adaptation like no other… death has never been funnier or gorier.” When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Watch Friday, 31 October at 8PM on M-Net Movies 1 Channel 104.