DStv Family highlights for February 2026

News 02 February 2026

X-Repo S17, Yukon Rescue, Mooi Pratjies and more on DStv Family this February.

DStv Family highlights for February 2026

February, the month of love, kicks off a year packed with feel-good viewing the whole family can enjoy together. Sink your teeth into gripping favourites like X-Repo S17 and the rugged, real-life drama of Yukon Rescue. Laugh, relate and fall in love again with the charm of Mooi Pratjies. For the youngins, dive into The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, bursting with colour, chaos and heart.

There’s truly something for everyone: this month brings stories worth sharing together as a family.

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Unmissable reality

Yukon Rescue

As calls for help roll in across the Yukon, resourceful first responders must overcome a slew of threats. From a volunteer-run fire department battling raging blazes, to a helicopter crew armed with explosives keeping ahead of deadly avalanches, no two emergencies are the same. Add flash-flood warnings, treacherous terrain and ferocious predator encounters adding to the danger. In Yukon Rescue, these brave teams put everything on the line, risking it all to protect lives, communities, and one another.

Watch Yukon Rescue S1 from Tuesday, 17 February at 7:40PM on National Geographic Channel 181.

X-Repo

A high-stakes reality series where repo agents track down unpaid goods, confront defaulters, and resolve heated disputes. Every episode dives into real financial struggles, tense stand-offs, and emotional outcomes. Cameras follow agents on the front lines as they navigate dangerous situations, tough negotiations, and split-second decisions. With livelihoods on the line and emotions running high, the series offers an unfiltered look at the consequences of debt, the pressure of recovery work, and the human stories behind every repossession.

Watch X-Repo S17 from Saturday, 7 February at 7PM on Moja Love Channel 157.

Stories that hit home

Mooi Praatjies

Cindy Nell-Roberts is back with a brand-new season of VIA’s beauty-focussed talk show, bringing fresh energy and honest conversation. Here, we discuss everything beauty, from the hottest trends burning up TikTok to what it’s really like to go under the knife of a plastic surgeon. Along the way, famous guests pop into the studio to share personal stories, expert insights, and candid moments about confidence, self-image, and what truly makes them feel their most beautiful.

Watch Mooi Praatjies from Tuesday, 17 February at 8PM on VIA Channel 147

Toxic

A true-crime documentary series based on Elizabeth Chambers’ own experiences. After the public fall of her marriage, Elizabeth had to unravel the lies, red flags, and toxic dynamics she endured. Now, she meets with victims to investigate how love can become destructive and even tragic. The series navigates the complexities of toxic and traumatic relationships, revealing guarded secrets, generational traumas, and psychological issues behind devastating outcomes.

Watch Toxic S1 from Tuesday, 10 February at 10PM on TLC SA Channel 135.

Wild and Weird America

Watch uproarious real-life moments: backyard mishaps, car chaos, avalanche disasters, stunts, spills and thrills. It’s an unforgettable rollercoaster of laughter caught on camera, a television series that curates and showcases real-life, often chaotic moments from across the United States that were captured on camera, bursting with jaw-dropping surprises, wild reactions, close calls, and replay-worthy scenes.

Watch Wild and Weird America weekdays from 20 February at 8:10PM on Discovery Channel.

Verander Jou Siening

Each episode of Verander Jou Siening introduces three central figures: former Miss Deaf SA finalist Sumarie Jordaan as presenter, a well-known guest like Mia le Roux, Willem Botha or Leah, and the true star – a differently abled person with a powerful story of resilience. The celebrity spends a full day participating in that person’s world. The experience sparks honest conversations, humour, discomfort, tears, and growth. Sumarie, a singer and motivational speaker who is hard-of-hearing and lives with cerebral palsy, aims to change perspectives on disability.

Watch Verander Jou Siening from Thursday, 5 February at 8PM on VIA Channel 147.

Animated chaos and feel-good stories

Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball The S1 2025

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball

Follow the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball and his family in the weird and wonderful town of Elmore. Dad is a six-foot, stay-at-home pink rabbit, while Mom works hard in the rainbow factory. As part of a stellar cast of characters, Gumball’s school friends include a Tyrannosaurus rex, a cheerleading peanut and a banana, creating a world packed with chaos, comedy, heart, and endlessly unpredictable animated fun for the whole family that celebrates friendship, imagination, absurd humour, and everyday adventures together.

Watch The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball weekdays from 2 February at 4:30PM on Cartoon Network Channel 301.

Wylde Pak

When Lily and Jack must unexpectedly sacrifice their own summer plans, it kicks off a chaotic normal, starting with a runaway trailer. They adjust to living together while helping at their family's pet business. Living together for the first time, they are pushed outside their comfort zones as they learn to coexist while navigating family dynamics, friends, and endless hijinks, with guidance from parents and their grandmother, learning about blended identity, vibrant culture and the importance of family.

Watch Wylde Pak weekdays from 27 February at 4:15PM on Nickelodeon SA Channel 305.

All about love

Happy Valentine

Cartoonito Africa celebrates Valentine’s Day with fun and loving episodes from fan-favourite series about love and friendship. Tune in for sweet adventures with Masha and the Bear, and Mr Bean Animated, and enjoy the hilarious antics of Zig & Sharko, Lamput, and The Adventures of Bernie. Don’t miss the lovable Grizzy and the Lemmings. For younger viewers, The Adventures of Bernie promises exciting and lovable stories, full of heart, laughter, and adventures perfect for the whole family.

Watch Happy Valentine from Saturday, 14 February at 6AM on Cartoonito Channel 302.

Love of My Life

The power of love is tested when Ricardo Oribe is betrayed by his jealous best friend, who plans to steal Ricardo’s successful company and gorgeous wife. Left for dead and with no recollection of the past, Ricardo builds a new life for himself. Years later, he regains his memory and returns home with a new identity, determined to fight for what rightfully belongs to him, including the love of his life.

Watch Love of My Life weekdays from 23 February at 9PM on Telemundo Channel 118.

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