DStv Family Highlights for September 2026

News 01 September 2026

September's highlights include emotional reality series, gripping drama, fascinating documentaries and more.

DStv Family Highlights for September 2026

September delivers an exciting mix of reality, drama and lifestyle entertainment, with powerful stories, emotional reunions and must-watch personalities taking centre stage.

From the heartfelt family journeys of Ek Soek My Pa S3, Abandoned S4 and After Tears S6 to the faith-driven personal struggles explored in brand-new reality show Abantwana Besonto, audiences can expect moving stories of reconciliation, self-discovery and healing.

For viewers looking for drama and inspiration, Wild Cards S3 returns with a fresh set of mysteries, while Grand Designs: New Zealand S10 showcases ambitious homeowners transforming bold ideas into remarkable homes.

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September's line-up offers something for the entire family, we've handpicked 10 titles to look forward to this month.

Reality meets drama

Ek Soek My Pa

This heartfelt reality series follows individuals on an emotional journey to reconnect with fathers they have never met or have been separated from for many years. Through honest conversations, long-awaited reunions and deeply personal revelations, the series helps families bridge the distance created by time and circumstance. As fathers and children come face to face, they are given an opportunity to heal old wounds, find closure and begin building meaningful relationships for the future.

Watch Ek Soek My Pa S3 from Monday, 14 September at 10PM on Moja Love channel 157

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together

After a 10-year separation, music superstars Nelly and Ashanti find their way back to each other, embarking on a new chapter as husband and wife. Now raising a baby together, the couple navigates different parenting styles, major life decisions and the challenges of balancing family with demanding careers. From star-studded celebrations and high-profile performances to blending their households and planning for the future, the series offers an intimate look at their life in and out of the spotlight.

Watch Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together from Sunday, 6 September at 7PM on Bravo channel 124

Abandoned

Hosted by the compassionate Phumeza Shoba, this moving reality series follows individuals searching for parents who left them behind. Working alongside private investigators, law enforcement agencies and government departments, including Home Affairs and Social Services, the show pieces together long-lost family histories in the hope of delivering answers and reunions. Through emotional discoveries and heartfelt encounters, each story offers an opportunity for healing, closure and the rebuilding of family bonds. Season 4 promises more powerful journeys and unforgettable moments of reconciliation.

Watch Abandoned S4 from Tuesday, 1 September at 6PM on Mzansi Wethu channel 163

After Tears

The heartfelt reality series that honours the lives of those who have passed away while supporting the families they leave behind. Through personal stories, cherished memories and emotional tributes, the series reflects on lives well lived as loved ones prepare to say their final goodbyes. Accompanying families throughout the funeral process, the show offers a moving look at grief, remembrance and the journey towards healing and closure.

Watch After Tears S6 from Tuesday, 1 September at 10PM on Moja Love channel 157

Abantwana Besonto

The reality series follows young adults raised in deeply religious households, where faith influences every aspect of daily life. As they begin forging their own paths, they must navigate the pressures of adulthood, relationships and personal ambitions while meeting the expectations of their families and communities. Offering an intimate look at life in conservative environments, the series explores the challenges, conflicts and defining choices that emerge when tradition meets individuality.

Watch Abantwana Besonto S1 from Sunday, 26 September at 8PM on Moja Love channel 157

Dream homes & transformations

Grand Designs: New Zealand

Grand Designs New Zealand returns with a new season of ambitious builds, following determined homeowners as they turn bold visions into extraordinary dream homes. Guided by host Tom Webster, each project showcases innovative design, creative problem-solving and the challenges of building against the odds. This season features an eco-conscious Christchurch couple embracing centuries-old construction techniques, while a pair of homeowners in Martinborough's wine region push their budget and patience to the limit with a striking home crafted from Yakisugi timber and Oamaru stone.

Watch Grand Designs: New Zealand S10 from Friday, 11 September 8PM on BBC Lifestyle channel 174

Solving crimes, uncovering secrets

Wild Cards

This crime drama follows Max (Vanessa Morgan), a quick-witted con artist, and Ellis, a rule-following detective whose career has hit a setback. Given a chance to redeem themselves, the unlikely duo must combine their vastly different skills to solve complex cases. This season sees the pair go undercover to investigate a pool shark's murder, while the shocking return of Max's mother brings a dangerous crime lord into their lives. As they tackle a string of unusual cases, including a murder on a nostalgic boy band reunion tour, Max and Ellis find themselves facing more danger than ever.

Watch Wild Cards S3 from Monday, 7 September at 8PM on Universal TV channel 117

Fun & learning

Go Dog Go

In this cartoon show, energetic, inventive and always ready for a challenge, six-year-old Tag takes centre stage in an action-packed new season. Known for fixing vehicles and building clever contraptions, the resourceful pup earns the chance to become Sam Whippet's new crew chief after outshining rival Wind Swiftly. With the prestigious Dogcathlon coming to Pawston, Tag must put her leadership skills to the test by preparing the town, recruiting racers and helping Team Pawston race towards victory.

Watch Go Dog Go daily from Monday, 7 September at 6AM on DreamWorks channel 304

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