DStv Select Highlights for September 2026

Highlights 17 September 2026

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

DStv Select Highlights for September 2026

There’s more to look forward to with the launch of DStv Select. Starting from R299 per month, the package offers over 100 channels, including 10 more channels than DStv Family, giving viewers even more entertainment and sport.

Among the exciting additions are Mzansi Magic and the new Wethu+, bringing local dramas, reality shows, telenovelas and movies. Football fans can enjoy SuperSport PSL, which delivers live local football action and puts viewers closer to every moment of the beautiful game, while Movie lovers can look forward to M Movies Legends.

You can also continue enjoying popular channels such as Moja Love, BBC Lifestyle, Bravo and TLC, while football fans still have access to SuperSport LaLiga and SuperSport Serie A for top European football action.

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We've handpicked titles to look forward to this month.

Mzansi telenovelas

Inimba

The hit telenovela continues to captivate audiences with its powerful exploration of motherhood, sacrifice, and the difficult choices women make between family and ambition. At the heart of the story is Zoleka Mabandla (Lunathi Mampofu), who returns home after pursuing a successful career abroad, determined to rebuild her fractured relationship with her daughter, Qhawe (Ayakha Ntunja). In Season 2, Zoleka and her husband Lazaros (Loyiso MacDonald) face mounting personal and business challenges, fuelling the emotional twists, family rivalries, and dramatic moments that have kept viewers invested and talking throughout the year.

Watch Inimba S2 weekdays at 8:30PM on Mzansi Magic channel 161

Kwa Baba

The drama follows Zwelakhe Mkhize (Vuyo Biyela), the heir to a proud family legacy, as he embraces his destiny as Inkosana while trying to balance tradition with matters of the heart. When he falls for Bahumi (Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom), a young woman searching for true love, the pair quickly discover that their relationship will not come without challenges. From family rivalries and power struggles to a persistent former flame, obstacles threaten to pull them apart. Filled with romance, intrigue, and sweeping gestures, the series has viewers rooting for Zwelakhe and Bahumi as they fight to prove that love can conquer all.

Watch Kwa Baba S1 weekdays at 7:30PM on Mzansi Magic channel 161

Nyala O…

What happens when marriage throws an unexpected curveball? This compelling drama follows Kea Maponya (Mapaseka Koetle), a successful career woman who appears to have the perfect life alongside her husband, Rhami (Motlatsi Mafatshe). When a shocking revelation shatters everything, she thought she knew, Kea is forced to confront difficult truths about love, trust, and commitment. As her sister Mapula (Tsholofelo Matshaba) and friend Lerato (Cindy Mahlangu) face their own marital struggles, the series explores whether love is enough to make a marriage last, delivering emotional twists and relatable relationship drama that keep viewers invested.

Watch Nyala O S1… Mondays-Wednesdays at 7PM on Mzansi Magic channel 161

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 Mondays 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 Sundays at 7PM on Bravo channel 124

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 Tuesdays 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 Sundays 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 Fridays at 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 Mondays 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 Mondays at 6AM on DreamWorks channel 304

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