Ask “What if?” on DStv Family this July

What if a sangoma had two husbands? What if there was an island where you could fulfil your most treasured fantasy? What if twins separated at birth swapped lives? What if someone could answer that one question you have about sex or your body?

DStv Family has shows with all the answers this July.

Uit Die Slaapkamer Season 1 sees Dr. Elna Rudolph and her panel of her friends answer South Africans’ delicate bedroom questions (and there’s a new season of Ezocansi on the way, too). And for more intimate glimpses into local lives, Gogo Skhotheni Season 1 takes us inside renowned sangoma Gogo Skotheni’s efforts to marry two men.

The magical Fantasy Island Season 1 is filled with intriguing answers to outlandish “what-ifs”. It’s our favourite sunshine destination for a winter escape, but if you want to really know how to survive the cold, Alaska’s native people have answers in First Alaskans Season 1 on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181). And the telenovela No One Like You Season 1 spins a story about what happens when two men are separated at birth… and one steals the other’s life when they meet again. You know – the things you lie awake at night fantasising about.

Read on for more about these shows, and a glimpse into what else is coming your way this July on DStv Family.

PS: because you get to see so much more on DStv with Family, check out our other monthly highlights packages for news about July’s hit series like Pastors' Wives Season 3, Snakes In The City Season 8, and Body Parts Season 1.

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Uit Die Slaapkamer Season 1

When it comes to sex, gender identity, sexuality, pregnancy and birth, and what’s “normal”, nobody knows it all… even if you think you might. So, all questions are welcome when respected sexologist and therapist Doctor Elna Rudolph takes the stage with her discussion panel – Adri Vivier (Ouma Weet Mos), actress Bianca le Grange and presenter Neels van Jaarsveld – to discuss real South Africans’ stories, letters and cries for help.

PS: Because everyone in SA has those bedroom questions, Alex Mthiyane and Dr Nomcebo Mthembu will bring us a brand new Ezoncansi Season 2 from Sunday, 24 July at 22:00 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157).

Watch Uit Die Slaapkamer Season 1 from Wednesday, 6 July at 21:00 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)

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Fantasy Island Season 1

With the original Fantasy Island (1977-1984) just a hazy memory, this sequel has dusted off the beach sand for a fun new adventure. Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez of Devious Maids) owns a mysterious island resort where she promises that she and her staff can fulfil any fantasy. But think less Westworld, and more magical wish fulfilment. While Elena will make your dreams come true, she also shows her guests the truth about their desires.

NB! If you are watching shows on Catch Up, don’t confuse this with Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island, which is a horror/thriller movie.

Watch Fantasy Island Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 20:00 on Universal TV (DStv Channel 117)

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First Alaskans Season 1

Native Alaskan families blend their traditions with fast-changing modern life and its impact on the environment in this reality series. Jody Potts-Joseph shows how she works with the land to provide for her family. The Apassingnok family gather their food directly from the Bering Sea. Joel Jacko shows how he protects his winter food supply from the bears that coexist alongside his family, and Marvin Agnot shows how the tides keep the people of his remote village alive.

Watch First Alaskans Season 1 from Monday, 18 July at 19:00 on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181)

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No One Like You Season 1

Twins separated at birth switch lives when envious Toño (Adrián Uribe) steps into the shoes of high-flying businessman Ricardo (Adrián Uribe), who’s engaged to the lovely Natalia (Claudia Martín). Meanwhile Ricardo, who’s suffering from amnesia following an accident, slips into Toño’s life and starts romancing his neighbour and childhood sweetheart Fabiana (Estefanía Hinojosa). But as Ricardo’s mind unmuddles itself, he starts to suspect that this is not his life.

Watch No One Like You Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 16:30 on tlnovelas (DStv Channel 133)

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Gogo Skhotheni Season 1

Mnakwethu has given us the real-life drama of the one man, many wives story. But what about one wife with more than one husband? Polyandry is rare but renowned sangoma and beloved public figure Gogo Skhotheni shows the other side of the coin as she takes us inside her preparations for marrying two husbands to fulfil her ancestral vision in this scandalous reality series.

Watch Gogo Skhotheni Season 1 from Saturday, 2 July at 20:00 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)

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Also on Family this July

• Musiekpaniek Season 7 from Friday, 1 July at 20:00 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• Minki Season 12 from Monday, 11 July at 17:30 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• Die Staat Teen Season 2 from Monday, 11 July at 20:00 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• Landbouweekliks Season 18 from Tuesday, 12 July at 17:30 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• Kookpunt Season 12 from Tuesday, 12 July at 20:00 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• Tuintoere Season 2 from Thursday, 14 July at 20:00 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• S.W.A.T. Season 1 from Thursday, 7 July at 16:00 on Universal TV (DStv Channel 117)
• Air Crash Investigation: Special Report Season 5 from Thursday, 21 July at 20:00 on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181)
• Megastructures: Icebreaker on Tuesday, 5 July at 19:00 on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181)
• Survivor Australia Season 8 Mondays-Thursdays from Tuesday, 19 July at 18:15 on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• The Bachelor In Paradise Season 7 Mondays-Wednesdays from Wednesday, 27 July at 21:30 on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• All American Season 4 from Tuesday, 26 July at 20:30 on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• David Makes Man Season 2 from Wednesday, 27 July at 22:30 on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• American Idol Season 20 Saturdays & Sundays from Saturday, 16 July at 18:00 on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• Kenan Season 2 from Saturday, 16 July at 17:00 on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• NCIS Season 19 from Thursday, 21 July at 20:30 (double bill) on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• Janet Jackson Season 1 from Sunday, 3 July at 20:00 (double bill) on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• The Bold Type Season 5 from Sunday, 17 July a 20:00 (double bill) on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• The Windsors: Inside The Royal Dynasty Season 1 from Sunday, 10 July at 22:00 (double bill) on Me (DStv Channel 115)
• Finding Bongani Fassie Season 2 from Saturday, 16 July at 20:30 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Lekunutu Season 3 from Sunday, 10 July at 19:30 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Ezoncansi Season 2 from Sunday, 24 July at 22:00 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Umoya Season 4 from Sunday, 3 July at 19:00 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• No Excuses Pay Papgeld Season 7 from Sunday, 3 July at 18:30 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Boss Ladies Season 2 from Sunday, 3 July at 17:30 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• X Repo Season 3 from Saturday, 2 July at 19:00 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Supercar Superbuild Season 1 from Sunday, 9 July at 19:00 on Ignition (DStv Channel 189)

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It’s going to be an all-out brawl of powerful shows on DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact this July!

Premium

• Survivor South Africa Season 9: Return Of The Outcasts Mondays-Thursdays from Monday, 18 July at 18:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Man Who Fell To Earth Season 1 from Monday, 11 July at 22:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• How We Roll Season 1 from Saturday, 30 July at 18:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Shark Week from Sunday, 10 July at 22:35 on Discovery Channel (DStv Channel 121)
• Castle Lager Incoming Series Rugby Springboks v Wales First Test at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, live on Saturday, 2 July from 16:00 on SuperSport Rugby (DStv Channel 211)
• No Time To Die on Sunday, 3 July at 20:05 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Gunpowder Milkshake on Sunday, 10 July at 20:05 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Those Who Wish Me Dead on Sunday, 17 July at 20:05 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Free Guy on Sunday, 24 July at 20:05 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Copshop on Sunday, 31 July at 20:05 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

Compact Plus

• The Real Housewives Of Dubai Season 1 Mondays-Thursdays from Monday, 11 July at 19:00 on 1Magic (DStv Channel 103)
• Bewonder & Bewaar Met Bonne De Bod Season 1 from Tuesday, 5 July at 21:30 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144)
• Plaasjapie Season 1 from Thursday, 14 July at 20:00 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144)
• History's Greatest Mysteries With Laurence Fishburne Season 3 from Sunday, 3 July at 20:15 on History (DStv Channel 186)
• Descent Of A Serial Killer Season 1 from Sunday, 3 July at 20:00 on CBS Justice (DStv Channel 170)
• Boer Soek ’n Vrou Season 15 from Sunday, 3 July at 20:00 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144)
• Elders: Tuinroete Season 5: from Monday, 4 July at 20:00 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144)

Compact

• The Real Housewives Of Cape Town Season 1 from Sunday, 10 July at 19:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• Idols SA Season 18 from Sunday, 17 July at 17:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• Call The Midwife Season 11 from Sunday, 31 July at 19:00 on BBC Brit (DStv Channel 120)
• The Great Kenyan Bake Off Season 2 from Wednesday, 13 July at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• eHostela Season 3 from Sunday, 3 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• Isifiso Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• Short And Sweet Season 1 from Thursday, 7 July at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected Season 2 from Saturday, 26 July at 19:30 on BET (DStv Channel 129)
• Tyler Perry's Sistas Season 4 from Wednesday, 6 July at 22:00 on BET (DStv Channel 129)
• Murder Inc Season 1 from Tuesday, 12 July at 22:00 on BET (DStv Channel 129)
• I Went Undercover Season 1 from Saturday, 23 July at 21:00 on ID (DStv Channel 171)

All package alert: Awesome July shows

Check out the other highlights packages for more on these shows, which you will also be able to watch this July…

• Snakes In The City Season 8 from Wednesday, 6 July at 18:00 on National Geographic Wild (DStv Channel 182)
• Meet The Family Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 21:00 on Telemundo (DStv Channel 118)
• Sharkfest, Saturdays & Sundays from Saturday, 2 July at 18:00 on National Geographic Wild (DStv Channel 182)
• Umndende Season 1 from Saturday, 23 July at 21:00 on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163)
• Isibopho Season 1 from Sunday, 10 July at 21:00 on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163)
• Boss Ladies Season 2 from Sunday, 3 July at 17:30 on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163)
• Body Parts Season 1 from Friday, 1 July at 20:00 on TLC (DStv Channel 135)
• Cocomelon Season 1 from Monday, 4 July at 06:30 on Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)
• Amazing Animal Friends Season 1 from Saturday, 16 July at 17:05 on Da Vinci (DStv Channel 318)
• Vikingskool Season 1 Mondays-Fridays from Monday, 4 July at 15:15 on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303)
• Big City Greens Season 3 Mondays-Thursdays from Monday, 18 July at 18:15 on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303)
• The Barbarian Troll Season 1 from Monday, 18 July at 08:40 on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)

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