Must-watch documentaries on DStv

News 19 April 2023

Gripping documentaries and true-crime series to watch on DStv.

Must-watch documentaries on DStv

If you’re looking to explore the world or what lies behind the truth, DStv takes you on an adventure with a variety of documentaries this April. Explore the intriguing past and discover influential figures, who shaped history with this watchlist.

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Wrongly Accused

Hosted by Investigative Reporter Louise Shorter, this ground-breaking series explores cases where lives were destroyed when individuals were wrongly accused of murders they did not commit.

Watch on Sundays at 21:00 on CBS Justice (DStv Channel 170).

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Behind History

Be it world-changing wars, earth-shaking catastrophes and era-defining icons, the docuseries looks at some of the most momentous events, remarkable ideas, and extraordinary people the world has ever known.

Watch from Sundays, 23 April at 19:25 on History (DStv Channel 186).

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Nefertiti: The Lonely Queen

The Lonely Queen reflects on cultural treasures that were taken during colonial times. As demands for reparations grow, cultural activists emphasise the need to protect heritage in respective countries.

Watch from Thursday, 4 May at 20:30 on Curiosity Channel (DStv Channel 185).

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