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DStv WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 5-11 November 2021
LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Mpali
Genre: Drama
Monday 8 November at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
The Nguzu plantation land is filled with a lot of anxiety and fear as Mr. Nguzu declares the truth about his newly discovered son.
The Queen
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 9 November at 21:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up
The Khozas are at war with each other, as the race to be on top of the drug chain is on. We will see bonds how bonds can be formed through revenge.
Rea Tsotella
Genre: Talk show
Wednesday 10 November at 21:30 on Moja Love, available on DStv Compact and up
A confrontational conflict resolution reality talk show focused on family and romantic issues which require an outside intervention.
Legacy
Genre: Drama
Thursday 11 November at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Legacy is a classy, first-of-its-kind South African telenovela set in the fast-lane world of investment billionaires. At heart, it is a story about a family at war with itself.
LOCAL (WEST)
Mercy What Next?
Genre: Reality
Sunday 7 November at 18:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
Since the success of the ‘Pepper Dem’ season of Big Brother Naija & winning it – Mercy has remained in the spotlight. This will be the spinoff to the early Mercy & Ike Show – however, this programme will focus on Mercy’s growth, lifestyle and more.
Venge
Genre: Drama
Monday 8 November at 20:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
Bibi is running her Bistro when she gets approached by an agent and is accused of money laundering. Knowing that she is guilty of nothing, Bibi proceeds to have an engagement party but that ends in catastrophic fashion as she is arrested by the police because they managed to find her accountant... Dead.
The Johnsons
Genre: Comedy
Tuesday 9 November at 22:00 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up
A family sitcom focused on an average family based in Lagos Nigeria, their diverse traits and how they cope with what life has to offer them.
Oasis
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 10 November at 18:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up
The family must overcome their individual challenges to fight a former ally, who not only steals from their inheritance, but is now determined to erode everything they stand for.
LOCAL (EAST)
Sesiria
Genre: Drama
Monday 8 November at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
A young boy who comes from a rich family is faced with trials and tribulations in order to inherit and manage his late father's estates as stated in the will.
Huba
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 9 November at 20:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
When two different worlds meet, one controlled by money and the other overshadowed by greed, love becomes their only hope for survival.
Kovu
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 10 November at 17:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up
Jaffar relocates his family back in Kenya after 29 years of living in Tanzania only for his wife's dark secrets to cause conflicts and hatred in the family.
Mama & Me
Genre: Drama
Thursday 11 November at 20:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Mama and Me follows the life of a middle-aged teacher. Things take a turn for the worst after she loses her husband and is accused of killing him.
SPORT
PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship
Sport: Golf
Friday 5 to Sunday 7 November at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The PGA Tour will host the latest edition of the World Wide Technology Championship, set for the El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Club in Mexico with a purse of $7.2million.
World T20: England v South Africa
Sport: Cricket
Saturday 6 November at 16:00 on SuperSport Cricket, available on DStv Premium
England and South Africa will renew their rivalry with a Super 12 meeting at the World T20, set for the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
UFC 268
Sport: MMA
Sunday 7 November at 04:00 on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will continue with UFC 268, live from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City and headlined by a bout between arch welterweight rivals Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
Formula 1: Mexican Grand Prix
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 7 November at 21:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The Formula 1 World Championship heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen set to resume their rivalry.
ESPN
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks
Sport: Basketball
Saturday 6 November at 01:30 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
Catch Regular Season action from the world’s best basketball league, the NBA, as the Milwaukee Bucks play host to the New York Knicks.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams v Tennessee Titans
Sport: American football
Monday 8 November at 03:20 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The bone-crunching action from the NFL continues on Monday morning with a battle between the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 9 November at 22:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up
This daily NBA show is broadcast live from Los Angeles and brings you everything you need to know about the world’s greatest basketball league.
NFL Live
Sport: American Football
Tuesday 9 November at 23:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up
ESPN's NFL Live scoops the latest news and information from deep inside the NFL and deposits it into your ears.
MOVIES
Triple 9
Genre: Action, thriller
Friday 5 November at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
A gang of criminals are forced by Irina, the wife of a Russian gangster, to steal documents that will convict her husband. However, they find themselves double-crossed while executing their plans. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Casey Affleck, directed by John Hillcoat.
Kingsman: The Secret Service
Genre: Action
Saturday 6 November at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin faces several challenges when he gets recruited as a secret agent in a secret spy organisation in order to look for Richmond Valentine, an eco-terrorist. Starring Taaron Egerton and Colin Firth, directed by Matthew Vaughn.
Judy
Genre: Drama, musical
Sunday 7 November at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
Thirty years after starring in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Starring Renee Zellweger and Finn Wittrock, directed by Rupert Goold.
Promising Young Woman
Genre: Thriller, comedy
Sunday 7 November at 20:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be - she's wickedly smart, tantalisingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past. Starring Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham, directed by Emerald Fennell.
TELENOVELAS
Perfect Husband
Genre: Drama
Monday 8 November at 16:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
Vidhita hopes that her prospective partner will be loving and compassionate…and so he is. But first appearances are deceiving!
Strange Love
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 9 November at 19:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up
‘Strange Love’ is the story of Shlok, who is riddled with issues from his past experiences that shapes his arrogant personality and contributes to his course of action when it comes to Aastha.
My Sweet Curse
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 10 November at 20:00 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
At birth, Aurora is labelled as a curse bearer that will only call misfortune. She will have to prove everyone that they have always been wrong about her.
A Shelter for Love
Genre: Drama
Thursday 11 November at 22:25 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
Luciana is a beautiful and joyful young girl who, after her mother’s death, escapes from the sexual harassment of Don Aquiles, the tyrant in the town she grew up, and arrives in Mexico City. In order to survive, she has to take a job in ‘La Burbuja’, a bar with very bad reputation.
KIDS
Pound Puppies
Genre: Animation
Monday 8 November at 13:30 on JimJam, available on DStv Access and up
The show, based on a popular line of plush toys, features a group of not-so-ordinary dogs (known as Pound Puppies) whose goal is to find homes with loving families for lonely puppies.
Sydney to the Max
Genre: Family, comedy
Tuesday 9 November at 17:30 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up
Sydney, a middle school student, and her father, Max, encounter different challenges in their daily lives, which they solve thanks to help from her grandmother Judy and their familial bond.
The Adventures of Paddington
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 10 November at 14:05 on Nick Jr, available on DStv Compact and up
Young British bear Paddington writes letters to his Aunt Lucy celebrating the new things he has discovered through the day's exciting activities.
Grace’s Amazing Machines
Genre: Education
Thursday 11 November at 16:00 on CBeebies, available on DStv Family and up
Motorbike rider Grace is in the driving seat as she introduces the pre-school audience to some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing machines in the world.
INTERNATIONAL
A Lie To Die For
Genre: Crime, documentary
Monday 8 November at 21:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
‘A Lie To Die For’ reveals the shocking stories of individuals who resorted to murder to prevent others from exposing their lies. These killers got themselves so deep into deception that they took drastic measures to silence the truth and avoid getting caught.
Dexter – New Season
Genre: Thriller, mystery
Monday 8 November at 21:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, the revival sees the character now living under an assumed name in a world away from Miami.
Survivor Australia – Season 7
Genre: Reality
Tuesday 9 November at 18:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
A group of 24 contestants must fend for themselves after being marooned in a hidden location while competing in physically and mentally exhausting challenges.
Murdertown
Genre: Crime, documentary
Wednesday 10 November at 21:00 on Lifetime, available on DStv Compact and up
Murdertown returns with ten shocking new stories covering ten different locations from all around the UK. Anita Rani will be your guide as she immerses herself in each unique place. She will be uncovering the details of the horrific acts that occurred in each location, detailing the twists and turns of each of these unique cases and learning how the communities were affected by these terrible
crimes.
CATCH UP
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Genre: Talk show, satire
Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.
Homicide’s Elite
Genre: Crime, documentary
Homicide detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez are veterans of the Atlanta Police Department. They are sitting down to share some of the grittiest stories of their careers. Quinn and Velazquez recall these cases and talk about their personal experiences while solving the crimes.
The Bridge UK
Genre: Reality
Twelve strangers come together, on the banks of a picturesque lake in the British countryside and are challenged to work together to build a bridge to an island where the prize money is located - then decide who gets the cash.
Vigil
Genre: Crime, mystery
The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services.