Published Dec 07
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DStv Weekly Content Highlights for 3-9 December 2021
LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Landlady Meets Landlord
Genre: Drama, comedy
Friday 3 December at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
From catastrophic sessions to con artists and arrests, you can be sure to witness it all on this dramedy series, ‘Landlady Meets Landlord’.
Mamazala
Genre: Reality
Tuesday 7 December at 15:00 on Moja Love, available on DStv Access and up
This show provides mediation for troubled relationships. Dingaan Khumalo will facilitate raw and honest dialogue that promotes love and respect.
Izangoma Zodumo
Genre: Reality
Wednesday 8 December at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up
Follow the lives of two traditional healers who after they initially ignored their calling, find themselves having to juggle between their new found gifts, “’arger than life’ social lives, relationships and professional careers.
Legacy
Genre: Drama
Thursday 9 December at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Legacy is a 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 5 December 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.
Unbroken
Genre: Drama
Monday 6 December at 20:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up
Tivdo and Jesse are crazy in love - and it seems like all is well. Until the 30th wedding anniversary of Tivdo's parents.
Unmarried
Genre: Drama
Monday 6 December at 22:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up
Have it all? Three inseparable ladies strive to survive the dynamics of friendship, career challenges and relationships.
Music Buzz
Genre: Music, lifestyle
Wednesday 8 December at 21:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up
Every week, the hosts are joined by guests ranging from OAPs to music commentators, comedians and a host of other industry players as trending industry issues and personalities are discussed.
LOCAL (EAST)
Date My Family Uganda
Genre: Reality
Sunday 5 December at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Ugandan singles look for love in a unique twist to the traditional dating show, as prospective partners ‘date’ three different families.
Pazia
Genre: Drama
Monday 6 December at 18:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
‘Pazia’ takes you on the journey of a child who struggled against death and then recovered to save his parents’ marriage.
Kovu
Genre: Drama
Monday 6 December at 20:30 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.
Sanyu
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 8 December at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
An innocent, rural teenage girl has to leave her family and education behind to do a maid's job with a complex, wealthy urban family... where she falls for the young son of the house.
SPORT
PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge
Sport: Golf
Friday 3 to Sunday 5 December at 20:30 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The 2021-22 PGA Tour continues with the Hero World Challenge, set for the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, with a purse of $3.5million.
Premier League: West Ham United v Chelsea
Sport: Football
Saturday 4 December at 14:30 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
The Premier League will see a potentially thrilling London derby, as West Ham United take on Chelsea for a Saturday afternoon clash in the English capital.
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo
Sport: MMA
Sunday 5 December at 01:00 on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues with a Fight Night at the APEX Facility in Las Vegas, headlined by a bantamweight main event between Rob Font and Jose Aldo.
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 5 December at 19:30 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The penultimate round of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship sees the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held at the Jeddah Street Circuit.
ESPN
NFL: New Orleans Saints v Dallas Cowboys
Sport: American Football
Friday 3 December at 03:20 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The NFL Regular Season will continue with a clash between the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks v Philadelphia 76ers
Sport: Basketball
Saturday 4 December at 02:45 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The Atlanta Hawks will look to take down the Philadelphia 76ers when the teams meet for an NBA Regular Season clash.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 7 December at 21:00 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 7 December at 22:00 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
Snowed Inn Christmas
Genre: Romance, family
Saturday 4 December at 19:20 on Lifetime, available on DStv Compact and up
Jenna Hudson and Kevin Jenner are polar opposites, working for the same online publication in New York City. With both having nowhere they want to be for Christmas, they volunteer for a special writing assignment. Starring Andrew Walker and Bethany Joy Lenz, directed by Gary Yates.
Christmas By Starlight
Genre: Romance, comedy
Sunday 5 December at 15:00 on Universal, available on DStv Compact and up
A lawyer makes a deal with the heir to a development firm to spare her family's restaurant from demolition. However, she must spend the week posing as the legal counsel his father is demanding he hire in the wake of some costly mistakes. Starring Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell, directed by Gary Yates.
The Marksman
Genre: Action, thriller
Sunday 5 December at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
Jim Hanson, a retired Marine living on the Mexican border, tries to save a mother and son as they are being hunted by a cartel. After the mother dies, Jim must take the child to Chicago. Starring Liam Neeson and Teresa Ruiz, directed by Robert Lorenz.
Braven
Genre: Action, thriller
Thursday 9 December at 14:20 on M-Net Movies 4, available on DStv Access and up
Joe Braven, a logger, needs to fight a group of drug traffickers at a mountain cabin in order to protect his wife and his father. Starring Jason Momoa and Jason Lang, directed by Lin Oeding.
TELENOVELAS
Mismatched
Genre: Drama
Sunday 5 December at 20:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up
Mismatched narrates the tale of Shaurya, a chauvinist who believes that every girl's future belongs in the kitchen. He is in for a surprise when he crosses paths with Anokhi.
Halita
Genre: Drama
Monday 6 December at 20:30 on Novela Magic, available on DStv Family and up
Halita is the story of a 19-year-old village girl forced to leave familiarity due to unavoidable necessity. When her mother Rebecca takes ill, Halita is drawn by the promise of being able to help her family but ends up as the Zamani house help.
Jodha and Akbar
Genre: Drama
Monday 6 December at 21:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
Jodha is a fiery Rajput princess who is obliged to marry a Mughal emperor, Akbar, for political reasons. Eventually, mutual respect and admiration lead to true love.
Loli’s Luck!
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 7 December at 22:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up
Loli Aguilar is an independent, successful woman who works as the executive producer of Global Radio Group, the number one radio station on the West Coast of the United States. While Loli's career is on the rise, her love life slides into the background.
KIDS
Fireman Sam
Genre: Animation
Sunday 5 December at 18:10 on JimJam, available on DStv Access and up
From emergencies at sea to disasters at the barbecue, Fireman Sam and his reliable crew are always present to save the day with their skills.
Bunk’d
Genre: Family, comedy
Sunday 5 December at 19:05 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up
Emma, Ravi and Zuri Ross go to the summer camp in Maine, where their parents had met for the first time.
Santiago of the Seas
Genre: Animation
Monday 6 December at 17:35 on Nick Jr, available on DStv Compact and up
Capitan Santiago, frog Kiko, cousin Tomas and mermaid Lorelai lead a magic pirate ship on heroic sea quests, having to outsmart and out-pirate villains and enemies along the way.
JoJo and Gran Gran
Genre: Animation
Tuesday 7 December at 15:35 on CBeebies, available on DStv Family and up
JoJo, a five-year-old girl, adores her grandmother, Gran Gran, who lives close to her home and surprises her by planning fun things whenever they spend time together.
INTERNATIONAL
Cinema Toast
Genre: Drama
Friday 3 December at 23:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Wildly experimental new series from an eclectic group of celebrated indie filmmakers who’ve re-edited and re-scored footage from public domain films and overdubbed them with performances of contemporary actors to tell new, wholly original stories.
Wok vs Pot
Genre: Cooking, lifestyle
Monday 6 December at 19:00 on the Home Channel, available on DStv Access and up
Italian classics go head to head with Asian favourites on ‘Work vs Pot’. Join hosts, Silvia Colloca and Marion Grasby as they share their insatiable appetite and desire for hometown cuisines.
The Greatest #AtHome Videos
Genre: Comedy
Monday 6 December at 22:00 on Comedy Central, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, ‘The Greatest #AtHome Videos’ showcases the next generation of viral home videos in the age of social distancing. Each episode celebrates the latest home videos that reflect the creativity, humor and humanity that emerged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hot Mess House
Genre: Reality, lifestyle
Thursday 9 December at 20:00 on HGTV, available on DStv Compact and up
Organising expert Cas Aarssen helps overwhelmed clients with their messy spaces. After identifying their distinct organising style, she uses video calls and online conferencing to guide them through the process of bringing flow back to their homes.
CATCH UP
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Genre: Professional wrestling
Professional male and female wrestlers compete against each other in an AEW Dynamite event in order to emerge victorious. Featuring wrestlers such as C.M. Punk, Darby Allin and Chris Jericho.
A Million Little Things
Genre: Drama
The lives of a group of carefree friends from Boston change when one of them shockingly dies. They soon realise the importance of cherishing their friendship.
Shrill
Genre: Comedy
A struggling young journalist is determined to change her life without changing her body. While dealing with an unreliable boyfriends, sick parents and a perfectionist boss, she begins to understand that she's just as good as everyone else.
Married At First Sight
Genre: Reality
A group of singles agree to marry partners chosen for them by a team of relationship experts. Looking forward to a perfect match, they meet their mates for the first time on their wedding day.