DStv Weekly Highlights 4-10 March 2022

LOCAL (SOUTHERN) 

Umutenge 

Genre: Drama 

Friday 4 March at 19:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up 

Emerald Chabu uses a mining business as a front for his illegal activities, but he will be in for drama as he sinks deeper and deeper into trouble. 

Ingane Yam 

Genre: Reality 

Tuesday 8 March at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up 

The stories of parents who, after years of procrastination, introduce their children from the past to their spouses and families to help the children get a sense of belonging. 

Legacy 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 9 March 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. 

Lingashoni 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 10 March at 21:30 on 1 Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

‘Lingashoni’ will take viewers on a journey that sees a man's life go full circle as he now has to return to his old life in Bassonia.  

LOCAL (WEST) 

Judging Matters 

Genre: Reality 

Sunday 6 March at 19:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up 

‘Judging Matters’ is a reality TV show which helps to address issues using the arbitration system. It deals with minor cases of real people getting justice from a small claims court. 

Nigerian Idol 

Genre: Reality, music competition 

Sunday 6 March at 20:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up 

Join judges Simi, Obi Asika, Dbanj and host Ik Osakioduwa as they search for a brand new Nigerian Idol. 

Dilemma 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 8 March at 17:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up 

Fate leads two estranged lovers full circle after a cruel separation leaves them with a dilemma that bears consequences of a long-forgotten past. 

My Flatmates 

Genre: Comedy 

Wednesday 9 March at 19:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up 

In this hilarious comedy, four friends who share an apartment muddle their way through their chaotic lives. 

LOCAL (EAST) 

Sesiria 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 7 March 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 estate. 

Kitimtim 

Genre: Comedy 

Tuesday 8 March at 20:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up 

A girl's boyfriend really wants her back when he finds out she is from a rich family. 

Kina 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 9 March at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Compact and up 

‘Kina’ is the story of an abandoned girl seeking justice for the murder of the man she thought was her father while falling under the dangerous spell of a woman. 

Chapterz 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 10 March at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up 

For every chapter written, there are invisible verses. For every human, there are skeletons in the closet.  

SPORT 

PGA Tour: Arnold Palmer Invitational 

Sport: Golf 

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium 

The PGA Tour continues with the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida, boasting a purse of $12million. 

MotoGP: Grand Prix of Qatar 

Sport: Motorsport 

Sunday 6 March at 17:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium 

The 2022 MotoGP World Championship gets underway on Sunday 6 March with the Grand Prix of Qatar at the Losail International Circuit. 

Premier League: Manchester City v Manchester United 

Sport: Football 

Sunday 6 March at 18:30 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up 

The Premier League will feature the Manchester derby, as City welcome United to the Etihad Stadium for a Sunday evening clash. 

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool v Internazionale 

Sport: Football 

Tuesday 8 March at 22:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up 

Liverpool and Internazionale will battle for a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals when they meet at Anfield on Tuesday night. 

ESPN 

NBA: Chicago Bulls v Milwaukee Bucks 

Sport: Basketball 

Saturday 5 March at 02:45 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up 

The NBA Regular Season continues on the morning of Saturday 5 March with an Eastern Conference clash between between the Chicago Bulls and the Milwaukee Bucks. 

NBA: Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets 

Sport: Basketball 

Sunday 6 March at 20:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up 

The NBA Regular Season continues on the evening of Sunday 6 March with an Eastern Conference clash between between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. 

NBA Today 

Sport: Basketball 

Tuesday 8 March 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 8 March 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 

Mean Girls 2 

Genre: Comedy, drama 

Saturday 5 March at 19:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium 

A cliquish group of high school girls, The Plastics, would do anything to humiliate a newcomer, Jo. They are quite successful in doing so, but Jo and her friend, Abby, plan to retaliate. Starring Meaghan Martin and Jennifer Stone, directed by Melanie Mayron. 

Upgrade 

Genre: Sci-fi, action 

Saturday 5 March at 20:00 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up 

Grey, a technophobe, suffers paralysis and loses his wife during an attack. But when a billionaire hands him a chip in his body that restores his mobility, he sets out to get vengeance. Starring Logan Marshall-Green and Betty Gabriel, directed by Leigh Whanel. 

Occupation: Rainfall 

Genre: Sci-fi, action 

Sunday 6 March at 16:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium 

Two years into an intergalactic invasion of Earth, survivors fight back in a desperate ground war. While casualties mount by the day, the resistance - along with some unexpected allies - uncovers a plot that could bring the war to a decisive end. Starring Jet Tranter and Dan Ewing, directed by Luke Sparke. 

Fast & Furious 9 

Genre: Action, thriller 

Sunday 6 March at 20:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. Starring Vin Diesel and John Cena, directed by Jutin Lin. 

TELENOVELAS 

Crown of Tears 

Genre: Drama 

Monday 7 March at 20:40 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Access and up 

When Refugio and her three kids, Patricio, Edmundo and Ignacio are thrown out of their home, they arrive by chance in Mexico City where they start a new life. 

Mismatched 

Genre: Drama 

Tuesday 8 March 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, but he’s in for a surprise when he meets Anokhi. 

Once There Was A King 

Genre: Drama 

Wednesday 9 March at 22:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up 

In 1945, Ranaji returned to Ameerkot after six years of fighting the war and unwillingly marries Gayatri, with all the challenges that follow. 

The Price of Fame 

Genre: Drama 

Thursday 10 March at 18:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up 

This musical drama series follows the story of two brothers who, at the peak of their success in the music industry, find themselves torn apart by envy, revenge and ambition. 

KIDS 

Rainbow Ruby 

Genre: Animation 

Monday 7 March at 13:30 on JimJam, available on DStv Access and up 

A little girl travels to Rainbow Village, a land where all her toys live, and helps save the day. 

The Ghost and Molly McGee 

Genre: Animation 

Tuesday 8 March at 17:50 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up 

Tween optimist Molly McGee and a grumpy ghost named Scratch become bound to each other when one of Scratch's spells backfires. 

Santiago of the Seas 

Genre: Animation 

Wednesday 9 March at 17:40 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. 

Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures 

Genre: Educaction 

Thursday 10 March at 10:50 on CBeebies, available on DStv Family and up 

Whilst working in a museum Andy finds a portal to the age of the dinosaurs. Join him and learn about these animals that roamed the earth millions of years ago. 

INTERNATIONAL 

Riverdale – New season 

Genre: Drama, thriller 

Saturday 5 March at 20:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

Archie, Betty, Jughead and Veronica tackle being teenagers in a town that is rife with sinister happenings and blood-thirsty criminals. 

World’s Most Evil Killers 

Genre: Crime, documentary 

Monday 7 March at 19:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up 

‘World’s Most Evil Killers’ delves into the gripping real life stories of the world’s most prolific killers. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. 

American Horror Story – New season, double bill 

Genre: Horror 

Monday 7 March at 22:30 & 23:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium 

An anthology of stories consisting of a house with a deadly secret, a demented asylum, a witch coven, an unusual show, a hotel, a haunted farmhouse, a cult and an apocalypse. This time it’s aliens bringing the horror! 

Blowing Up History – New Season 

Genre: Actuality, history 

Wednesday 9 March at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium 

Learn about the mysteries of the ancient world and unearth the numerous secrets these mystifying places hold. 

CATCH UP  

Midsomer Murders 

Genre: Drama 

Detectives John Nettles and John Hopkins return to tackle more murder, mayhem and mystery in the beautiful English countryside. 

The Other Two 

Genre: Comedy 

Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are the creative forces behind ‘The Other Two’, a scripted series centred around two siblings desperately seeking their lot in life.  

Battle of the Brothers 

Genre: Reality, cooking 

Chefs, restaurateurs and sibling rivals Bryan and Michael Voltaggio mentor America's next great chefs in an intense team competition; the brothers mentor their teams and square off to save their chefs from elimination. 

Ivan Milat: Backpacker Murderer 

Genre: Crime, documentary 

A series detailing the story of Ivan Milat, Australia's most notorious serial killer, and his numerous victims.