Dstv Weekly Highlights 25-31 March 2022

 

LOCAL (SOUTHERN)

 

Amooye

Genre: Drama

Monday 28 March at 21:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Three women – Noni, Muta and Wiza – try to find themselves after suffering life changing traumatic events.

The Station

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 29 March at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up

When Don leaves his station to his four employees, a lot of scheming and backstabbing comes into play as they all try to take control of it.

Vantage Point

Genre: Actuality

Wednesday 30 March at 18:30 on Moja Love, available on DStv Family and up

‘Vantage Point’ will focus on Southern African leaders and day-to-day leadership functions in a light-hearted manner to find out what our leaders do when they take off their capes at night.

The River

Genre: Drama

Thursday 31 March at 20:00 on 1 Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up

Two separate worlds dramatically collide. Greed and betrayal rule the worlds of the wealthy businessmen and exploited township inhabitants. Love and blood bonds will be tested.

 

LOCAL (WEST)

 

The Rishantes

Genre: Drama

Monday 28 March at 21:00on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up

Seven years after the explosive events that Surrounded the Zamani family and Lufu group, the three Rishantes have created a new life for themselves in the Rishante mansion.

Date My Family Nigeria

Genre: Reality

Tuesday 29 March at 18:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up

Reality dating show where suitor goes for dinner with three different families of potential dates and eventually picks one date, while the rejected dates are visited with a token.

Brotherhood Brethren

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 30 March at 20:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up

Bara and Dag, Tina and Chief Kurokeme's adopted sons are forced into a partnership after finding out that their father's illicit gang was responsible for their mother's death.

Venge

Genre: Drama

Thursday 31 March at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up

A woman's quest for vengeance uncovers a world of scandal, secrets, lies and betrayal. Will vengeance be the means to an end or the very end itself?

 

LOCAL (EAST)

 

What If

Genre: Drama

Monday 28 March at 20:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up

A man must do everything in his power to make sure his wife’s name comes nowhere near a committed crime.

Danga

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 29 March at 18:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up

Danga follows the lives of two sisters, Pipi and Angel, along with their friend Mo, who came to the city in search of a better life.

Kovu

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 30 March at 20:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up

Follow the wealthy Haze family, whose bonds are threatened by a dark secret after the family relocates from Tanzania to Kenya.

Chapterz

Genre: Drama

Thursday 31 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: WGC – Dell Technologies Match Play

Sport: Golf

Friday 25 to Sunday 27 March at 20:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium

The World Golf Championship – Dell Technologies Match Play tournament will be held at the Austin Country Club in Texas, with a purse of $12million.

Formula 1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Sport: Motorsport

Sunday 27 March at 19:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium

The 2022 Formula 1 World Championship will continue with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, set for the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

2022 European World Cup Qualifiers

Sport: Football

Tuesday 29 March at 21:45 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up

The 2022 European World Cup Qualifiers will draw to a close with three matches on the evening of Tuesday 29 March, as the likes of Italy, Sweden and Scotland look to book a spot at the tournament in Qatar.

First Test: South Africa v Bangladesh

Sport: Cricket

Wednesday 30 to Thursday 31 March at 10:00 on SuperSport Cricket, available on DStv Premium

South Africa and Bangladesh will meet in the first of a two-match Test series, with the first two days of the match set for Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 March.

 

ESPN

 

NCAA Basketball: ‘March Madness’ - Sweet 16

Sport: Basketball

Friday 25 March at 21:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

The ‘Sweet 16’ of ‘March Madness’, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament will feature on ESPN on Friday night and through the weekend!

NBA: Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks

Sport: Basketball

Sunday 27 March at 22:30 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up

The NBA Regular Season continues with the Detroit Pistons taking on the New York Knicks on Sunday night.

NBA Today

Sport: Basketball

Tuesday 29 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 29 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

 

Wonder Woman 1984

Genre: Action

Saturday 26 March at 16:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium

Wonder Woman finds herself battling two opponents, Maxwell Lord, a shrewd entrepreneur, and Barbara Minerva, a friend-turned-foe. Meanwhile, she also ends up crossing paths with her love interest. Starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, directed by Patty Jenkins.

The Transporter 2

Genre: Action, thriller

Sunday 27 March at 18:00 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Compact and up

Frank Martin, a transporter, is accused of kidnapping a young boy. He then sets out to rescue the boy and prevent the kidnappers from realising their evil plans. Starring Jason Statham and Kate Nauta, directed by Louis Leterrier.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Genre: Drama

Sunday 27 March at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium

The Federal Bureau of Narcotics launches an undercover sting operation against jazz singer Billie Holiday. Starring Andra Day and Trevante Rhodes, directed by Lee Daniels.

Let Them All Talk

Genre: Comedy, drama

Sunday 27 March at 21:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium

Alice Hughes, an author, sets off for England on a cruise with two friends and her nephew to receive a literary award. As the journey progresses, she is forced to face some hard truths from her past. Starring Meryl Street and Dianne Wiest. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

 

                                                                                                                                                TELENOVELAS

 

Decisions

Genre: Drama

Monday 28 March at 20:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up

The hour-long series features impassioned people thrust into amorous adventures and pushed to their breaking points

Dream Girl

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 29 March at 20:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up

Lakshmi, a young girl from Jodhpur, dreams to be an actress and idolises Ayesha, a famous actress. She decides to leave her home town and comes to Mumbai with the hopes of achieving her dreams.

I Do

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 30 March at 20:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up

‘I Do’ Follows the Journey of Zoya, Born and bred in USA, who goes in search of her father in Bhopal but finds love along the way.

The Queen of Miami

Genre: Drama

Thursday 31 March at 23:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up

After Anastasia Cardona's drug lord husband is murdered she inherits his cocaine empire, and finds a life of wealth, power, violence, and betrayal.

 

KIDS

 

Curious George

Genre: Animation

Monday 28 March at 15:35 on JimJam, available on DStv Access and up

Curious George is a sweet African monkey who can't help but run into trouble and have amazing adventures along the way.

GhostForce

Genre: Animation

Tuesday 29 March at 18:15 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up

Three secondary school students secretly fight the ghosts that haunt their city.

Bubble Guppies

Genre: Animation

Wednesday 30 March at 16:10 on Nick Jr, available on DStv Compact and up

‘Bubble Guppies’ takes the phrase ‘school of fish’ literally as fish-tailed preschoolers attend school in an underwater classroom.

Yakka Dee

Genre: Animation

Thursday 31 March at 16:45 on CBeebies, available on DStv Family and up

Dee, an animated character, helps children learn how to pronounce different words through song, dance and entertaining visualisations.

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

Young Sheldon

Genre: Comedy

Saturday 26 March at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium

Sheldon Cooper, a bona fide genius, has been promoted four grades. Meanwhile, he struggles to fit in with his unintellectual family in Texas.

E! Live from the 2022 Oscars

Genre: Award show

Sunday 27 March at 23:00 on E! Entertainment, available on DStv Compact and up

Join E! at the 2022 Academy Awards, the annual event that celebrates the crème de la crème of movie making. We’ll bring you the best possible coverage of who’s wearing what as the stars gather for Hollywood’s most glittering night of the year.

The Good Karma Hospital

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 29 March at 20:00 on BBC Brit, available on DStv Compact and up

Ruby Walker, a junior doctor, comes to India looking for a job. Meanwhile, she enjoys the nature and finds true love at an under-resourced cottage hospital.

Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan

Genre: Crime, documentary

Wednesday 30 March at 21:00 on Lifetime, available on DStv Compact and up

Dermot Murnaghan explores British murder stories filled with detective intrigue and chilling storylines of homicide and hate.

 

CATCH UP

 

Tell Me Your Secrets

Genre: Drama

Three characters, each with their own troubling backstory, are pushed to the edge as the truth about their pasts and motives becomes murkier.

Claws

Genre: Comedy, drama

At the Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon in Central Florida, five diverse, hardworking manicurists try to make ends meet in a staid economy while managing perilous personal lives awash in drama.

Dirty Jobs

Genre: Reality

Mike Rowe, a prominent American host, is not afraid to get dirty as he assists workers to perform some of the messiest jobs.

Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies

Genre: Documentary

UFO enthusiast Craig Charles and astrophysicist Sarah Cruddas join forces to search for possible evidence that could prove the existence of extraterrestrial life forms.