LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Mpali
Genre: Drama
Monday 30 January at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up.
Nguzu returns home and is shocked to learn his farm has closed down and seized by his enemy with the help of one of his wives, whilst coming to terms with betrayal, he’s silently mourning a death of another wife. Will the farm and family ever rise?
Lingashoni
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 31 January at 21:30 on 1Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
Mandla receives bad news about a body being found in the fire. Mpumi also reveals the happy news about her pregnancy, as the twists and turns of ‘Lingashoni’ continue.
Imboni Yama Tekisi
Genre: Reality
Wednesday 1 February at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
A Mzansi Magic reality show that lifts the curtain on the lives of taxi bosses.
The Queen
Genre: Drama
Thursday 2 February at 21:00 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up
The world is turned upside down by the arrival of a new lethal and ambitious enemy.
LOCAL (WEST)
Come Play Naija
Genre: Game show
Saturday 28 January at 22:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up
‘Come Play Naija’ is a 60-minute game show format that involves two teams competing against each other in trivia, Spin the Wheel, and other interesting games, for a chance to win millions of Naira and a brand-new car.
Covenant
Genre: Drama
Monday 30 January at 21:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
A family torn by greed is reunited by fate to embark on an insidious journey towards vengeance that changes their lives in dire ways they could not have imagined.
Itura
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 31 January at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
King Jagungbade's desire for a kingdom based on equality love, justice, prosperity, and peace is under threat. How will the kingdom of Ibaokuta survive what's coming?
The Johnsons
Genre: Comedy
Thursday 2 February 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.
LOCAL (EAST)
Kyallo Kulture
Genre: Reality
Sunday 29 January at 18:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up.
Betty Kyallo, Kenya's top female media personality, and her two sisters Mercy and Gloria are set to grace your screen in a reality show called ‘Kyallo Kulture’. The reality show will show you the ups and downs of their sisterhood, as well as their love life.
Date My Family Uganda
Genre: Reality
Sunday 29 January at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
The series aims to help singletons find their love interest by setting them on dates with their potential partner's closest friends and families.
Sarafu
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 31 January at 17:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
Love, quarrels, jealousy, betrayal and quarrels reign in the family of Mzee Sanga, Damiani and Janeth. Jackie returns home and finds a bad situation with his parents. To take revenge, Njoroge uses Tamar to fulfill his duty.
Prestige
Genre: Drama
Thursday 2 February at 19:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Serial drama following the ups and downs of rival and executives from the same family. Their lust for power is fuelled by love, jealousy, grief, and hatred.
SPORT
First ODI: South Africa v England
Sport: Cricket
Friday 27 January at 13:00 on SuperSport Cricket, available on DStv Premium
The first One Day International between South Africa and England will be played at Mangaung Oval on Friday.
PGA Tour: Farmers Insurance Open
Sport: Golf
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 January at 22:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The PGA Tour continues with the Farmers Insurance Open from the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California.
FA Cup: Fourth Round Proper
Sport: Football
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
The Fourth Round of the 2022-23 FA Cup will be held this weekend, with English lower-league sides hoping to upset the heavyweights from the Premier League.
Serie A: Juventus v Monza
Sport: Football
Sunday 29 January at 16:00 on SuperSport Football, available on DStv Compact and up
Juventus will chase three points in their Serie A campaign when they welcome Monza to Turin for a league clash on Sunday afternoon.
ESPN
NFL: Conference Championship Finals
Sport: American Football
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The NFL will feature the National Football Conference and American Football Conference Championship matches this weekend – with the winners going on to face off in the Super Bowl next month!
NBA: Golden State Warriors v Toronto Raptors
Sport: Basketball
Saturday 28 January at 05:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The regular season of the 2022-23 NBA continues with the Golden State Warriors welcoming the Toronto Raptors to San Francisco.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 31 January 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 31 January 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
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Saturday 28 January at 18:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
After a volcano eruption proves to be a threat for the dinosaurs, Owen and Claire reach the defunct Jurassic World, a theme park, to save the animals from extinction. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, directed by J.A. Bayona.
The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2
Genre: Comedy, horror
Saturday 28 January at 20:30 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
After surviving a night of terror on the West Coast, author Carl Black moves his family back to his childhood home in Chicago. His quest to find peace and quiet takes an unexpected turn when he meets the eccentric new homeowner next door. Starring Mike Epps and Bresha Webb, directed by Deon Taylor.
Honey Girls
Genre: Drama
Sunday 29 January at 16:25 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
Three young musicians participate in a talent competition to discover the next great solo artist, hosted by a global pop-star. The competitors quickly discover that they are better as a team and form a secret band, which becomes a huge hit. Starring Frankie McNellis and Ashanti, directed by Trey Fanjoy.
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Genre: Animation, family
Sunday 29 January at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader - the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Starring Steve Carell and Julie Andrews, directed by Kyle Balda.
TELENOVELAS
The Chosen Granddaughter
Genre: Drama
Monday 30 January at 20:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up
Luisa is a young woman who, by order of her father, will be in an unknown world in order to take revenge on the Roldán family, but soon the affection that Sara, her supposed grandmother, will give her and meeting Juan Esteban Osorno, the boyfriend of another of Sara's granddaughters, will cause Luisa to enter into a dilemma.
Burden of Guilt
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 31 January at 12:15 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
Clothed in the verdant landscape of the beautiful state of Chiapas, a powerful love story comes to life, filled with passion and intrigue that will reshape the lives of three families and shake up an entire town.
Guddan
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 1 February at 19:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
Choti Guddan, who wants to revive her father, AJ's, restaurant, crosses path with Pushpa Birla who aims to destroy the former by any means, including using her own son Agastya for her evil purposes.
Imlie
Genre: Drama
Thursday 2 February at 13:00 on StarLife, available on DStv Access and up
Imlie, a smart village belle, is forced to marry a journalist after they seek shelter in a hut during heavy rains. On reaching the city, she realises that her husband is engaged to be married.
KIDS
Biggleton
Genre: Family
Sunday 29 January at 16:15 on CBeebies, available on DStv Access and up
Meet the little people of Biggleton as they do their jobs around town, solving problems and helping each other along the way.
Jade Armor
Genre: Animation
Monday 30 January at 17:25 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Access and up
The martial arts-loving Lan Jun is an unlikely teenage heroine, who must learn the ancient secrets of her family and uncover the unexpected, all while navigating life as a teen.
Chip ‘n’ Dale Park Life
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 31 January at 17:50 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up
Chip and Dale, two mischievous chipmunks, constantly get themselves in trouble while also trying to survive in a big city park.
Cleopatra in Space
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 1 February at 19:00 on Dreamworks, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
In the untold animated story of Cleopatra's teenage years, Cleo is transported from her home in ancient Egypt to a galaxy ruled by talking cats 30,000 years in the future.
INTERNATIONAL
Gold, Lies & Videotape
Genre: Documentary
Friday 27 January at 20:00 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium
The show is all about the Noss family’s quest to recover what today would be a $28-billion fortune buried in a mountain in New Mexico. Back in 1937, Doc and Babe Noss purportedly discovered a cavern full of treasure — like gold bars, jewelry, and coins — hidden in Victorio Peak. While trying to extract the bounty, an accident sealed the only entrance, which the show says led “to a series of calamities and, ultimately, murder.”
The Murder That Changed Britain
Genre: Crime, documentary
Sunday 29 January at 20:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
On the 15th of July 1992, a young mother, Rachel Nickell, was murdered on Wimbledon Common as her two-year-old son looked on. Her death would lead to one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in British criminal history. Colin Stagg was wrongly accused and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. For three decades, the man who has squarely shouldered the blame for this catastrophic failing was the country’s leading forensic psychologist, Professor Paul Britton.
Embarrassing Bodies
Genre: Reality
Sunday 29 January at 21:15 on BBC Lifestyle, available on DStv Compact and up
People with different "embarrassing" health problems, are featured in this documentary-style show. The doctors try the best treatments for each patient.
Chopped
Genre: Reality, cooking
Wednesday 1 February at 19:00 on Food Network, available on DStv Compact and up
New season. Four chefs compete against each other in a three-round contest using random ingredients provided to them, to make delicious and presentable dishes.
CATCH UP
La Brea
Genre: Drama
A massive sinkhole opens up in the middle of Los Angeles, separating a family between two worlds. The mother and son fall into an unexplainable primeval land alongside a group of strangers trying to figure out where they are, and how to get back home.
This Came Out of Me
Genre: Reality
A behind-the-scenes look inside the world of emergency medicine in the Lone Star State, where Dr. Ruby Rose and other skilled physicians resolve Texas-sized medical emergencies.
Around the World in 80 Tricks
Genre: Documentary
Magical Bones travels around the world to reveal a new and spectacular breed of street dance and magic.
The Savoy
Genre: Reality, lifestyle
The very name of the Savoy is synonymous with glamour and exclusivity. Unprecedented access to all areas of this iconic establishment delivers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those lucky enough to afford its glamour, and those who serve them.
DStv Weekly Highlights 27 January – 2 February 2023
