DStv Weekly Highlights 2-8 June 2023
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LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Grown Woman
Genre: Drama
Friday 2 June at 21:30 on 1Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
They say life begins at 40, but for Tina Hlatshwayo, life begins at 49, a year into widowhood – and with a much younger, very hot new lover. But how will her family and friends react to her newfound groove?
Ezomshado
Genre: Talk show
Sunday 4 June at 21:00 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up
Ezomshado is a daring talk show that discusses captivating and relatable topics on all matters of the heart, hosted by the Mseleku wives, MaCele and Makhumalo.
Umkhokha: The Curse
Genre: Drama
Monday 5 June at 20:30 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
Umkhokha: The Curse revolves around the battle between the Mthembu and Gumede/Mzobe families for leadership of one of the biggest churches in KwaZulu-Natal, the Ithempile Lenkosi.
Mpali
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 6 June at 20:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up
Mpali follows the story of Mr Nguzu, a polygamist married to seven women. The family is still together trying to make a living and working hard to remain united despite numerous factors working against them.
LOCAL (WEST)
Covenant
Genre: Drama
Monday 5 June 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.
Dilemma
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 6 June at 20:30 on Africa Magic Urban, 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.
Enakhe
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 7 June at 20:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Family and up
Enakhe tells the story of a rebellious daughter who after the sudden death of her father is forced by circumstances to grow in every way possible to become the leader of her extended family and the family’s criminal empire.
My Flatmates
Genre: Comedy
Thursday 8 June at 20:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
'My Flatmates' is a situational comedy documenting the lives of four friends who share an apartment. All sorts of chaotic and hilarious things happen as they go about their daily escapades in pursuit of a better life for themselves.
LOCAL (EAST)
Take Me Back
Genre: Reality
Sunday 4 June at 21:00 at Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Parents and their children, former lovers, friends and siblings that fell apart from each other try to mend things and rekindle their lost relationships.
Urban Life
Genre: Drama
Monday 5 June at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
A drama following the trials and tribulations of the occupants of the Urban Villa Hostel and the life they lead thereafter.
Pazia
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 6 June at 17:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
‘Pazia’ takes you through the journey of a child who fought to the death to survive the breakup of his parents' marriage.
Salem
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 7 June at 19:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Salem’ is a story about inequality, about the poor, and the rich... and about how fine the line between the two can be.
SPORT
French Open – Roland Garros
Sport: Tennis
Friday 2 to Thursday 8 June at 12:00 on SuperSport Tennis, available on DStv Premium
The 2023 French Open continues at Roland Garros in Paris, as the world’s best players compete for the ultimate clay surface tournament prize.
PGA Tour: Memorial Tournament
Sport: Golf
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 June at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The PGA Tour continues with the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio, featuring a purse of $20million.
FA Cup Final: Manchester City v Manchester United
Sport: Football
Saturday 3 June at 16:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
The 2022-23 FA Cup concludes with the final at Wembley Stadium, pitting Manchester City against Manchester United.
Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 4 June at 15:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The eighth round of the 2023 Formula 1 season will be the Spanish Grand Prix, held at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
ESPN
MLB: Cincinnati Reds v Milwaukee Brewers
Sport: Baseball
Friday 2 June at 23:10 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
Catch live Major League Baseball action on ESPN 2 as the Cincinnati Reds test their skills against the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB: Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies
Sport: Baseball
Saturday 3 June at 22:05 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
Catch live Major League Baseball action on ESPN 2 as the Washington Nationals test their skills against the Philadelphia Phillies.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 6 June 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 6 June 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
Jurassic World Dominion
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Saturday 3 June at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, directed by Colin Trevorrow.
Survive The Night
Genre:
Sunday 4 June at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Compact
A trauma doctor is forced to operate on a wounded gunman as he and his family are held hostage by the man and his unhinged brother. Starring Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray, directed by Matt Eskandari.
King Richard
Genre: Drama
Sunday 4 June at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Coming from an unprivileged background, Venus Williams and Serena Williams rise to the top and dominate the world of women's tennis with the help of their ever-supporting father, Richard Williams. Starring Will Smith and Saniyya Sidney, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.
Kong: Skull Island
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Sunday 4 June at 20:30 on TNT, available on DStv Easy View and up
A crew that reaches Skull Island to map it, is attacked by a humongous ape. The survivors then regroup to find out more about the ape, the island's natives and underground monsters. Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
TELENOVELAS
Ana’s Revenge
Genre: Drama
Monday 5 June at 11:10 on Telemundo, available on DStv Family and up
A young woman decides to avenge the death of her mother, becoming the main adviser to a prominent political figure in order to achieve her mission.
Rubi II
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 6 June at 08:45 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
Thanks to a scholarship and Cristina’s help, Rubi is able to attend a private university. Cristina works daily and hard to help her mother support their home.
Broken Bonds
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 7 June at 10:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
‘Broken Bonds’ is the story of a couple who suffer serious issues in their married life after years of being together.
Lost In Love
Genre: Drama
Thursday 8 June at 11:00 on StarLife, available on DStv Family and up
A couple seeks to revive their dying marriage but ends up discovering that they're both lost in love.
KIDS
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Genre: Animation
Sunday 4 June at 08:30 on Disney Junior, available on DStv Access and up
Jedi younglings study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.
The Heroic Quest of The Valiant Prince Ivandoe
Genre: Animation
Monday 5 June at 16:50 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Access and up
Ivandoe is the young prince of the forest. His father sends him on a quest for the magical Golden Feather of the fearsome Eagle King. Ivandoe and his dedicated team, including a small bird named Bert, discover new and mysterious areas of the forest.
The Adventures of Little Penguin
Genre: Animation
Tuesday 6 June at 07:45 on Cartoonito, available on DStv Family and up
The series follows the hectic and exciting adventures of Oscar in a unique environment. The young penguin is setting out to explore the world, meeting new characters who teach him about himself, but also about others.
The Villains of Valley View
Genre: Family, comedy
Wednesday 7 June at 17:50 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up
Furious about insulting her family, Amy attacks Onyx, the leader of the supervillains. In an attempt to save themselves, Amy and her family live concealed in a Texas town.
INTERNATIONAL
Alex vs America
Genre: Reality, cooking
Saturday 3 June at 19:55 on Food Network, available on DStv Compact and up
New season. Brave and talented chefs attempt to take down Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, the most feared and accomplished competition cook in America. Chef Alex goes up against three chefs in two rounds of cooking, and anyone -- even Alex -- can be sent home after a blind tasting by the judges. Each chef hails from a different state, but they all share the same culinary specialty and drive to beat Alex for ultimate bragging rights and their share of $15,000.
WWII Battles in Colour
Genre: History, documentary
Sunday 4 June at 21:05 on History Channel, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
Never before seen gripping real-life stories and footage of WWII has been colourised for the first time. The series tells the story of the greatest conflict the world has ever known in full colour. From the Blitzkrieg attack on Poland in 1939 to the Battle for Berlin in 1945, the stories are told through radio broadcasts, oral histories, memoirs and personal diaries from both sides of the battle lines.
Killer Evidence
Genre: Crime, documentary
Monday 5 June at 19:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
From serial killers to murder in the family and even vicious gang killings, ten shocking crimes in the UK and US are solved using forensic investigation. Each story is told by people who were there as the action unfolded. The first to arrive at any crime scene are the police. The leading officer on each case guides us through the investigation from start to finish. Second on the scene are forensics. At the murder site they gather the first pieces of a deadly jigsaw puzzle. More pieces are gradually added to the picture as investigators draw ever closer to the murderer. Leading forensics scientists and criminologists are there to guide us every step of the way.
Tulsa King
Genre: Crime, drama
Monday 5 June at 21:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
New York mafia capo Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi, is released from prison after 25 years and exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma; realising that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew.
CATCH UP
The Calling
Genre: Drama
Three aspiring travellers embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey and compete to fulfil their bucket lists and win a major travel scholarship.
Son of a Critch
Genre: Comedy
Mark, a boy much older inside than his 11 years, uses comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and to connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
Genre: Reality
The original housemates of 'Jersey Shore' travel to exotic destinations across the United States for a fun and extravagant vacation.
The Daily Show
Genre: Satire, comedy
‘The Daily Show’ (TDS) is an American late-night talk and satirical news television program, led by a revolving series of hosts.
DStv Weekly Highlights 2-8 June 2023
