What to stream on DStv Access in August 2025

News 01 August 2025

Whether you're into drama, sports, or docuseries, here are 10 top picks to watch this month.

What to stream on DStv Access in August 2025

A new month is here, and with it comes a selection of shows you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re in the mood for heartwarming family films, children’s shows, binge-worthy series or of live sports, we’ve got you covered.

Mzansi Magic has a new line-up which includes brand-new telenovela Homecoming as well as dramas and reality shows that promise to entertain and inspire. It’s a month packed with nonstop entertainment.

Calling all the sports fans: Don’t miss the new season of LaLiga matches as NBA games on the SuperSport channels.

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Here are our Top 10 picks to stream this month.

Must-See dramas

Youngins

In the drama series, Amo (played by Ayakha Ntunja) escapes a devastating tragedy in rural KwaZulu‑Natal and transfers to a Johannesburg boarding school. She plunges into a world of secrets, power struggles, and explosive scandal with a group of diverse students. When the season progresses, she finds herself at the heart of a sensational controversy.

Watch Youngins Season 1 from Wednesdays-Fridays at 7PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163.

Homecoming

Set in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, this telenovela follows Zethu Hlongwane (Mpume Six Nyamane), a top-performing medical student who returns home after failing to land a job in the city. She faces challenges adjusting to life in a small town, especially as there are few female surgeons. Things take a turn when she crosses paths with Sifiso (Thembinkosi Mthembu), a policeman and sangoma, who pushes her to rethink her views on love and medicine.

Watch Homecoming Season 1 Mondays-Wednesdays at 6:30PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163.

Black Gold

Set in the lush KwaZulu‑Natal, the daily drama follows Amandla Zungu (Nomalanga Shozi) whose world collapses after her father is murdered. She’s falsely blamed by her stepmother. Branded a criminal and stripped of her inheritance, Amandla plunges into a perilous underworld to reclaim her legacy and vindicate her name.

Watch Black Gold Season 1 from Monday, 18 August at 6:30PM on BET Channel 129.

Docuseries unraveled

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Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams?

After leaving her daytime show in 2022, Wendy Williams became the subject of health-related headlines. This docuseries explores her fall from TV fame to living under a strict, court-appointed guardianship. Insiders, colleagues, experts, and Wendy herself reveal untold details about her relapse and ongoing conflict with her guardian.

Watch Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams? on Sunday, 30 August at 9PM on TLC Channel 135.

Top reality picks

Bad Girls Bootcamp

The electrifying reality series follows a fierce group of troubled young women who are thrust into a high‑stakes boot camp where reckless behavior meets redemption. Equal parts intervention and empowerment, they confront their darkest truths and take personal ownership of transformation. It’s raw and encourages the women to rise from chaos to courage.

Watch Bad Girls Bootcamp Season 1 from Tuesday, 29 July at 7PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163.

Yithi Laba

In this unfiltered reality show, a 52-year-old woman and her 28-year-old partner defy judgment to prove their love is real. Facing resistance from family, community, and fraught personal histories, they attempt to defy the odds. Expect intimate conversations, dramatic break-ups, and uncomfortable exchanges as this unconventional couple navigates generational divides, questioning whether love can truly thrive against all opposition.

Watch Yithi Season 1 from Friday, 1 August at 6:30PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163.

Rekere

Set across Pretoria’s townships, the reality show follows a group of musicians who whose larger-than-life personas and dynamic lifestyles mirror their musical ambition. From studio to stage, viewers witness how they navigate fame, manage their careers, and bring this local genre to global stages.

Watch Rekere Season 2 from Saturday, 23 August at 9PM on Moja Love Channel 157.

Match Me Abroad

When singles strike out at home, they turn to international matchmakers for a second shot at love overseas. In the reality show expert matchmakers guide Americans to potential partners in far‑flung locales, from Colombia to the Czech Republic, sparking cultural clashes and emotional discoveries.

Watch Match Me Abroad Season 2 from Thursday, 14 August at 10PM on TLC 135.

The Real Housewives Of Potomac

From lavish gatherings to entrepreneurial ambitions, follow the bonds, careers, and luxury lives of a group of friends in Potomac. This season includes Gizelle Bryant’s new love interest, Ashley Darby moving into her new house following her separation from her husband Michael, and Robyn dealing with rumours that threaten her marriage.

Watch The Real Housewives Of Potomac Season 8 from Monday, 4 August at 5:15PM on E! Channel 124.

Unmissable sport

LaLiga

The new season of the Spanish premier league kicks off on Friday,15 August with Girona facing Rayo Vallecano. The defending champions, Barcelona take on Mallorca the following day. Get ready for an exciting league filled with thrilling matches.

Watch LaLiga 2025/2026 Season from Friday, 15 August at 7PM on SuperSport LaLiga Channel 204.

Lifestyle shows, nailed down

Rochelle Humes: Interior Designer in The Making

In the home reno show, TV presenter and former pop star Rochelle Humes brings her passion for interior design into the homes of 10 families seeking inspiration and guidance. With a keen eye for detail and a short course in Interior Design, Rochelle transforms problem spaces into stylish, functional areas, all within budget.

Watch Season 1 Rochelle Humes: Interior Designer in The Making from Monday, 25 August at 8AM on The Home Channel Channel 176.

Open Homes

Hosts Michael and Carlene Duffy take viewers on a captivating journey through some of the country's most extraordinary residences. From architectural marvels perched on cliffs to century-old cottages transformed into modern sanctuaries, the series offers an insider's view into innovative design, sustainable living, and the art of creating dream homes.

Watch Open Homes Season 4 from Monday, 4 August at 4:30PM on The Home Channel Channel 176.

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