DStv Premium Highlights September 2025

News 01 September 2025

New month, new season, new content! Get ready for thrilling entertainment this spring.

Spring is in the air and with it comes a fresh wave of excitement. As the days grow warmer, so does the lineup of must-watch content. From gripping dramas and edge-of-your-seat true crime to inspiring documentaries, blockbuster movies, and live sports, this season promises something new.

What’s more is that the Emmys air on Monday, 15 September at 9PM on M-Net Channel 101. See the glitz and the glam from the night as well as the winners. Also don’t miss the M-Net 8PM Sunday movies: Conclave, Den of Thieves 2, Thelma, and Love Hurts.

This month, there’s a range of sports, from the Springbok matches against New Zealand and Argentina, US Open finals, UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Formula 1 and more.

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There’s so much more to explore, so set your reminders for our top 10 September titles now.

Big cities, bigger drama

And Just Like That

The Sex and the City reboot wraps its final season with Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte embracing life in their prime. Carrie (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) wrestles with a long-distance romance with Aidan (John Corbett), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) rethinks casual flings, and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) balances motherhood with career ambitions. It’s messy, heartfelt, and deeply relatable.

Watch And Just Like That Season 3 from Thursday, 18 September at 9PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Hacks

The twisted mentorship between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) reaches new heights and new lows. Deborah, now chasing her dream of hosting a late-night show, schemes to push Ava out of the spotlight. With fame, betrayal, and frustration mounting, everyone’s juggling more than just punchlines.

Watch Hacks Season 4 from Wednesday, 17 September at 10PM on M-Net Channel 101.

High-stakes reality

Top Guns: The Next Generation

The six-part docuseries is centered around the US Navy and Marine Corps student pilots who push through the final, gruelling phase of elite strike fighter training. With unprecedented cockpit access, viewers witness brutal aerial drills, high-stakes dogfights, and carrier landings as these officers chase the coveted “wings of gold”

Watch Top Guns: The Next Generation Season 1 Wednesday, 17 September at 8:30PM on National Geographic Channel 181.

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Naked and Afraid Apocalypse

The 12 seasoned and rising survivalists face their toughest challenge yet, escaping a scorched, post-apocalyptic terrain in South Africa’s Limpopo province. From ghost towns to junkyards and mine shafts, four teams must navigate brutal heat and desolation to find their way back to civilisation. No extraction, just survival.

Watch Naked and Afraid Apocalypse Season 1 on Wednesday, 24 September at 8:05PM on Discovery Channel 121.

Race Across The World Celebrity Special (1)

Celebrity Race Across the World

Four celebrities and their loved ones take on a gruelling 12 500km race from the Amazon to the Andes. Stripped of luxury, tech, and comfort, they rely on grit, resourcefulness, and strangers’ kindness. Along the way, personal bonds deepen, revealing raw truths behind familiar faces.

Watch Celebrity Race Across the World Season 2 from Sunday, 14 September at 7PM on BBC Earth Channel 184.

Swamp Mysteries

Troy Landry investigates deadly creatures across the US with local help. Back home in Louisiana, he and his team search for valuable cypress logs using an old map. They’re also called to solve a mystery involving grave-robbing hogs and hunt for a legendary treasure chest rumoured to be lost in a bayou for over 75 years.

Watch Swamp Mysteries Season 3 from Thursday, 4 September at 7:15PM on History Channel 186.

Docuseries with impact

The Bakersfield 3: A Tale Of Murder And Motherhood

In 2018, two young people vanished, and another was murdered in Bakersfield, California. As the victims’ mothers searched for answers, they uncovered striking connections between the cases. Joining forces, they called their children’s stories “The Bakersfield 3.” This docuseries follows their emotional pursuit of truth, revealing the dark and tangled events behind their children's disappearance and death.

Watch The Bakersfield 3: A Tale Of Murder And Motherhood Season 1 from Sunday, 29 September at 9PM on ID Channel 171.

Engineering Europe

This series uncovers the hidden secrets behind Europe’s greatest engineering feats. Spanning six countries, it showcases groundbreaking construction projects, cutting-edge machines, and remarkable design innovations. From iconic landmarks to high-tech infrastructure, the series highlights the unseen systems that power Europe—and the dedicated experts who keep them running every day.

Watch Engineering Europe Season 1 from Tuesday, 30 September at 6:50PM on National Geographic Channel 181.

Awards royalty

The Emmy Awards 2025

The Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in television, honouring both artistic and technical achievements. This year, comedian Nate Bargatze makes his debut as host. Leading the nominations are Batman spin-off The Penguin with 24 nods, and dark comedy-drama The White Lotus with 23, highlighting the year's most acclaimed and talked-about TV productions.

Watch the Emmy Awards 2025 on Monday, 15 September at 9PM on M-Net Channel 101.

Thrilling sports

Italian Grand Prix

Get ready for high-speed drama as the Italian Grand Prix roars into Monza. This iconic race at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale di Monza features top drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, and Kimi Antonelli battling it out for glory. Discover the thrill, history, and fierce competition of Formula 1's Temple of Speed.

Watch the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, 7 September at 3PM on SuperSport Motorsport Channel 215.

Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup, held in Shenzhen, China, marks the 62nd edition of the premier women’s team tennis event. Eight nations will compete, with China, Great Britain, Kazakhstan, Japan, and Ukraine aiming for their first title. With recent first-time winners like Switzerland (2022) and Canada (2023), hopes are high for a new champion.

Watch Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Tuesday, 16 September on SuperSport Tennis Channel 214.

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