DStv Compact Highlights November 2025

News 31 October 2025

November sizzles on DStv Compact with The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip S2, Uyajola 9.9 Season 12, Big Zuu and more.

The sun’s out, the vibes are up and DStv Compact is heating up your screens this November. Get ready for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa on Mzansi Magic, where Housewives from all over the continent unite in Brazil; the return of the Uyajola 9.9 team on Moja Love; and Big Zuu and AJ Tracey: Rich Flavours on BBC Lifestyle serving a food, culture and beats. There’s also a Premier League clash of the ages when Manchester City takes on Liverpool on 9 November at the Etihad Stadium.

And to celebrate 30 years of DStv, if you’re a decoder customer, you’ll get to enjoy all Premium channels at no extra cost over the weekend of Friday to Sunday, 7-9 November – which includes the Springboks vs France, the 20th anniversary special of America’s Got Talent, plus Pharell Williams’s LEGO biopic, Piece by Piece! Read more here.

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Local reality picks

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Get ready for the ultimate girls’ getaway! The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together iconic Housewives from across the continent for a fabulous adventure in Brazil. Expect glitz, gossip, and global glamour as Durban’s Annie, Angel and Jojo join Johannesburg’s Madam Evodia and Christall. Kenya’s Dr C and Zena add East African elegance, while Nigeria’s Mariam and Princess Jecoco bring sparkle, style, and serious shade. One trip. All drama. No holding back! Watch The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa from Saturday, 29 November at 9PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161, and on Showmax from Friday, 28 November on Showmax.

Uyajola 99 Season 12

In Moja Love’s hit reality series Uyajola 9/9, JubJub helps people uncover the truth when they suspect their partners are cheating. As Moja Love’s Instagram caption teases, “Cheaters, RUN! The king of chaos is back. Screens will burn, secrets will fall, and the streets won’t be safe. If you’re hiding something… start praying.” Watch Moja Love Season 12 from Sunday, 2 November at 9PM on Moja Love Channel 157.

Abandoned S4

With heart-wrenching reunions and emotional revelations, Abandoned continues its mission to reconnect families torn apart by separation. Hosted by the compassionate Phumeza Shoba, this Mzansi Magic reality series follows individuals searching for parents who left them behind. With the help of private investigators, law enforcement, and government departments like Home Affairs and Social Services, the show uncovers the truth behind each story, offering both sides a powerful chance to heal, forgive, and find closure. Watch from Wednesday, 5 November at PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

A feast of lifestyle shows

Alex vs America S5

Three all-star chefs attempt to take down Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, the most feared and accomplished competition cook in America. Alex faces three chefs in two intense rounds, where anyone, even him, can be sent home after a blind tasting by the judges. Each chef comes from a different state but shares the same culinary specialty and fierce drive to win. Only one can claim ultimate bragging rights and the $15,000 prize in this high-stakes battle of culinary skill. Watch Alex vs America Season 5 from Wednesday, 5 November at 5PM on Food Network Channel 175.

Big Zuu & AJ Tracey’s Rich Flavours

Big Zuu & AJ Tracey’s Rich Flavours follows BAFTA-winning chef Big Zuu and his cousin, multi-platinum rapper AJ Tracey, on a food safari of outrageous dishes and luxury lifestyles, from South Korea to the Scottish Highlands. TimeOut calls the lifelong foodies “extremely watchable, relentlessly bantering each other over high-end haggis and gold leaf pizza.” Dazed adds the show goes “beyond just aspirational viewing, delivering a surprisingly robust interrogation of the wealth gap that the duo have straddled their entire lives.” Watch Big Zuu & AJ Tracey’s Rich Flavours from Tuesday, 11 November at 8PM on BBC Lifestyle Channel 174.

House Hunters International

From Denmark to the Dominican Republic, watch as eager buyers tour stunning properties and navigate the tricky waters of international real estate. From Roman columns to Spanish arches, they explore every style while cutting through red tape to find their perfect fit. Will they choose the sleek city apartment, the beachfront villa, or the charming countryside escape? Viewers will be glued to the screen, guessing which dream home will win their hearts! Watch House Hunters International S203 & S204 weekdays from Monday, 9 November at 8:10PM on HGTV Channel 177.

Western drama

Outlaws

Outlaws, named Best Telenovela at the 2024 SAFTAs, follows two feuding families: the Zulu Biyelas and Basotho Ts’eoles. New cast member Noluthando Ngema takes over as Sihle Biyela, leaving her family to build a life with Leruo Ts’eole (Lehlohonolo Mayeza). Double SAFTA winner Thembinkosi Mthembu returns as her brother Bandile, joined by rising stars Thandolwethu Zondi and Mamodibe Ramodibe. Produced by Tshedza Pictures, the team behind Adulting, Youngins, and Emmy-nominated The River, Outlaws promises drama, passion, and intrigue. Watch Outlaws S2 from Saturday, 22 November at 8PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

Sitting Bull

As American settlers moved west across the continent during the mid-19th century, they encroached on Native American lands until a legendary Lakota leader emerged, determined to fight back. Executive produced by Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio with Indigenous producers IllumiNative, Sitting Bull charts the life of a leader who fought to save his people and culture. Narrated by Yellowstone’s Mo Brings Plenty, it features Indigenous actors and music by the late Robbie Robertson and his son, Sebastian Robertson. Watch from Sunday, 30 November at 8:15PM on History Channel 186.

True-crime fans, assemble!

The Serial Killer’s Apprentice

What drives a teenager to become an accomplice to one of America’s most brutal serial killers? Dr Katherine Ramsland interviews Elmer Wayne Henley Jr, the sole survivor of the 1973 Houston Mass Murders. For the first time in 50 years, Elmer discusses his chilling journey from manipulated teen to convicted killer, as well as his twisted bond with Dean Corll – aka The Candyman Killer. Watch The Serial Killer’s Apprentice from Sunday, 2 November at 9PM on Investigation Discovery Channel 171.

Big Sports Weekend: Premier League

Manchester City vs Liverpool

Football fans, get ready for one of the most thrilling clashes of the season as Manchester City takes on Liverpool! Expect lightning-fast attacks, masterful midfield battles, and jaw-dropping goals as two Premier League giants go head-to-head. With both teams chasing victory, every pass, tackle, and shot could change the game. Fans will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish, as this high-stakes showdown promises drama, skill, and unforgettable moments. Watch Man City vs Liverpool on Sunday, 9 November at 6:30PM on Supersport 203.

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