DStv Access Highlights for May 2026

News 01 May 2026

From relationship drama to El Clásico and a braai showdown, this month has it all.

The new month brings plenty of exciting shows to look forward to, whether you’re looking to watch a movie, series, live sports, or children’s show, we’ve got you!

Things heat up and relationships are tested in reality series, Mama’s Boy, hosted by comedian and podcaster Tsitsi Chiumya, where women confront their partners’ mothers in a bid to set boundaries.

In Moja Love’s hit reality show Sizok’thola, Xolani Maphanga and his team return with more high‑stakes drug busts, exposing those involved in illegal activity, while couples are pushed to breaking point on Suxoka.

There’s also major football action on the lineup, with Barcelona and Real Madrid facing off in their iconic rivalry, while the Nedbank Cup Final sees Durban City go head‑to‑head with TS Galaxy. That’s not all, there’s even more to catch this month.

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Love, conflict & family boundaries

Mama’s Boy 

Hosted by comedian and media personality Tsitsi Chiumya, this reality series gives girlfriends, fiancées and wives a platform to speak out after feeling sidelined by their partners’ mothers. As tensions surface, the women confront these mothers face‑to‑face to address control, set firm boundaries and work towards mutual understanding, with the hope of building healthier relationships going forward.

Watch Mama’s Boy S1 Wednesdays at 7PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163

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Boy Band Confidential

This docuseries takes an intimate look at the boy band explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, uncovering how the music industry turned young performers into commercial products. It reveals previously unheard stories of exploitation, addiction, abuse and financial control behind the scenes of global stardom.

Watch Boy Band Confidential S1 from Sunday, 17 May at 9PM on TLC Channel 135

Sizo’kthola

Across the country, Xolani Maphanga and his team track down those involved in illegal drug activity. Working closely with community members, the series exposes the devastation caused by drug abuse, confronting suspected dealers, uncovering drug labs and identifying kingpins behind the trade.

Watch Sizok’thola S4 from Sunday, 3 May at 9:30PM on Moja 9.9 Channel 158

Suxoka

Hosted by actor and musician Motlatsi Mafatshe alongside media personality Moshe Ndiki, the show brings together couples facing serious relationship challenges. Using polygraph tests to uncover suspected dishonesty, difficult questions are answered and tensions come to a head. Once the truth is revealed, couples must decide whether to forgive and rebuild or walk away and move on.

Watch Suxoka S3 from Sunday, 3 May at 8PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163

One Day in my Body

This series follows people whose extreme physical conditions require them to navigate everyday life differently, offering intimate, unfiltered access to their defining moments. It features a woman living with end‑stage heart failure who must remain connected to a life‑sustaining device, and another living with progeria, a rare condition that causes rapid ageing, yet she has already surpassed her expected lifespan.

Watch One Day in my Body S1 from Saturday, 2 May on TLC Channel 135

High-stakes drama

Levels

This high‑stakes investigation centres on a daring R1‑billion heist at a private airport. The story follows top detective Bongi Nkosi (played by Lunathi Mampofu) and her partner, detective Stephen Vilakazi (Bonko Khoza), as they race to close in on the suspects. As the net tightens, secrets surface and the truth becomes harder to hide, and even harder to survive. The cast also includes Charmaine Mtinta as Esmeralda, Melusi Mbele as Frans, and MoMo Matsunyane as Dorothy.

Watch Levels S1 from Fridays, 8 May at 9:30PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163

Fire, flavour & competition

The Ultimate Braai Master

The competition pits teams against each other in a grueling road trip. With limited resources, they must source ingredients, sometimes catch their own food, and create exceptional dishes over open fires to avoid elimination and claim the coveted title.

Watch The Ultimate Braai Master S6 from Monday, 18 May at 8PM on BBC UKTV Channel 134

Hollywood in isiZulu

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Written and produced by Tyler Perry, who also stars as the iconic Madea, this nostalgic film follows Helen (Kimberly Elise) after her husband ends their 18 year marriage for another woman. Heartbroken and lost, Helen moves in with her outspoken grandmother, Madea, whose tough love and humour help her heal and rebuild her life.

Watch Diary of a Mad Black Woman on Saturday, 2 May at 8PM on MovieRoom Channel 113

Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor

Starring Jurnee Smollett as Judith, the film follows an ambitious woman trapped in an unhappy marriage. Her life shifts when she lands a job at a matchmaking company and becomes involved with a charming billionaire who turns her world upside down. Tempted by excitement, Judith begins to question her marriage and her future. The cast includes Lance Gross as her husband Brice, Robbie Jones as Harley, and Kim Kardashian as Ava.

Watch Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Saturday, 30 May at 8PM on MovieRoom Channel 113

Big matches, bigger moments

Nedbank Cup Final

Durban City faces TS Galaxy in a decisive showdown in the premier club soccer knockout tournament to crown the champions.

Watch Durban City vs TS Galaxy on Saturday, 2 May at 6PM on SuperSport Variety 4 Channel 209

LaLiga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

One of the most intense rivalries in football, El Clásico sees the teams face off in a high‑stakes battle for supremacy.

Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on Sunday, 10 May at 9PM on SuperSport LaLiga Channel 204

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