LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Umutenge
Genre: Drama
Friday 4 March at 19:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
Emerald Chabu uses a mining business as a front for his illegal activities, but he will be in for drama as he sinks deeper and deeper into trouble.
Ingane Yam
Genre: Reality
Tuesday 8 March at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up
The stories of parents who, after years of procrastination, introduce their children from the past to their spouses and families to help the children get a sense of belonging.
Legacy
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 9 March at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Legacy is a first-of-its-kind South African telenovela set in the fast-lane world of investment billionaires. At heart, it is a story about a family at war with itself.
Lingashoni
Genre: Drama
Thursday 10 March at 21:30 on 1 Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
‘Lingashoni’ will take viewers on a journey that sees a man's life go full circle as he now has to return to his old life in Bassonia.
LOCAL (WEST)
Judging Matters
Genre: Reality
Sunday 6 March at 19:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Judging Matters’ is a reality TV show which helps to address issues using the arbitration system. It deals with minor cases of real people getting justice from a small claims court.
Nigerian Idol
Genre: Reality, music competition
Sunday 6 March at 20:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
Join judges Simi, Obi Asika, Dbanj and host Ik Osakioduwa as they search for a brand new Nigerian Idol.
Dilemma
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 8 March at 17:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, 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.
My Flatmates
Genre: Comedy
Wednesday 9 March at 19:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Access and up
In this hilarious comedy, four friends who share an apartment muddle their way through their chaotic lives.
LOCAL (EAST)
Sesiria
Genre: Drama
Monday 7 March at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
A young boy who comes from a rich family is faced with trials and tribulations in order to inherit and manage his late father's estate.
Kitimtim
Genre: Comedy
Tuesday 8 March at 20:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
A girl's boyfriend really wants her back when he finds out she is from a rich family.
Kina
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 9 March at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Kina’ is the story of an abandoned girl seeking justice for the murder of the man she thought was her father while falling under the dangerous spell of a woman.
Chapterz
Genre: Drama
Thursday 10 March at 18:30 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
For every chapter written, there are invisible verses. For every human, there are skeletons in the closet.
SPORT
PGA Tour: Arnold Palmer Invitational
Sport: Golf
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The PGA Tour continues with the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida, boasting a purse of $12million.
MotoGP: Grand Prix of Qatar
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 6 March at 17:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The 2022 MotoGP World Championship gets underway on Sunday 6 March with the Grand Prix of Qatar at the Losail International Circuit.
Premier League: Manchester City v Manchester United
Sport: Football
Sunday 6 March at 18:30 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
The Premier League will feature the Manchester derby, as City welcome United to the Etihad Stadium for a Sunday evening clash.
UEFA Champions League: Liverpool v Internazionale
Sport: Football
Tuesday 8 March at 22:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
Liverpool and Internazionale will battle for a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals when they meet at Anfield on Tuesday night.
ESPN
NBA: Chicago Bulls v Milwaukee Bucks
Sport: Basketball
Saturday 5 March at 02:45 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The NBA Regular Season continues on the morning of Saturday 5 March with an Eastern Conference clash between between the Chicago Bulls and the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA: Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets
Sport: Basketball
Sunday 6 March at 20:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The NBA Regular Season continues on the evening of Sunday 6 March with an Eastern Conference clash between between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 8 March at 22:00 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 8 March at 23:00 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
Mean Girls 2
Genre: Comedy, drama
Saturday 5 March at 19:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
A cliquish group of high school girls, The Plastics, would do anything to humiliate a newcomer, Jo. They are quite successful in doing so, but Jo and her friend, Abby, plan to retaliate. Starring Meaghan Martin and Jennifer Stone, directed by Melanie Mayron.
Upgrade
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Saturday 5 March at 20:00 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up
Grey, a technophobe, suffers paralysis and loses his wife during an attack. But when a billionaire hands him a chip in his body that restores his mobility, he sets out to get vengeance. Starring Logan Marshall-Green and Betty Gabriel, directed by Leigh Whanel.
Occupation: Rainfall
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Sunday 6 March at 16:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
Two years into an intergalactic invasion of Earth, survivors fight back in a desperate ground war. While casualties mount by the day, the resistance - along with some unexpected allies - uncovers a plot that could bring the war to a decisive end. Starring Jet Tranter and Dan Ewing, directed by Luke Sparke.
Fast & Furious 9
Genre: Action, thriller
Sunday 6 March at 20:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. Starring Vin Diesel and John Cena, directed by Jutin Lin.
TELENOVELAS
Crown of Tears
Genre: Drama
Monday 7 March at 20:40 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Access and up
When Refugio and her three kids, Patricio, Edmundo and Ignacio are thrown out of their home, they arrive by chance in Mexico City where they start a new life.
Mismatched
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 8 March at 20:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up
‘Mismatched’ narrates the tale of Shaurya, a chauvinist who believes that every girl's future belongs in the kitchen, but he’s in for a surprise when he meets Anokhi.
Once There Was A King
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 9 March at 22:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
In 1945, Ranaji returned to Ameerkot after six years of fighting the war and unwillingly marries Gayatri, with all the challenges that follow.
The Price of Fame
Genre: Drama
Thursday 10 March at 18:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up
This musical drama series follows the story of two brothers who, at the peak of their success in the music industry, find themselves torn apart by envy, revenge and ambition.
KIDS
Rainbow Ruby
Genre: Animation
Monday 7 March at 13:30 on JimJam, available on DStv Access and up
A little girl travels to Rainbow Village, a land where all her toys live, and helps save the day.
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Genre: Animation
Tuesday 8 March at 17:50 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up
Tween optimist Molly McGee and a grumpy ghost named Scratch become bound to each other when one of Scratch's spells backfires.
Santiago of the Seas
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 9 March at 17:40 on Nick Jr, available on DStv Compact and up
Capitan Santiago, frog Kiko, cousin Tomas and mermaid Lorelai lead a magic pirate ship on heroic sea quests, having to outsmart and out-pirate villains and enemies along the way.
Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures
Genre: Educaction
Thursday 10 March at 10:50 on CBeebies, available on DStv Family and up
Whilst working in a museum Andy finds a portal to the age of the dinosaurs. Join him and learn about these animals that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
INTERNATIONAL
Riverdale – New season
Genre: Drama, thriller
Saturday 5 March at 20:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Archie, Betty, Jughead and Veronica tackle being teenagers in a town that is rife with sinister happenings and blood-thirsty criminals.
World’s Most Evil Killers
Genre: Crime, documentary
Monday 7 March at 19:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
‘World’s Most Evil Killers’ delves into the gripping real life stories of the world’s most prolific killers. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis.
American Horror Story – New season, double bill
Genre: Horror
Monday 7 March at 22:30 & 23:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
An anthology of stories consisting of a house with a deadly secret, a demented asylum, a witch coven, an unusual show, a hotel, a haunted farmhouse, a cult and an apocalypse. This time it’s aliens bringing the horror!
Blowing Up History – New Season
Genre: Actuality, history
Wednesday 9 March at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium
Learn about the mysteries of the ancient world and unearth the numerous secrets these mystifying places hold.
CATCH UP
Midsomer Murders
Genre: Drama
Detectives John Nettles and John Hopkins return to tackle more murder, mayhem and mystery in the beautiful English countryside.
The Other Two
Genre: Comedy
Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are the creative forces behind ‘The Other Two’, a scripted series centred around two siblings desperately seeking their lot in life.
Battle of the Brothers
Genre: Reality, cooking
Chefs, restaurateurs and sibling rivals Bryan and Michael Voltaggio mentor America's next great chefs in an intense team competition; the brothers mentor their teams and square off to save their chefs from elimination.
Ivan Milat: Backpacker Murderer
Genre: Crime, documentary
A series detailing the story of Ivan Milat, Australia's most notorious serial killer, and his numerous victims.
DStv Weekly Highlights 4-10 March 2022
