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Friday, July 8, 2022

DSTV HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 8 - 14


(Above: “Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby)

Click here for all the programming schedules, info and images of the hottest series, new seasons and episodes airing this week, July 8 -14, 2022:

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This Sunday, July 10, at 19h00 the much anticipated first season of The Real Housewives of Cape Town makes its debut on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161). Tune in to see what the glamorous, sophisticated and spicy businesswomen, wives and mothers of South Africa’s Mother City have to add to the popular Real Housewives franchise.

Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163) has its first original drama and it is sure to keep audiences hooked from week to week: Isibopho starts July 10 at 21h00. Starring Slindile Nodangala and Zethu Dlomo, this is the story of a widow who finds herself fighting for her life after she fulfils her traditional duties and marries her late husband’s brother.

If it’s telenovelas that you enjoy, tune in to Meet the Family on Telemundo (DStv Channel 118) every day at 21h00. George Cruz is suffering from writer’s block and is trying to make a new life for himself in Los Angeles. Which of his new friends will stand by his side as he rebuilds?

There’s more drama on In die Ysterhand se Greep, Mondays to Thursdays at 17h30 on kykNET&kie (DStv Channel 145). This Turkish telenovela dubbed into Afrikaans features all the dramatic tropes you know and love: dubious pasts, memory loss and family members plotting each other’s downfall.

The Kids Open Window is on until July 15. Tune into NickToons (DStv Channel 308) and Disney (DStv Channel 303) to see The Evermoor Chronicles and The Loud House.

Read on to see what’s in store on DStv this week.

BRAND NEW

The Man Who Fell To Earth S1

Monday, July 11 at 22h40 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

Faraday discovers he's unable to decipher Newton's blueprint for the machine. The mission grinds to a halt until Faraday discovers long-buried truths about Earth and his home planet. This sci-fi drama series stars Naomie Harris and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

The Real Housewives of Cape Town

July 10 at 19h00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)

Loveline starts the season off with a big party for the ladies. As this elite group of Mother City women gets to know each other, will there be drama around the dinner table? Tune in to see what these spicy Housewives get up to.

Isifiso

July 11 at 20h00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)

In the second episode of Mzansi Magic’s newest drama, Julia and Siboniso raise suspicions with their behaviour at the funeral. Elsewhere, Bazothini takes matters into her own hands and makes a decision that shocks Mhlengi. Isifiso stars Nelisa Mchunu, Melusi Yeni and Ntando Mncube.

Isibopho

July 10 at 21h00 on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163)

An exciting and intriguing new drama that explores the cultural practice of ‘ungeno’ – when a widow marries her late husband’s close relative in order to stay in the family.

Starring the formidable Zethu Dlomo, who is known for her work in US drama Black Sails, alongside the celebrated Slindile Nodangala, Sicelo Dlamini, and Jerry Mofokeng.

WEEKLY SHOWS

Short and Sweet S1

Thursdays at 20h00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)

The show will follow the unique journeys of three people looking to build families, grow their careers and spread messages of positivity and hope.

Thandazani is a future taxi boss, Shota is a proud Zulu man who refuses to allow anyone to disrespect him because of how he was born and Vovo has found social media fame through making videos about living with dwarfism.

Little People Big World S15

July 13 at 21h00 on TLC (DStv Channel 135) 

As the wedding day approaches, Amy and Chris scramble to get everything done while Matt takes on a new project that puts stress on everyone. The Roloff clan gathers to celebrate the marriage of Chris and Amy, who hope everything goes off without a hitch.

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby S4 

July 8 at 20h00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)

Amazing Hotels returns for more escapist fun, taking viewers behind the scenes at some of the world’s most spectacular properties.

In episode one, Giles Coren and Monica Galetti visit ION Adventure Hotel in Iceland, where they stay in rooms built on a dormant volcano.

Raw Vegan Not Gross S1

July 11 at 18h00 on The Home Channel (DStv Channel 176)

Who says living a raw or vegan lifestyle has to be filled with boring, uninteresting food? In Raw Vegan Not Gross, Laura Miller of Sidesaddle Kitchen shows you some flat-out delicious recipes that happen to fall into the raw/vegan category, but may become staples in your kitchen regardless of what kind of diet you follow.

TELENOVELAS

Meet the Family

Weekdays at 21h00 on Telemundo (DStv Channel 118)

George Cruz is a famous screenwriter whose life seems to be falling apart. In Los Angeles, he meets Carmen, who makes it clear from the start that she has plans to help him turn his life around. Will his past come back to ruin the new life he is trying to build?

In die Ysterhand se Greep

Monday to Thursday at 17h30 on kykNET&kie (DStv Channel 145)

Nur is mourning her father and decides to travel to a different town for some space. The locals are not friendly but she does develop an interest in Yigit, a self-made businessman. Things are tense between Cahit, Nazan and Aytul after one of them speaks out of turn. Nur and Mert, the son of her new love interest, begin a promising friendship. Before Nur can settle in, someone from Yigit’s past comes back to throw a spanner in the works.

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(Left: Gunpowder Milkshake)

MOVIES

The Elfkins Baking a Difference

July 9 at 16h00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

A cheerful animation based on a German fable. When three Elfkins leave their underground world to explore the human world, they end up helping a struggling baker save his shop.

India Sweets and Spices

July 9 at 22h30 | M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

A comedy-drama pivoted on family secrets. An outspoken college student comes home to her upper-class neighbourhood and learns her family's secrets. Starring Sophia Taylor Ali and Rish Shah.

Gunpowder Milkshake

July 10 at 20h05 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

An impressive team of women, led by Karen Gillan, drives this thriller. An assassin protecting a girl from a criminal group turns to her estranged mother and her associates for help.