DStv Compact packs an exciting line-up of new shows this March!
In true Mzansi style, the best of local entertainment is delivered hot straight to your couch, get in on the latest drama in March, and don’t blink or you’ll miss it. We’ve got all the quality local entertainment you need this month.
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS (from March 13)
Nguni News
Mzansi Wethu | Daily | 19h00
Newzroom Afrika brings you this daily news
bulletin, anchored by seasoned journalists and broadcasters familiar to
millions of Nguni news viewers in South Africa, including Thabile Mbhele
(Anchor); Dicksy Mdlalose (Weather Presenter) and Khethukuthula Makoatsane
(Sign Language Interpreter) for isiZulu, and Dr Noxolo Grootboom, standing in
for Lisakhanya Pepe (Anchor) for six weeks, Thabile Makapela (Weather
Presenter) and Pumza Sikumba (Sign Language Interpreter) for isiXhosa.
Lingashoni
1Magic | Monday to Thursday | 21h30
Donald has a nasty surprise in store for
Robert but can the two foes make peace? Papi falls victim to a horrific event
and allies get away with murder. Robert makes a promise that brings peace into
his home and is ready for a fresh start. Mandla helps a friend cover up a big
secret and one lie leads to another. Justice is served and Mrs Chauke is on the
receiving end. Mantoa paints a painful picture for Seipati, what will she do
when it actually comes true?
Gqebhera: The Empire
Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 21h00
Captain Rhoyi is determined to make
Luzuko’s life a living hell. Luzuko makes a mistake by underestimating an enemy
who is out to get him, when he thinks he has won, he is assured that the war is
just getting started but who will come out triumphant?
After an awkward encounter, Thulani is left
feeling like he isn’t quite over an ex-lover. A newlywed falls out of her
“honeymoon” phase and realizes that her love story isn’t as perfect as she
thought.
A house stands divided, and a wife makes a
desperate attempt to get rid of her unsuspecting nemesis who is trying to win
her approval. A man’s life is in danger, and his heroics result in the turning
over of a new leaf with an unexpected foe.
The Real Housewives of Gqeberha
1Magic | Fridays | 20h30
Episode 07: March 17
Viv and Pam have officially joined the
inner circle of our GQ ladies. But with all new flashy things comes jealousy
and a bit of disruption. Can the rest of the group handle it?
Episode 08: March 24
The Eastern Cape is rarely known for its
incredible game lodges. Liz gets invited by an old friend to bring everyone for
a night away in pure bush luxury at a nearby lodge.
Episode 9: March 31
Our first lady, Unathi, is a former model
and gets a call to be in a fashion show for a major brand. Liz’s mom comes for
a visit, and we see exactly where she gets her sassiness from.
Nganele
1Magic | Fridays | 19:00
Episode 8: March 17
Gcina arrives home and updates her family
about the meeting with the Mkhonto family. Gogo, Maskay and MaMthembu go on an
outing. Obama gives his uncle an update regarding the DNA test.
Episode 9: March 24 (GENERIC)
We first saw them on Makoti, Are You The
One? where couples were trying to get their potential future in-laws'
blessings for marriage. They got their answers, but where to from here?
Episode 10: March 31 (GENERIC)
We first saw them on Makoti, Are You The
One? where couples were trying to get their potential future in-laws'
blessings for marriage. They got their answers, but where to from here?
Grown Woman
Mzansi Magic | Fridays | 21:30
Episode 7: March 17
After a stressful dance with her emotions,
Tina decides to fetch her young self and ride into the night with her young
lover, Rakwena.
Episode 8: March 24
Rakwena professes his love for Tina, but
when Tina doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, he ghosts her. Feeling rejected,
Tina introspects and decides it’s time to live truthfully.
Episode 9: March 31
Tina panics and reneges on her promise to
Rakwena while allowing Sakhile to believe a lie about Noxolo. It all comes to a
head when the truth does come out.
Themba: My inked World
Mzansi Magic | Fridays | 20h00
Episode 7: March 17
Doubt creeps in when Themba starts being
questioned by everyone in his life about his life choices.
Episode 8: March 24
Themba’s uncle reads him the riot act and
calls him out on his unbecoming behaviour, just as Mpho Wabadimo also draws a
line in the san
Episode 9: March 31
Emotions fly high, and tensions rise when
Themba is confronted about a pressing issue. Mpho Wabadimo is deflated after a
disappointing encounter.
Lenyalo hase papadi
Mzansi Magic | Mondays | 20h00
Episode 10: March 13
The Ngwenya’s seek external help, but it
doesn't go as expected. Mpho's moms share unsolicited and conflicting tips on
how to cook porridge.
Episode 11: March 20
Junior is expelled from school. Desmond
stands up for Mpho. Later, Desmond and Ms David kiss.
Episode 12: March 27
After seeing Mpho kiss Tebogo, Desmond just
wants peace at home. Meanwhile, Mpho would like to take things further with
Tebogo.
O Fuze
Mzansi Magic | Thursdays | 20h00
Episode 10: March 17 (GENERIC)
A behind-the-curtains view of SA's most
admired Maskandi family of Ihashi Elimhlope, the Ngcobo family. Witness their
lives, challenges, and family dynamics of parenting adult children.
Episode 11: March 24 (GENERIC)
A behind-the-curtains view of SA's most
admired Maskandi family of Ihashi Elimhlope, the Ngcobo family. Witness their
lives, challenges, and family dynamics of parenting adult children.
Episode 12: March 31 (GENERIC)
A behind-the-curtains view of SA's most
admired Maskandi family of Ihashi Elimhlope, the Ngcobo family. Witness their
lives, challenges, and family dynamics of parenting adult children.
Gomora
Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 19h30
Teddy is weighed down by his family and
relationship, but instead of giving up, he looks for ways to help a loved one
out of a dark pit.
The past repeats itself, threatening a
wedding and leaving a vulnerable family member in the cold as she questions the
future of her unborn baby. Zodwa makes a shocking discovery and desperately
tries to stop Sibongile from making a decision she will regret.
While new love is on the horizon in Gomora,
another love story is faced with trouble from every corner. A truce is made,
and foes become friends again, but trouble is brewing on the other side of
town, as an allegation put a family’s business in jeopardy.
The River
Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 19h00
The Mokoena household stands divided as a
family member goes against his family’s wishes, in the end, will the betrayal
be worth it? A mother stands at odds with her family and struggles to bridge
the gap between father and son. Old relatives flood the Dikana household and
Flora fights for Lindiwe’s honour.
Andile crosses over to the dark side as his
integrity is tested when he has a chance to permanently get rid of an enemy.
Blood is shed and greed becomes the downfall of one man who doesn’t know when
enough is enough. Bangizwe is regrettably proven right and there is hope on the
horizon for Dambisa.
The past comes knocking and Nomafu opens
the door, but will she live to tell the tale?
Diep City
Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 19h00
Mgedeza’s luck runs out and even his
ancestors seem to be against him.
The truth is out and even Charleston’s eyes
are open to it, but will the truth set him free? Themba spots an opportunity
and takes it, while another is tricked and forced into the most. Khelina comes
back home with a surprise that will leave Ringo shocked.
Umkhokha The Curse
Mzansi Magic | Weekdays | 20h30
A father becomes collateral damage when his
scorned daughter enacts vengeance on her accusers. In a moment of weakness,
Sphamandla seals his fate, but things keep getting worse for him as he is
arrested for murder. The patriarch of a family takes his last breath, and the
vultures are ready to cash in on his death forcing his family into a war to
save the throne.
A killer is haunted by her victim, and her
ascent to the highly coveted throne is crushed by his widow. When a couple
decides they cannot undo, the consequences become more than one of them can
handle. A man is determined to do everything in his power to stop the love of
his life from marrying another man.
Becoming
Mzansi Magic l Fridays l 21h30
Episode 4: March 17
There is no love like your parent’s love.
That’s what we learn as we follow Ayabonga’s journey honouring his late mother.
Trey and Koyame have an explosive fight.
Episode 5: March 24
Caley finds support from her brother as she
visits her doctor. Lulu prepares for her dance piece to be showcased internationally.
Treyvone shows us how she makes her money.
Episode 6: March 31
Caley and Nene visit their modelling agent
to enquire about updating their portfolios. Koyame is welcomed back into the
fold. Caley and her brothers walk down memory lane.
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