+ All Her Fault, My Kitchen Rules Australia, The Cult of the Real Housewife
MY KITCHEN RULES S15
M-Net (DStv Channel 101) | 6PM on weekdays since 2 January
A new crop of contestants goes all out to wow judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel by turning their home kitchens into instant restaurants in a bid to scoop the coveted title… and a tantalising cash prize.
A Logie winner for Most Popular Reality Programme, the Australian series has become an international phenomenon, launching franchises everywhere from the US and the UK to New Zealand and South Africa.
South Africans will be cheering on Justin Rolleston, whose SA heritage will bring some familiar favourites to the table.
BHELAS
Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) | 8PM on Mondays since 5 January
Set in the chaotic world of a call centre, Bhelas follows Thato, a university dropout who dreams of becoming a world-class chef.
Obakeng Makube stars as Thato, whose family believes that he’s still pursuing a law degree. While dodging their suspicions and navigating bizarre customer calls, Thato must survive the daily grind and work to raise enough money to follow his culinary dreams.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
BELOOFDE LAND
kykNET (DStv Channel 144) | 8PM on Wednesdays since 7 January
Is the United States of America truly the land of hope and opportunity – or simply the next destination for people searching for stability, safety and a sense of belonging?
Emigration to America has long been part of South Africa’s story but the debate reignited globally when US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in early 2025 granting special refugee status to Afrikaners.
In Beloofde Land, multi-award winner Rian van Heerden travels across South Africa and the USA to explore this complex and polarising issue from fresh, deeply human angles. Van Heerden was also behind the SAFTA-winning Sex in Afrikaans and Tiek Tok Boem!, hailed by IOL as one of the “most jaw-dropping documentaries of 2025.”
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
90 DAY FIANCÉ: BEFORE THE 90 DAYS SEASON 8
TLC (DStv Channel 135) | 8PM on Thursdays since 1 January
Eight Americans are leaving everything behind to travel to international destinations like the Philippines, Belize, Turkey, Morocco, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Australia.
These hopeful romantics are ready to risk it all for love. Each is hoping to turn their long-distance connection into a lasting commitment. But will they be able to take that next step together?
An earlier season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days was nominated for Reality Show of the Year at the People’s Choice Awards.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
MIDSOMER MURDERS S25
BBC Brit (DStv Channel 120) | 8PM on Thursdays since 8 January
More murders. More clues. More Midsomer.
Neil Dudgeon and Nick Hendrix are back as DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter, a pairing that saw them up for Best On-Screen Partnership at the TV Times Awards. They’re still solving perplexing crimes in the picturesque yet deadly shire of Midsomer.
Fiona Dolman continues her Monte-Carlo TV Festival-nominated role as Barnaby’s wife, Sarah, while fan-favourite Annette Badland (Ted Lasso) returns as pathologist Dr Fleur Perkins.
Decider hails Midsomer Murders as “the definition of a cozy mystery,” praising the season as “comfort TV for mystery buffs, giving them well-thought-out murders and a very lived-in feel.”
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
DAKAR RALLY 2026
SuperSport MotorSport (DStv Channel 215) | Daily one-hour highlights at 8PM until Saturday, 17 January
BIG BROTHER MZANSI S6 BAZOZWA
Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) | From 6PM on Sunday, 11 January
DStv channel 198 | 24/7 daily
Big personalities. Big moves. Big changes.
From over 13 500 entries, a new era of Housemates is ready to step into the Big Brother Mzansi House and compete to become this year’s Sweet Guluva.
Guiding the chaos is none other than Smash Afrika, with his signature never-ending energy for every twist and turn.
BAZOZWA comes with new game mechanics, because with Biggie, the only constant is surprises. One of the big additions is the introduction of two new shows on Thursday and Friday, one being a sit-down with the evicted Housemate and the other being a roundup of all the week’s drama.
In March 2025, Big Brother Mzansi’s finale drew a record-breaking 3.8m live viewers across Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu. 293m votes were cast, with “How to Vote on Big Brother” becoming Google’s #1 “How To” search trend for 2025 in South Africa.
Watch the trailer, which has over two million views already:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
THE CULT OF THE REAL HOUSEWIFE
TLC (DStv Channel 135) | 9PM on Sundays from 11 January
The Cult Of The Real Housewife is an explosive three-part docuseries that investigates The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and the Faith Temple Pentecostal Church, which she shares with her husband and former step-grandfather, Robert Cosby Sr.
With claims of spiritual and financial misconduct circling Cosby and the church, the three-part mini-series unpacks the allegations behind the headlines.
The series features deeply personal and disturbing accounts from family members and ex-congregants speaking out for the first time, as well as investigative journalists and bloggers who have tracked this story from the beginning.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH S1
National Geographic (DStv Channel 181) | 8:30PM on Wednesdays from 14 January
Five years in the making, Pole to Pole with Will Smith follows the Oscar winner across all seven continents. His astounding journey takes him from the icefields of Antarctica to the jungles of the Amazon, the mountains of the Himalayas to the deserts of Africa, the islands of the Pacific to the icebergs of the Arctic.
Inspired by his late mentor to explore life’s big questions, Will throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole.
Guided by experts, scientists and explorers, Will helps make world-first scientific discoveries and forges profound human connections, from the Amazon’s Waorani community to the Kalahari’s San people, whose knowledge and resilience offer powerful lessons about our future on the planet.
Executive producers include Smith and Oscar nominee Darren Aronofsky.
Watch the trailer, which has over three million views:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
OP MY EISH! S4
kykNET (DStv Channel 144) | 8PM on Thursdays from 15 January
This season, former professional rugby player Ruan Smith is putting his heart on the line in the hope of meeting someone with whom he can build a future. He’s helped by his twin brother, wingman and former teammate, JP Smith.
From hundreds of applications, Ruan selected 16 women to meet him in person. Ultimately, he can only take 12 women on the journey with him.
With the first kiss planted as early as episode 2, expect an eventful season, which also features activities like ziplining, e-biking, bushveld safaris, touch rugby and a game of Spot the Difference with Ruan and JP.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
THE COPENHAGEN TEST S1
M-Net (DStv Channel 101) | 7PM on Thursdays from 15 January
Showmax | 8PM on Thursdays from 15 January
The Copenhagen Test follows first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale, who realises his brain has been hacked, allowing access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must act normal to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.
From multi-award-winning executive producer James Wan, The Copenhagen Test stars Critics Choice Award nominee and People’s Choice winner Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Barbie) and Melissa Barrera (Abigail, In the Heights).
Collider calls The Copenhagen Test “a smart, twisty spy thriller with a sci-fi edge.”
Watch the trailer, which has over 18m views:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER S3
Bravo (DStv Channel 124) | 6:10PM on Sunday from 18 January
Below Deck Down Under explores the complex, often explosive dynamics of the crew and a rotating group of demanding charter guests on a yacht in northeastern Australia.
Welcome aboard the superyacht Katina, with Captain Jason Chambers and his multi-national crew, including a South African newcomer, bosun Wihan du Toit – who’s in for a rough crossing this season.
The voyage starts in the Seychelles and there’s no shortage of drama, from head chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph tackling a maggot infestation in the galley to deckhand Harry Van Vliet’s jet ski accident.
Previous seasons were nominated for two Emmys, including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
Watch a sneak peek:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
DIE KANTOOR S1
kykNET (DStv Channel 144) | 8PM on Sunday, 18 January
Showmax Originals | Tuesdays from 20 January
It was more than 20 years ago that the world was introduced to the wonderfully bleak mockumentary world of The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. MetaCritic lists the British version as the best-reviewed comedy series of all time, while the American version won five Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and was the most-streamed show in the world in 2020 during COVID.
The 14th international adaptation, Die Kantoor stars 2025 Fleur du Cap winner Albert Pretorius (Niggies; Nêrens, Noord-Kaap) as Flip, the office manager at polony specialists Deluxe Processed Meats.
Inspired equally by Rassie Erasmus and Leon Schuster, Flip welcomes a documentary crew to record his rise to greatness… and his occasional pranks. He’s living his own Chasing The Sun. Everyone else is just trying to survive eight hours without throttling anyone.
The ensemble cast includes SAFTA winner Schalk Bezuidenhout (Kanarie, Hotel), screen legend Lida Botha (Die Kwiksilvers), Carl Beukes (Jozi, The Shakedown), Silwerskerm winner Ilse Oppelt (Oh Schuks I’m Gatvol, Fishy Fêshuns), Daniah de Villiers (Mia in Mia and the White Lion), Mehboob Bawa (Bhai in Bhai’s Cafe), former KFM presenter Sipumziwe Lucwaba, and newcomer Gert du Plessis.
Rapid Blue, part of BBC Studios, is producing, with SAFTA and Silwerskerm winner Bennie Fourie (Hotel) as head writer and director.
Re-watch The Office S1-9 and its spinoff The Paper on Showmax while you wait for the African version.
AFCON FINAL
SuperSport PSL (DStv Channel 202) | Sunday, 18 January 2026. Build-up from 19:00. Kickoff at 20:50.
EEN KEER OM DIE SON S2
kykNET (DStv Channel 144) | 8PM on Tuesdays from 20 January
The second season of the hit kykNET series kicks off on New Year’s Day, but this time not all of the Van Wyks are together to celebrate.
Jacques Bessenger returns as Dr Ruan van Wyk, a neurologist who sometimes places his work ahead of other priorities, with Donnalee Roberts as his sister Amé. They were up for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively at the 2025 Silwerskerm Awards.
New characters this season include social worker Erika du Randt (SAFTA winner Cindy Swanepoel from Koek), while Liam Bosman and Alma van Heerden return in their Silwerskerm-nominated roles as Ruan’s children.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
HAZARDOUS HISTORY WITH HENRY WINKLER
HISTORY (DStv Channel 186) | 7:25PM on Thursday from 22 January
There was a time, not long ago, when we drank Coca-Cola that was laced with actual cocaine. We smoked everywhere, from airplanes to the doctor’s office. We stored our food in toxic refrigerators and flew down slides that ripped our skin off. We played (unknowingly) with radioactive toys and decorated our Christmas tree with ornaments made from asbestos. And ignorance was bliss.
Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler (aka Gene Cousineau in Barry), each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the entertaining stories of the unchecked and unregulated places, people, products, practices, and pastimes from a forgotten era.
Fast-paced, informative, and slightly terrifying, the series explores the most careless, reckless and unsupervised tales of irresponsibility in our history.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
ALL HER FAULT S1
M-Net (DStv Channel 101) | 9PM on Mondays from 26 January
Marissa Irvine arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognises. She doesn’t have Milo and has never heard of him. As every parent’s worst nightmare begins to unfold, new questions lead to deep secrets, revealing cracks in the Irvines’ seemingly perfect world.
Adapted from Andrea Mara’s bestselling novel, All Her Fault stars Emmy winner Sarah Snook (Shiv Roy in Succession), who won Best Actress for the role at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, where All Her Fault was also up for Best Limited Series, Supporting Actress (Sophia Lillis) and Supporting Actor (Michael Peña). Emmy nominees Dakota Fanning (Ripley) and Jake Lacy (The White Lotus) co-star.
In their five-star review, The Guardian calls All Her Fault “terrifying”, “an absolute pleasure to watch” and “fantastically well done.”
All Her Fault is also nominated for Best Female Actor (Snook) and Best Limited Series at the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday.
Watch the trailer, which has over 23 million views:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
SPINZA ASIDE S1
Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163) | 7PM on Tuesdays from 27 January
Mzansi Wethu reality series Spinza Aside follows four couples battling alcohol abuse, who take on a life-changing journey to heal their love and break free from addiction.
With expert guidance, these troubled couples will face their past, redefining their future to figure out if they can survive life and their relationship challenges sober. They will undergo intense therapy and daring relationship challenges designed to push their trust, loyalty, and vulnerability to the limit.
As their journey nears its end, one question will remain: Will they choose love and a second chance at life or will booze win again?
THE REAL CITY MAKOTI
Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163) | 6:30PM on Fridays from 30 January
The Real City Makoti follows four married women who live a vibrant life in the city while at the same time maintaining a strong connection with their rural and traditional roots.
Linda Mbunyuza is a traditionalist with a taste for luxury. Anika Dambuza is bridging Xhosa and Afrikaans cultures. Polyamorous mom Sessy Mofokeng is chasing her forever after. And Keneilwe Mpolokeng Mbobosi is a sangoma first wife seeking motherhood.
These modern makotis are rewriting the rules, while fielding cultural clashes and family expectations.
ELSBETH S3
M-Net (DStv Channel 101) | 8PM on Fridays from 30 January
Nominated for Best Comedy Series and Best Actress in a Comedy at this year’s Critics Choice and Golden Globe awards, Elsbeth is back for a third season with Carrie Preston reprising her Emmy-winning role from The Good Wife and The Good Fight as brilliant, unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, whose unique point of view helps the NYPD corner brilliant criminals.
This season will test Elsbeth’s flair for solving tricky cases, whether she’s bothering the New York City ballet, playing dumb at a famous toy store, or pitting her intuition against “grief influencers” and vengeful supermodels.
Wendell Pierce (The Wire) returns in his Critics Choice award-winning role as Captain Wagner, while the stellar guest line-up includes the likes of Emmy winners David Cross, Jaime Pressly, Jeff Hiller, Stephen Colbert, Steve Buscemi and Tony Hale, as well as double Oscar winner Dianne Wiest.
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
EVERYTHING COMING TO DSTV IN JANUARY
This is just a taster. See the full schedule here.
Miss an episode? No problem: binge on DStv Stream and Catch Up.