Publications
Partners
- Mzansi Magic's Date My Family season 12 is back with twists and turns.
- The ultimate girls' trip series brings together some of South Africa's memorable Housewives.
- Soweto Blaze debuts on Netflix on 20 April.
As the weather gets a little trickier outside and we are switching up our wardrobes for the autumn season, here are a couple of new shows that will keep you glued to your screen.
Mzansi Magic
The world of reality shows on the channel is about to get quite interesting, with some shows returning and some interesting twists in store for others. Kicking off the month is one that viewers love to hate: Mnakwethu season 4, premiering on Tuesday, 2 April. Host Musa Mseleku, a proud polygamist, will still act as counsel and mediator for the couples.
Mnakwethu season 4
The show made its debut on 02 April.
The series follows men when they ask their wives to allow them to marry a second wife.
Polygamist and reality TV star Musa Mseleku assists these men in pleading their cases to their wives, helping them come to terms with the request and, sometimes, facilitating the meeting between the first and potential second wives.
Date My Family season 12
The show debuted on 7 April; this time, it's back with a little twist. This season will see Driver Bae—who has had viewers swooning at his silent charm—do more than drive the singles around to dates and open the door for them.
Nganele
The show returned for its second season on Wednesday, 10 April. It follows three couples who met on another Mzansi original, Makoti, Are You the One?, as they navigate life after the series.
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Showmax
We're Here
The award-winning series stars Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale.
In this season, the queens work with participants in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as in surrounding towns, while taking an in-depth, immersive look at recent anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and the effect it has had on the community.
Variety praised season three as a show "we need right now" that "shows us the power of visibility" and "saves lives." The Los Angeles Times hailed it as "uniquely affirming and vital." Wired called it "an essential reminder that queer people are fighting for justice and visibility across the US," and Decider lauded it for managing "to find the light even in the darkest of circumstances," proclaiming it the "most relevant reality show on television."
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show Season 1, Wednesdays from 10 April
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show is a documentary series about the Emmy-winning comedian's tumultuous quest for love, sex, and truth. The HBO Original had its world premiere at SXSW in March 2024 and currently has a 100% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Bachelor in Paradise season 9, Thursdays from 18 April
This season, Bachelor in Paradise returns with a new cast of standouts and fan favourites from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
New arrivals immediately shake up the status quo, and love triangles turn into love squares and beyond, as sexy dates cause some couples to change their minds every week.
Three more former Bachelorettes join Rachel Recchia on the beach, and someone is getting married in paradise!
Die Brug, from 25 April
In Die Brug [The Bridge], 12 strangers must work together to build a bridge in a remote, rugged and pristine location, with one hoping to walk away with prize money of R1 million.
Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth, DAM) narrates the acclaimed kykNET adventure reality series produced by multi-award winners Red Pepper Pictures (Big Brother South Africa).
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip SA - coming soon
The Showmax Original, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa, brings together some of South Africa's most iconic and memorable Housewives in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Jamaica.
During this luxury journey, these women will form unexpected friendships and face new challenges to make this trip unforgettable.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa cast members are as follows: LaConco (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-S2); Beverly Steyn (The Real Housewives of Cape Town S1); Londie London (The Real Housewives of Durban S2); Christall Kay (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S1-S2); Liz Prins (The Real Housewives of Gqeberha S1); Melany Viljoen (The Real Housewives of Pretoria S1); Nonku Williams (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-S4) and Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2-S3).
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NETFLIX
International Content
Scoop - Netflix Film 05/04/2024
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.
The Hijacking of Flight 601 - Netflix Series 10/04/2024
After a plane is hijacked, two flight attendants must outwit their assailants amid intense negotiations in the air and on the ground. Based on real events.
Heartbreak High season 2 - Netflix Series 11/04/2024
Just when Amerie thinks she can finally start the new term in peace, a fresh round of trouble — plus a strange stalker — begins to disrupt her life.
Our Living World - Netflix Documentary 17/04/2024
This nature series, narrated by Cate Blanchett, explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.
Non-Branded Titles
Yellowjackets season 2
The Yellowjackets prepare for a long, harsh winter in the wilderness. As adults, the survivors struggle with past traumas and ominous new threats.
Soweto Blaze - 20 April
A small-time pot dealer's hopes for a better life are upended when his friends involve him in an outlandish kidnapping scheme.
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 9 - Debuts 15 April.
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians season 14 - Debuts 15 April.
