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Big Brother Naija Live Shows (S11)
Genre: Reality
Sundays at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
“Big Brother Naija” returns for an electrifying eleventh season, as housemates vie for the grand prize while bringing viewers endless drama, fun, and entertainment on your screens! And this time, everything is for the taking. Who will take the spotlight?
Izingane zeS’thembu Season (S4)
Genre: Reality
Wednesday and Thursday (from 20 August) at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on GOtv Supa and up
As the Mseleku siblings step further into adulthood, they are forced to face the realities of life. From revelations and struggling businesses to complicated relationships and the pressure of family tradition, each of them must find their own way. With their father’s health not being what it used to be, they have to grow up and step up in taking the legacy forward: they have to prove they are capable of building a future that goes beyond the Mseleku name.
Spinners (S1)
Genre: Drama
Sundays (from 30 August) at 21:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
“Spinners” is a high-octane South African crime drama that follows Ethan, a 17-year-old forced to work as a driver for a local gang on the Cape Flats to support his younger brother. Desperate to escape the criminal underworld, Ethan discovers a potential way out through “spinning”—an extreme motorsport—but looming gang wars threaten his plans.
Zuba (S8)
Genre: Drama
Monday to Wednesday at 20:00 on OneZed, available on DStv Access and up
Zuba, an innocent young rural girl, has to leave behind her family and education to become a maid for a wealthy urban family. Things become complicated when she falls in love with the family’s son.
SPORT
WWE: SummerSlam
Sport: WWE
Monday 3 August at 00:00 on WWE Channel, available on DStv Access and up
SummerSlam will take place over two nights in Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring the WWE’s biggest and best superstars.
EFC 136
Sport: MMA
Thursday 6 August at 15:00 on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
EFC 136 in Sandton will be headlined by an Interim Lightweight Championship match between Adrian Sanchez and Bradley Swanepoel.
MotoGP: British Grand Prix
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 9 August at 15:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The MotoGP season continues with the British Grand Prix, held at the iconic Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire.
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Mahcado Garry
Sport: MMA
Sunday 16 August at 03:00 (main card) on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
UFC 330 will see Islam Makhachev put his Welterweight Championship on the line against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia.
FA Community Shield: Arsenal v Manchester City
Sport: Football
Sunday 16 August at 16:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
The English football season gets underway with the FA Community Shield, pitting Premier League champions Arsenal against FA Cup winners Manchester City at Wembley in London.
Formula 1: Netherlands Grand Prix
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 23 August at 15:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The Formula 1 season continues with the Netherlands Grand Prix, held at the Zandvoort Circuit.
US Open
Sport: Tennis
From Sunday 30 August on SuperSport Tennis, available on DStv Premium
The 2026 edition of the US Open gets underway at Flushing Meadows in New York from Sunday 30 August, running until the 13th of September.
Serie A: Napoli v Como
Sport: Football
Sunday 30 August at 18:30 on SuperSport Football, available on DStv Family and up
Napoli and Como will battle for three Serie A points when they meet at the Stadio Diego Sarmando Maradona.
MOVIES
Shelter
Genre: Adventure
Sunday 30 August at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
On a remote coastal island, a former assassin living in self-imposed exile rescues a young girl from a deadly storm. As their lives start to intertwine, he must protect the orphan while battling enemies from his past.
Bride Hard
Genre: Action/Comedy
Sunday 2 August at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
Sam is a world-class secret agent but a terrible maid of honor. After blowing off bridal duties for an international spy mission, she’s demoted to bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding. However, she soon gets a chance at redemption when armed mercenaries crash the ceremony, forcing Sam to take down the bad guys in a blaze of glory.
Singleholic
Genre: Comedy, romance
Friday 7 August at 22:00 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up
After a painful breakup, Sarah moves to Mauritius, where she embarks on a series of chaotic dates.
Gru Celebrates Steve Carell (Stunt)
Sunday 16 August from 15:05 on TNT, available on DStv Family and up
Join TNT for a fun‑filled birthday marathon celebrating Steve Carell’s most iconic animated role.
TELENOVELAS
The Casillas Dynasty
Genre: Drama
Everyday (from 10 August) at 22:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up
The Casillas family takes a shocking turn as power, betrayal and legacy collide in this thrilling new season. Ismael Casillas must step into the fire, navigating treacherous alliances and violent enemies to defend the dynasty’s name—but this fight for control won’t be his alone. He must fight for control of the cartel in a world where enemies lurk around every corner. As old ghosts return and new conflicts emerge, his path will ultimately lead to an explosive confrontation.
Vasudha
Genre: Drama
Everyday at 19:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
The story follows Vasudha (Vasu), a cheerful and kind-hearted girl from a humble background, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she begins working as a maid in the influential Chauhan family.
Love’s Complicated
Genre: Drama
Everyday at 17:00 on StarLife, available on DStv Family and up
“Love’s Complicated” on is about a complex love triangle involving Dr. Abhimanyu, a prejudiced doctor who finds himself falling for Akshara, while her half-sister, Arohi, also falls for him.
Be My Sunshine
Genre: Drama
Monday to Friday at 18:00 on Novelas+, available on DStv Access and up
Haziran, an ambitious businesswoman, is tasked by her company to travel to Swallow Island to investigate and secure land for a new resort. There, she clashes immediately with Poyraz, an independent, nature-loving local who runs an olive oil factory and an eco-hotel on the land Haziran needs.
KIDS
Lego City: No Limits Max
Genre: Animation
Monday to Friday (from 17 August) at 16:20 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Compact and up
Lego City: No Limits is weirder than ever! Jason will have to face incomprehensible horrors, cowboys, zombies and one banana. Just the one. Thankfully he’s still got the regular city folk to help him out, including his odd-ball family, Mech.Max and best bro Bytz.
Robogobo
Genre: Animation
Saturday and Sunday (from 8 August) at 12:25 on Disney Junior, available on DStv Access and up
Superheroes Dax and Team RoboGobo save the day in their new Robo-Suits that can now transform into Robo-Vehicles! They’re the Rescue Pets Who Rescue Pets! It’s ROBOGO GO-TIME!
My Friend Maisy
Genre: Animation
Monday to Friday at 15:40 on Cbeebies, available on DStv Access and up
Maisy the mouse can go anywhere and do anything – in this enchanting animated series based on Lucy Cousins’ bestselling picture books. For decades, Lucy Cousins’ Maisy books have captivated children with their endearing characters, vibrant art and charming tales. Now Maisy the mouse is being brought to life like never before, with audiences hearing her talk, giggle and sing for the very first time.
Game of Crowns
Genre: Animation
Saturday and Sunday (from 8 August) at 16:00 on DreamWorks, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
The party-loving and eccentric King Julien takes control of the Kingdom following the abdication of his Uncle, but who is really in charge on the island of Madagascar? Enemies surround the Kingdom and are constantly vying for supremacy. At the same time, Julien’s wayward antics often tests his most loyal subjects, with the Kingdom always threatening to descend into chaos.
Deer Squad
Genre: Animation
Monday to Friday (from 17 August) at 15:15 on NickJr, available on DStv Compact and up
The Deer Squad are back with more amazing adventures and heroic rescues! The Squad have a new nemesis – Baron Bite and his assistants Chitter and Snowball who are intent on causing trouble!
INTERNATIONAL
Miniature wife (S1)
Genre: Drama
Mondays (from 31 August) at 21:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
In this relationship dramedy about a couple struggling with the imbalance of power in their marriage, a husband (a scientist) makes his wife (a novelist with writer’s block) feel figuratively small and unheard. Then, he accidentally shrinks her to six inches tall so now she’s literally small and unheard as the metaphor becomes real. This is an exploration of the fragility of love and ambition, cloaked in the absurdity of its premise. But at its core, it’s a love story and a remarriage story. As they struggle to navigate the sobering truth of her new, miniature reality, they are forced to confront whether their marriage – and their love – can survive. Perhaps, miniaturization is the epic reset these two needed to tackle the biggest crisis of their lives and fall in love all over again.
Spring Baking Championship (S11)
Genre: Reality, cooking
Fridays (from 7 August) at 16:05 on Food Network, available on DStv Family and up
Thirteen bakers create magical spring desserts for a chance to win $25,000 and the title of Spring Baking Champion.
Neighbourhood Watch (S1)
Genre: Crime, documentary
Thursdays at 21:00 on Discovery ID, available on DStv Compact and up
Take a front-row seat to the wild and unexpected events that unfold as home cameras record hilarious, shocking, and downright bizarre moments.
Body Cam (S2)
Genre: Reality, documentary
Sundays (from 16 August) at 21:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
Raw, intense and action-packed, “Body Cam” puts you on the front line of policing where you’ll experience firsthand the dangerous, fast-moving situations officers face and the life-or-death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.
Murder in a Small Town (S2)
Genre: Drama
Wednesdays at 20:00 on Universal TV, available on DStv Compact and up
Audiences will be gripped once again with the return of “Murder in a Small Town” Season 2, bringing viewers back to a seemingly quiet community where secrets never stay buried for long.