DSTV WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 14-20 April 2023
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Below are the programs to look out for on DStv from April 14 to April 20, 2023.
All times CAT
LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Lavish
Genre: Drama
Friday 14 April at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
The soft life is often darker than most are willing to admit. Follow the fabulous lives of these 30–somethings as they navigate death, divorce and many disasters.
The Wife
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 21:30 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up
‘The Wife’ follows the love story between a feisty young journalist, Hlomu, and the unpredictable taxi driver and taxi owner, Mqhele. As the story grows, it blossoms into a larger tale of love, loyalty, rivalry and revenge.
The River
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 18 April at 20:00 on 1Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
The River is set in Pretoria and follows the lives of the Dlaminis and the Mokoenas, two families from different backgrounds that are brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond in Cullinan, just a stone’s throw away from Pretoria.
Mpali
Genre: Drama
Thursday 20 April at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
Mpali follows the story of Mr Nguzu, a polygamist married to seven women. The family is still together trying to make a living and working hard to remain united, despite numerous factors working against them.
LOCAL (WEST)
Come Play Naija
Genre: Game show
Saturday 15 April at 22:00 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Come Play Naija’ is a 60-minute game show format that involves two teams competing against each other in trivia games, Spin the Wheel, and other interesting games, for a chance to win millions of Naira and a brand-new car.
Itura
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
King Jagungbade’s desire for a kingdom based on equality love, justice, prosperity, and peace is under threat. How will the kingdom of Ibaokuta survive what’s coming?
The Johnsons
Genre: Comedy
Tuesday 18 April at 20:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
Meet the Johnsons, an ordinary family from Lagos, Nigeria. For some, money makes the world go round. For the Johnsons, money causes big trouble.
Unmarried
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 19 April at 22:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on Dstv Family and up
Three friends have been unlucky with love and now, Kamsi, Nengi and Funbi lean on each other as they navigate through life, love and success.
LOCAL (EAST)
Our Perfect Wedding
Genre: Reality, lifestyle
Saturday 15 April at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Follow soon-to-be married couples through the journey to their big day. The ups, the downs, the tears, and joy as they aim to make their day forever memorable.
Huba
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
This drama is about love, money, selfishness and magic. When the world of money meets the world of selfishness, the only thing that can save them is love.
Sanyu
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 18 April at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
An innocent, rural teenage girl has to leave her family and education behind to do a maid’s job with a wealthy urban family where she falls for the young son of the house.
Kina
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 19 April at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Kina’ is the story of an abandoned girl seeking justice for the murder of the man she thought was her father, while falling under the dangerous spell of a woman she doesn’t yet know is her mother.
SPORT
PGA Tour: RBC Heritage
Sport: Golf
Friday 14 to Sunday 16 April at 22:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The PGA Tour continues with the RBC Heritage, played at the Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina and featuring a $20million purse.
Serie A: Inter Milan v Monza
Sport: Football
Saturday 15 April at 18:00 on SuperSport Football, available on DStv Compact and up
Inter Milan will have a regional derby in Serie A this weekend when they welcome Monza to the iconic San Siro Stadium.
Premier League: West Ham United v Arsenal
Sport: Football
Sunday 16 April at 15:00 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
West Ham United and Arsenal will for a London derby in the Premier League, with the Hammers hoping to knock the Gunners off their stride.
MotoGP: Grand Prix of the Americas
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 16 April at 21:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The third round of the 2023 MotoGP season will be the Grand Prix of the Americas, held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
ESPN
NRL: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Sydney Roosters
Sport: Rugby League
Friday 14 April at 10:00 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The 2023 National Rugby League season continues on the morning of Friday 14 April with a clash between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Sydney Roosters.
Belgian Pro League: Standard Liege v Charleroi SC
Sport: Football
Friday 14 April at 20:45 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The Belgian Pro League will feature a Friday night battle between Standard Liege and Charleroi SC at Stade Maurice Dufrasne.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 18 April at 22:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up
This daily NBA show is broadcast live from Los Angeles and brings you everything you need to know about the world’s greatest basketball league.
NFL Live
Sport: American Football
Tuesday 18 April at 23:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up
ESPN’s NFL Live scoops the latest news and information from deep inside the NFL and deposits it into your ears.
MOVIES
Beast
Genre: Thriller, drama
Sunday 16 April at 18:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them. Staring Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley, directed by Baltasar Kormakur.
21 Bridges
Genre: Crime, action
Sunday 16 April at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Compact and up
After uncovering a massive conspiracy, an embattled NYPD detective joins a citywide manhunt for two young cop killers. As the night unfolds, he soon becomes unsure of who to pursue… and who’s in pursuit of him. Starring Chadwick Boseman and Sienna Miller, directed by Brian Kirk.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Genre: Comedy, action
Sunday 16 April at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium
Unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan’s birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal, directed by Tom Gormican.
Confess, Fletch
Genre: Crime, drama
Sunday 16 April at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
While investigating a case of valuable stolen paintings, the roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder. Starring Jon Hamm and Lorenza Izzo, directed by Greg Mottola.
TELENOVELAS
Fearless Heart
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 12:50 on Telemundo, available on DStv Family and up
Childhood friends Ángela and Samantha, who were separated by fate for years, reunite and become bodyguards for those who need protection.
Head Over Heels
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 18 April at 11:25 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
Two identical twins, with completely different personalities, fall in love with the same woman.
Broken Bonds
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 19 April at 10:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
‘Broken Bonds’ is the story of a couple who suffer serious issues in their married life after years of being together.
Eternal Love
Genre: Drama
Thursday 20 April at 15:00 on StarLife, available on DStv Access and up
‘Eternal Love’ revolves around the lives of Dr. Rohit Sippy and Sonakshi Rastogi, two completely different individuals belonging to completely different worlds.
KIDS
Grizzy & The Lemmings
Genre: Animation
Monday 17 April at 15:35 on Boomerang, available on DStv Compact and up
When the ranger is away, a bear named Grizzy feels that the ranger’s house is his territory, given that bears sit at the top of the food chain.
Trolls: The Beat Goes On
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 19 April at 08:00 on Dreamworks, available on DStv Family and up
Queen Poppy, her boyfriend Branch and the other trolls embark on cheerful adventures in the Troll village, where they celebrate several exciting holidays and dance parties.
The Smurfs
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 19 April at 15:30 on Nickelodeon, available on DStv Compact and up
New adventures of the Smurfs in the Smurf village – and all the hilarity that ensues.
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Genre: Animation
Thursday 20 April at 08:10 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up
Molly McGee, a young girl, wants to do good and help everyone around her. However, due to a curse gone awry, she finds herself stuck with Scratch, a ghost.
INTERNATIONAL
Survivor Australia
Genre: Reality
Friday 14 April at 18:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
New season. This gruelling and intense season moves to the idyllic wilderness, where new and returning players and their loved ones will be competing against each other.
Shorty’s Dream Shop
Genre: Reality
Friday 14 April at 19:00 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium
Restoring classic cars is more than just a job for Shorty and his crew. These talented mechanics transform loved cars into sleek hot rods for deserving owners, bringing the American Dream to life one build at time.
Dogs in the Wild: Meet the Family
Genre: Nature, documentary
Saturday 15 April at 18:00 on BBC Earth, available on DStv Premium
One family, 37 very different faces: this definitive portrait of an incredible animal group will change the way we look at wild dogs forever. The wild dog family is the most successful carnivore on the planet. This revelatory documentary explores the reasons for their success and meets some stunning and surprising members of the dog dynasty.
Wrongly Accused
Genre: Crime, documentary
Sunday 16 April at 19:00 on CBS Justice, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
Investigative reporter Louise shorter re-visits some of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British criminal history. Cases where lives were destroyed when individuals were wrongly accused of murders they did not commit. There’s a fine line between justice and injustice – hear both sides in this ground-breaking new true crime series.
CATCH UP
Cats and Dogs at War
Genre: Documentary
Meeting families whose fighting pets have turned their homes into a daily battlefield. With no end to hostilities insight, distraught owners call on animal behaviour experts Chirag Patel and Nanci Creedon to help secure a truce.
Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed
Genre: Crime, documentary
The alleged exploitation, abuse and cover-ups at the heart of the star-studded Hillsong megachurch.
The Last of Us
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Tasked with escorting a teenager across a post-apocalyptic world, a dreaded smuggler joins hands with a young apprentice to fulfil the mission unscathed.
The Origami Code
Genre: Science, documentary
Everything that develops and changes in nature is folded: mountains, blossoms, the brain…Life is an unending series of folding and unfolding. Researchers in robotics, medicine, nanotechnologies, are embracing this “origami philosophy”, trying to understand and duplicate nature’s folding principles.
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