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DSTV WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 21-27 November 2025
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LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Lenyalo Lethata (S7)
Genre: Reality
Sundays at 19:30 on Moja Love, available on DStv Access and up
“Lenyalo Le Thata” is a show that goes behind closed doors engages in deep meaningful conversations that are part of the intervention process, that assists couples in their marriages and helps foster emotionally healthy relationships.
Nami Ngikhona (S1)
Genre: Reality
Mondays at 19:00 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up
Claimants who are entitled to a share of an inheritance – yet were excluded by family members or in-laws – go against the grain to find closure.
Fathers and Sons (S1)
Genre: Drama
Mondays at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Family and up
As three generations of Mphahlele men clash over old grudges, cultural quirks, and household rules, laughter and love become their only hope for surviving life under one roof.
Inkondo (S1)
Genre: Drama
Monday to Wednesday at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
Like sands through the hour glass, the rivalry between the Machila and Shimuunza families originates from the previous generations of hate, blackmail, adversity and murder… until fate intervenes.
MOVIES
War for the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Sci-fi, thriller
Friday 21 November at 18:10 on TNT, available on DStv Family and up
When a rogue army of humans kills Caesar’s wife and son, he sets out to exact revenge. But his quest for retribution reveals his darker instincts even as he makes a startling discovery.
Ride Along
Genre: Comedy, action
Saturday 22 November at 20:00 on Movie Room, available on DStv Access and up
Ben, a security guard, is in love with police officer James Payton’s sister. In order to win his future brother-in-law’s heart, Ben rides along with him on a 24-hour patrol trip to Atlanta.
Juror #2
Genre: Drama, thriller
Sunday 23 November at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
A juror for a high-profile murder trial finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma that could influence the verdict and potentially convict, or free, the accused killer.
The Honeymoon
Genre: Comedy
Tuesday 25 November at 21:45 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up
Newlyweds are about to embark on the romantic honeymoon of a lifetime in Venice, but when the trip is gatecrashed by the groom’s best friend, it inadvertently turns their perfect lovers’ holiday into a complete disaster.
TELENOVELAS
Thirst for Revenge
Genre: Drama
Everyday at 22:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up
Fernanda Ríos, after a traumatic childhood, is forced into a revenge plot against the Del Pino family by a ruthless businessman named Eugenio Beltrán. Her plans become complicated when she falls in love with Francisco, a man whose life she ruined in the past and who, upon discovering her role in his misfortune, begins his own quest for vengeance against her.
The Evil Eye Returns
Genre: Drama
Everyday at 22:00 on StarLife, available on DStv Family and up
A witch named Kaamini gives birth to a child fathered by Ravikant Pratap Singh and proclaims him as “Daavansh”, the one who holds the key to her immortality. Meanwhile, a girl is born as a “Reevavanshi”, the chosen one destined to destroy the Daavansh and the entire Daayan community. And then a wise woman from “Prathamvansh” prophesies that this girl will bring about their downfall.
The Curse
Genre: Drama
Monday to Friday at 16:30 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
Enrique de Martino is a successful millionaire and a powerful businessman, who is admired by many. What nobody knows is that the secret of his success is due to the pact that has with Bael, a demonic entity that offers power and riches to anyone who praises him.
Marriage For Duty
Genre: Drama
Monday to Friday at 20:30 on Zee World, available on DStv Access and up
Reet, a driven journalist, is trapped in an atta-satta marriage. Battling family secrets and societal norms, she fights for justice and love while navigating her marital life.
KIDS
Bluey
Genre: Animation
Saturday and Sunday at 08:20 on Cbeebies, available on DStv Access and up
An overenthusiastic and imaginative Blue Heeler puppy, Bluey, goes on adventures with her younger sister, Bingo, which unfolds in hilarious ways.
Wylde Pak
Genre: Animation
Monday to Friday at 15:25 on Nickelodeon, available on DStv Access and up
Season 2 of Wylde Pak continues to focus on half-siblings Lily Pak and Jack Wylde as they adjust to their new family dynamic and navigate the challenges of running the family pet grooming business, Wylde Pak Groom & Board.
Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish
Genre: Animation
Monday to Friday at 17:15 on NickToons, available on DStv Compact and up
When 10-year-old Hazel Wells tries to run away from home, she finds out her weird neighbours, Cosmo and Wanda, are fairy godparents in disguise.
Bugs Bunny Builders
Genre: Animation
Monday to Friday at 17:45 on Cartoonito, available on DStv Family and up
Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky and Tweety use their vehicles to take on the looniest construction builds.
INTERNATIONAL
Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown (S3)
Genre: Reality, cooking
Mondays at 16:05 on Food Network, available on DStv Family and up
Two contestants face off in a cooking competition to determine who will face Chef Bobby Flay in a contest to prepare a signature dish.
FBI (S5)
Genre: Drama, crime
Tuesdays at 18:20 on Universal TV, available on DStv Compact and up
Special agents Maggie Bell and Zidan from the New York branch of the FBI work together to keep the city and country safe.
The Irrational (S2)
Genre: Drama
Wednesdays at 19:00 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
World-renowned behavioural science professor Alec Mercer uses his unique expertise in psychology, body language, emotion and more to help solve difficult, high-stakes cases. With the support of his research assistants, his tech-savvy sister and his ex-wife — who also happens to be an FBI agent — and guided by his fierce curiosity about human decision-making, Mercer truly has solving crime down to a science.
Genre: Horror, comedy
Available from 27 November
After discovering their father’s old toy Monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill are haunted by a series of chilling deaths. Hoping to escape its curse, they discard the Monkey and go their separate ways. But when the deaths begin again.
Outlaws (S2)
Genre: Drama, western
Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, Outlaws is the story of two families at war with each other: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Tseoles.
St Denis Medical
Genre: Comedy
Devoted nurse Alex has just been promoted to Supervising Nurse in the emergency department at St. Denis Medical Center in Oregon. She works alongside an eclectic team of underfunded yet dedicated doctors, nurses and hospital staff, including her boss, Joyce, who wants nothing more than to turn the hospital into an international medical destination, and Dr. Ron, who’s done it all, seen it all and is pretty much over it all. They’re all doing their best not to lose their patience in a hospital overrun with patients — while caring for everyone who comes in the door, including each other.
FRENCH ADD ON
Twisters
Genre: Action, thriller
Friday 21 November at 22:30 on Canal+ Premiere, available on French Plus
Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.
Lex Africana (S1)
Genre: Thriller
Sundays at 22:30 on Canal+ Pop, available on French Touch and up
Lex Africana is an original Canal+ series that premiered exclusively on Canal+ Pop. It is an African thriller set in Senegal, with a plot that mixes love, family secrets, and suspense.
Charles Ornel (S2)
Genre: Drama
Monday to Friday at 17:00 on A+, available on French Touch and up
Adapted from the novel “You’re Going to Hate Loving Me”, the story of Charles Ornel follows a self-made man who has skillfully capitalised on the legacy left by his beloved father. He takes pleasure in crushing and dominating those around him. Charles Ornel wreaks havoc both in business and in love — but his thirst for power and success may ultimately lead to his downfall.
S.W.A.T. (S8)
Genre: Action, drama
Mondays at 22:30 on Canal+ Action, available on French Touch and up
The team tackles high-stakes cases, including a search for missing students connected to Hondo’s old coach and a prison hostage situation with a bomber freeing dangerous inmates. The season also explores team dynamics, with Commander Hicks clashing with Hondo over the addition of Devin Gamble, a new officer whose family is tied to the criminal underworld.
