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Channel: OneZed
Wanilata
Genre: Reality
Monday 27 May at 17:50 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up
They say love is blind but only to those who cannot see what’s right in front of them! Wanilata, Zambezi Magic’s new dating show is here to show us singletons’s who are not afraid to confess love to their crushes.
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Zuba
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 28 May at 20:00 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up
The rich and powerful Sosala and Jere families are at war with each other following revelations of secrets from a past once hidden.
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Mpali
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 29 May at 20:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up
Nguzu returns home and is shocked to learn his farm has closed down and seized by his enemy with the help of one of his wives, whilst coming to terms with betrayal, he’s silently mourning a death of another wife. Will the farm and family ever rise?
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Channel: Zambezi Magic
Nyumba Yanga
Genre: Reality
Monday 27 May at 17:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
Catherine Chilambe is a mother of five who has spent years on a housing project. Now that the project is coming to an end she has sought professional help from Ackate.
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Ten Tamanga Street
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 28 May at 19:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
Fate forces two young men from different worlds to move in together in the cutthroat environment of Tamanga Street. The lives of the residents completely change after Fundi and Socks arrive.
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My Kitchen Party
Genre: Reality
Wednesday 29 May at 12:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
My Kitchen Party takes you on a journey into preparations of one of the most important days of a soon to be bride. Every episode is filled with suspense, drama, laughter, team work, kept and broken promises as each different love story unfolds.
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MOVIES
Apex
Genre:
Saturday 25 May at 20:00 on TNT, available on DStv Access and up
Serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, former cop Thomas Malone gets a chance to win his freedom if he can survive a twisted game. Six killers pay for the thrill of hunting Malone for sport on a remote island, but once he arrives, all hell breaks loose. Laying traps and playing mind games, he soon turns the tables on the goons who want him dead. Starring Bruce Willis, directed by Edward Drake.
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Retribution
Genre: Action, thriller
Saturday 25 May at 22:30 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
While driving with his two kids, a man receives a phone call from an unknown assailant who claims there is a bomb in the car. Unable to exit the vehicle, he must now follow a series of twisted instructions while trying to figure out how to survive. Starring Liam Neeson, directed by Nimrod Antal.
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Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Genre: Action, thriller
Sunday 26 May at 14:30 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up
After the closure of the Impossible Missions Force, its agent Ethan Hunt tries to avoid being captured by the CIA as he seeks to prove the existence of the Syndicate, a sophisticated terrorist outfit. Starring Tom Cruise, directed by Christopher McQuarrie.
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Fast Charlie
Genre: Crime, thriller
Sunday 26 May at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Charlie has worked for Orlando mob boss Stan for 20 years as a quick, neat and efficient hit man.
When a rival boss from Miami decides to eliminate Stan and his entire team, Charlie finds himself hard pressed to find a loyal cohort. Starring Pierce Brosnan, directed by Phillip Noyce.
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KIDS
Phineas and Ferb
Genre: Animation
Monday 27 May at 08:05 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up.
Phineas and Ferb embark on various adventures during their summer vacation, while trying to keep their sister from interfering with their plans.
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The Loud House
Genre: Animation
Tuesday 28 May at 16:25 on Nickelodeon, available on DStv Access and up
In a family of 10 sisters and relatives, Lincoln Loud, a young and innocent boy, finds different creative ways with his best friend to survive.
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The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 29 May at 08:30 on Dreamworks, available on DStv Family and up
Sherman and Mr Peabody are the hosts of a late-night TV show, in which they use Mr Peabody’s WABAC machine to take trips to events in history and to bring special guests forward in time to participate on the show.
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Jade Armor
Genre: Animation
Thursday 30 May at 09:30 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Family and up
It is Lan Jun’s turn to don the famous Jade armour and use her kung fu skills to fight evil; with her friends Theo and Alisha, as well as the Beasticons, she must fight against supervillains and manage her teenage life.
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INTERNATIONAL
Symon’s Dinners: Cooking Out
Genre: Cooking, reality
Sunday 26 May at 18:00 on Food Network, available on DStv Compact and up
With the weather warming up in the Northern Hemisphere, Michael Symon fires up the grill with some of his favourite foods from childhood. He pulls out all the stops with his most loved dishes and treasured desserts, while his wife Liz serves up tasty, summery cocktails.
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Crimes Gone Viral
Genre: Crime, documentary
Tuesday 28 May at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium
Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, and other crimes rack up millions of views, but the stories behind these crimes are often never told – until now. This series takes viewers inside the most shocking crimes that went viral.
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Curvy Brides’ Boutique
Genre: Reality
Wednesday 29 May at 22:40 on TLC, available on DStv Access and up
Situated in rural Essex, fashion partners Jo Cooke and Alison Law design wedding dresses for overweight brides in England.
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Alaskan Killer Bigfoot
Genre: Documentary
Thursday 30 May at 22:10 on Travel Channel, available on DStv Access and up
Seventy years ago, a murderous Bigfoot-like creature sent residents fleeing from Portlock, Alaska.
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Now, an expedition returns to the abandoned fishing village to reclaim the land and its resources from the terrifying beast locals call Nantinaq. The team’s 40-day sojourn in the icy Alaskan wilderness tests their mettle, their faith and their ability to survive.
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The Great British Bake Off
Genre: Reality
Twelve home bakers take part in a ‘bake off’, which will test every aspect of their baking skills as they battle it out to be crowned the Great British Bake Off’s Best Amateur Baker.
Time
Genre: Drama
While Marc struggles with his sense of guilt in prison, he meets Eric, a prison officer who tries to protect those in his charge. However, soon the dangers of the prison force Eric to take huge risks.
Three Days to Live
Genre: Crime, documentary
Re-enactments as well as testimonies from the authorities and the relatives of the victims illustrate varied facets of several cases of abductions, including the way they ended.
90 Day: The Single Life
Genre: Reality
Six adults whose previous relationships have failed return to the dating scene and embark on a journey to find true love.
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