May 2021 On Curiosity Channel Africa | Super Science Mondays | Wildlife Wednesdays | Human Story Saturdays | Best Of Curiosity Sundays

SUPER SCIENCE MONDAYSBONE DETECTIVES
Brand New Episode - premieres 03 May at 20:00 CAT
An adventurous archaeologist journeys to the farthest reaches of the earth on a quest driven by the belief that the secrets of the past have yet to be revealed. Carefully preserved mummies and entombed skeletons are a link to ancient civilizations. Each presents a mystery to unravel, a life to understand, a wor…

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Adult Swim Refreshes Its Slate With Brand-New Shows On Showmax

The acclaimed adult comedy brand, Adult Swim, exclusive to Showmax in Africa, will unleash brand-new, bold and irreverent content with the much-awaited launch of Rick and Morty Season 5, three new original series following the US premieres: YOLO: Crystal Fantasy (Season 1); Tigtone (Season 1 & 2); and The Eric Andre Show (Season 5), and The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special.New epi…

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May 2021 On Disney Channel & Junior Africa | New Seasons & Episodes | DCOM

Disney Channel:
RAVEN’S HOME
Premiere episodes
Monday 10th to Thursday 13th and Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th May at 17:25Raven and the gang are back with new episodes, as season four of Raven’s Home launches on Disney Channel! Premiere episodes air from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th and Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th May at 17:25There are new moves, new laughs and new visions, as Booker, Nia and T…

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M-Net +1 Is The Third Channel To Be Removed From MultiChoice's DStv

Just as I theorized few weeks back, MultiChoice and M-Net are discontinuing the M-Net +1 on DStv after 5 years with the channel that is set to close on May 16, 2021. According to their customer care, the channel is being closed as they are reviewing their content offering. The termination of the channel is informed by their customer's increasing preference to view content on the DStv app and …

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New Channel Alert: Roots TV Launches On Starsat

Roots TV is the second channel to launch on the platform this year. As usual Starsat doesn't seem to care to promote their offering to the media.Roots TV is said to be owned by Moja Media the same company that manages BRICS TV which can also be found on the platform and was created to be the voice for rural and peri-urban communities that are ignored by mainstream television meaning it's …

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New Channel Alert: Vocational Education Channel Coming Soon To StarTimes?

StarTimes wants to start up their own vocational education channel. Since then, they have been handing out questionnaires to customers.Vocational education is education that prepares people to work as a technician or to take up employment in a skilled craft or trade as a tradesperson or artisan. Vocational education is sometimes referred to as career and technical education.Basically, it's a …

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May 2021 On WarnerMedia Africa | TNT Original Movie: Twist | Ben 10 Special | Fan Month | New Episodes | More

TNT:TRY NOT TO LAUGH …
With a career spanning over 40 years, Eddie Murphy has cemented himself as one of the greatest comedians in history. Over the years, he has done much of everything; we could even call him a jack of all trades and master of all. He has featured on the big screen, is a top-class stand-up comedian, can impersonate multiple characters in one movie and … he can maintain an impec…

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Media Brokerage Africa Spearheads Pan-African Broadcast Media Solutions

The current economic climate is forcing cost-cutting across the board for International Broadcast Partners in Africa. Media Brokerage Africa, a bespoke pan-African broadcast media brokerage, is committed to delivering cost-effective and innovative media solutions to its boutique portfolio of seminal entertainment, news, and sports clients.Launched in July 2020, Media Brokerage Africa specialises …

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Theory: What If SABC 4 And SABC 5 Are The Two Mystery Channels Launching On OpenView?

In March, SABC and eMedia Investments held a press conference to reach a new agreement which saw SABC Sport as well as SABC's 19 radio stations launch on OpenView the following month with two other channels set to launch on the platform at a later stage (3 months according to them).SABC Education is suspected by some of the media as "the other two channels" since it carries extensiv…

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New Series Alert: Solar Opposites Coming Soon To FOX Africa

Since the channel's launch in 2013, The Simpsons is currently the lead mascot to adult animation on the channel with very little programming seen on that category.During the 8 years on FOX, the channel only managed to air 5 animation in total including American Dad, Family Guy, Futurama and The Cleveland Show, and out of that five only 3 are ongoing.Now FOX will make it a 6 with the introduct…

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May 2021 On Da Vinci Kids Africa | New Series For Kids & Family |

Kids Programmes – Premieres
The Fixies – BRAND-NEW (Series)
From May 15th 
Every day at 08:00
The Fixies is a unique blend of adventure, comedy, music, education and heart, all wrapped in a 6-minute format. While each story teaches about technology, the series also focuses on feelings like worry, excitement, jealousy, surprise, competition, and fear.Family Programmes – Premieres
Xploration Awes…

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Coming Soon To e.tv

Mickey Mouse returns to e.tv but this time for preschoolers and on on the channel's kids block, Craze. The big mouse hosts a new show called Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Daisy, Donald and many other clubhouse friends go on educational adventures and impart important lessons in a fun way.The show made its debut back in 2006 and lasted 10 years with a total of 4 seasons …

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Heads Up!: Weeknights Will Never Be The Same On e.tv

eMedia Investments doesn't continue to stop making headlines for their set of channels. From eExtra's overflow of telenovelas to Rewind's revamped lineup now it's e.tv's weeknight format.Later this month, NCIS: Los Angeles was unexpectedly removed from e.tv schedule and replaced with the reboot of CBS' Magnum Pi and that's not the only changes coming to e.tv.Here's…

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Hit Sci-fi Thriller War Of The Worlds Returns For A Highly Anticipated Second Season On FOX Africa

The second series of FOX and CANAL+’s multi-faceted drama series War of the Worlds, written and created by BAFTA Award-winner Howard Overman (Misfits, Crazyhead, Merlin) of Urban Myth Films, will premiere on Mondays at 20:45 (CAT) from 24 May 2021 on Fox (DStv 125, Starsat StarSat 131). The eight part series will premiere with a double bill of the first two episodes, with a single episode per wee…

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School Sport Live Rebrands Into SuperSport Schools, Could A Linear Channel Be In The Works In The Near Future

SuperSport has recommitted to its proud history of growing sport across the continent with the launch of SuperSport Schools, a ground-breaking initiative to change the future of South African schools’ sport. As part of the strategy, SuperSport acquired a majority stake in Schools Sport Live, which will see the business rebranded as SuperSport Schools.Schools sport is the foundation of South Afric…

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May 2021 On History Africa | Icons Of Music | Other Programming

ICONS OF MUSIC
The HISTORY® Channel Africa kicks May of with the Icons of Music featuring legendary septuagenarian rockers of note - Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney and the ethereal eternal Gypsy woman Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame. The iconic king of reggae, Bob Marley is also celebrated in Roots of A Man and reveals just why Marley ‘s infuence as a singer, songwriter, and glo…

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May 2021 On WildEarth | Recap | Farewell To Summer | More Wildlife

WildEarth is a 24/7 wildlife channel that brings viewers face to face with the thrill of Africa in real time through LIVE safari shows from five of the best wilderness locations across South Africa.Sunrise Safari
Start: 6.30 am End: 9.30 am (CAT)
Start: 4.30am End: 7.30am (GMT)
Start: 6.30 am End: 9.30 am (CET)
Start: 12.30am End: 3.30am (EST)Sunset Safari
Start: 3.30pm End: 7.30pm (CAT)
Start…

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May 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | 5 New Series Alert! Including A Bill Cosby Series | More

Doomsday: The Missing Children (Brand New)
TX Date: May 2
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
We reveal how 7-year-old JJ Vallow and his older step-sister, 17-year-old Tylee Ryan mysteriously disappeared from Rexburg, Idaho in the fall of 2019. At the center of the mystery is Lori Vallow, the children's mother, and her new husband, Chad Daybell.Bill Cosby: An American Scandal (Brand New)
TX Date: May 4
TX Tim…

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Good News: WWE Channel To Become A Singular Channel Again On DStv

Another channel bites the dust... this time it's none other than the duplicate WWE Channel occupying channel 236 which annoyed a lot of DStv customers.The channel launched in September 2020 alongside SuperSport expanded sports lineup and lasted about 6 months on DStv.At the time, MultiChoice explained to both channels will remain as they are mirrored channels with the same content, the reason…

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