Local shows to watch

News 14 February 2025

From dating reality shows to an upcoming comedy series, catch these local shows on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

There’s always something exciting about a fresh lineup of shows to enjoy daily, with the bonus of being able to binge-watch whenever you want. So, what does that look like?

We’ve got you covered with a range of locally produced, homegrown picks perfect for prime time viewing on Mzansi Magic (Channel 161).

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Local picks

Uthando Nes'thembu

When Season 5 starts, Musa Mseleku and his four wives; MaCele, MaYeni, MaKhumalo and MaNgwabe, are trying to navigate the addition of his fifth wife. With one of the wives threatening to leave, will the marriage survive?

The Catch

Kat Sinivasan hosts the the dating reality show follows single women on a mission to find a suitor. There’s the twist: impostors posing as eligible bachelors are ready to break hearts and steal the prize. These devious players are unknown to the rest of the group and will stop at nothing to sabotage the search for true love and pocket the cash for themselves. Which of the ladies will find true love and money?

1802: Love Defies Time

This telenovela tells the story of a young, newly engaged doctor on the cusp of starting her career with the love of her life. When they take a trip to the Eastern Cape, she enters a mysterious cave—and suddenly, she’s transported back in time. There, she uncovers a destiny far greater than anything she could have ever imagined.

Big Brother Mzansi

Hosted by Smash Afrika, this season sees vibrant and captivating Housemates with different personalities that come together fight for the title to be the last in Biggie’s House. It’s unpredictable, there’s always drama brewing and the diary Room sees the Housemates confess what they really feel.

Cobrizi

After gaining popularity from hit telenovela, The River, viewers get to follow fan-favourite character Cobra (played by Presley Chweneyagae). Starting in March, the drama sees Cobra attempting to do right by his youngest child and prove he is not a loser. He unexpectedly finds love and after moving to inner-city Johannesburg.

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