Feeling a little fancy? Lean into it this November with home reno hits, exciting and inspiring kitchen competitions, and red carpet-worthy events on DStv Compact.
Aside from hyping South African “Ke Star” hitmaker Focalistic at the 2021 EMAs, you can cheer and jeer local talent in the brand-new season of Come Dine With Me South Africa. And if that has your stove plate sizzling, there’s a new season of MasterChef (UK), and baking competitions to set you on the path to perfect holiday treats, including the hilarious new show Cakealikes.
Staying at home, it’s time to take notes from the best home reno shows on the box including Your Home Made Perfect with Angela Scanlon, Help! I Wrecked My House with Jasmine Roth, the brand-new Two Steps Home, Flipping With Tarek El Moussa, and a new season of Room Reno on Honey.
And click here for all the drama, drama, drama on DStv Compact this November, too.
Red carpet entertainment
2021 EMAs
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2021 celebrates the best music of the year and the biggest artists from across the globe. The event is being held live in Papp László Budapest Sportaréna and with no time difference between there and South Africa, we’ll be cheering on South African “Ke Star” hitmaker Focalistic, who’s nominated in the Best African Act category.
Watch on Sunday, 14 November on MTV (DStv channel 130), time TBC
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Francois Van Coke: Stories Agter Die Tunes
Francois van Coke, Jedd Kossew and Richard Onraer perform acoustic versions of their songs in this concert. Along with the performances, Francois shares the stories and inspiration for his greatest hits over the past 17 years as lead singer for Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke Kartel and as a solo artist.
Watch on Friday, 5 November on kykNET Nou (DStv channel 146) at 21:00
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Francois Van Coke En Die Gevaar 2021
This was Francois van Coke's first show of 2021, which was live streamed rather than taking place at a concert venue with an audience present (thanks COVID-19). Despite not having that audience feedback, Francois and his band still deliver high energy rock-n-roll to get you moving.
Watch on Friday, 26 November on kykNET Nou (DStv channel 146) at 21:00
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Home Reno hits
Your Home Made Perfect S3
Using a special virtual reality programme, Angela Scanlon shows homeowners two stunning and different new designs for their homes. We see how the design they choose is brought to life, and how it compares to the winning designer’s original vision. There are innovations for all styles of spaces, from flats to family homes.
Watch from Friday, 12 November on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) at 20:00
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Help! I Wrecked My House S2
Jasmine Roth and her team help homeowners whose DIY projects have gotten out of hand, leaving them without working bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms, and repairs that are beyond their skill level. Meet people who’ve uncovered unexpected water and termite damage, and those who’ve gotten in over their heads without a plan.
Watch from Tuesday, 2 November on HGTV (DStv channel 177) at 21:00
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Flipping With Tarek El Moussa S2
Flip or Flop's Tarek El Moussa helps novice renovators to avoid the biggest pitfalls when they get on the flipping bandwagon. This season will open the door on Tarek’s personal life, too, when he and his fiancée, Selling Sunset's Heather Rae Young, renovate their dream beach house together.
Watch from Thursday, 18 November on HGTV (DStv channel 177) at 21:00
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Room Reno S2
Two housemates who are frustrated with a shared living space have a chance to fix it. A coin toss will determine which one of them will be given the opportunity to make over the disputed space with the help of a team of experts. They have just one day for the full reno, and the budget is tight.
Watch on Monday, 15 November on Honey (DStv channel 173) at 18:00
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Two Steps Home S1
Jon and Mary help homeowners who’re looking to sell to make the best use of their fix-up budgets. They’ll take their clients house hunting for a new place to stay, too. The name of the game is to make enough profit from the original sale to finance a dream renovation on their new home.
Watch from Wednesday, 10 November on HGTV (DStv channel 177) at 21:00
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Kitchen Competitions
Come Dine With Me South Africa S7
In each episode of this competitive dining series, 4 amateur chefs take turns hosting a dinner party at their own home for the other 3, and the best host wins money. Casting started in May 2021 in Johannesburg and Cape Town, so this season is as fresh as a salad.
Watch from Wednesday, 10 November on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) at 20:00
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MasterChef S17
Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace put 40 of the UK’s talented amateur cooks through their paces to see what they’ve picked up during lockdown. This season was filmed during the middle of the pandemic so instead of the contestants going to cook at other restaurants, those establishments’ head chefs will take over the MasterChef kitchen.
Watch from Monday, 22 November on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) at 18:00
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Christmas Cookie Challenge S3
Looking for inspiration for your holiday bakes? Start watching now as bakers compete to make awesome holiday treats with cash prizes at stake. Host Eddie Jackson delivers the challenges – like baking a smokey, sophisticated fireplace cookie garland – and Matt Adlard, Ree Drummond and Brandi Milloy judge the results.
Watch from Sunday, 14 November on Food Network (DStv channel 175) at 19:55
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Cakealikes S1
Host Tregaye Fraser and judges Kalen Allen and Natalie Sideserf challenge bakers to create life-size cakes based on celebrities like Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, RuPaul and The Rock. There’s a thin line between botched and brilliant and the devil is in the details in this fun and funny ultimate bake off.
Watch from Friday, 19 November on Food Network (DStv channel 175) at 19:55
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Holiday Baking Championship S7
America’s best holiday bakers compete for cash prizes and the Holiday Baking Champion title, with spicy commentary from host Jesse Palmer and judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Carla Hall. Challenges include baking a holiday hat, creating holiday versions of everyday treats and Thanksgiving versions of breakfast foods, and making surprise pies.
Watch from Saturday, 6 November on Food Network (DStv channel 175) at 19:55
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