Fall in love with local stories on DStv, 19-25 November
The Idols season 17 finale, Talk With Toke Makinwa, Dija Wil ’n Baby Hê and more sizzling local entertainment on DStv this week.
DStv has the best local entertainment lined up this week.
The show everyone will be talking about is Idols SA, because it’s time for the ultimate showdown for the crown between Berry and Karabo!
And you can try out a brand-new local talkshow on Honey (DStv channel 173). Talk With Toke Makinwa is taking Africa by storm as Toke, a Nigerian media star, talks to the who’s who of the African continent.
Afrikaans-loving viewers can get ready for some awesome entertainment with the TV movie Dija Wil ’n Baby Hê starring the characters of the much-loved drama series Sara Se Geheim, and then there’s the passionate doccie Pendoring: 25 Jaar which highlights some of the best South African advertising campaigns from the past 25 years.
Also don’t miss out on the telenovela action in new episodes of The River and The Queen. Every second is awesome!
Make yourself at home with DStv’s offering of local series. And for more snack-sized info on DStv’s biggest shows, check out #OhSnack on the DStv YouTube Channel.
We’ve got the hits
Idols SA Season 17 Finale
Don’t miss the finale of this singing competition as the last two contestants, Berry and Karabo, go head-to-head to battle it out and the S17 winner is finally crowned. The finale will also include surprise performances by some of SA’s hottest music artists. But will judges Randall, Proverb and Unathi be happy with who the public votes for?
Watch Idols SA Season 17 Finale on Sunday, 21 November on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) at 17:00
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Talk With Toke Makinwa Season 1
Tell-all talkshow hosted by Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa. Toke’s guests, the who’s who of the Nigerian and African entertainment industry, reveal the most intimate parts of their lives. Get to know your favourite influential actresses and musicians, DJs and models on another level.
Watch Talk With Toke Makinwa Season 1 on Friday, 19 November on Honey (DStv channel 173) at 17:30
Pendoring 25 Jaar: Deel 3
This documentary series chronicles the history of the Pendoring advertising awards, since its inception in 1995 through the years until its transformation in the present. Legends from the world of advertising recount the creation of some of the best advertising campaigns we’ve seen.
Watch Pendoring 25 Jaar: Deel 3 on Sunday, 21 November on kykNET (DStv channel 144) at 21:00
Op Seer Se Spoor Season 3
In new episodes of this true-crime series, the South African legal and parole system are under the spotlight as host Ernusta Maralack takes an in-depth look at the case of 12-year-old Michaela Williams, whose rapist and murderer had served only 12 years of his 20-year sentence for the previous rape and attempted murder of Patricia Japtha’s 8-year-old daughter.
Watch Op Seer Se Spoor Season 3 on Tuesday, 23 November on kykNET & Kie (DStv channel 145) at 20:00
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Tasty telenovelas
The Queen Season 6
In new episodes of this original local telenovela, Akhona has a whirlwind of a day, Olerato crosses the line with Khumo. and an unexpected customer comes to Corner House, leaving everyone guessing. And later Clive tries to win Akhona’s heart, while Darlington makes Olerato an offer she can’t refuse.
Watch The Queen Season 6 Mondays-Fridays, from Friday, 19 November on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) at 21:00
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The River Season 4
Things get heated in new episodes of this local telenovela when Zweli does something he’s never done before, and Lindiwe has a big surprise for Mohumi. And later, Mohumi and Lindiwe find themselves at an old familiar place, but this time it doesn’t look like things will end well.
Watch The River Season 4 Mondays-Fridays, from Friday, 19 November on 1Magic (DStv channel 103) at 20:00
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Movie time!
Dija Wil 'n Baby Hê
When Dija and Virgil struggle to fall pregnant, Lizzie arranges a weekend away for all of them to “brush up” on the baby-making process, and Father wants to teach Lizzie how to drive. Starring Roxanne Blaise, Quanita Adams and Charlton George.
Watch Dija Wil 'n Baby Hê on Sunday, 21 November on fliekNET (DStv channel 149) at 20:00