The best dramas & movies DStv Compact in January 2022

Start 2022 fresh with the gripping series and movies you want to see on DStv Compact!

The buzz is back with new seasons of human trafficking drama Mzali Wami and The Republic, which has a gangster couple going viral. We find out what happened after Helen left her husband at the altar in the new All Creatures Great and Small, and sorry, but there’s been a grisly new murder in Midsomer.

If you just love a popcorn movie, you have to be here for the “back to school” specials. There are undercover high school action comedies on KIX (DStv channel 114), with stars like Stephen Chow and Sammo Hung. And Lifetime’s (DStv channel 131) epic, sinister Cheerleader films are really going to ruffle some people’s pom poms.

Keen for more including news of the brand new Big Brother Mzansi? Here are the must-watch documentaries, lifestyle and reality shows coming to DStv Compact this January.

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Fresh series

The Republic Season 2

Drama. It has been two years since the events of Season 1. President Mulaudzi (Florence Masebe) is back for a 2nd term in office, but the real political fight against corruption is in the hands of 2 young people, a Bonnie And Clyde pair whose escapades capture South Africa’s hearts.

Watch The Republic Season 2 from Sunday, 2 January on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) at 20:00

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Mzali Wami Season 2

Drama. Teenager Ntokozo (Lungelo Mpangase) was taken from her biological mother, Joyce (Masasa Mbangeni), at birth. Now the woman who stole her, Sibongile (Nolwazi Ngubeni), has made a deal behind bars with sinister human trafficking kingpin Terror (Dumisani Mbebe) to get “her” daughter Ntokozo back.

Watch Mzali Wami Season 2 from Monday, 3 January on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) at 20:00

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All Creatures Great and Small Season 2

Light drama. With three months having passed since Helen (Rachel Shenton) left Hugh (Matthew Lewis) at the altar, she and James might finally be able to confess their feelings for each other, but a shock is in store for James back home in Glasgow.

Watch All Creatures Great and Small Season 2 from Sunday, 2 January on BBC Brit (DStv channel 120) at 19:00

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Midsomer Murders Season 22

Quiet villages are a hotbed of slaughter in this police series. This season, a local photographer wins an urban myth competition only for Barnaby and Winter to ask whether the myth has crossed over into reality following a shocking murder. And a killer takes advantage of a murder-mystery weekend game.

Watch Midsomer Murders Season 22 from Monday, 3 January on BBC Brit (DStv channel 120) at 20:00

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Back to school movies

The Wrong Cheer Captain

A young cheerleader named Kate (Alexis Samone) suspects that their squad’s new captain, Anna (Sofia Masson), got rid of her main rival… permanently. But when Anna realises that Kate might be onto her, she starts destroying Kate’s life. With Vivica A. Fox as Kate’s mom, Carol.

Watch The Wrong Cheer Captain on Saturday, 15 January on Lifetime (DStv channel 131) at 19:20

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Ruthless Renegade

21-year-old basketball cheerleader Aubrey (Anna Marie Dobbins) falls in love with a player, Wilson (Jon Schaefer). But when his ex-girlfriend, Brooke (Grace Patterson), is murdered and Wilson is arrested for the crime, Aubrey sets out to find the real killer. Could she be wrong about Wilson?

Watch Ruthless Renegade on Saturday, 29 January on Lifetime (DStv channel 131) at 19:20

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A Secret To Keep

Olivia (Jerni Stewart) is her mom Trish’s (Kristin Harris) golden child. Everyone knows the small town mayor’s daughter is a straight-A student and cheerleading captain. But Olivia is hiding an unplanned pregnancy and she’s made contact with an underground adoption agency to help her keep her secret.

Watch A Secret To Keep on Sunday, 30 January on Lifetime (DStv channel 131) at 19:20

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Fight Back To School

Action comedy. When SDU (Special Duties Unit) police officer Chow Sing Sing goes undercover at a high school to find his chief commander’s lost pistol, he accidentally solves a gun trafficking case but struggles with his classes. With Stephen Chow, Sharla Cheung, and Ng Man Tat.

Watch Fight Back To School on Saturday, 8 January on KIX (DStv channel 114) at 19:00

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Fight Back To School II

Action comedy. Police officer Chow Sing Sing quits SDU (Special Duties Unit) after being demoted and goes undercover at a school to investigate a threatened terrorist attack, only to run into incompetent undercover detective Tat. With Stephen Chow, Sharla Cheung, and Ng Man Tat.

Watch Fight Back To School II on Saturday, 15 January on KIX (DStv channel 114) at 19:00

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Fight Back To School III

Against his girlfriend's wishes, Chow Sing Sing goes back to working undercover, this time as the rich husband of a socialite, to solve a gruesome murder case. Despite the title, alas, he does not go back to school. With Stephen Chow, Anita Mui, and Sharla Cheung.

Watch Fight Back To School III on Saturday, 22 January on KIX (DStv channel 114) at 19:00

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Lucky Stars Go Places

This action comedy is the 4th Lucky Stars film. The Hong Kong police ask the Lucky Stars to investigate an international ammunition trade involving stolen diamonds, the Yakuza, and terrorists. But first Kidstuff must recruit a new team. With Sammo Hung, Andy Lau, and Alan Tam.

Watch Lucky Stars Go Places on Saturday, 29 January on KIX (DStv channel 114) at 19:00

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2002

Action comedy. A cop and his new partner are in the Hong Kong Police’s paranormal unit, named 2002 (the film originally released in 2001), under the guidance of mystic Paper Chan. But since 2002 only operates in human-ghost partnerships, 1 of them must die. With Nicholas Tse and Stephen Fung.

Watch 2002 on Friday, 28 January on KIX (DStv channel 114) at 21:00

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The Cannonball Run

Early ’80s politically incorrect action comedy. Teams gather in Connecticut to start an illegal cross-country road race. These cutthroat competitors are willing to go to any lengths to win, including outfitting their cars with James Bond-style gadgets. With Burt Reynolds, Jackie Chan, Roger Moore

Watch The Cannonball Run on Saturday, 1 January on KIX (DStv channel 114) at 19:00

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