Innholdsfortegnelse for 7/3/2019 i TV Plus English

It’s never fun when a soap character is written out of a show, especially like in Hendrik’s (Gérard Rudolf) case on Isidingo where the character dies. There is a silver lining to the cloud though: actors can then be cast on other shows and soaps, as with Gérard, who is trading working underground in mines for business consultancy – he has a new home on Suidooster (read more on p25). Something that I do love is a good ol’ fashioned family make-up session. Because when it comes to soaps, those are never easy – you won’t believe what Smanga is being forced to do with his brother on Generations (read more on p10). That’s not where the drama ends in this edition of tvplus, not by a long shot. Our…

“First Dates is a hugely successfully format around the world. We have detailed guidelines for the structure of the show and the key players in terms of the maître d’, the barman and the waiting staff,” reveals Ed. “We were also given great insights into the sort of daters that work and how to balance big personalities against big personal backstories to mix together and present true, genuine stories and representations of people looking to find love. The global format has seen relationships, marriages and even babies result from dates on the show, so we are hoping to see the same magic.” But the casting team didn’t fall in love blindly – fakers who’re just in it for the fame aren’t welcome. “Typically it becomes apparent when we invite people…

PREVIOUSLY Palesa felt like an outsider in the Diale home, Ayanda misdirected her anger at the wrong person, and pregnant Tshidi faked her death and left town to avoid raising her baby with her fling Jack or her husband Gadaffi. 3 – 5 JULY Lerato masks her disappointment with laughter, and Zondiwe is stunned by the manner in which Gadaffi is dealing with Tshidi leaving. Detective Pele investigates apparent sabotage at fastfood restaurant S’khaftin Chicken, and Smanga is furious when he sees the video on social media of his brother Mazwi mocking him. Crazy J teams up with a friend for his new project, and Cosmo gets to the bottom of the food trouble in his restaurant. 8 – 12 JULY The Diales try to save their restaurant, and Mazwi…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 12:00 R Weekdays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 13:15 O Saturdays e.tv 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Dambisa’s traditional healer worked wonders on Mthunzi, Shado was arrested after trying to frame Dintle, and Quinton’s membership at The Credential gentleman’s club was exposed. 3 – 5 JULY Despite her own beef with the Langa family, Yvonne turns up her nose when she thinks about everything that Mthunzi has done. Dambisa brings in outside help again when she walks into a dangerous situation with Mthunzi, and Layla worries about NFH’s image as Quinton catches heat for his latest scandal. 8 – 12 JULY Romeo runs foul of a blackmailer, and good news for Mthunzi is bad news for the Langas. Boniswa isn’t being as subtle as she thinks she is with Grace,…

O Saturdays SABC2 (*192) 11:00 PREVIOUSLY Mike attempted suicide, Richard and Gladys contemplated the horror of Vukosi as their son-in-law, and everyone gave Fanisa a hard time. 3 JULY Khensani stands by her latest decision despite her family’s protests, and the Baloyis are struck down with an iron fist by a new enemy. 8 – 10 JULY Khensani lays down the law to Gladys and Richard after she catches sight of a different side to Vukosi than the bumbling village idiot who’s been courting her non-stop. There’s an interesting development regarding the mayorship of Risinga, and Vukosi aka “the man who has everything” has a surprising new demand for his family. Accusations fly at the Baloyis, and Vho Phophi’s devastating attack on Mhani Tsakani gets the whole village talking, but…

R Weekdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 10:30 & 13:30 R Sundays Mzansi Magic (*161) 14:30 PREVIOUSLY Mme Ethel forgave her pastor son Banzi for the mistakes he made in his past criminal life, and Chunks’s misbehaving caught up to her. Diamond meanwhile was in a difficult position, as was Koloi. 3 – 5 JULY Ma Dolly is surprised by someone she would rather forget about, and Banzi doesn’t know what to make of Lihle’s revelation. Anathi has put herself in harm’s way, and Ayanda is forced to face her past or continue being haunted by it. Banzi is willing to fight for his family, and Chunks thinks that she may have forced Abednego to leave her forever. 8 – 12 JULY Anathi gets all the help and support she needs after…

Weekdays kykNET & kie (*145) 18:30 Weekdays M-Net dec 17:30 R Weekdays kykNET (*144) 23:00 R Weekdays kykNET & kie 14:00 PREVIOUSLY Stefan’s sentencing hearing got underway, and Bridgette had to make a difficult decision about Ian and Suidooster Properties. 3 – 5 JULY The staff at Suidooster Properties face troubled times, and Ty investigates Wade’s secret meetings that are actually a cover for driving lessons with Mymoena. Michelle makes a mistake at the pharmacy, and Wade feels guilty for lying to Ty. Tim is increasingly frustrated at work, and Lee-Ann is convinced that there’s a mole in the Suidooster Properties team. 8 – 12 JULY Michelle struggles with Stefan’s emotional outbursts, and Wade tries to handle a dilemma. Ty feels neglected by Lee-Ann, Bridgette bumps into an old friend,…

R Tue-Thu kykNET & kie (*145) 11:00 O Sundays kykNET & kie 16:00 PREVIOUSLY Beatrice stunned Ronel with news about who Sam is dating, Debra had a chat to Lee-Roy about life and being gay, and Emile later confronted his brother Chris about dating Sam. 3 JULY Wendy feels helpless when there’s no end in sight to Emile and Chris’s feud, and Hamilton is pulling out all the stops to woo Beatrice. Thys meanwhile wants answers from Ronel about their dating. 8 – 10 JULY Anton, Ilke and Vernon are stressed as they await the results of their matric exams and don’t know whether or not they’ll have a future. Nicholene is luckier: she knows exactly what her next move in life is going to be, although her plans aren’t…

R Weekdays eExtra (DStv 195/Openview 105) 12:05 O Sundays eExtra 14:45 WHERE WE LEFT OFF Hazal tried to kill herself by rolling her wheelchair into the ocean after being left paralysed from the waist down. Ozkan was arrested for his links to the drug cartel, and rumours about Cansu spread through town and the school. 8 – 12 JULY The Gurpinar family try to come to terms with the public attack on the mansion as well as Hazal’s attempted suicide, but someone in the group is already planning retribution. Ozkan demands to know who has set him up but before he can find out he’s shot during an attempted assassination. Cihan isn’t sure that he can believe Ozkan, who is still proclaiming his innocence when he’s released from jail, and…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194)/Openview (DStv *104) Tue-Fri 14:00 PREVIOUSLY The Gift Hunter exposed Lwandle and Tandzile to the mob’s fury, and Principal Shezi landed his first two students. 3 – 4 JULY TV weatherman Mpendulo hurries home to his shrewish wife Taryn and his tarot card-reading mother-in-law who is stealing his prophecies. On air Mpendulo gives out a tornado warning that horrifies viewers, leading to drastic action at work and a scolding from his brother. The Gift Hunter whispers in Mpendulo’s ear and it might have something to do with his wife’s demand for a divorce. Lwandle and Tandzile meet Principal Shezi’s new stray, and charismatic preacher’s son Neo prepares for the church service. The Gift Hunter steals Neo’s power – he can diagnose his congregation’s illnesses by laying his…

R Weekdays 1Magic (*103) 23:30 & 10:30 O Saturdays 1Magic 17:00 O Sundays 1Magic 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Lindani questioned Nomonde’s intentions, and Paulina was caught in the middle of her husband Cobra’s soaring political career. Zweli meanwhile was a wreck following the discovery made by Detective Tshabalala. 3 – 5 JULY Councillor Cobra’s day goes from bad to worse when he’s held at gunpoint in Refilwe township, the community he’s serving. Zolani discovers a secret that could cause a rift between his loved ones, Cobra regrets making a deal with corrupt politicians, and single Zweli is ready to mingle. Cobra has a guilty conscience after witnessing the results of his rash decision first-hand, and Zweli goes on a date, convinced that he’s put his ex-wife Lindiwe in his past. Later, greedy…

Best of the best! I wish Barker was there too – MATSHEPO, VIA FACEBOOK Michelle is a brilliant actress! Cherel has many scores to settle! – ERIC, VIA FACEBOOK I can’t wait! – NICOLENE, VIA FACEBOOK I wonder who Cherel will get rid of this time? – REALNOBIE, VIA FACEBOOK Wow! – RAY JAY, VIA FACEBOOK Love it – can’t wait to see her! – DELIA, VIA FACEBOOK My favourite! This is going to be amazing. We missed you! – CAROL, VIA FACEBOOK Cherel and Lincoln would make a great new couple – LOWIE, VIA FACEBOOK Yes! And also bring back Slu and Bra Georgie. All the old baddies – MARLENE, VIA FACEBOOK Rhythm City’s Jafta should release a music DVD. He sounds great on the soap – ANDRE, VIA…

What is the point of e.tv moving The Wild to eExtra halfway through? Not all of us have that and now we’re going to miss the rest of the story – ELAINE, VIA EMAIL The shift was planned from January this year when e.tv started airing The Wild (2011-2013), which was originally an M-Net production when it first aired. “There was a half-hour slot on the eExtra schedule and The Wild fits in perfectly,” explains publicist Joe Strydom, reminding fans that The Wild moves from Monday 15 July. “The Wild is part of our daily soapie block, so it made sense to move it over, while on e.tv we’re introducing a new Afrikaans-dubbed telenovela called Die Vreemdeling – along the vein of Gebroke Harte and Bittersoet, which have been a…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 09:30 R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 14:00 PREVIOUSLY Kwaito refused to choose between Glenda and Elizabeth, BigBoy and Leshole spent the night in prison, and Fanie tried to retrieve Marothi’s bank documents from his computer. 3 – 5 JULY BigBoy and Leshole are mocked for having been arrested, and Ma Koloi’s finances stress her family. Lizzy gets an anonymous phone-call ordering her to end things with Kwaito, and Koloi has good news for his mother. Kwaito and Tbose’s varsity graduation party ends in tears, and BigBoy loses his temper when things don’t go his way. 8 – 12 JULY Candice regrets betraying her ex-boyfriend Katlego by doing business with Lehasa, and Leeto doesn’t hold back when his parents take his younger brother Tbose’s side. The staff at…

Hotel owner Sechaba (Motlatsi Mafatshe) has respected Phindile’s (Simphiwe Ngema) decision to stay celibate until marriage, but he can’t help but feel flattered when she has second thoughts and reveals that she wants to have sex with him right away. “He feels like the luckiest man alive. She is an amazing woman and chooses him to be her first,” says Motlatsi. The drastic change comes following Phindi’s recent near-death experience when her apartment caught alight. She thought that she was going to die but Sechaba swooped in to rescue her. “In that moment, while Phindi was in Sechaba’s arms, they realised that they’re madly in love with each other,” he adds. When Sechaba admits his feelings to Phindi, it dawns on her that life is too short to play by…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 11:30 PREVIOUSLY Lerato seduced Mzi while his girlfriend Pearl was still in prison, Suffo wanted a divorce from Puleng, and Puleng’s secret admirer threatened to ruin what’s left of her marriage. 3 – 5 JULY Mzi realises that he’s falling for Lerato despite having a girlfriend, and Puleng has no option but to sign the divorce papers. Mampho is hurt when Siya accepts the job offer in Cape Town, and Pearl bribes her way out of prison. Puleng considers a new rebound to distract her from her failed marriage, and Pearl shows up at Mzi’s place with her bags. Fats gets the community buzzing with his talent competition, and Puleng refuses to be a kept woman. 8 – 12 JULY Mzi and Pearl’s spark has disappeared,…

R Weekdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 12:00 O Saturdays Mzansi Magic 13:30 PREVIOUSLY Sello and Odirile grew concerned about yet another delay in the court case but it allowed them more time to find the DNA they need to expose the Kwenas as pretenders to the throne, and Mapula was in danger when a stranger arrived in the kingdom searching for her. 3 – 4 JULY Mapula gets help hiding from her would-be attackers but her links to the Kwena family are exposed at the same time. The DNA revelation in court has the Kwenas dumbstruck and furious because it tarnishes their image, but there is more bad news around the corner. 8 – 11 JULY The kingdom is stunned when Queen Mosadi steps down following the DNA scandal that proves…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 09:30 NB! Days moves to 16:45 from Monday 15 July, while repeats move to 09:30. PREVIOUSLY Prom night ended in jail, Ciara and Claire moved into the DiMera mansion guest house, and Summer murdered Clark. 3 – 5 JULY Dario helps Summer get rid of Clark’s corpse, while Theresa tells Brady that Summer’s real name is Cindy. Gabi takes little Arianna to hospital, and Aiden is arrested after he breaks into Hope’s house and remembers being held by the DiMeras while an imposter lived his life. 8 – 12 JULY Aiden tries to make excuses for Chase after Ciara reveals how Chase raped her, and Hope gets a sign that Aiden may play a part in her future. Yo Ling infected Paul, Gabi, Arianna, John and…

Weekdays on M-Net Dec 16:30 R W.days kykNET (*144) 23:30/Tue-Fri kykNET 08:30 O Sat M-Net Dec 06:00 O Sat kykNET 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Tracy and Albert prepared to take action, Clint harassed Annelize, and Danny put Katryn in a difficult position. 3 – 5 JULY Elana spills her heart during a moment of self-pity, and an attorney contacts Ilse regarding Brian Els. Tracy puts her plan in motion, and Annelize realises who the attorney really is. Tracy is furious with Danny, Okkie’s meeting with the attorney takes an interesting turn, and Jax has an important decision to take. 8 – 12 JULY Okkie has to be honest when Ilse confronts him, and Louis has questions about At and Ingrid. Jax questions Danny’s behaviour, René observes something suspicious, and Ingrid finds out…

R Mon-Sat kykNET (*144) 09:00 R Weekdays kykNET 23:00 PREVIOUSLY Julia uncovered Blitz’s secret, and Kristien tried to convince the Stryders board to rehire Mia as a pompom. Meanwhile, more debt collectors came knocking at Magda’s door. 3 – 5 JULY Johan has his first sleepover at Blitz, the Stryders players are tired of their sensitivity training, and Chrissie is unbearable to be around. Blitz is enjoying his new role as a father, the pompoms put the Stryders in their places for being mean, and Simon gets worrying news. Renate accidentally reveals Kristien’s secret, and the men show the pompoms how politically correct they can be. Elsewhere, Julia and Lienkie become friends. 8 – 12 JULY Kristien and Renate’s friendship is tested, while Yvonne starts planning Thinus and Ryno’s wedding.…

O Saturdays & Sundays Telemundo (*118) 00:50 PREVIOUSLY Catalina and Feyo had sex, Rivero wanted to know about Salazar and Esperanza’s romance, and Tata was concerned about an attack. 3 – 5 JULY Aurelio and Victor clash over the business, and Feyo keeps an eye on Dalvio when he behaves out of character. Feyo later goes drinking at Tata’s bar, and Aurelio asks Monica to dump Victor and date him instead. Esperanza fears that she’s being watched, and Aurelio and Victor break bread together in the name of peace. 8 – 12 JULY The cops who were investigating and following Esperanza are found murdered, and the family welcome a newcomer with open arms. Rivero and Salazar discuss the possibility of Esperanza being a money launderer, and Feyo lays foundations for…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 13:30 O Sundays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 11:55 NB! The Wild moves to eExtra (DStv 195) from Monday 15 July at 18:05. PREVIOUSLY Jack’s plan backfired when he overstepped the mark, Marang realised that she needed a change in her life, and Tristan was backed into a corner to save Kate. 3 – 5 JULY Tristan is forced to stand by helplessly as Kate’s condition deteriorates, and Karel is furious when he finds out what his son Jack has done. Zweli is forced to look elsewhere for love, and Jack thinks that he knows who hurt Kate but there’s nothing supporting his theory. Kate remains unconscious in hospital, and Lindsay is pleased to see her rival squirming under pressure at Dinaledi Lodge. 8 – 12 JULY…

They haven’t had F1 for years, now they don’t have cricket – MORNE, VIA FACEBOOK I never understood cricket anyway – ERIC, VIA FACEBOOK I love cricket, but I love Isidingo more, so not the worst news. – TSHITSHA, VIA FACEBOOK Maybe the SABC didn’t pay their TV licence either – DUMI, VIA FACEBOOK Sorry if you smashed your DStv decoder a few months ago… – IRENE, VIA FACEBOOK I’m watching on SuperSport – CHILIDZIE, VIA FACEBOOK If you celebrated Bold & Beautiful being dropped, this is karma – AYANDA, VIA FACEBOOK…

The birds don’t rise much earlier than Leigh-Anne Williams, who is one of the faces greeting viewers between 06:00 and 09:00 on morning show Expresso (2010-current). “Never in a million years did I think that I would be able to live my dream of working on a national platform and get to info-tain audiences for a living,” says the 37-year-old Capetonian. But she doesn’t just have presenting skills on the telly: Leigh-Anne has acted in dramas like Montana (2009-2010) and 2010 soccer series League Of Glory, and she was runner-up in season 8 of reality dance show Strictly Come Dancing South Africa (2006-current). If anything, she loves TV almost as much as she loves being on the small screen… What was the first TV show that you acted out with…

The Diale siblings Lucy and Cosmo (Manaka Ranaka and Ronnie Nyakale) are running around like headless chickens when their waiter Mpho (Junior Singo) at fastfood eatery S’khaftin Chicken is taken to hospital during a shift, followed quickly by more customers who’re wheeled into the emergency room. “They have the same symptoms, so it’s clear that the issue is with the food that they ate at S’khaftin,” says Manaka. They first feel drowsy, then they’re panting and sweating like they’ve been wandering in the desert for weeks. Lucy and Cosmo believe that it could be their rivals poisoning their food to chase away their customers, but the police find a high dosage of the opioid fentanyl in the patients. “Lucy panics! She sells drugs as her side hustle and left a…

R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 13:30 O Sundays SABC1 (*191) 12:00 PREVIOUSLY Sbu proposed to Fikile, MaNgcobo married Khathaza, Sibonelo started moving too fast for Nonka, and Mondli fired Zekhethelo. 3 – 5 JULY Khathaza believes that he can make Nkunzi dance to his tune and he keeps a dreadful promise to MaNgcobo. Mrs Madlala blackmails MaMlambo, whose attempt to tell Nkunzi the truth blows up in her face, and Gabisile lets Qhabanga think that she is ready to let him go. Sbu meanwhile must use all his cunning to dodge Bible study class, but it turns out that he’s not the only one who hates it! 8 – 12 JULY Nkunzi and Sibonelo dash to raise the cash after Zekhethelo’s kidnappers demand a huge ransom, but Zekhethelo has a stroke…

Weekdays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 22:20 R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 12:30 O Saturdays e.tv 11:20 PREVIOUSLY Zandile left after her miscarriage and Manqoba left after Zakithi’s rejection. Zithulele dated druggie Andiswa, and Mira got a secret lover. 3 – 5 JULY Zakithi tells Zithu that Nkululeko is Ngcolosi’s son and she also realises that something isn’t right with Maluju’s financial records. Ngcolosi gives Phunyuka a mysterious mission, while kaMadonsela collapses after a strange dream. Elsewhere, Lindiwe sets a trap for Andiswa. 8 – 12 JULY Zakithi steals Nkululeko’s cufflinks and manipulates him into stealing Maluju documents, and Ngcolosi asks Phunyuka to deliver cash in a briefcase. Zakithi’s plan blows up in her face when she confronts Ngcolosi about a problem with shares, and Thu Sheleni shows Lindiwe’s photo of Andiswa…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 08:00/SABC3 (*193) 11:00 O Sundays SABC3 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Lalage mourned her dead husband Hendrik, Nina took her son Obakeng’s girlfriend Anja under her wing, and Lincoln was heartbroken after his fiancée Lungi dumped him. 3 – 5 JULY Detective Majola is distracted by his secret relationship with Nina, and Gatanga’s new rules as shift boss angers the miners. Sechaba professes his love to Phindile after she almost burns to death in her flat, and Ntando is angry that his dad Lincoln is bringing a new woman to their penthouse every night. Meanwhile, Anja blames Wendy for the stress and upset that her family is going through in the wake of Hendrik’s death and his affair with Wendy. 8 – 12 JULY Phindile thinks that she is…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 09:00 R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 14:30 PREVIOUSLY Susan and Chief Azwindini were surprised by Vhutshilo missing his birthday party, and Tenda was upset by a phonecall from his convict twin brother Tshamano. 3 – 5 JULY Azwindini is furious when he finds out that his wife is treating Tshamano, and Marang doesn’t know what to make of Warona and Nare. There is confusion when Tenda finds Susan in his brother Tenda’s hospital room, and James steps in to stop Marang and Warona’s feud. 8 – 12 JULY Azwindini uses his authority and political clout to rescue Vhutshilo, and Mulondo has a proposition for Shumi and her baby. Nare makes a suggestion to Warona but doesn’t get what he wants right now, and Vho-Makhadzi sits young Vhutshilo…

R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 13:00 R Weekdays SABC3 (*193) 10:30 O Sundays SABC2 08:30 PREVIOUSLY Bonita tried to make peace with Justin for being involved in his baby daughter’s death last year by offering to carry his new child, and André revealed what really happened between him and Marko on their guys’ weekend. 3 – 5 JULY The Hillsiders party in ’80s style during Marko’s prom event for Esti, and Connie welcomes her new assistant at the boutique. Matrone has a new staff member too, and everyone awaits the first newsletter. Esti comforts Mariaan, and André is in for an unpleasant surprise. 8 – 12 JULY Diederik encourages Olivia to come clean about everything that she’s tried to keep hidden, and Fikani puts his foot down. André realises that he…

BOLD Thomas sneakily intervenes when Xander storms into Brooke’s house to stop Liam and Hope from getting an annulment. Brooke can’t get over her shock at Hope’s choice to end her marriage to Liam for good and Ridge wonders what the situation will mean for his marriage with Brooke. Thomas pressures Flo into admitting that baby Beth is still alive and he realises that Steffy is raising Hope’s daughter. Liam moves back into the cliff house, Zoe tries to silence Flo rather than risk going to jail with Reese, and Thomas gaslights Hope. DAYS Ben races to the rescue just as Claire sets fire to the Horton cabin with Tripp and Haley inside, but the Salem PD later arrests Ben for arson. Kayla tells Will that he has just days…

O Saturdays Telemundo (*118) 10:00 PREVIOUSLY Gavino was sentenced in court, Marlene and Porfirio were both conflicted by their emotions, and the gang started their search for Diego in the hopes of freeing their boss. 3 – 5 JULY Felipa gives Circe the heads up on an attack and tells her where she can hide safely, and there’s bad news for Gavino when two visitors arrive at his ranch. Joselito prepares to return home to Mexico, and Circe tries to find Diego but he’s not home – it looks like he and Isabel left in a hurry too: they left their ID cards on the table. Marlene later reveals that she loves Jim despite the trouble that it would bring her. 8 – 12 JULY Augusto barges into Diana’s home…

R Weekdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 09:30 & 12:30 R Sundays Mzansi Magic 10:00 PREVIOUSLY Qaphela and his father Judas escalated their bitter feud, and Ntwenhle was overjoyed by her father’s wedding gift to her. Beauty was furious with her husband Judas’s decision, and Fenyang was caught between two women. 3 – 5 JULY Cebisile keeps a close eye on Fezile and what he’s getting up to, and Qondi and Mabuyi are so sure of their differing opinions about Ntwenhle that they are willing to bet money on it. Lillian is devastated by a revelation that involves Beauty and she declares war on the Ngwenya family, and bad news reaches the chief’s ear. 8 – 12 JULY Ntwenhle has a difficult time with her first real task in the chief’s family,…

R Weekdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 10:00 & 13:00 O Saturdays Mzansi Magic 11:00 PREVIOUSLY Patronella’s evil deeds came back to bite her, Harriet and Lindiwe’s plan stunned Brutus and Shaka, and Jerry and Vuyiswa were forced to make a decision about their future. 3 – 5 JULY Jerry manages to ruin Harriet’s plans without realising, and Schumacher’s fortunes appear to be changing for the better. Vuyiswa’s bad luck continues to infuriate her but her actions only make matters worse, and Harriet watches as people continue to be affected by her newest plan. Gracious’s finances take a serious knock, and Brutus and Shaka punch over their weight. 8 – 12 JULY Mmabatho’s scheme backfires badly thanks to bad preparation, and Kagiso and Keabetswe try to fix their situation. Jerry’s health lies…

Idols SA Season 15 Sundays (from 7 July) Mzansi Magic (*161) & Vuzu (*116) 17:00 It’s the same story every year as viewers tune in to watch the emotional audition rounds of Idols SA (2002-current): we want to get up and sing! Alas, when some of us open our mouths, donkey noises come out. What are we meant to do when there’s a song in our heart but a wooden microphone in our hands? We threw ourselves on the mercy of stern-but-fair Idols judge Randall Abrahams. How does a singer find the perfect song? On the face of it, a singer should stay within their range. Then how would one explain Marvin Gaye’s performance of I Heard It Through The Grapevine (1968), where the producer forced him to sing at…