Indholdsfortegnelse for 04 Nov 2021 i TV Plus English

Face 2 Face Season 1 Tuesdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 20:00 Love and romance are tough at the best of times. So, when your partner starts seeing someone else, it can be devastating, and few relationships survive. But, in some cases, an independent third party can help all those involved see things differently and, if all goes well, even meet each other halfway. That’s exactly what Mzansi Magic’s new reality show Face 2 Face aims to do – help couples and the controversial side chick or guy move forward. LOVE YOURSELF Hosted by singer-actress Noluthando Nqayi – who’s made a number of appearances in shows, including local drama series Home Affairs as Maki, and hosting three seasons of the reality show Keeping It Real – Face 2 Face aims not only…

Black Tax Season 2 Saturdays BET (*129) 19:00 While local comedy series Black Tax is centred around Johannesburg’s most eligible bachelorette and realtor Thuli Dlamini (Jo-Anne Reyneke) along with her overbearing family, her flamboyant gay colleague and friend Antonio (Jason Goliath) is equally the star of the sitcom. Between his backhanded compliments, hilarious advice and one-liners, Antonio is always around to help Thuli solve a crisis. “Antonio and Thuli are two peas in a pod. In Antonio’s mind, he not only looks like her, but he is also Thuli. She’s basically his spirit animal and he looks up to her,” explains Jason. However, as season 2 progresses, Antonio realises that he’s a better employee than Thuli, as she’s constantly more preoccupied with family matters rather than selling houses at Sterling…

Politics is an ugly business. But there’s one man who takes the messy political game to a new level: Minister Walter Nkaba (Nimrod Nkosi), who’s proven that he’s willing to lie, cheat, steal and even murder to retain power. He once again finds himself at the centre of a tender scandal but, unlike his previous dodgy deals, this one leads to bloodshed. KILL OR BE KILLED Fortunately, intrepid Flying News investigative journalist Pamela (Zola Nombona) is on the case. She’s been putting the squeeze on the minister since October in an effort to link him to multi-billion rand tender fraud and, late in October, the damning Nkaba article was published. “That story led to a formal investigation,” Zola reminds us. But the article also dealt a devastating blow to Pamela…

It’s the event we’ve been waiting for – Meikie Maputla’s (Harriet Manamela) attempted murder trial. Starting on Monday, 1 November, the trial will kick into high gear this fortnight with witnesses taking the stand. We unpack the case, the evidence and Meikie’s chances of landing up in jail. THE CASE Meikie’s facing two charges of attempted murder and a third charge of unlawful use of a firearm. In early July, a livid Meikie shot MaNtuli (Dieketseng Mnisi) and Kwaito (Clement Maosa) after it was revealed Kwaito was her husband John Maputla’s (Africa Tsoai) son. “Just finding out her husband had cheated, this time with her best friend, MaNtuli, and that there was a child that came from this... she just shot them in a fit of rage,” explains Harriet. THE…

If there’s a person who reformed gangster Isaac Molapo (Jeffery Sekele) tries to steer clear of, it’s fashion mogul Funani Zwide (Vusi Kunene). Not that Funani is a ruthless man out to get Isaac. “The truth is that Isaac is hiding a secret from two decades ago that not only connects both men but causes tension between them,” explains Jeffery. To Isaac’s dismay, though, fate constantly brings him closer to Funani. And this fortnight is no exception. After rescuing his photoshoot from catastrophe, Funani offers Isaac’s hairstylist wife Rea (Matshepo Maleme) a job at his fashion empire, House Of Zwide. “It’s a tempting proposition, but Isaac tries to talk Rea out of accepting the position,” says Jeffery, whose character ropes in Funani’s evil wife Faith (Winnie Ntshaba) to put an…

Let’s start with Sesame Street! They’ve been around since 1969, and there’s no stopping the furry Muppet puppets from edutainment series Sesame Street. You name the social issue, they tackle it on the show – from bullying to saying no to peer pressure and knowing how to cross the street safely… there’s no quest too big or too small for characters like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird and Elmo. Did you know that there have been 52 seasons since Jim Henson’s creature creations started airing in the US? That’s over 4 500 episodes and they’re still going strong. Over 95% of US pre-schoolers watch Sesame Street before they turn 6. And the show has won 189 Emmy Awards and 11 Grammy Awards. And now, Mom and Dad, you…

Izangoma Zodumo Season 2 Wednesdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 20:00 Reality shows offer a glimpse into people’s lives. Like a fly-on-the-wall, the camera captures intimate moments in which viewers gain a perspective into each cast member’s world. And it’s the same in local series Izangoma Zodumo, where a trio of sangomas are out to dispel misconceptions surrounding their spiritual gift. There’s outspoken fan favourite Makgotso “Gogo Maweni” Makopo, who viewers met in season 1. Besides juggling motherhood and several business ventures that include an events management company, she’s also a gobela – an instructor chosen by ancestors to guide and teach trainees to become sangomas. Season 2 also introduces endearing couple Sabelo and Pearl Sifundza. Sabelo is a chief traditional healer, while Pearl a nurse and sangoma. “With no holds barred,…

Wounds Season 1 Fridays 1Magic (*103) 20:30 In October, 1Magic brought something truly special to our screens: Wounds, 1Magic’s “first ever medical drama”. It follows the unsettling but inspiring journey of Neo, played by Samkelo “Samke” Makhoba, as she struggles to escape her bloody past. Having witnessed her boyfriend murder two people – one being her older sister – and having a case of medical negligence to her name, Neo is desperate for a new beginning. “Neo’s storyline is an important testimony to how bad company can corrupt good character,” says Samke. So, what’s Neo’s big plan? Becoming a nursing intern at the Healing Hands hospital in Cape Town, assuming a new identity and leaving her beau and her past sins behind her. While she may have destroyed her own…

When KK (MacDonald Ndou) found out he had a grown son he didn’t know about, he showed a side of himself no one knew existed: caring, affectionate, supportive. Not the evil and manipulative KK we all knew. But when Kgosi (Tebatso Mashishi) recently disappointed KK by handing him over to the police, believing that he killed someone, it seemed the father and son relationship was done for good. But blood is thicker than water… DADDY DEAREST This issue, Kgosi is kidnapped, and KK drops everything, including his new life preaching the word of God, to save his son. But before he crosses back to the dark side, he says a prayer for his son to be returned safely – and then he hires men to find Kgosi. “KK deeply…

Young, pregnant, alone and not really sure about how this motherhood thing works, Hlelo (Nothando Ngcobo) thought that the best decision for her and her child was for them to part ways – at least in the beginning. So, she gave birth in secret, wrapped him up and left him on MaMlambo’s (Gugu Gumede) door step, hoping she would never have to deal with the reality of being a mother. But the police arrested her for abandoning her child, and now a whole new chapter is awaiting Hlelo. HLELO ABANDONED HER SON “Hlelo is a young woman who’s had to deal with so much in life. She doesn’t know love, doesn’t know how to give it or receive it – she only knows survival. Her own mother also didn’t want…

Felicity Price (Mary-anne Barlow) might be a murderous, cut-throat businesswoman, but when it comes to matters of the heart, she’s anything but in control. “Felicity believes in love, but it eludes her,” laments Mary-anne. Her desire to be acknowledged by her father Sebastian Price (Deon Lotz), who she murdered in episode 1, has complicated her personal relationships. And it’s not getting easier this fortnight: Felicity is head over heels with Detective Marco Andino (Nico Panagio), but she’s asked to betray him and report back to the Price family. THIRD TIME LUCKY? Since Legacy started in September 2020, Felicity’s relationships have been a rollercoaster ride. First, she was secretly involved with her bodyguard-chauffeur Stefan Potgieter (Sean-Marco Voster), even though her family knew all about it. But they don’t know the pair…

Freddie Highmore’s character, Dr Shaun Murphy, is doing a lot more than just operating on patients and setting broken bones in season 4 of medical drama The Good Doctor, Mondays on M-Net (*101) at 19:30 or on Catch-Up. He’s growing as a man and discovering that his social awkwardness can be a tool rather than a hindrance, as in the first 3 seasons. “The appeal of Shaun and the show has always been optimism and hopefulness. His positive outlook on the world… there have certainly been a lot of downs along with the ups. Having someone like Shaun, with his relentless desire to see the good in people and not to judge people and not to draw conclusions without getting to know someone first, that’s always been an attractive quality…

Umkhokha Season 1 Sundays Mzansi Magic (*161) 20:00 Mzansi Magic’s (*161) Sunday 20:00 timeslot is reserved for riveting local dramas that are set to have viewers on the edge of their seats with gripping storylines and A-list actors. Enter Umkhokha – the channel’s latest instalment – which has been trending since it started airing in early October because of its dramatic scenes, star cast and twists and turns. The series revolves around two families at war after Mvelase Mthembu (Sibusiso Gcaba), the leader of KwaZulu-Natal’s most prominent megachurch, Itempeli Lenkosi, is killed. The race to take over the church is underway, and his family go through extreme lengths to protect Mvela’s legacy from a ruthless woman who’s plotting against them for a shot at leading the church. FAMILIES AT ODDS…

A picture-perfect fairytale life, a proposal on the way and a dream to have her own little prince one day with the love of her life, Nkululeko (Nkanyiso Mchunu)… Fikile (Phindile Gwala) was about to have everything she has ever wanted in life. However, that fairytale has now turned into her worst nightmare with the return of her mother, Nompi (Zandi Nhlapo), and the shocking revelation that Nkululeko may be her half-brother. “Fikile is facing an extreme dilemma and is going through immense emotional turmoil. She’s initially in disbelief and is disgusted, but that eventually turns into a deep sorrow and pain as she has already been through so much to get Nkululeko, and she is now set to lose him in such a traumatic manner. To sum it all…

Durban Gen hospital’s head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Zandile (Sthandwa Nzuza), goes for what she wants – and she doesn’t care who gets hurt in the process. She’s more concerned about her selfish needs than the well-being of others. With the hospital’s superintendent Lindelani (Mike Dlangamandla) on the verge of losing his sanity – he’s under the impression his widow girlfriend Mbali’s (Neliswe Sibiya) deceased husband Sibusiso’s (Ntando Mncube) ghost is haunting him – Zandile gets her ducks in a row and conspires against Lindelani so she can take his job. But as Zandile settles into “her” seat as the hospital’s boss, she’s met with a surprise: Durban Gen’s former manager Nomalanga Qwabe (Duduzile Ngcobo) returns to take over. A SAVING GRACE Lately, Lindelani is battling to cope…

A bad day for many usually means a coffee spill on our shirt minutes before a meeting or having a difficult client at work. But for Hillside’s friendly paramedic Tjattas (Rickus Strauss), his started with the death of a neighbour and ended with Tjattas becoming a rhino poacher. Talk about an impossible situation. COLLATERAL DAMAGE In recent weeks, we’ve seen Tjattas blindsided by a poaching syndicate after he got dragged into Oom Bricks’ (Nico Allers) financial and criminal mess. “Tjatta’s knew Oom Bricks from the squatter camp,” explains Rickus. But when Oom Bricks showed up barely alive at the Hillside clinic in October with a rhino horn sticking out of his chest, Tjattas wished he’d never met him. A week later, and Oom Bricks dead from his injuries, Tjattas is…

PREVIOUSLY Ronel couldn’t turn her back on Nolan, Ayesha and Lionel’s meeting didn’t go well, the big boxing match took place but it didn’t go according to Ingrid’s plan, and Lionel battled having Ayesha in his space. IN THIS ISSUE Thys makes a drastic decision that upsets Ronel hugely, Lennie is shocked when Ingrid tells him what she did behind his back, and Beatrice’s answer has Ronel on the back foot. Layla makes a decision about Caleb, Gertie is heartbroken about Ronel and Thys’s marriage that’s on the rocks, and Caleb and Layla are also upset about the broken relationship. Nolan has news for Ronel, and Ingrid and Lennie concoct plans together. Lionel is increasingly uneasy around Ayesha, Ronel feels isolated, and Lennie is tangled up in Ingrid’s web of…