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Are you ready for a sneaky little taste off the spoon? DStv got into the Come Dine With Me South Africa (CDWMSA) kitchen to speak with the reality show’s executive producer Kee-Leen Irvine about what might be the most competitive season yet. South Africans have had lockdown and social distancing time to hone their skills, sharpen their knives and their tongues, and we’re in the mood to party hard. Read on as Kee-Leen serves it up… How was this season filmed? The past two seasons of CDWMSA have been filmed under stringent COVID protocols and even though we shifted to Level One (of COVID lockdown) during the season of filming, those protocols were maintained. Everyone was tested regularly, and apart from our little bit of extra social distancing, there were…

Ordinary Joe Season 1 Wednesdays (from 8 December) M-Net (*101) 21:30 Choosing your career and future is a massive step for anyone. There are so many “what if” moments, not to mention trying to work out how you’re going to afford varsity fees when you think you know which career you want to pursue. It’s just as puzzling for Joe Kimbreau (James Wolk). He’s finished his studies in music but he’s in three minds at graduation. “Joe is stumped. He has the skills and education and he doesn’t know if he really wants to continue his chosen path,” says James. So what now? Well, like some series hop between three different eras (drama series This Is Us jumps across the ’70s, ’80s and 2010s), Ordinary Joe sees lead character Joe…

We’re not going to lie – when local journo and fan favourite Siyanda (Kay Sibiya) passed away from an apparent suicide at the beginning of November, we were shocked. But the ink on his final story prior to his death has barely dried and there’s already a new hardcore reporter in town hoping to fill his journalistic shoes. Introduced on Thursday, 25 November, Lelethu – portrayed by actor Yonda Thomas from Netflix’s hugely successful 2020 comedy series How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding – makes it clear that the newcomer isn’t afraid to stir the pot like his predecessor. We caught up with Yonda to find out everything about the character that will leave the rich and powerful quivering in their designer shoes as Lelethu goes about sticking his nose…

Turfloop residents, beware! There’s a new reporter in town and she’s hungry for a juicy story to make the front page. Meet Khwezi (Samukele Mkhize), a determined and feisty journalist driven by only one thing – her career. She’s only been in town for a few days, but it’s already becoming clear that Khwezi will be stepping on a few big toes in coming weeks. Samukele is no stranger to the small-screen, having previously appeared in the highly popular Mzansi Magic soapie Isibaya as Mabuyi. The complete opposite of her naïve and somewhat innocent Isibaya character, Khwezi will make it clear that she’s not the kind of person to put up with nonsense. “She is from KwaZulu-Natal and currently working for a magazine. Now based in Johannesburg, she travels around…

Mamlambo (Gugu Gumede) is the heart of the community of KwaMashu. She’s the goto person for everyone who’s going through a rough patch and needs someone to save them. Whether they have been kicked out of home or need relationship advice or to communicate with their ancestors – she’s the girl. So naturally when she hears the desperate prayer of prisoner Khathide (Tshepang Mohlomi) asking the Lord to help him get out of prison, her heartstrings move and she sweeps in wanting to help. “Mamlambo knows Khathide from the community that she lives in,” explains Gugu. “Mamlambo decides to assist Khathide because she was recently in prison [after finding a baby on her doorstep and keeping the child without going to the police] and she knows how it feels to…

One of the many perks of being an intern at fashion empire House Of Zwide is that there’s always an exciting project. If the interns aren’t designing garments for A-list stars for red-carpet events, they’re styling outfits for covers of glossy magazines – and this fortnight isn’t any different. After his meeting with the editor of the fictional Muse Magazine, House Of Zwide’s exec Nkosi Zwide (Wanda Zuma) presents the interns with a challenge: “To pitch ideas for an editorial in Muse, and the intern with the most innovative concept wins a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put together looks for the publication’s next photoshoot,” reveals Wanda. It’s a big deal for the interns and they all have their eyes on the prize, some more than others, like Mampho (Gaisang Noge) who…

Wanna be a baller, a shot caller and sling gold medals around your neck after demolishing your opponents on the sportsfield? It takes more than blood, sweat and tears to be a global sport icon. Formula 1, basketball, rugby, soccer – you name the sport and there’s a doccie for you to stream to your device. Whether you’re looking for inside tips on lifting your game or inspiration for your life, check out these top sport stories on Showmax. TIGER Tiger Woods’s personal life has become the golfing round he’d rather forget. This two-episode doccie investigates golf’s most perfect player and how Tiger away from the 18 holes is anything but spotless. Sure, he can drop a 7 iron from the rough to within 2ft of the cup, but he’s…

You never know who you’re living next to. That nice old lady might be slipping poison into your tea. The teen over the road might be plotting something you wouldn’t expect. Whatever the case, killers don’t have a “look”… MURDER IN THE OUTBACK Young British backpacker Peter Falconio goes missing in Australia’s Outback and his companion Joanne Lees reports him as murdered. It’s not long before drug runner Bradley John Murdoch is under arrest, but there are issues with the case. There’s no body and Joanne’s eyewitness account is inconsistent. Nevertheless, Murdoch is incarcerated, but this four-part series sets out to unpack whether he really is guilty using never-before-seen footage and new evidence that will have you wondering if Peter perhaps faked his own death? • Sundays at 20:00 from…

Mina Nawe House Season 2 Saturdays (from 4 December) Moja Love (*157) 21:00 When a romantic relationship is on the verge of crumbling, the couple are faced with evaluating whether their bond is worth saving or if they should call it quits, which sets the premise for local reality series Mina Nawe House. In the emotionally charged couple’s retreat with a twist, five couples from across the country move into the same mansion for 11 days – and they take part in various exercises and activities that are designed to provide them with tools to become better partners and improve their relationships. At the end of the process, each couple decides if they’d like to rekindle their romance or go their separate ways. “These are real couples with real problems.…

When Durban Gen Hospital’s former head surgeon Thabo’s (Meshack Mavuso) childhood bestie Andile (Melusi Yeni) unexpectedly arrives in town to catch up this fortnight, it’s quickly revealed that it isn’t a reunion between the friends, but it’s rather a send-off. “With a few weeks to live after he was diagnosed with lung cancer, Andile left his family in Cape Town to tick off items on his bucket list such as going bungee jumping with Thabo and partying in the best nightclubs on the west coast,” explains Melusi. However, Andile soon realises that he isn’t the only one who’s facing a rough patch as Thabo is also battling his own demons. “The reunion becomes a healing experience for both men and they support each other at the lowest points of their…

Dineo Price (Kgomotso Christopher) comes across as a brilliant businesswoman, but when it comes to matters of the heart, she’s seemingly not all that smart. “Dineo, this woman makes me angry,” exclaims Kgomotso. “She’s only just coming to terms with the fact that her businessman husband Sebastian Price (Deon Lotz) was murdered by her stepdaughter Felicity (Mary-anne Barlow) and old heartache has been reopened.” And now her fling-turned-serious lover Msizi Zulu (Siyabonga Thwala) returns from months away. “She’s confused. She’s angry with him and she lets him know,” says Kgomotso. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t open to rekindling their relationship… with a few conditions. MR LOVER LOVER Remember when Dineo and Msizi first hooked up earlier this year? They made a pact to keep it “just about sex”, yet…

The Wife is getting 40 episodes in its first season and if the first week is anything to go by, it’s going to keep setting records episode after episode! Based on author Dudu Busani-Dube’s best-selling novel Hlomu The Wife, the telenovela broke reality show Uthando Lodumo’s record for the most first-day views of all time, as well as doccie series Devilsdorp’s record for the most house watched within the first four days. The story follows journalist Hlomu (Mbalenhle Mavimbela), who falls in love with Mqhele Zulu (Bonko Khoza), one of the brothers in Jozi’s biggest crime family who also happen to own an entire taxi fleet. Without realising what’s happening, Hlomu is dragged into her lover’s gunshot-filled world, full of secrets, lies and enemies who’ll stop at nothing to kill…

Reality television gets a boost this December on CBS Reality (*132) with new and returning shows packed full of heart-stopping moments and stories you won’t believe… until you realise that it’s on reality TV. RANDOM BREATH TEST SEASONS 11-14 Despite driving under the influence of drink and drugs being a complete no-no, there are still those who insist on doing it. This reality show focuses on the Australian Police Force’s efforts to curb this illegal behaviour with random breath tests on the road. The cameras are rolling as the guilty drivers are brought to book, capturing all the drama as they realise the situation they’ve found themselves in. Sometimes, things can turn tense and even dangerous, and other times it’s just plain funny. Why these inebriated drivers allow themselves to…

Titan Games Season 1 Sundays (from 12 December) e.tv (*194) 18:00 Dwayne Johnson will never shed his WWE wrestling alter-ego The Rock despite retiring from pro wrestling over a decade ago… and he doesn’t want to. Because the man genuinely is built like a rock – he’s almost 2m tall and weighs over 120kg with a 6% bodyfat count. He has a full-sized gym at home that he calls his Iron Paradise, and he does midnight workouts all the time. So what’s a hyped-up muscleman who’s a global, in-demand superstar with access to studios and networks to do? Create his own obstacle course reality show… with a difference: Titan Games, which has two seasons. “This show is beyond wild. We have physical challenges that viewers have never seen before. We…

They had a dreamy wedding in August and enjoyed a relatively short honeymoon. It seems like things were looking up for our young couple Nhlamulo (Matthews Rantsoma) and Lindiwe (Nomvelo Makhanya). Having promised to live an honest life together, the former con artists were eager to settle down and enjoy the quiet life. “It’s always been something that they both wanted: To live a safe, straight-and-narrow life,” says Matthews. But so far, Nhlamulo has been doing a terrible job of becoming an honest man. FUTILE FIGHT Constantly being dragged back into his past criminal life, Nhlamulo has been battling to fight off his demons. But this fortnight, a former friend of Nhlamulo’s will rock up out of the blue – and he’s not in town to reminisce about the good…

Remember back in June when Hillside was buzzing about whether Lana (Mila Guy) could be pregnant? It was the scandal of the month, only to be revealed that she had just gained a few extra kilos in an attempt to fill an emotional void. Well, the whispers about her now-very-real pregnancy will have the Hillsiders gossiping like crazy once more – and this time it’s all about the baby’s daddy. HOOK UPS Within a matter of a few days at the start of October, Lana managed to hook up with both her ex-husband Shawn (Deànré Reiners) and the man pining for her heart Rickus (André Lötter). With Shawn, it was purely a drunken night of passion, while Rickus rocked up at Lana’s place in gold body paint proclaiming his undying…

PREVIOUSLY Plutarco and Constanza shared a kiss, leading Plutarco to beg her to give him a second chance, Luis was two-timing Jimena and Aurora, and a dinner date left Remedios taken aback. IN THIS ISSUE Plutarco finds out more about Jimena and Con-stanza’s case, Sol arrives at the office a teary mess, and Ramiro and Remedios end up in a nasty argument. Plutarco has to think quickly to stop his son Daniel from finding out about his links to Sol, and an upcoming concert turns Max into a nervous wreck. Following his absence from work, Jimena demands that Luis explains what’s really going on, Sol opens up to Daniel, and Isabel finally tells Pablo the truth. Remedios and Constanza head off to Miami, and Daniel refuses to meet with Plutarco.…