Indholdsfortegnelse for 24 March 2022 i TV Plus English

Recipes For Love And Murder, Sundays on M-Net (*101) at 20:00, is a local murder mystery based on Sally Andrew’s 2015 novel of the same name. Kindly Scottish transplant Tannie Maria (Maria Doyle Kennedy) shares advice and recipes in a Karoo small town newspaper. But when her new friend with an abusive husband turns up dead, Maria and risk-taking rookie reporter Jessie September (Kylie Fisher) decide to investigate the matter. The book itself sparked a cooking craze, and now viewers can fall in love with Tannie Maria, the Karoo and those seductive kitchen moments. WHO’S WHO TANNIE MARIA (MARIA DOYLE KENNEDY) Maria Purvis has taken to the “Tannie” title like a duck to water. She seems scatter-brained, but make no mistake about her: Those darting eyes are taking in everything…

A Million Little Things Season 4 Fridays (from 25 March) M-Net (*101) 21:30 If there’s a show that captures the true meaning of friendship, it’s tear-jerking drama series A Million Little Things. In good times, the circle of friends celebrate together, and they support each other through difficult times. And with all of the hurdles and devastating blows they’ll be facing in season 4, the mates need each other more than ever. Season 4 picks up six months after the dramatic events that took place in the season 3 finale when Gary (James Rodriguez) attacked Peter (Andrew Leeds), the music teacher who had groomed Gary’s goddaughter Sophie (Lizzy Greene) while her mother Delilah (Stephanie Szostak) was on vacation in France and Sophie was left in Gary’s care. It’s revealed that…

After a failed relationship with Luyolo (Karabo Maseko) recently, Sphe (Pearl Monama) fell for Winston (Lehasa Moloi) a few weeks ago. He’s a former patient who was admitted at her hospital with a suspicious stab wound. Winston’s charm and good looks won Sphe over, and though she worried about moving too fast with a man she knows very little about, she decided to go with the flow for a change and give him a chance. “Winston is the perfect gentleman: He is ambitious, successful and kind,” says Pearl. But all that glitters isn’t gold, and Sphe finds that out in the worst way possible. Not only does she discover Winston’s murderous secret, she has been groomed by him to be part of his evil plan, and it’s a scheme she…

Gugu (Bukamina Cebekhulu) has no idea that she’ll soon end up in an asylum – and it’s because of someone who looks exactly like her! Brace yourself, because Gugu’s trusted bodyguard Rosemary’s (Gugu Mzobe) lover is about to take over Gugu’s life and it won’t be pretty! Aided by Rosemary, Nomasonto (also played by Bukamina) who looks so much like Gugu that people have often mistaken her for the businesswoman breaks into Gugu’s apartment because Gugu’s life “looks very glamorous from the outside,” says Bukamina. And since Nomasonto and Gugu look so much alike, a plan starts brewing in Rosemary’s and Nomasonto’s heads: They want it all (from Gugu) and they can have it. “Nomasonto wants to take over Gugu’s life completely!” adds Bukamina. TRUST ME OR ELSE… Nomasonto returns…

Sunil Maharaj (Jack Devnarain) is no stranger to playing mindgames to get what he wants. “He is always two steps ahead of his enemies and his targets,” says Jack. But this time it seems that someone else has one-up on the baddie and things could take a deadly turn. Sunil has health issues and he’s using it to his advantage. “He isn’t well and he can garner sympathy with his condition,” adds Jack, whose character has everyone panicking when he suffers a seizure. “Sunil doesn’t take his health as seriously as he should and this is where it leads him. He has a kidney disease. We do not know if this disease is curable or not, but it eventually leads to Sunil trying to secure a kidney on the black…

kykNET & kie Mon-Thu 19:30 PREVIOUSLY Ruby’s life was shattered after her mother Denise’s arrest, Daniel received an anonymous tip about Dorothy Galant, and Aunty Poppie was worried about Janice’s situation. IN THIS ISSUE Aunty Poppie has disappointing news for Lionel and Janice, Uncle Johnny is embarrassed that Clint had to save him and Aunty Gertie, and Ruby fears that she’s a burden to Ezra and her family. Hein, Anton and Candice suggest to Yvette that they create a safe haven for Ruby to make her feel comfortable under their roof, and Aunty Gertie and Clint talk things out and get on the same page. Angel tries to end things with Daniel, Aunty Gertie and Uncle Johnny play Cupid for Beatrice, and Yvette makes a decision that will change many…

Sometimes you watch TV and you spot a landmark that you recognise because it’s in your own backyard aka somewhere in your home country. But what happens when locations for movies and shows take you out of this world – literally? Streaming platform Showmax has two sci-fi productions filmed right here in Mzansi that’ll take you to Mars and beyond… SETTLERS This 2021 sci-fi movie is set on Mars, you know the planet SA-born tech genius Elon Musk is trying to visit? But it was filmed very close to Namibia, in a desolated desert-like town called Vioolsdrift in the Northern Cape. And it certainly looks the part – the soil is red, there’s no plant life for as far as the eye can see, and there’s wind. Here’s the low-down…

Eunice (Oratile Maitisa) has been splashing loads of cash lately but there’s a problem: She’s borrowing money to pay back existing debts… and her creditors want their cash. “Graduating and not getting a job as quickly as she’d hoped set her back,” says Oratile. “Eunice was never someone pressured easily into doing things that she’d regret later, but this time she’s in over her head.” Eunice has a job at the hospital but that’s raised another issue. “It emanates from the need of trying to fit in while standing out at the same time. She sees colleagues around her buy cars, change their hair and so forth. Not knowing that it probably took them a while to get where they are now, she also feels the need to switch up…

Deing a closet gay man has become increasingly tricky for bartender Thomas (Themba Manganyi). “He is tired of living a double life and worse, hiding his romance with Mahlatse (Elvis Nkosi) from the world,” explains Themba. To prove his undying love for Mahlatse – and free himself from the shame and shackles that come with hiding their relationship – Thomas reveals his sexuality to his homophobic game ranger dad Thabiso (Aubrey Makola), who doesn’t take the news well. “As expected, Thabiso is fuming. He disapproves of his son dating another man and he immediately orders Thomas to dump Mahlatse or else…,” explains Themba. If it was as easy for Thomas to get over his feelings for Mahlatse as his dad suggests, he would’ve, especially because most of Risinga Village is…

In a world where children, especially teenagers and young adults, are often scared to share their true selves with their parents, there’s Uys (Daniel Coetzee) and his dad Werner (Zak Hendrikz), who’re so close they might as well be best friends. Where most parents push their children too hard because they want their offspring to have good and successful lives, Werner is letting his son get on with things so that Uys won’t be afraid to express himself and his feelings about his career. “Uys and his father’s relationship is very close, on a base level, they can potentially be seen as best friends who get up to trouble with pranks and Werner’s interest and investment in Uys’s life and hobbies,” says Daniel. “On a deeper level however, Uys has…

If you’ve ever wondered how Johannesburg’s most infamous socialites live and where they hang out, look no further because Showmax’s new local six-part reality show Diamond & Dolls gives viewers front row seats to their lives. Lead star, musician and social media influencer Tebogo Ramokgadi spills the tea on his reality show that features four of his besties, who he affectionately calls “Dolls” as they tag along on the journey to fame and fortune. There’s award-winning nightclub promoter Inno Morolong, nightclub hostess Eva Modika, soccer star manager Lumi Jemma and fashion blogger Lolo Mlunjwana. The Diamond and Dolls fly first-class to private holiday destinations, they throw the wildest parties at exclusive venues, and their closets are filled with expensive fashion brands. But expect drama as their dinner parties end in…

CSI: Vegas Season 1 Thursdays (from 24 March) M-Net (101) 20:30 The thing with sequel series is that they very often don’t live up to the original. Except that CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) is no ordinary show. Executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer and show creator Anthony E Zuiker agreed and that’s how CSI: Vegas was born. “Things have changed in the labs. There are younger new ‘kids’ working as CSIs. There’s new technology and machines helping the agents catch the killers,” says Anthony. But there is something that feels old and familiar about the spin-off… WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Things kick off with a bang! Detective Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle, who starred in more than 317 episodes of CSI) makes a guest appearance in episode 1 and sets the arc. While…

Homegrown Tastes South Africa Season 1 Wednesdays (from 23 March) BBC Lifestyle (*174) 20:00 Food is much more than just what’s on our plates. The process starts with the farmers who grow and monitor their crops and livestock. It’s followed by harvesting, sorting and packaging – all the technical bits and bobs. Their produce is then sold across the world and locally to stores and restaurants, with the chefs and customers cooking dishes that are inspired by their cultures and interests. This culinary journey is what inspired celebrity chef and TV personality Lorna Maseko’s brand-new cooking expedition series Homegrown Tastes South Africa. In each themed episode, Lorna is joined by a celebrity guest and together they travel across the country and explore the local culinary industry. “Other than meeting farmers,…

Girlfriends Dudu Kubeka(Sihle Ndaba) and Lera (Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele) appear to have the perfect life: Great love and they’re busy building a business empire. But they’ve had their fair share of drama recently… Dudu’s straight-talking big brother Jojo (Melusi Mbhele) holding younger bro Zenzele (Robert Mpisi) hostage to shock Zenzele out of his life of crime was one thing, but starving him and then finding out that Zen has diabetes was another! But there’s more on the way, this time for Lera and Dudu, because Lera is secretly bisexual and having an affair with her lover’s brother Zenzele… “Lera made moves on Zenzele. He tried to resist but he can’t refuse an attractive woman. Although it’s Lera’s fault that this affair started, he’s also to blame,” says Robert. And with Dudu’s…

It has been a rough couple of weeks for Lilly (Noxolo Mathula). She was shot and left for dead by a hijacking kingpin and then she almost died in hospital. Plus, other criminals put a hit on her. But now on the mend physically, Lilly’s heart is going to heal too with the prospect of love. But there’s a problem, says Noxolo. “This person isn’t someone people around her expect her to date. Her mother MaDongwe (Zama Magubane) in particular is having a hard time understanding that Lilly has decided to date a woman and she’s going to make it known to Lilly.” HEAR ME OUT Lilly is trying by all means to make sure that her mother finds out about her lover through her, but she chickens out at…

When Faith Zwide (Winnie Ntshaba) convinced her fashion mogul hubby Funani (Vusi Kunene) to partner with his sworn enemy Nikiwe (Thembisa Mdoda) to design outfits for the Miss Africa Pageant, Faith didn’t think that the pair would hit it off. “After all, Nikiwe and Funani couldn’t stand each other as Nikiwe stole credit for Funani’s designs a decade ago and that’s how she launched her fashion career,” explains Thembisa. However, Nikiwe recently apologised for her betrayal and she starts bonding with Funani. “Before they know it, sparks fly between them,” says Thembisa, adding that Nikiwe and Funani go from yelling at each other at the top of their lungs. to thinking about ripping each other’s clothes off! “At first, Nikiwe and Funani hide their feelings but it’s not long till…