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LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Lavish
Genre: Drama
Friday 14 April at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
The soft life is often darker than most are willing to admit. Follow the fabulous lives of these 30–somethings as they navigate death, divorce and many disasters.
The Wife
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 21:30 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up
‘The Wife’ follows the love story between a feisty young journalist, Hlomu, and the unpredictable taxi driver and taxi owner, Mqhele. As the story grows, it blossoms into a larger tale of love, loyalty, rivalry and revenge.
The River
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 18 April at 20:00 on 1Magic, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
The River is set in Pretoria and follows the lives of the Dlaminis and the Mokoenas, two families from different backgrounds that are brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond in Cullinan, just a stone’s throw away from Pretoria.
Mpali
Genre: Drama
Thursday 20 April at 20:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up Mpali follows the story of Mr Nguzu, a polygamist married to seven women. The family is still together trying to make a living and working hard to remain united, despite numerous factors working against them.
LOCAL (WEST)
Come Play Naija
Genre: Game show
Saturday 15 April at 22:00 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up ‘Come Play Naija’ is a 60-minute game show format that involves two teams competing against each other in trivia games, Spin the Wheel, and other interesting games, for a chance to win millions of Naira and a brand-new car.
Itura
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
King Jagungbade’s desire for a kingdom based on equality love, justice, prosperity, and peace is under threat. How will the kingdom of Ibaokuta survive what’s coming?
The Johnsons
Genre: Comedy
Tuesday 18 April at 20:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
Meet the Johnsons, an ordinary family from Lagos, Nigeria. For some, money makes the world go round. For the Johnsons, money causes big trouble.
Unmarried
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 19 April at 22:00 on Africa Magic Family, available on Dstv Family and up
Three friends have been unlucky with love and now, Kamsi, Nengi and Funbi lean on each other as they navigate through life, love and success.
LOCAL (EAST)
Our Perfect Wedding
Genre: Reality, lifestyle
Saturday 15 April at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Follow soon-to-be married couples through the journey to their big day. The ups, the downs, the tears, and joy as they aim to make their day forever memorable.
Huba
Genre: Drama
Monday 17 April at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
This drama is about love, money, selfishness and magic. When the world of money meets the world of selfishness, the only thing that can save them is love.
Sanyu
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 18 April at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
An innocent, rural teenage girl has to leave her family and education behind to do a maid's job with a wealthy urban family where she falls for the young son of the house.
Kina
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 19 April at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Kina’ is the story of an abandoned girl seeking justice for the murder of the man she thought was her father, while falling under the dangerous spell of a woman she doesn’t yet know is her mother.
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