Innholdsfortegnelse for 1/1/2020 i TV Plus English

As a child, I never believed my parents when they told me that time passes faster as you grow up. Even in my late teens, school terms stretched out endlessly and it seemed like I’d always have time and energy for anything. Now I blink and the year is over. In this madness, I often forget details that happened through the year. And that is why this issue, where we look back at what 2019 had in store for soaps, is one of my favourites. My jaw dropped when I was reminded of all the backstabbing, loves gone wrong and gripping crime storylines in our soapies. I can’t even single one out. I hope you will enjoy it just as much as we did. When you’re done reminiscing, gear up…

Smanga Moroka (Moopi Mothibeli) and Zitha Langa (Zoe Mthiyane) were Johannesburg’s power couple going into the year. They’re both successful in their careers, her running her own construction company and he was CEO at his family marketing and advertising business Ezweni. On paper, they were perfect, but in reality their romance was toxic. And by the end of the January, Zitha’s jealousy took over her – she started beating Smanga, talking down to him, berating him for working late to save his company over going on dates with her. Smanga was too embarrassed to speak out about the abuse, believing that a few therapy sessions would fix their issues. But Zitha refused to get professional help and by February, Smanga had enough and dumped her. It didn’t take long for…

Last year saw an exodus in the little suburb of Hillside as four main cast members called it quits. While some waved farewell with tears in their eyes, other actors were fired. Chef and cute little old lady Hilda (Annelisa Weiland) left in September after finding love again, this time in the arms of Hugo (Tobie Cronjé), who’d come to town to visit his boutique-owner niece Connie (Quinne Brown Huffman). Deli waitress Olivia (Nadia Herbst) left in October. But unlike Hilda, she was forced out of town by love – her ex-boyfriend Brummer (Abel Knobel) held her hostage and rather than let him hurt her friends, she fled after breaking free. Hillside hen Charmaine (Vinette Ebrahim) was the last to leave in 2019, moving to Cape Town in October after…

Weekdys kykNET & kie (*145) 18:30 Weekdays M-Net-dek. 17:30 R Weekdays kykNET (*144) 23:00 R Weekdays kykNET & kie 14:00 PREVIOUSLY Bridgette organised a Christmas dinner for her daughter Nicci, and Kate saved the day at Rhafiek’s tourism business Atlantic Adrenaline. 1 – 3 JANUARY The Samsodiens’ New Year’s plans take an unexpected turn, and Kaashifa is the talk of the town thanks to her kitchen skills. JP makes sure that Carmen understands he doesn’t make empty threats, and Carmen is increasingly concerned by her husband Rhafiek’s involvement in JP’s scheme. AB’s health has the community worried, and Bridgette is disappointed when she learns that Nicci went back overseas. 6 – 10 JANUARY Carmen anxiously awaits Rhafiek’s return from Namibia, and Zoe is upset by what Bridgette did. AB is…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Theresa left Brady, Jade told Joey that she is pregnant, Hope was sentenced to 25 years in prison, and Abby returned to Salem. 1 –3 JANUARY Roman, Kimberly and Kayla visit Bo’s grave, and Rafe, Shawn and Ciara visit Hope in prison. Rafe asks Patch to help him break Hope out of prison, and Hattie protects convicted cop Hope behind bars. Abby spies on Thomas’s birthday celebrations, but JJ finds her in the attic. Brady hits Phillip, and Adrienne faints before she can reveal whether she’s chosen Lucas or Justin. 6 – 10 JANUARY Adrienne is rushed to hospital, and Kayla tells Adrienne that she has cancer. After talking to Andre, Gabi breaks her dinner date with Chad and tries to quit her job.…

R Tue-Thu kykNET & kie (*145) 11:00 O Sundays kykNET & kie 16:00 PREVIOUSLY Wendy continued to create drama, Janice snuck back into Arendsvlei with her tail between her legs, and Thys and Ronel weren’t having the best of times with Janice back. 1 JANUARY Aunty Gertie wakes up after a wild Old Year’s Eve party in the arms of another man, and Lionel tries to get his mother Muriel and girlfriend Janice to make peace. The Cupido family meanwhile come to terms with a troubling situation. 6 – 8 JANUARY A distraught Nathan manages to find a new place to stay, and Wesley and Lee-Roy realise that they have a lot to talk about if they’re going to save their relationship. Bianca gives Valdonia the support that she needs…

R Weekdays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 11:40 O Saturdays eExtra 15:20 WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT Originally called Yasak Elma in Turkey (Forbidden Fruit, 2018-2019), the telenovela follows sisters Zeynep and Yildiz, who have very different plans for their futures. But the pair see their lives dramatically altered when they start dating siblings Alihan Tasdemir and Ender Argun. 6 – 10 JANUARY Yildiz and Zeynep go from middle-class average into the world of the super rich when they fall in love, unknowingly, with two siblings. They also share work drama – Yildiz discovers that her new job isn’t what she’d expected, while Zeynep isn’t seeing eye-to-eye with her boss. Later, Zeynep feels intimidated in the workplace, while her sister Yildiz has put her problems in the past and is bonding with…

Pastor Ndamase (Mlamli Ningiza) could be stomping his feet, playing the offended groom, but he scarcely has the time or energy. Accusations are being hurled, people want their cows back and it’s sheer chaos in Umbumbumlu. His bride Khanyo (Nqobile Ndlovu) didn’t just leave him at the altar in late December, she left everyone standing after his family tried to force her to perform an ancestral ritual against her express wishes. “Ndamase blames himself for her storming out of the church because he didn’t stand up for her. He let his family do whatever they wanted,” admits Mlami. “Ndamase’s biggest issue has been trying to make everyone happy without upsetting anyone in the process, which has been impossible.” But when Khanyo tries to break up with Pastor Ndamase for good…

Teen mom Lesedi Diale (Luyanda Mzazi) is at the end of her wits. Her irresponsible babydaddy Crazy J Moroka (Paballo Mavundla) spent his entire paycheck at a New Year’s Eve party, leaving them without a cent to buy those costly nappies or baby food for their son Banele. “They’re really struggling to get by,” says Luyanda. What irritates Lesedi more is that she swapped her dreams of studying at varsity for braiding hair in her room to make extra cash… while Crazy J’s life remained the same. He still goes partying until the early hours of the morning with his friends. He also got a promotion but it’s all about him. “Lesedi thinks that Crazy J should be doing more as a parent, like spending time with Banele. She needs…

Raise those champagne glasses for a special New Year’s toast. The arrival of Quinton Nyathi’s (Brighton Ngoma) ambitious schemer ex-wife Thembeka Shezi (Masasa Mbangeni) brings work at NFH to a screeching halt at the end of 2019. When Thembeka left town in May 2016 after a murder trial and a fake pregnancy exposé, the Nyathis thought that they’d seen the last of her. “But it’s the end of the year and we’re going into a new decade and Thembeka is also coming and saying it’s a new her. Any other person wouldn’t come back because she knows that she wouldn’t be welcomed back. But Thembeka has to say something important and it’s time sensitive,” hints Masasa. OLD LOVE “The hardest thing for Thembeka is to convince everyone why she is…

R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 12:30 R Weekdays SABC3 (*193) 10:30 O Sundays SABC2 08:30 PREVIOUSLY Vanessa’s friends surprised her when she was slipping into emotional trouble, and Matrone gave Alexa and Fikani some relationship advice when she saw them struggling. Gabby was confused by Romeo’s behaviour, and Willem tried to make peace with his past. 1 – 3 JANUARY The Hillside youngsters realise that they’re not as smart as they think when they suffer from a wild night out, and DeWet is busy with secret plans in the neighbourhood. Kopano is having a rough time mentally but his friends are quick to give him support, and Aggie turns to Hillside matriarch Matrone for help. Romeo gets some unexpected visitors at work, and Lesedi’s pals notice a worrying change in her.…

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 Louis and Annelize were targets in Jonas’s revenge plans, Chanel spent time with Danny, and Okkie thought that he’d figured out what went wrong between Renate and Boeta. 1 – 3 JANUARY René shares her dilemma with Chanel, and Annelize notices a change in At’s attitude. Tertius tells Quinton not to give up hope, and Annelize isn’t pleased with At’s behaviour with his ex-wife Ingrid. Danny’s confrontation leaves more questions than answers, and Tracy feels uncomfy with Brandon so close. Dr Hugo is sued, and Brandon wants to keep Chanel from finding out what he’s got in the pipelines. 6 – 10 JANUARY Elana thinks that she has…

What is going on at the SABC? Isidingo was meant to come on at 21:30 after the cricket but Taste Master comes on randomly and our soap is MIA – DENNIS, EMAIL Live sport events are always unpredictable and can throw a channel’s schedule into a tailspin, explains SABC3 publicity co-ordinator Doulha Domingo. “With the Mzansi Super League games, they’re much shorter than traditional games, so last-minute changes do happen and filler shows are slotted in.” While Isidingo was originally scheduled to air, the channel realised that they had an “uninterrupted broadcast” clause in the contract for 2019 reality show Taste Master, so it had to air that night – and that specific timeslot was the only option. Unfortunately at 21:30 at night, the scheduling team can’t send out an…

Zane Meas is an icon of South African television and for the last few years he’s given soap viewers a series of larger-than-life, strong characters. For his latest role, the 54-year-old has joined medical soapie Binnelanders (2005-now, see p36) as businessman Brandon Samuels. He’s in town to visit his nurse daughter Chanel (Lindsey Abrahams) but he’s not being entirely honest and there’s something else on his mind. With over 30 years in the acting business, Zane’s love for the industry is burning brighter than ever – and he’s as big a fan of TV when he’s on the couch clicking his remote. What was the first TV show that you acted out with friends? We loved playing out the adventures of Trompie En Die Boksombende (1980), as well as “superhero”…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 09:30 R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 14:00 PREVIOUSLY Two women forced their way into Ramolao’s house, and Lehasa was uncomfortable with Lelo’s Christmas plans. 1 – 3 JANUARY Lawyer Leeto is still being tormented by his ex-client Tumishang, and Celia would prefer to be left out of her daughter Rachel’s family lunch. The police hunt for criminal businessman Lehasa, and Meikie sticks her nose in Leeto and Mokgadi’s marriage. Marothi gets to the bottom of Lehasa’s case, and Elizabeth is hiding something about her hospital job. 6 – 10 JANUARY Leeto and Mokgadi receive a call from their building contractor, and Celia finds out about Rachel’s career-swap plans. Lizzy considers leaving Turfloop even though she wants to be in a relationship with Kwaito, and a patron is…

R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 13:30 O Sundays SABC1 (*191) 12:00 PREVIOUSLY Gabisile and Sibonelo tried to break up Khehla and Nonka, Khathaza’s reign of serial-killing terror continued, and Sbu proposed to Fikile with a stolen ring. 1 – 3 JANUARY MaNgcobo decides what to do with Khathaza after she uncovers his true nature, and Nkunzi chooses the wrong time for courting. Khehla is beyond jealous seeing Gabisile and Qhabanga together, Gabi is frantic as Sbu almost blows her and Khehla’s cover, and Nonka decides whether to keep or drop Khehla. Fikile meanwhile trips over her own pride. 6 – 10 JANUARY Nkunzi realises that MaNgcobo might slip out of his grasp again, and Sibonelo crosses the line while Nkunzi is trying to get MaNgcobo back. Sibonelo makes a huge mistake…

Weekdays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 22:30 R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 12:30 O Saturdays e.tv 11:20 PREVIOUSLY Maharaj murdered Shukela and demanded a R5 million ransom for Zithulele, MaNdlovu collapsed during the wedding, and Khanyo became a runaway bride. 1 –3 JANUARY Maharaj toys with Ngcolosi during the ransom drop, Thu Sheleni makes the find of a lifetime, and the wedding uproar continues as Uncle Nyawuza demands the return of the lobola cattle – much to Phakade’s horror. Khanyo officially breaks up with Pastor Ndamase but Pastor Ndamase has a daring proposal, and MaNdlovu breaks out of the hospital. 6 – 10 JANUARY Phunyuka and Nilesh question the Emsamo staff about the missing ransom briefcase, and MaZulu asks Nirupa to make a call to Maharaj. Thu Sheleni celebrates his good fortune…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 08:30 O Saturdays SABC1 11:00 PREVIOUSLY Lucy and Kabisi squared up over baby Banele’s future, Nontle’s increasing mood swings ruined the festive season, and Lesedi put her life on hold to raise her newborn son Banele. 1 – 3 JANUARY Ayanda realises that she’ll have to play dirty to get her rapist Joshua arrested, and a public prosecutor is annoyed by early morning visitors. Cosmo’s new year is off to a bitter start when he’s physically attacked, and Mpho doesn’t think that he stands a chance with his crush Nontle. The Diales blame Mrekza for Cosmo’s assault, and Ayanda beats Joshua at his own game. Detective Pele wants Jack’s help on his new case, and Nontle ignores her mom Ayanda’s advice. 6 – 10 JANUARY Lesedi…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 12:00 R Weekdays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 13:15 O Saturdays e.tv 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Chumani fell ill, the Medupes arrived for marriage negotiations with the Langas, and a child phoned wanting to speak to Yvonne. 1 – 3 JANUARY Layla’s 2020 is off to a shocking start when Thembeka comes out of the woodwork, and it looks like Thembeka has her work cut out for her getting through to Quinton. Yvonne realises that she can’t keep running from her past, MaBetty’s heath suffers a setback, and Kgosi tells Kabza about his cunning new plan to make quick cash. 6 – 10 JANUARY Quinton reconsiders his stance on Thembeka’s return after some investigating, but Dintle wants to snoop a little for herself. Xolile makes a discovery about what…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 09:00 R Weekdays SABC2 (*192) 14:30 PREVIOUSLY Vhangani got proof of Mpfareni’s gambling, Vho-Masindi was accused of witchcraft, and Imani gave her cousin Gugu a warning. 1 – 3 JANUARY Gugu has no idea what her staff are planning behind her back, and KK tells his son Mudi to fight back against his bullies. Gizara is worried by Azwindini inviting Tshilidzi into the royal house, and Mudi lands in trouble while trying to live up to KK’s expectations. Vho-Masindi is stunned when Tshilidzi reveals the truth about his identity, and Gugu has work drama. 6 – 10 JANUARY One of the Zikalala family members is fighting for their lives, and Vho-Masindi thinks that it’s better to get rid of Tshilidzi. Gugu doesn’t know how much danger…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) 11:30 PREVIOUSLY Reneilwe learnt that she was pregnant with her boyfriend Mzi’s baby, Khulekani searched for his enemy David, and Lefa disappointed a friend at the eleventh hour. 1 – 3 JANUARY Khulekani prepares to murder David and get his revenge, and Reneilwe is worried that Mzi is going to ditch her and leave her to be a single mom. Kea is shocked when Lefa reveals that he’s built a bomb to hurt his bullies, and Gail grows anxious when David doesn’t return any of her phonecalls. Renei goes to extreme lengths to get Mzi’s attention, and Gail considers calling off her wedding as David’s rivals line up to kill him. 6 – 10 JANUARY Mzi struggles with the realisation that he’s going to be a…

R Weekdays SABC1 (*191) 08:00/SABC3 (*193) 11:00 O Sundays SABC3 09:30 PREVIOUSLY Lincoln slept with his ex-girlfriend Lungi while his fiancée Claudette was out of town, Phindile and Sechaba’s lobola talks were finalised, and Sibiya faked an illness. 1 – 3 JANUARY Lungi and Lincoln’s affair is hot gossip, and Sibiya’s actions force his girlfriend Cebisa to rethink their dating. Sechaba and Phindi are pleased to start planning their official wedding with their friends, and Claudette still has no idea of Lincoln’s cheating. Sibiya’s blabbermouth could destroy Gatanga and Makgorometsa’s relationship, and not everyone wants the wedding to happen. 6 – 10 JANUARY Claudette and Lincoln get a ransom demand for Ntando, and the miners are anxious as they await their matric results. Phindi has had her fill of Aunt…

R Weekdays 1Magic (*103) 23:30 & 10:30 O Saturdays 1Magic 17:00 O Sundays 1Magic 09:30 PREVIOUSLY A drunk and heartbroken Zolani interrupted his ex-wife Itumeleng and Lindani’s wedding, Refilwe was shaken after a secret was revealed, and the Dikanas went on a family outing. 1 – 3 JANUARY Zweli and Njabulo jump to conclusions when they realise that the rest of their family have disappeared during their safari walk. Dimpho cancels her plans with Flora for a night out on the town partying, and Lindiwe fights for her life. Zweli and Njabulo search for their loved ones in the wilderness, and Dimpho’s sulking ruins everyone’s holiday. The Dikana family’s lives hang by a thread, and Dimpho’s partying might come to an end when she gets a nasty surprise. Zweli meanwhile…

BOLD Brooke admits to Ridge that she and Hope thought that Hope had killed Thomas. Ridge and Steffy confront Thomas about why he has given Hope joint custody of Douglas, and Thomas uses Douglas to lure Hope back to work for Forrester Creations. Bill runs into his super-secretary Emmy thanks to a high-powered connection of his at City Hall. Sally calls out Liam’s name while she’s having sex with Wyatt, and Brooke is in for a blue holiday season with just Katie and Donna after Ridge decides to take Shauna to the Forresters’ celebrations at Eric and Quinn’s house. DAYS Xander burns Sarah’s confession and tells her that he loves her, but Eric demands that Xander and Sarah return his daughter Mackenzie. At the convent, Sister Lani tells Sister Kristen…

R Weekdays e.tv (*194) after the 00:00 Movie WHERE WE LEFT OFF Season 1 ended with Asu and Nihan continuing their rivalry, and Kemal was hot on the heels of his attacker. Ozan had bad news for Salih, Vildan tried to make amends with Leyla, and Emir was turning on the charm with Zeynep. 6 – 10 JANUARY Nihan receives a mysterious note and finds out about Emir and Galip’s secret. Galip steals an important flashdrive from Emir’s computer, and Nihan confronts Emir about his relationship with Zeynep. Kemal is furious when he hears about Tarik’s new job and the pair almost come to blows. Nihan arranges a meeting with Zeynep to warn her about Emir but the tension leads to more drama, and Nihan later pulls a disappearing act.…

R Mon-Thu VIA (*147) 23:00 O Saturdays VIA (*147) 00:30 WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT Gülseren and Dilara’s babies were swapped in hospital and given to the wrong parents to raise. Years later, Gülseren’s biological daughter found her, and Hazal hid her secret from her family. 6 – 9 JANUARY Dilara asks Hazal to come live with her family in their mansion, and Gülseren and Keriman’s fight ends with a cheating revelation. Keriman wants revenge, and Hazal’s wild lifestyle angers Dilara. Gülseren asks wantaway Hazal to reconsider moving out. The families involved are stunned by a newspaper article exposing Gülseren and Cihan’s affair – and that Hazal is their lovechild. Keriman gets involved with a lawyer, and Cansu writes a farewell letter for Cihan and Dilara letting them know that she…

R Tue-Sat kykNET (*144) 09:00 R Weekdays kykNET 22:30 PREVIOUSLY Jana accepted a job offer at SinBin, Bart forced Liam into a decision that affected his career, and Simon received the Stryder Of The Year award. 1 – 3 JANUARY Maryke is back from the Bahamas, Buys makes things uncomfortable for Bibi, and Thinus and his husband Ryno come to an agreement about Thinus’s unemployment. Koekie gets ready for her makeover with style guru Hannon, Schalk convinces TJ to take a break from his video-games, and Festus loses patience with Koekie’s arrogance. Jana and Schalk meanwhile are concerned by Buys’s behaviour towards Bibi. 6 – 10 JANUARY The Stryders’ new season kicks off on a high note for Simon, Jana wants to write an article about Maryke’s arrest, and Anna…

R Weekdays e.tv (DStv *194/Opeview *104) 13:30 O Sundays eExtra (DStv *195/Openview *105) 11:50 PREVIOUSLY Karel talked Modise into becoming a politician, someone close to Mama Rose suffered a health scare, and things turned sour between Marang and Itumeleng. 1 – 3 JANUARY Tristan has a new suitor, and Mama Rose gets the fright of her life. Tristan offers to help a lodger mend his relationship with Angie, and Modise worries about Lelo’s worsening health. Itumeleng and Karel are concerned when someone from their past arrives, Modise’s opposition plays dirty tricks while campaigning, and Lelo doesn’t get the support that she’d hoped for. 6 – 10 JANUARY Mama Rose and Modise confront Lelo about her cleansing ritual, and Itumeleng is horrified when he sees someone he knows visiting Angie. Lelo…

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I’ve heard rumours that Scandal!’s Nomvelo Makhanya (Lindiwe) might be leaving the soapie. Please tell me it isn’t so – SYLVIA, FACEBOOK I like Nomvelo, but honestly I don’t see any growth to her character – MBALI, FACEBOOK If it’s true that Nomvelo is leaving, then I’m hurt. She’s always been the best in that soapie – NWARA, FACEBOOK When the police catch Simon from Isidingo, they should throw him in a psychiatric ward and he should stay there – MAMAREMO, FACEBOOK Morongwa should get hold of Simon before the police on Isidingo. Now that would be entertaining to see – PRETTINA, FACEBOOK Simon should be locked up and the key should be thrown very far away – WARDAH, FACEBOOK Simon should be sentenced to life imprisonment without a chance…

We need a petition. They can’t cancel Isidingo. This is ridiculous. In fact the whole channel is a joke. They might as well close it – SIPHE, FACEBOOK Remove Generations and find a new timeslot and channel for Isidingo – SELINA, FACEBOOK It’s one of the best soapies on the box. It’s because of the cricket. I wish sports would get their own channel – SHARON, FACEBOOK First it was High Rollers, now Isidingo. The SABC is playing against talent and genuine story telling – NOSIPHO, FACEBOOK I’ve been following Isidingo my whole life. I’m saddened at the decision. Nevertheless, Isidingo has been really good – NOMFUNDO, FACEBOOK…