Innholdsfortegnelse for 25 Feb 2021 i TV Plus English

Instagram sensation, influencer and thought leader Tali Shapiro-Nudelman (played by Julia Anastasopoulos) is having a baby. She has gathered her wickedly observant documentary film crew, who brought us the glory of Tali’s Wedding Diary in 2017, to film Tali’s Baby Diary. We chatted with Julia and Anton Taylor, who plays Tali’s husband and father-to-be Darren, to get the inside scoop ahead of the baby bliss from Sunday 7 March. “The show is set in the beginning of 2021. We don’t really bring 2020 into the story. We felt like we wanted to escape from it a bit. It’s been a bit of a challenge to shoot it that way, but we have decided to leave that out of the story,” reveals Julia. “We’ve kind of set it in a parallel…

Abandoned Season 1 Tuesdays Mzansi Magic (*161) 20:00 It takes more than a name and location to track down a long-lost family member on new Mzansi Magic reality show Abandoned, which started quietly in January this year. Much of searching for a loved one involves the courage to approach that individual after finding them. And that’s where the show and its host come in. With the assistance of private investigators and researchers, Phumeza Mdabe (Marcia in drama series Unmarried, 2018-now) connects people, who’re referred to as “the abandoned”, with their biological parents. That’s not all though… “What makes the show stand out is that I sit with the sought parent and discuss their reasons for leaving their [now-adult] child prior to the reunion,” explains Phumeza. In other words, the parent…

Will & Grace Season 1 Thursdays & Fridays (from 26 Feb) SABC3 (*193) 12:00 & 12:30 Public broadcaster SABC3 (*193) has been filling its retro-hour 12:00 weekday slot for the last few years and throwback action shows from the ’80s and ’90s – everything from Airwolf (1984-1986), to Magnum PI (1980-1988) and Macgyver (1985-1992) have flashed on our screens. And now they’re adding a little more laughter, with the award-winning first six seasons of comedy show Will & Grace (1998-2006, with a three-season revival that aired from 2017-2020) filling the 12:00 and 12:30 timeslot. If you missed the comedy series first time, now is the perfect chance to see what all the fuss is about as four very different friends try to make their way through life, work and everything…

It’s been a long time coming and now Detective Pele (Andile Nebulane) has managed to put one of his top targets in handcuffs. And while it’s not the feared Jack Mabaso (Vusi Kunene), it’s equally juicy criminal Kumkani “Gadaffi” Phakade (Vuyo Dabula). “Pele has been after Jozi’s big criminals, Jack and Gadaffi, for years,” explains Vuyo. “But somehow, they always managed to slip through his fingers. But Pele’s luck has changed.” What shady business will land Gadaffi in a tight spot with the law? His drug empire will prove to be his downfall. “Pele knows that Gadaffi runs a massive drug operation, but he has never been able to get hard evidence,” says Vuyo. But thanks to clever detective work and a betrayal or two, Detective Pele will soon hear…

It’s been a good start to the year for Lindiwe (Nomvelo Makhanya). She’s emotionally in a good place and life is generally rainbows and sparkles for the young vixen. “School is going just fine and she’s about to be a graduate,” says Nomvelo. The only thing missing? That someone special by her side. That is about to change when a handsome charmer comes her way in March… PARTY FAVOURS Suave Nhlamulo (Matthews Rantsoma) struts into Lindiwe’s world as a forex trader. “They meet at the commune,” reveals Nomvelo. “He is a guest at a house party being thrown for Omphile (Bothlale Boikanyo) – and it’s a jol!” Lindiwe is immediately taken by the hunky guest’s smile and smooth words, practically melting before him. And Nomvelo says that her character is…

The shock and horror of Felicity’s (Mary-anne Barlow) now-teenage son Charlie (AJ Cullinan, Tyler in teen drama The Girl From St Agnes, 2019-now) returning in early February isn’t the only surprise for the Price iron maiden in the month of love: her baby-daddy James (Robert Hobbs, Gary Clayton in The Girl From St Agnes) wasn’t far behind, arriving on her doorstep a little later in the month. “James has brought Charlie back to his family, but what’s motivating him is getting what he feels he is due,” explains Robert. “He was kicked out of the family by Felicity and her father Sebastian (Deon Lotz) when Charlie was still a baby. He wants what was taken from him and he won’t stop…” adds the actor, “…until he has his prize.” KNOCK-KNOCK…

PREVIOUSLY Conflict erupted between Beatrice and Ronel, Wesley received horrible news about his father’s medical care, and married couple Elsa and Fred were fighting non-stop. 24 – 25 FEBRUARY Candice brings a guest home, Beatrice wonders if she should reveal that she is Leah Cobus, and Wendy shares her plan with Dorothy. Lionel is dreaming big for his stand-up comedy show, and Beatrice has a huge moment in the public eye and gets a wonderful surprise. Meanwhile, Langes must wrangle his way out of a nerve-racking situation when the past comes calling. 1-4 MARCH Beatrice is popular at school thanks to her book, Wendy gets a dangerous new contact on her side, and Lionel urgently needs Lee-Roy’s help. Wendy has a meeting with Stas, Debra needs to talk to Langes…

Season 4 of action-packed medical drama The Resident (2018-now), Tuesdays on FOX (*125) at 20:45, started at the beginning of February in tragedy. Junior resident Dr Devon Pravesh (Manish Dayal, Raj in teen drama 90210, 2008-2013) is coming to terms with the loss of his beloved father Tejan (Brian George, Dr VM Koothrapali in comedy series The Big Bang Theory, 2006-2019), who put him through med school by driving a taxi. Tejan was at high risk of infection during the COVID pandemic and Devon was forced to say goodbye to his father remotely – like in the real world, he was not allowed to be at his father’s bedside in person. A SICK SYSTEM “It was heart-breaking. When I read that first episode, I couldn’t believe the sadness,” says Manish.…

The Amazing Race Season 32 Sundays (from 7 March) M-Net (*101) 18:00 “We have returned to our core elements,” says Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race (2001-now, TAR). “We’ve done away with themes and all of the fancy elements. We have gone back to ‘regular’ people competing, everyday people. There are more roadblocks, pit stops and detours. Fans like the fact that there are certain things they can expect from the show and they want to see those things again and again, so here it is!” Let the racing begin… 1 Retired NFL best friends DeAngelo Williams (37) & Gary Barnidge (34) If being built like a brick house was an advantage, these friends would be firm favourites. “We’re competitive by nature and we’re fit still,” says DeAngelo,…

Mzali Wami Season 1 Mondays Mzansi Magic (*161) 20:00 Two mothers are connected by the secrets they share in new drama series Mzali Wami. Over 20 years ago, a grieving Sibongile (Nolwazi Shange, Sheila on drama show Mina Nawe, 2017-now) lost her newborn and targeted Joyce (Masasa Mbangeni, best known as Thembeka Shezi, 2013-2020, on soapie Scandal!, 2008-now). She stole Joyce’s infant daughter Ntokozo, now played as an adult by Lungelo Mpangase (Khethiwe on drama show eHostela, 2019-now) at a bus station. Sibongile was certain that she’d gotten away with the kidnapping. “But as fate would have it, the women were reunited,” says Masasa. A SHOCKING DISCOVERY Joyce and Ntokozo’s story isn’t a simple case of a stolen baby. When the series started in late January, Joyce discovered that her…

The past has a way of coming back to haunt you, as architect Imani (Zonke Mchunu) discovers this fortnight. Back in October 2019, she was stalked by her co-worker Vuyo (Austin Shandu), which resulted in Vuyo being fired and imprisoned for blackmailing Imani with a sextape. He’s back after serving his time and it’s not looking too good for Imani. “She is in total shock when she bumps into him at a shop. He tries to talk to her, but Imani leaves in a hurry, with a fuming Vuyo screaming after her,” says Zonke. Vuyo continues to harass Imani and he gatecrashes Gugu’s (Bukamina Cebekhulu) babyshower after getting inside info that Imani will be there. What should have been a night of fun and celebrating of a new life quickly…

When it comes to tenders, things get messy in real life and the streets of Turfloop. One person about to learn that lesson is catering queen Melita (Hellen Motsuki). “It was a blow to her seeing the tender in the paper. She didn’t realise that her contract with Turf University was ending,” says Hellen, whose character feels blindsided. “How could her manager forget to tell her such an important piece of information? This affects Melita’s livelihood!” Melita has to race against the clock to put a proposal together to ensure she outbids everyone else. But the sharks are already circling her business. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Financially struggling Turf High deputy principal Alfred (Putla Sehlapelo) and tuckshop worker Alfios (Tebogo Modi-sane) have both seen the tender advert and they want their…

The last thing that businessman Sibusiso (Ntando Mncube) expects is a call from Durban Gen Hospital informing him that his fiancée Mbali (Nelisiwe Sibiya) has been admitted. Sibusiso doesn’t know that surgical intern Mbali recently eloped with her colleague Lindelani (Mike Ndlangamandla) and as she was going to recite her vows, Mbali collapsed and she wakes up in the emergency room this fortnight fighting for her life. “Sibusiso is so dazed that he doesn’t even notice that Mbali is still in her wedding gown. All he cares about is her health, which seems to be deteriorating by the minute,” explains Ntando. Mbali is diagnosed with kidney failure and she needs an organ transplant or she will die. “The battle for Mbali’s heart begins,” explains Ntando, whose character offers one of…

The community of Ruiterbosch was united in celebration in January when cute couple Imraan (Marlo Minnaar) and Kaashifa (Jawaahier Petersen) got engaged. It was a joyous time as the youngsters started planning for their future as husband and wife. But now it seems that there are a few more obstacles in their love path than they had anticipated. And two of the biggest hurdles they will need to get over are Imraan’s parents: Adara (Riana Alfreds, Bianca Petersen in soapie Arendsvlei, 2018- now, see p33) and Reza (Andre Samuels, Peter Abrahams in drama series Sara Se Geheim, 2016-now. BITTER TASTE IN HER MOUTH Imraan is his parents’ pride and joy, and his mother Adara will do anything for her son. “They are very excited about Imraan marrying a beautiful woman,…

Need a new wrestling fix? TNT (*137) is firing up the finishing moves every Friday night with the introduction of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its showpiece programme: Dynamite. And there’s one star flying around the ring you need to take note of: Adam Bridle – aka Angélico. “I started training at a little wrestling school in Durban and look at me now,” says the 33-year-old, who has travelled the world, from Mzansi to Spain, Japan and now to the United States. What does it take to be an international star in the wrestling ring? Strap in, because this ride is about to be wild… ONE-ON-ONE ACTION How did you get into wrestling? From Durban, I moved to Johannesburg where there’s a bit more of a wrestling scene… and by…

Love Island SA Season 1 Sunday 28 February 20:00, thereafter weekdays M-Net (*101) 21:30 What happens when a group of attractive 20-somethings are flown to a luxury villa in Cape Town where they’re expected to find love while the cameras are watching them 24/7… for three whole months? Viewers will be hoping for steamy romances, fun friendships and messy love triangles! That’s the nature of the game on new dating reality show Love Island SA, starting with a special episode on Sunday 28 February, before airing weekdays at 21:30 on M-Net (*101). The intro episode will see five stunning ladies and five hunks, collectively called “The Islanders”, move into their new home to form couples. Once they develop feelings for each other, their romances are put to the test, explains…

Coroner Season 3 Mondays (from 8 March) Universal Channel (*117) 20:00 Toronto-based coroner Jenny Cooper (Serinda Swan, Chloe, 2017 in sports dramedy Ballers, 2015-2019) is being overwhelmed by bodies when season 3 of drama series Coroner (2019-now) begins, in the midst of the of the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. “Every single body that comes in because of the virus or because of anything else that’s going on in the world goes through her office. In the beginning of the season, you see this overwhelm her, the despair and the exhaustion, and Jenny trying to keep it together and understanding that she is collecting these bodies,” says Serinda. There is a very slim silver lining to this storm cloud though. For Jenny, the pressure triggers an important…

With all the chaos that takes place at KwaMashu Kingdom Church, it’s understandable if the congregation stops attending the Sunday service or quits the church entirely. There’s constant turmoil. Not that the congregation know yet, but in February alone, pastor Qhabanga (Siyabonga Shibe) killed his wife Gabisile (Baby Cele) after he learnt that she murdered his second wife Nomcebo (Nombulelo Mhlongo) and his son Khehla (Thobani Nzuza) last year. Qhabanga strangled Gabisile to death and dumped her body at a nearby river. Soon after, Qhabanga arrives at the church that he’s led for years, covered in mud, and announces to the congregation that Gabisile is dead. Despite there being no corpse, Qhabanga arranges a quick funeral for Gabisile, which infuriates his gangster stepson Sibonelo (Wiseman Mncube) because his mom’s body…

Let’s be honest: Yuveer Maharaj (Zahir Bassa) isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to business. But his dad Sanil (Jack Devnarain) is, and the young man has a front-row seat to the show. “Yuveer is learning a lot from his dad,” says Zahir. “When we met Yuveer a couple of months ago, he was meek, with low self-esteem. But watching Sanil play the corporate game rubbed off on him. Yuveer has grown a backbone, and he is ready to make his mark in the world of business, just like his dad.” Yuveer sees an opportunity to prove his skills when Sanil forces Zithulele Bhengu (Raphael Griffiths) to create a job for Yuveer at his company Shongololo Oil. “It’s his time to shine now and help his…

After weeks of job hunting, varsity student Mapula (Mapula Mafole) was recently hired as an assistant at 9-Nine radio station. In just days, she goes from answering phones to sitting in on meetings and assisting managing director Ziyanda (Linda Sokhulu). “Because Mapula is diligent and eager to learn the ropes, Ziyanda grows fond of her. Soon they develop a tight-knit bond,” explains Mapula the actress. With Mapula settling into her new role, she’s gobsmacked when she learns that her conniving sugar-daddy ex Gift (Nyaniso Dzedze, Luzuko since 2020 on soap Generations, 2014-now, see p24) is a potential investor at the radio station. This means they’ll be working closely together, turning Mapula’s nightmare into a reality. “She tries to keep her distance from Gift, but there is no way to avoid…

Before arriving in Hillside in 2019, Marvin and Ivy (Duncan Johnson and Nazli George) lived in a small one-horse town “and it wasn’t a progressive place. Women stayed at home and men did everything. So Ivy never had to get a driver’s licence because she had no need for one,” says Duncan. But that’s a problem that they’ve put at the back of their mind since moving up to the fictional Joburg suburb. “Marvin is mortified when he realises that she’s been driving – and transporting their young twins Vee and Eddie (Zoey Volkwyn and El-Kody Langeveldt) – illegally,” adds the actor. That’s a problem for Marvin, but it’s one that he can fix – if he’s allowed to. STEERING THE FAMILY Duncan reminds fans that his character, as an…