Innholdsfortegnelse for 25 Mar 2021 i TV Plus English

Inside Job Season 1 Saturdays Food Network (*175) 19:00 Whether it’s a plate of slow-cooked lamb shanks, braised in red wine and served with a colourful vegetable puree, or a bowl of roasted butternut soup topped with nuts, boisterous chef Katlego Mlambo teaches viewers ways to create gourmet meals using simple items in their pantries on his brand-new cooking show Inside Job. “Usually, diners at high-end eateries aren’t aware of the nittygritty elements that go into preparing the sophisticated dishes that wind up on their tables,” explains Katlego. “In each themed episode, I transform these humble ingredients into delicious dishes that you’d find at five-star restaurants.” Throughout the season, the 32-year-old Katlego takes viewers on a culinary adventure. He shares his travel experiences and souvenirs that he’s collected since childhood.…

Mapitsi (Mogau Motlhatswi) has had her hands full recently. She’s neck-deep in planning her long-awaited wedding to Tbose (Cornet Mama-bolo). There’s the full-time responsibility of being a mom to Pitsi (Lethabo Thangoane). And she is managing her popular blog. But Mapitsi has her eyes set on something bigger and she intends on going for it – despite her soon-to-be-mother-in-law Meikie’s (Harriet Manamela) disapproval. I HAVE A DREAM! “Mapitsi’s dreams drive her. She knows what she wants and she’s ready to work hard for it,” explains Mogau. So what’s the big dream? Mapitsi wants to be a respected journalist who makes an impact internationally. But to make that a reality, she needs to put herself first. And Mapitsi does that this fortnight when she’s accepted for a career-propelling internship in Johannesburg.…

Businessman James (Dingaan Mokebe) loves ladies. And often it’s to his detriment, explains the actor. “This guy doesn’t go out there to hurt the women he falls in love with. He just isn’t the kind of man who can only love one lady at a time. He falls in love – and stays in love – and then falls in love with another woman,” says Dingaan. That’s going to be problematic for James this fortnight: while his new love Imani (Zonke Mchunu) is happily looking towards a new life together with him, James’s ex-fiancée Marang (Sharon Seno) is the one who’s carrying his baby! “Marang wasn’t feeling well and after going to hospital for medical help, her doctors tell her that she’s pregnant. She is stunned because she had no…

Nothing is constant in the world of telenovelas, especially on award-winning Isibaya, which is coming to an end on Friday 2 April. After eight seasons of continuous taxi wars, sordid romances that resulted in both fairytale weddings and divorces, and complex family feuds between the Zungus and Ndlovus, the telenovela wasn’t renewed for another instalment by DStv. However, executive producer Desireé Markgraaff explains that Isibaya’s final act couldn’t have come at a better time as the daily show “has run its course. It was originally developed as a once-off telenovela with a clear ending,” says Desireé, who was a producer on youth drama Shuga (2009-2012). But following a successful first season, Mzansi Magic ordered Isibaya as a daily show, which later proved to be a challenge for the writers. “The…

There is an upsetting update for pregnant Carmen (Desiré Gardner). Her health has declined after she and Rhafiek (Irshaad Ally) returned to Ruiterbosch from a quick getaway. They took a break from life to try make sense of their situation: their unborn baby is seriously ill. For now, the pair have decided not to terminate the pregnancy. But as fate would have it, their decisions mean nothing when Carmen goes into premature labour. EARLY MATERNITY “Carmen is under a lot of emotional pressure due to the complications of her pregnancy and is still experiencing incredible stress [when they are back],” says Desiré. She tries to forget about her worries by helping out with Kaashifa and Imraan’s (Jawaahier Petersen and Marlo Minnaar) wedding arrangements, but even that isn’t enough to calm…

Things have kicked off a little shakily this year, with the world still living with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic that, like some telenovelas, has decided to be renewed for a second season. Joh, talk about drama! Now it’s time for something new – and DStv has three brand-new telenovelas hitting tlnovelas (*133) during March that will spice up your TV viewing. The three shows are being led by a trio of beautiful ingénues whose stories will grip you and inspire you – here’s why you are going to love them in these addictive Mexican shows… DON’T MESS WITH AN ANGEL In this Mexican telenovela (originally called Cuidado Con El Ángel when it first aired in 2008 and 2009), Marichuy (Maite Perroni, Esmerelda in the telenovela The Stray Cat,…

Survivor: Ghost Island Season 36 Mondays (from 5 April) SABC3 (*193) 21:00 Season 36 of long-running reality show Survivor (2000-now) is the 8th season to be set in Fiji, thanks to the region’s popularity, says host Jeff Probst. “There are so many islands in the country that we could be here to season 100 and not come close to having used to same island twice,” says Jeff. And they’ve used two islands this season, with the castaways being banished to Ghost Island during the game. “It’s filled with mementos from past seasons, like immunity idols, torches, maybe even a few hidden objects. This is the first time since season 19 that we have an entirely new group of castaways. That’s really cool because we have all-new personalities joining a game…

Get one thing straight: MaNgcobo (Dawn Thandeka King) isn’t the type of mob wife who sits at waiting for her deadly gangster husband Nkunzi Mhlongo (Masoja Msiza) to return from his wild adventures, ready to wait on him hand and foot and lend a hand counting his stacks of cash. “She’d much rather be at Nkunzi’s side and hijack cars or orchestrate ATM explosions,” says Dawn. But every time that MaNgcobo brings up the topic, Nkunzi shuts her down – after all this time, he still doesn’t think that MaNgcobo is skilled enough to run the streets with him. To prove her capabilities, MaNgcobo goes behind her crook husband’s back and organises the biggest car heist that KwaMashu has ever seen this fortnight. She gathers the best hijackers in town…

Having been in hiding for the past three months, there’s nothing that Lucy Diale (Manaka Ranaka) wants more than to see her family. But the happy reunion will have to wait – there’s some nasty business to attend to first. “She is going to have to keep her distance – it’s the safest thing to do,” explains Manaka. Fleeing under a veil of secrecy was tough for Lucy. But Manaka says when it comes to her family, Lucy will do anything to ensure their well-being. “A day hasn’t gone by that she hasn’t thought of her family, wondering if Gog’Flo (Ivy Nkutha) is taking her meds, if her hubby Mrekza (Kope Makgae) and brother Cosmo (Ronnie Nyakale) are coping with foster-daughter Mbali (Ditebogo Ledwaba) and if the family is being…

We’re three months into the new year and timid medical intern Ndabezinhle Luthuli (Lerato Nxumalo) has gone through an entire decade already. “Lately she has had a lot on her plate,” says Lerato. Ndabezinhle is still struggling with the guilt of having two patients die under her watch late last year. “Both deaths triggered a past tragic memory and she suffered a mental breakdown in February this year, forcing her to check into a psychiatric ward for a couple of days,” adds the actress. But Ndabezinhle’s recovery could be in vain after a one-night hook-up with new arrival and conceited surgical intern Mandla Ngcobo (Thulane Shange, Thulani from 2019 in soapie Uzalo, 2015-now, see more page 20-21). “Mandla supports Ndabezinhle in her time of need,” says Lerato. “The pair give…

It has been an interesting few months for Shawn and Lana (Deànré Reiners and Mila Guy), who went their separate ways after Shawn revealed that he is gay in November last year. Since then, they’ve both tried to move on but it’s been relatively easier for Shawn. “He’s climbed out of his shell and he’s slowly getting more used to being open about his sexuality,” says Deànré, whose character has gone from flirting with Emile (Christopher van der Westhuizen) to arriving at an event as an official couple during March. “Shawn needs someone to support him (since coming out) and Emile might just be that support. Emile understands Shawn, who feels alone after his folks DeWet (Dirk Stoltz) and Erika (Corine du Toit) wrote him off,” says the actor. Lana…

Streaming platform Showmax isn’t just about movies, soapies and series – it’s packed to the rafters with documentaries. Here’s a sample of the true-life stories you need to be binge-watching on Showmax now… STATE OF PLAY: TROPHY KIDS “Every parent wants their kid to be a superstar” – that sets the tone of this 2013 documentary film about folks who push their children on the sports field. Sometimes it pays off and you get a golfing giant like Tiger Woods. More often though, it implodes and the child is psychologically destroyed. It’s scary viewing. You’re going to hear and see things that aren’t right. You can argue that the parents mean well and want to see their offspring excel with their natural abilities. But telling a nine-year-old girl “you’re an…

I Love A Mama’s Boy Seasons 1 Wednesdays TLC (*135) 21:00 New relationship reality show I Love A Mama’s Boy has that addictive “Oh no you didn’t!” energy, leaving viewers watching open-mouthed as women in four couples get to grips with the other woman in their boyfriends’ life… their mothers. These are “significant mothers” who seem to have no boundaries with their baby boys. Like Matt going Valentine’s lingerie shopping for his then-girlfriend Kim… with mother Kelly in tow, which led to Kim and Kelly sporting identical silk robes. Another couple saw a mother inviting a blind date to her son’s dinner party with his very-much-alive girlfriend who she’s met – but still doesn’t like – many many times before. And fans will know this is just a scraping of…

In the past six months, MaMlambo (Gugu Gumede) went from revered traditional healer to “has-been” who is struggling for clients at her spiritual consulting business. “The community turned its back on her after a series of mishaps,” explains Gugu. MaMlambo’s gangster hubby Nkunzi (Masoja Msiza) kicked her out of their mansion at his first wife MaNgcobo’s (Dawn Thandeka King) orders, cutting her off without a cent. MaMlambo turned to sex work to get by, causing insufferable damage to her reputation. “She’s desperate to clear her name. At this point, anything will do,” says Gugu, whose character turns to social media to reclaim her customers. MaMlambo’s stepdaughter Zekhethelo (Nyalleng Thibedi) sets up the healer’s online profile. But the followers don’t come right away, warns Gugu. “She will experience the downsides of…

Just when Deaconess Sonto (Limakatso Mokhiti) was about to reveal that she’s in love with her business partner Pastor Makoro (Kabelo Moalusi), Makoro dropped a bombshell: he’s engaged to his music exec girlfriend of two months Pearl Genaro (Petronella Tshuma). “Sonto is beyond shattered. She didn’t see it coming,” says Limakatso, whose character strongly believes that divine powers brought her and Makoro together for marriage and ministry. Considering that Pearl would rather spend her Sunday mornings sipping on mimosas over fancy brunch than listen to a two-hour sermon, Sonto performs her rightly duty as a disciple by saving her friend from marrying “that woman”. “Sonto’s sheer desperation leads her to betray Makoro and she schemes with his rival Suffo (Mduduzi Mabaso) to tear apart the newly engaged couple immediately,” reveals…

“KaMadonsela is a religious woman, and her morals and religion compel her to reveal that she murdered Thokozile (Nqobile Sipamla) in January this year,” explains Brenda Mhlongo. Donsi has kept her secret quiet for three months but she has suffered in silence, adds the actress. Until now. “Her husband Phakade (Sandile Dlamini) knows when something is not right. He sits her down and in a moment of weakness, Donsi confesses to stabbing Thokozile – and Phakade is stunned.” But telling her husband isn’t enough for KaMadonsela and she is going to turn herself in, having originally planned to tell the police in January but changing her mind later. TELLING THE TRUTH Before Phakade can convince his wife that she should keep quiet, she goes to a lawyer. “She goes behind…

It’s been an interesting first 100 episodes of Legacy for idealistic analyst and all-round smart girl Petra Potgieter (Trix Vivier). “She isn’t so much out of control as she is struggling with the disillusionment and growth into adulthood in the corporate world,” says the actress, whose character has been humiliated in love by SJ (Anton Jeftha), had her drunk dad Willem (Dawid Minnaar) ruin her presentation and punch her boss, and she was also overlooked for a job she was perfect for due to nepotism. It’s time for a new challenge, which will impact more than just Petra. Teboho Tsotetsi (Petra’s office bestie Sanele) says isn’t the end for the pair when Petra is fired from Legacy Investments: “They have this deep friendship. The difference is that Sanele will go…

PREVIOUSLY Dorothy made an embarrassing error of judgement at Angelique’s birthday party, sparks flew between Hein and Yvette, and Wesley and Lee-Roy got engaged. 24 – 25 MARCH Yvette and Hein are stunned when they realise that Candice lied to them, and the community of Arendsvlei is devastated after a tragedy hits. Langes shares info with Anton that upsets him, Hein thinks that he knows where Candice might be hiding, and Dorothy is concerned about the situation with Angelique. 29 MARCH – 1 APRIL Beatrice is on her own mission, and Dorothy’s conscience bothers her. Beatrice receives an unexpected visitor, and Jake’s relationship with Bompie goes from strength to strength. Hein gets a late-night call that leaves him cold, and someone threatens to derail the undercover operation at the Galants’…