Innholdsfortegnelse for 18 Nov 2021 i TV Plus English

S.W.A.T. Season 1 Weekdays e.tv (*194) 20:30 (from 29 November) Shemar Moore... need we say more? For those who don’t know, Shemar (Derek Morgan in crime series Criminal Minds and Malcolm Winters in soap The Young & The Restless, more on p30) is considered by many to be one of the hottest, hunkiest actors on the small screen. And, like a fine wine, he just gets better with age. So, when we heard he’ll be making his free-TV appearance in the first season of S.W.A.T. on e.tv this November, we were thoroughly excited. But, there’s a whole lot more to this action-packed cop series than just hunks in uniform. A remake of the popular 1970s police drama by the same name, S.W.A.T. is set in Los Angeles (LA). Here we…

Come one, come all... It’s show time in KwaMashu! Nkunzi  (Masoja Msiza) is offering all the people of KwaMashu the opportunity to enter his talent competition and stand a chance to walk away with a cash prize of R50 000. LET THE GAMES BEGIN KwaMashu is abuzz with activity as everyone is preparing to outsmart the other contestants while showcasing their talent. “The idea for the talent show was not Nkunzi’s. It came up in a conversation with Sbu (Simphiwe Majozi), who wanted Nkunzi to host an Amapiano event that would attract the young people of KwaMashu,” explains the actor. “Nkunzi built his idea from what Sbu suggested because it fits into his mission of being the saviour of KwaMashu. It’s a great opportunity for him to build a good…

To shake things up in season 2 of medical telenovela Durban Gen, which started in late October this year, three diverse and intriguing characters were introduced to the hospital corridors. Portrayed by relative newcomers to the industry, there’s good-guy medical intern Lethuxolo (Thokozisa Ziqubu), outspoken surgical intern Nangamso (Yola Plaatjie), and recent addition: boisterous bisexual paramedic Thembi (Sibongokuhle Nkosi), who’s storyline takes centre stage this fortnight. So, who is Thembi? “She’s a confident and vibrant firecracker,” says Sibongokuhle. “When Thembi walks into a room, she grabs all the attention – and she wouldn’t have it any other way,” adds the actress, whose character’s sexuality becomes the topic of discussion at the hospital. THE FLIRT After their shift at the hospital, Thembi and her colleague MacGyver (Mxolisi Zuluboy Majozi) visit the…

There’s tension, anxiety, fear and prayer on the one side. On the other, there’s a special bond forming between two people… Gugu (Bukamina Cebekhulu) and Azwindini (Gabriel Temudzani) are trapped in the construction site office in Thate after a tremor hit when they were trying to negotiate with striking workers at MMC Construction. “Gugu and Azwindini are enduring the situation because they think they’ll be rescued soon,” explains Gabriel. “Only after they’ve screamed and screamed to let people know they’re trapped do they realise they’re in trouble. Eventually, they make peace with the fact that they’re stuck and start envisioning the possibility of death.” A CALL FOR HELP Two days after the tremor, Gugu – Azwindini’s son Vhutshilo’s (Wavhudi Lidzhegu) girlfriend – and Azwindini are still stuck and they go…

Good day. On page 67 of your magazine dated 4-17 November, in the Solutions And Winners section, you’ve given the answers to the current puzzle instead of the previous issue. This was very disappointing as we’ve now already seen the current puzzle answers. I have also noticed on occasions that there is no clue given for a particular set of blocks or even a clue given with arrows pointing in two different directions. My wife and I really enjoy completing the puzzles in each issue but are disappointed when errors like this occur. Thank you, SELWYN VAN DER MERWE (PER EMAIL) Dear Selwyn, yes, indeed! We’re now giving the solutions with the blockbusters so you don’t have to sit and ponder for hours if you can’t think of a word.…

Whether you’re craving a late-night teeth-chattering horrorfest, or you want something the whole family can watch, you’ll find it on Showmax. Halloween may be over, but spooky is an all-year requirement for some of us. But if that’s not your thing, we’ve selected the best movies on Showmax that the whole family can enjoy. Pop that corn, book your seat and prepare to feast! WATCH THESE IF YOU DARE MIDSOMMAR Dani ( Florence Pugh) goes to a Scandinavian festival with her researcher boyfriend Christian ( Jack Reynor), but it’s less dancing around than it is bloodshed, murder, hallucinations, visions, demons and more! HAUNT Rule number one of Halloween: don’t go traipsing around in haunted houses. Ever. But that’s what makes scary movies fun – a group of friends think they’re…

Departure Season 2 Mondays on Universal TV (*117) at 20:00 Tense drama Departure started with a bang as season 2 launched with a fiery train crash. Kendra Malley ( Archie Panjabi) is sent in to investigate when high-speed, high-tech, fully automated train The Apollo derails in rural Michigan during its first time on the tracks. Aside from running the investigation, Kendra has to juggle local law enforcement, the FBI, two murder cases, a fugitive on the loose, a politician on the make, the train’s billionaire inventor, and a list of dead, dying and horrified passengers. Read on as we speak to Archie about what to expect in the new season. What’s Kendra’s state of mind at the start of season 2? In season 1, Kendra was still affected by the…

Lenyalo Lethata Season 1 Saturdays Moja Love (*157) 20:30 Marriage is no walk in the park. But it’s even more challenging when a couple is faced with cheating, disloyalty, or any kind of betrayal for that matter. However, before the pair checks out of their union, they write to Moja Love’s (*157) brand-new intervention reality show Lenyalo Lethatha. “These couples are on the brink of divorce. At the same time, they’re willing to put in the effort to salvage their marriages,” explains host and radio personality Thuso Motaung, better known as Ntate Thuso, who acts as a mediator between the couples. During the 30-minute episode, he engages in a series of conversations with a couple with the intention of bringing them back together. But not all marriages survive, reveals the…

Times are tough and unemployment is at an all-time high – not even Turfloop has managed to escape the brutality of South Africa’s economic struggles. One resident feeling it the most this fortnight is Melita (Hellen Motsuki). Having lost her lucrative canteen contract at Turf University in February, she’s been slaving away at Charles Kunutu’s (Masilo Magoro) spaza shop in recent months. But working the cash register simply isn’t enough – Melita wants to become a business queen. “The spaza shop is not where she really wants to be,” explains Hellen. “But to make ends meet, she doesn’t have a choice.” BIG DREAMS Cashier or not, Melita is still looking for a brighter, more financially stable future. And, as luck would have it, a juicy business opportunity soon comes her…

Planning a wedding isn’t an easy task. Now, imagine organising a ceremony for dead people! That’s what Majulu Oil’s CEO Nkululeko Bhengu (Nkanyiso Mchunu) finds himself doing this fortnight. Before his mother Thokozile’s (Nqobile Sipamla) recent death – she was accidentally killed by pastor Khanyo (Nqobile Ndlovu) during a scuffle with her rival KaMadonsela (Brenda Mhlongo) – she had one wish: to get married to her first love Ngolosi (Tony Kgoroge). But he died in August 2020, so that never transpired. However, Thokozile and Ngolosi’s son Nkululeko is about to make it all happen. “Nkululeko will perform a traditional ceremony, but the Bhengu elders will try to stop him,” reveals Nkanyiso. A MARRIAGE TO DIE FOR Thokozile and Ngolosi’s relationship fell apart when Ngolosi got married – but not to…

Nothing means more to Molefe (Motlatsi Mafatshe) than getting his shisanyama up and running. Having sparked potential investor and rising entrepreneur Ronald’s (Sydney Ndlovu) interest, Molefe is so close to his goal he can taste it. But Molefe’s dream might be in tatters this fortnight as Ronald’s wife Gugu (Kayise Ngqula), who’s also his business partner, makes Molefe an indecent proposal, explains Motlatsi. “Gugu demands to have sex with Molefe in exchange for convincing Ronald to fund Molefe’s shisanyama,” reveals Motlatsi, whose character considers accepting the offer. “Molefe is muddled. He’s attracted to Gugu, and under other circumstances, he would’ve agreed to the tryst, but she’s married – and not to just any man but to Ronald,” adds the actor. Considering that Molefe reciprocates Gugu’s feelings, she’ll continue enticing him…

PREVIOUSLY An adaptation of the Argentine telenovela of the same name, this comedy-drama follows two women, Constanza and Remedios, as they decide to end their lengthy relationships and find love in 100 days. IN THIS ISSUE Plutarco makes the most of his freedom, but his time is cut short when Constanza calls him with an emergency. Luis lands up in hospital, Remedios decides to quit her job, and Plutarco goes on a date with Gloria. Later, Sol is being overly flirtatious with Plutarco, while Remedios is looking for a new job. Max reveals a dark secret to Emiliano, flowers send Plutarco into a jealous fit of rage, and Remedios decides to take Mr Balderas to court. That same night, a drunken Constanza tries to seduce Plutarco. Plutarco isn’t keen to…

If you’ve ever stumbled across a film set, with its multiple trucks, catering trailers, cables and tables, you’ll know that even filming a 30-second advertisement is a massive production. Now, imagine taking all of that and moving it to the Arctic Circle so you can film on the ice. The man in charge, director Andrew Haigh, had a whale of a vision! “Ian McGuire’s novel [of the same name, published in 2016] vividly evokes the brutal beauty of the Arctic environment, and I knew I had to try and bring a similar realism to the show. Despite the obvious challenges, shooting in the Arctic seemed like the very best option. I wanted us to feel the biting wind, the bitter cold. I wanted to capture that fear that comes from…

Aruanas Season 1 Sundays (from 14 November) SABC3 (*193) 17:00 At a time when there’s a climate crisis, Brazilian suspense drama series Aruanas is the wakeup call humanity needs to save the Earth from further destruction. Set in the fictional city of Cari in the Amazon rainforest, the show opens with environmental activist Luiza (Leandra Leal) receiving a startling tip-off: It’s revealed that a local mining company is responsible for a mysterious illness that’s killing an indigenous community in the jungle. Just when Luiza is about to investigate the matter, her lead is found dead. Immediately, the activist convinces her two friends – lawyer Verônica (Taís Araújo) and journalist Natalie (Débora Falabella) – to start a non-profit organisation with her and get to the bottom of the matter. The trio…

It’s the news any woman (or man) dreads to hear – you have the breast cancer gene. And that’s exactly what Lesedi (Luyanda Mzazi) was told a few weeks ago when she learnt her mother died from the disease. Now, desperate to take control of her future and ensure that she’ll see her son grow up, Lesedi is ready to make the ultimate sacrifice: get a double mastectomy. “She’s not in denial about the possibility of getting cancer at all. She’s terrified,” the actress says matter-of-factly. And it’s this fear that pushes Lesedi to go through with the potentially life-saving medical procedure. “Yes, it’s a big, life-changing surgery and she’s still young,” admits Luyanda. “What if she never gets cancer? She has a lot to think about.” Fortunately, doctors Sphe…

The god of love, Cupid, is in Turf, and he’s about to hit an unsuspecting Alfios (Tebogo Modisane) in the heart with one of his arrows. It’s just a pity that the woman Alfios is pining for is blissfully unaware that he has the hots for her… IN ANOTHER LEAGUE It all starts off pretty simple. Alfios and Glenda (Nozi Langa), a Maphosa Nuts factory bigshot, discuss potentially selling the company’s products at Alfios’s Turf University canteen. “Their conversations are strictly professional,” Tebogo insists. “But because of this, they start spending time together, and Alfios surprisingly finds himself falling for Glenda.” At first, Alfios isn’t entirely sure what to make of these sudden feelings and, more worryingly, he is fully aware that Glenda is probably out of his league. Why…

“What kind of peer pressure you receive says a lot about your peer group.” The author of these wise words is unknown, but it proves more true than ever when, this fortnight, adolescent Tebello (Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane) will go to extremes to prove to his new buddy Lebo (Tshiamo Molobi) that he’s a legit gangster with no fear. I DARE YOU! Tebello has reached that awkward age where the opinion of his friends far outweighs that of his family. Litlhonolofatso is the first to admit that newcomer Lebo is simply no good for the naïve youngster. “He looks up to Lebo as the big brother he never had. He thinks he’s cool, and Tebello just wants to fit in,” explains Litlhonolofatso. But that need to be “one of the boys” could…

Ivy Peterson (Nazli George) has a problem: she’s forgetting things. Not big things, but little things like fulfilling orders at Beleef, turning off taps, and remembering where she put her keys and phone. Nothing serious – at least for now. But her husband Marvin (Duncan Johnson) and son Romeo (Clint Aplon) are concerned. DENIAL But Ivy refuses to believe something might be wrong. The idea of Alzheimer’s has crossed everyone’s minds, but for now, she’s convinced it’s temporary. “She does realise something’s wrong, but she’s in denial,” explains Nazli. “Maybe it’s tiredness, or she’s overworked. Maybe she’s too focussed on everything else.” Whatever the cause, we’ll see Ivy become more concerned about her health this coming fortnight. LOOKING BACK The fact that her family has a history of Alzheimer’s doesn’t…