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DSTV WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS All times CAT LOCAL (SOUTHERN)

Channel: OneZed

My Family Wahala

Genre: Comedy

Monday 12 February at 18:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

What happens when a successful lawyer’s unambitiou­s husband leaves her – for the umpteenth time – for a younger woman? Tears, of course, but also resilience followed by laughter in this comedy, My Family Wahala!

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Mpali

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 13 February at 20:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

Nguzu returns home and is shocked to learn his farm has closed down and seized by his enemy with the help of one of his wives, whilst coming to terms with betrayal, he’s silently mourning a death of another wife. Will the farm and family ever rise?

Wanilata

Genre: Reality

Wednesday 14 February at 19:00 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up

They say love is blind but only to those who cannot see what’s right in front of them! Wanilata, Zambezi Magic’s new dating show is here to show us singletons’s who are not afraid to confess love to their crushes.

Channel: Zambezi Magic

Date My Family Zambia Genre: Reality

Monday 12 February at 16:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

In search of love, young suitors from various parts of Zambia meet with three different families of unknown potential partners.

Night of Laughter

Genre: Comedy

Tuesday 13 February at 17:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Are you ready for the latest and freshest stand-up comedy show in town? Even if you say you are, we think you were never ready for the reason why your ribs will be cracking from laughter this summer!

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Zuba Genre: Drama

Wednesday 14 February at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up

Zuba’s world is turned up-side down just when she decides to do the right thing, leaving her to wonder, is she the curse to everyone that loves her? **********

MOVIES

Weekend Warriors

Genre: Thriller

Friday 9 February at 22:30 on M-Net 2, available on DStv Premium

A camping trip turns into a fight for survival after two kids witness a horrific murder in the wild. Not only do they have to endure the harsh elements and wildlife, but they must also find a way to reach civilizati­on before the killers find them. Starring Jason London, directed by Ritchie Greer.

Transforme­rs: Rise of the Beasts Genre: Sci-fi, action

Saturday 10 February at 18:30 on M-Net Movies 1, available on DStv Premium

Optimus Prime and the Autobots team up with a down on his luck young man, an aspiring historian and with a powerful faction of Transforme­rs known as the Maximals to combat a sinister force from outer space that threatens the Earth and all of mankind. Starring Anthony Ramos, directed by Steven Caple Jr.

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Johnny English Reborn Genre: Comedy, action

Sunday 11 February at 15:30 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Compact and up

Johnny English returns to MI-7 to take up an assignment, eight years after a failed mission. He has stop internatio­nal assassins from killing the Chinese premier, whose death may cause global unrest. Starring Rowan Atkinson, directed by Oliver Parker.

Home Alone

Genre: Comedy, adventure

Sunday 11 February at 18:10 on TNT, on DStv Easy View and up

Eight-year-old Kevin is accidental­ly left behind when his family leaves for France. At first, he’s happy to be in charge; but when thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other. Starring Macaulay Culkin, directed by Chris Columbus.

TELENOVELA­S

My Heart Knows

Genre: Drama

Monday 12 February at 16:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Family and up

A story about a young girl who loses her mother at a young age. It all started when her mother slipped on their balcony during their wedding anniversar­y, and her then 18-year-old father could not save her mother. Her father Atul is then arrested and grants custody to his ex-wife, Anupriya.

Mismatched

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 13 February at 09:30 on StarLife, available on DStv Family and up

‘Mismatched’narrates the tale of Shaurya, a chauvinist who believes that every girl’s future belongs in the kitchen. He is in for a surprise when he crosses paths with Anokhi.

You Are The One

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 14 February at 11:15 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up

Angela meets Leonardo, a young doctor who falls in love with her and becomes her protector. He guides her to retake medi-* cine at an exclusive university where she must get a scholarshi­p to continue her studies.

100 Days To Fall In Love Genre: Drama

Thursday 15 February at 12:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Family and up

Their 18th wedding anniversar­y is approachin­g, Constanza wants a divorce, but Plutarco makes her a proposal: a 100day extension to fall in love again.

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KIDS

Saturdays

Genre: Comedy

Monday 12 February at 17:00 on Disney Channel, available on DStv Compact and up

A trio of teenagers, Paris, Simone and Ari, dream of making it big as skaters. Together, they work to make their skating rink the best one in Chicago.

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Hero Elementary

Genre: Animation

Tuesday 13 February at 07:10 on PBS available on DStv Easy View and up

Members of the Sparks’ Crew -- Lucita Sky, AJ Gadgets, Sara Snap and Benny Bubbles -- work with their teacher, Mr. Sparks, to help people and solve problems.

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