WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 12-18 January 2024
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 12-18 January 2024

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LOCAL (SOUTHERN)

Channel: OneZed

Ubuntu

Genre: Drama

Monday 15 January at 21:30 on OneZed, available on GOtv Value and up

Just when Queen Thandi begins to overcome one hurdle, her past comes back to haunt her. Dark secrets and hidden truths resurface, challenging her resolve and pushing her to face the painful realities she once tried to bury.

Lusaka Maids

Genre: Comedy

Tuesday 16 January at 19:00 on OneZed, available on GOtv Value and up

Chilufya is getting comfortable with Wezi's boss and Wezi is not happy about it. Chilufya doesn't understand that Wezi means business, especially now that she came back.

Back to School

Genre: Comedy

Wednesday 17 January at 22:00 on OneZed, available on GOtv Value and up

After misreading his liquor license documents and almost killing his wife because of his illiteracy, Chapa Kapasula convinces himself that he must go back to school.

Channel: Zambezi Magic

Our Daily Bread

Genre: Drama

Monday 15 January at 21:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on GOtv Supa and up

‘Our Daily Bread’ delves into a world where loyalty, trust and boundaries are tested, unravelling a web of secrets that intertwine the lives of unsuspecting characters.

Zuba

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 16 January at 15:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on GOtv Supa 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?

Royal Qlique

Genre: Reality

Wednesday 17 January at 17:30 on Zambezi Magic, available on GOtv Supa and up

The new reality TV show ‘Royal Qlique’  takes us behind the glitz, glamour and scandal of living in the Zambian public eye as a fierce young woman in this day and age.

LOCAL (WEST)

Channel: Africa Magic

Apo

Genre: Drama

Sunday 14 January at 19:00 on Africa Magic Yoruba, available on GOtv Value and up

A bag containing money, a charm, and a gun appears at the Olanrewaju compound, sparking greed and rivalry among tenants.

Mercy What Next

Genre: Reality

Wednesday 17 January at 19:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on GOtv Plus and up

A look at how BBNaija winner and baby girl for life, Mercy, dines, loves, works and unwinds.

Kariya

Genre: Drama

Thursday 18 January at 21:00 on Africa Magic Hausa, available on GOtv Value and up

Renowned counsellors Tariq and Hadiza Al-Hassan's marriage is on the brink of divorce following Tariq's infidelity. Amidst the turmoil, they face a home invasion that spirals into a night of chaos.

Channel: Akwaaba Magic

Brenya

Genre: Drama

Monday 15 January at 21:30 on Akwaaba Magic, available on GOtv Supa and up

‘Brenya’ weaves a compelling tale of a young lady who, after over five years of marriage, has yet to experience the joy of motherhood.

Kasa No Ye More

Genre: Talk show

Tuesday 16 January at 19:00 on Akwaaba Magic Abusua, available on GOtv Value and up

‘Kasa No Ye More’ seeks to empower individuals to face their challenges head-on, share their experiences, and find solutions with the help of a supportive community.

Madam

Genre: Comedy

Wednesday 17 January at 21:00 on Akwaaba Magic, available on GOtv Supa and up

A gripping drama series that follows the life of Lankai Morgan, a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve power.

LOCAL (EAST)

Channel: Pearl Magic

Date My Family Uganda

Genre: Reality

Sunday 14 January at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on GOtv Supa and up

In this innovative approach to dating, a young and optimistic individual must charm not just one, but three families in their quest to find their perfect partner.

Damalie

Genre: Drama

Monday 15 January at 18:30 on Pearl Magic, available on GOtv Lite and up

Discover the captivating story of the Mbiddes, guided by the indomitable Damalie, as shocking betrayals unravel upon the return of her husband from abroad.

Sanyu

Tuesday 16 January at 19:30 on Pearl Magic, available on GOtv Lite and up

An innocent, rural teenage girl has to leave her family and education behind to do a maid’s job for a complex, wealthy urban family, where she falls for the young son of the house.

Channel: Maisha Magic

Ka-Siri

Genre: Drama

Monday 15 January at 18:30 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on GOtv Supa and up

After Zula’s death, his two families – a legitimate one and the other being illegitimate – have to find ways to keep the wealth they believe rightfully belongs to them, while at the same time deal with the skeletons that Zula’s death keeps unearthing.

Kovu

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 16 January at 18:30 on Pearl Magic East, available on GOtv Lite and up

Jaffar relocates his family back in Kenya after 29 years of living in Tanzania only for his wife's dark secrets to cause conflicts and hatred in the family.

Chanda

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 17 January at 17:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on GOtv Plus and up

This drama is about two rich friends who decided to divorce their two children, Yaz and Azra. After Yaz and Azra closes their lavish wedding, big problems begin.

SPORT

La Liga: Athletic Bilbao v Real Sociedad

Sport: Football

Saturday 13 January at 19:00 on SuperSport GOtv La Liga, available on GOtv Max and up

The pick of this weekend’s action from La Liga is the Basque derby between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad.

Serie A: AC Milan v Roma

Sport: Football

Sunday 14 January at 21:45 on SuperSport GOtv Select 1, available on GOtv Max and up

Catch thrilling action from Italy’s Serie A, as AC Milan and Roma clash at the iconic San Siro Stadium.

WWE Raw

Sport: WWE

Tuesday 16 January at 03:00 on WWE Channel, available on GOtv Supa and up

Catch all the action from the latest episode of WWE Raw, aired live on the WWE Channel, featuring WWE Superstars such as Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair and Austin Thoery.

5 Colour Fitness

Sport: Fitness

Tuesday 16 January at 17:00 on SuperSport GOtv Select 2, available on GOtv Value and up

Get fit and healthy in the comfort of your own home with ‘5 Colour Fitness’. Each work out allows you to customise the intensity to your own fitness level and allow you to improve over time.

ESPN

Eredivisie: Go Ahead Eagles v Ajax

Sport: Football

Sunday 14 January at 15:30 on ESPN, available on GOtv Max and up

The Eredivisie will feature a Sunday afternoon battle between Go Ahead Eagles and Ajax at De Adelaarshorst.

NBA: Denver Nuggets v Indiana Pacers

Sport: Basketball

Sunday 14 January at 22:30 on ESPN, available on GOtv Max and up

The 2023-24 NBA regular season continues on Sunday night with a clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers.

First Take

Sport: General

Tuesday 16 January at 16:00 on ESPN, available on GOtv Max and up

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories from around the sporting world.

Pardon The Interruption

Sport: General

Wednesday 17 January at 07:25 on ESPN, available on GOtv Max and up

A group of expert analysts discuss the latest news and issues from the world of sports.

MOVIES

Split

Genre: Horror, thriller

Friday 12 January at 22:00 on M-Net Movies 4, available on GOtv Max and up

Kevin, who is suffering from dissociative identity disorder and has 23 alter egos, kidnaps three teenagers. They must figure out his friendly personas before he unleashes his 24th personality. Starring James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy, directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

Hot War

Genre: Action, thriller

Friday 12 January at 22:00 on KIX, available on GOtv Supa and up

When three CIA recruits are tasked to work on a secret project, they find themselves in a bad situation. After one of the members is kidnapped, the rest of the team stops at nothing to save him. Starring Ekin Cheng, directed by Jingle Ma.

Kong: Skull Island

Genre: Sci-fi, action

Saturday 13 January at 16:00 on M-Net Movies 4, available on GOtv Max and up

A crew that reaches Skull Island to map it, is attacked by a humongous ape. The survivors then regroup to find out more about the ape, the island's natives and underground monsters. Starring Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

Crank: High Voltage

Genre: Action

Sunday 14 January at 22:30 on TNT, available on GOtv Max and up

Chinese medics harvest Chev's heart and replace it with an artificial one. He later learns that his real heart is with Johnny and races to find him before the battery in his artificial heart runs out. Starring Jason Statham and Amy Smart, directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.

TELENOVELAS

Operation Pacific

Genre: Drama

Monday 15 January at 12:00 on Telemundo, available on GOtv Plus and up

This police drama centres on Amalia Ortego, who jeopardises her career, life and family in an attempt to capture El Guapo. Will she fulfil her mission?

Heartless

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 16 January at 10:20 on TLNovelas, available on GOtv Supa and up

Fernanda has become a tough and heartless woman whose only goal is to punish the man who killed her husband.

His Mistress’s Child

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 17 January at 08:00 on Zee World, available on GOtv Plus and up

Yashoda's life as she knew it ends when she learns that her husband has an illegitimate son.

Faltu

Genre: Drama

Thursday 18 January at 10:00 on StarLife, available on GOtv Max and up

A frustrated married couple names their fourth girl-child Faltu as they wanted a boy. However, her life changes when fate introduces her to young cricket coach Ayaan Mittal.

KIDS

Ruff-Ruff, Tweet & Dave

Genre: Animation

Monday 15 January at 08:05 on JimJam, available on GOtv Max and up

‘Ruff-Ruff, Tweet & Dave’ is a show, set up in a game-show format, that follows the three title characters -- a dog, a bird and a bear, respectively -- as they go on adventures, during which they must make choices.

Bossy Bear

Genre: Animation

Tuesday 16 January at 16:35 on NickToons, available on GOtv Max and up

Overly enthusiastic extrovert Bossy Bear and thoughtful introvert Turtle make the perfect team for navigating silly childhood adventures in their Koreatown-inspired city of Pleasantburg.

Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes

Genre: Animation

Wednesday 17 January at 06:30 on Disney Junior, available on GOtv Value and up

A 7-year-old African girl who loves ballet and martial arts and her two best friends put on their magical crystal headbands to become superheroes and defend their community.

Donkey Hodie

Genre: Animation

Thursday 18 January at 07:35 on PBS Kids, available on GOtv Supa and up

Donkey Hodie and her pals follow their dreams and work together to find creative solutions to everyday problems.

INTERNATIONAL

Black-Ish

Genre: Comedy

Sunday 14 January at 14:30 on BET, available on GOtv Max and up

A man tries to get his family to mingle with the neighbours and form a rapport with them in an effort to fit in and find his place in society.

Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman

Genre: Reality

Sunday 14 January at 18:45 on Discovery Family, available on GOtv Value and up

After departing Gas Monkey Garage in 2016, former `Fast N' Loud' star Aaron Kaufman opened his own auto shop, Arclight Fabrication, in Dallas, where he's shifting gears by focusing on his personal car-design passions.

Encounter: UFO

Genre: Documentary

Sunday 14 January at 19:35 on CBS Reality, available on GOtv Max and up

Individuals share compilations of personal footage and reenactments of UFO sightings in their quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious encounters.

Haunted Towns

Genre: Documentary

Sunday 14 January at 22:50 on Discovery ID, available on GOtv Max and up

The Tennessee Wraith Chasers (TWC) expand their paranormal mission in ‘Haunted Towns’ as they investigate local hauntings across America.