Johannesburg - Trying to fight off the January blues and watch something cool on TV?
Good news, there are music shows, reality programming and even a sports doccie, there's lots to keep you entertained this week.
Here's everything hot on the box:
Sunday, 22 January
M-Net & Friends
M-Net (DStv channel 101), 17:30
M-Net’s fun-filled music series showcases chart-topping musicians. This instalment features three of South Africa’s most loved artists: Loyiso Bala, Nathan Ro and Graeme Watkins.
Monday, 23 January
Sharp Shooters
SABC3 (DStv channel 193), 20:00
A unique local reality show that focuses on the visual world of photographers – the skill, passion and determination they need to capture that perfect shot. Fifteen photographers are chosen from all walks of life and challenged to perform various tasks in a bid to win half a million rand in prizes.
Revenge Body With Khloé Kardashian
E! Entertainment (DStv channel 124), 20:00
Whether these men and women have been dumped, are trying to mend relationships or are facing any of life’s other tough challenges, Khloé Kardashian – who has overcome her own body issues – is there to help, together with her elite trainers, stylists and glam squads. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants work hard to transform their bodies into the best versions of themselves.
Thursday, 26 January
The Ranakas
Mzansi Magic
(DStv channel 161)20:00
A spin-off of the highly successful Vuzu Amp reality show Dineo’s Diary, starring Dineo Ranaka, The Ranakas takes a candid look at how an authentic local family deals with the stresses of 21st-century living, within an African context.
Saturday, 28 January
Simphiwe Dana Symphony Experience
BET (DStv channel 129), 20:00
An airing of Afro-soul artist Simphiwe Dana’s symphonic experience. Features two internationally acclaimed artists with African roots: the melodically gracious Asa (Nigeria) and the imperiously vocal Concha Buika (Equatorial Guinea) with a 60-piece orchestra, a choir of 30 and a dance troupe.
Pick of the Stream
The Contenders Africa
Available on Showmax from January 27
Celebrates the biggest names in African football.