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12/01/2026

Ster-Kinekor Theatres celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy with a special big-screen promotion as part of its popular Throwback Cinema series.

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One Trilogy To Rule Them All: "The Lord Of The Rings" Returns To The Big Screen At Throwback Prices One Trilogy To Rule Them All: "The Lord Of The Rings" Returns To The Big Screen At Throwback Prices For fans of epic storytelling, unforgettable characters and cinema at its most spectacular, the jour...

12/01/2026

Award-winning South African comedian Nina Hastie returns to the Theatre on the Square, Sandton with a bold new stand-up comedy show.

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Nina Hastie returns to the Theatre on the Square Award-winning South African comedian Nina Hastie returns to the stage with Tangents, a bold new stand-up comedy show that dives headfirst into the spiralling, side-quest-filled reality of modern life and a brain that refuses to stay on one topic at a....

12/01/2026

The Cape Wine Auction Trust announces that tickets are now on sale for 'The Celebration', part of The Cape Wine Auction 2026.

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A Rockstar Party for a Good Cause! The Cape Wine Auction Trust is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for The Celebration, part of The Cape Wine Auction 2026, which is set to take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the iconic Nederburg Wine Estate. Billed as a "rockstar party for....

12/01/2026

Journey through the planet's most extreme environments in National Geographic's new series, Pole To Pole with Will Smith.

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Journey Through The Planet's Most Extreme Environments In National Geographic's New Series This January, Will Smith takes audiences on the ultimate journey of discovery in the new National Geographic original series Pole To Pole with Will Smith. The seven-part docuseries will premiere on Wednesdays,...

12/01/2026

kykNET's new season of Op My Eish! brings not only fresh romance but also unexpected moments.

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Meet the women competing for Ruan’s heart in Op my eish! The new season of Op my eish! brings not only fresh romance and unexpected moments but also introduces a dynamic group of women who each bring their own unique stories and personalities to their quest for love. From adventurers and entrepren...

12/01/2026

Vitaderm's new Photo Defence Tinted SPF 50 combines broad-spectrum mineral protection with sheer, natural coverage, delivering the perfect balance between suncare and skincare.

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Vitaderm Launches Photo Defence Tinted Spf 50: Sun Protection That Perfects, Protects & Lets Skin Glow VITADERM, the trusted leader in advanced professional skincare, introduces a next-generation sunscreen that redefines what daily protection can feel and look like. The new Photo Defence Tinted SPF....

12/01/2026

Following the overwhelming success of her sold-out 2023 concert, Pratibha Singh Baghel returns to South Africa for a one-night-only performance at Artscape.

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Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night only with Encore Following the overwhelming success of her sold-out 2023 concert, Symphony of Love with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, songstress Pratibha Singh Baghel returns to South Africa by popular demand, for a one-night-only performance at Ar...

09/01/2026

'The Franchise' follows the crew trapped inside the dysfunctional hell of creating franchise superhero movies.

The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, asking how exactly the cinematic sausage gets made. Every mistake has an origin story.

At the end of the day the question they face: is this Hollywood's new dawn or cinema's last stand? Is this a dream factory or a chemical plant?

The Franchise Season 1 premieres on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) on
14 January 2026 at 22:15.

09/01/2026

'Shrinking' follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.

Apple’s beloved comedy series, Shrinking, returns for an 11-episode season three on 28 January 2026 starring Emmy Award nominee Jason Segel and multi-award winner Harrison Ford, along with acclaimed performances from stars Christa Miller, Emmy Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy nominee Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley.

09/01/2026

On this train, everyone's a suspect.

Two years after Flight KA29’s hijacking, Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) is thrust into another life-threatening ordeal - but this time it’s personal.

A Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.

The thrilling second season of Hijack premieres on 14 January 2026 on Apple TV.

09/01/2026

Coming off the explosive events of Season Two, Night Agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is called in to track down a young Treasury Agent who fled to Istanbul with sensitive government intel after killing his boss.

The Night Agent Season 3 releases on Netflix in South Africa on 19 February 2026.

08/01/2026

The brand-new season of MasterChef South Africa premieres on e.tv this February.

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The brand-new season of MasterChef South Africa premieres on e.tv In the lead-up to the much-awaited MasterChef South Africa Season 6, e.tv will whet appetites for all the cooking action, drama and delicious or sometimes disastrous dishes by airing the previous edition of Celebrity MasterChef. Maste...