New on TV today: Friday 7 August 2026
Ricky Gervais Alley Cats
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in this unfiltered animated comedy from Ricky Gervais.
The series follows the chaotic lives of a foul-mouthed crew of stray British cats from all walks of life, who search for companionship, ponder life’s biggest questions, and fight to survive in a brutal human world.
Lobola Lama 2000
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Miniseries, Comedy-Drama
When a Gen Z accountant clashes with his uncles, he is forced to send his young, inexperienced friends to handle his lobola negotiations instead.
Kgosi (played by Khensani Chauke) is eager to wed his true love, Lindelwa (Nolwazi Tsebesha).
Although her family spends days getting ready for the big meeting, plans shatter when his delegation of uncles fails to arrive on time.
Pushed into a corner, Kgosi comes up with a risky backup plan that could either save his upcoming marriage or ruin it entirely: recruiting his youthful friends to step in as lobola negotiators.
North America with Simon Reeve
Channel: S3
TX Time: 20h30
Genre: Travel, Reality
Author and explorer Simon Reeve sets off on another epic expedition, this time venturing across North America.
Across a vast and diverse landscape of glaciers, deserts, and dense jungles, he discovers stark contrasts where immense wealth sits side by side with severe poverty, deep political rifts, and intense personal struggles.
Simon takes in the stunning grandeur of the Rocky Mountains and the lush, wilderness forests of the Pacific Coast.
Along the way, he crosses paths with Montana cowboys facing an unpredictable future and indigenous families in Guatemala heading north in search of a better life.
From shivering in the frigid Arctic to soaking up the heat under the Mexican sun, Simon gauges the true pulse of a deeply complex continent.
Air Jaws: Red, White, and Breach
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h55
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Shark Week
Reports and video evidence of airborne great whites off the California coast ignite a mission to capture this new phenomenon on camera and discover whether Air Jaws has officially arrived in America.
South Africa’s own Dr. Alison Towner, based in Gansbaai, stands as one of Africa’s most respected shark experts.
Her research into great white movement patterns and the impact of orca predation has redefined the global understanding of shark behavior along South Africa’s shores.
With over a decade of field experience, she has established herself as a leading authority in marine conservation and a recognized figure for Shark Week audiences.
This year, she stars in Air Jaws: Red, White and Breach, teaming up with a specialized crew to investigate a new wave of mega-breaching great whites in California.
Her expertise, instincts, and deep ties to South Africa’s marine ecosystems keep local science firmly on the global stage.
FBI 6
Channel: Universal TV (DStv 117)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama
From Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, FBI delves into the inner workings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New York field office.
This elite unit leverages its collective talent, intellect, and cutting-edge technology to tackle major cases and safeguard both New York and the nation.
Born into a long line of law enforcement officers, Special Agent Maggie Bell is fiercely dedicated to her colleagues and the citizens she protects.
She works alongside Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a West Point graduate from Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being recruited by the FBI.
Leading the office is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, who handles immense pressure with authoritative command.
The team relies on Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the operational hub of the unit, whose natural rapport with both superiors and subordinates makes him an exceptional motivator.
Meanwhile, sharp and outspoken Special Agent Tiffany Wallace, a six-year NYPD veteran, partners with Special Agent Stuart Scola, a former Wall Street professional and Ivy League graduate turned FBI agent.
Together, these top-tier agents tirelessly investigate high-stakes threats, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.
In the Season 6 premiere, “All the Rage”: When a bus bombing claims innocent lives, the team springs into action to dismantle the terrorist group behind the attack. At the same time, Scola struggles to balance the demands of his job with fatherhood.
In the second episode of the double bill, “Remorse”: Following the fatal shooting of the NY Fed president as he tried to protect a young woman in danger, the team races against time to locate the shooter and find the missing woman.
Spring Baking Championship 11
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 16h05
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Spring Baking Championship returns to sweeten the season with a whimsical new chapter filled with magic and creativity.
Host Jesse Palmer transforms the studio into “The Little Shop of Spring Magic,” a setting where anything can happen—from vibrant rainbow cheesecakes to deceptive desserts designed to look like dinner.
For the first time in the series, a baker’s dozen of 13 talented competitors set out on a magical journey to make the impossible happen and impress judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller, and Kardea Brown.
When the dust settles, a single baker will claim the grand prize: $25,000, a feature in Food Network Magazine, and the coveted title of Spring Baking Champion.
In the Season 11 premiere, “Little Shop of Spring Magic”: The 13 contestants step into the kitchen for their first challenge, using flavor, texture, and design to create a flower-themed dessert that reflects their individual personalities. Next, they must craft showstopping honey pies inspired by the magic of bees, combining striking presentations with incredible taste to win over judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller, and Duff Goldman.
As the season unfolds, the bakers tackle a series of enchanting prompts, including:
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“Squared off” fruit entremets inspired by the blocky universe of A Minecraft Movie,
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Delicate butterfly-shaped napoleons,
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Ice-cream-filled cake bombs with an unexpected glow-in-the-dark element,
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Towering three-layer cakes modeled after Marie Antoinette’s gravity-defying hairstyle, and more.
By the finale, only one baker will claim the crown and take home the $25,000 prize.
Our Sticky Love
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: K-Drama, Comedy-Drama
An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend.
Can this tricky situation evolve into genuine love?
Our Sticky Love is a romantic comedy centering on Go Eun-sae, a prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha, a boxing coach who insists he is her partner.
With no memories of her past, no proof of her identity, and only this relative stranger to rely on as a clue, Eun-sae ends up living alongside him and is swept into an unexpected new life.
Expedition X: Atomic Sharks
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 22h45
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Shark Week
A team sets out to investigate reports of aggressive “mutant” sharks in Micronesia’s Marshall Islands.
Phil Torres and Heather Amaro travel 5,000 miles west of the United States to the remote Marshall Islands, home to the largest shark sanctuary on Earth.
