Kids News & Current Affairs

A News Show that brings topical news items to children in a style and language they understand.

YoTV Land

A toddlers program catering to the development of motor skills through song, play, and storytelling.

YoTV Land

A toddlers program catering to the development of motor skills through song, play, and storytelling.

Takalani Sesame

This show covers the school curriculum based on numeracy, literacy and life skills.

Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House

Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House is a Kiddies Entertainment.

Generations – The Legacy

Two iconic figures in the world of the cut-throat, media landscape and advertising industry.

Muvhango

Centres around the lives of the royal Mukwevho family led by family patriarch and village chief Azwindini Mukwevho. The series set in the fictional rural village of Thathe and the metropolis of Johannesburg juxtaposes traditional beliefs and ways of living with the challenges of modern life.

Uzalo

Two families are set on a collision course that will set in motion a chain of events that leads to the discovery of a terrible secret.

Skeem Saam

While high as a kite, Eunice discovers that she actually has a calling in music. Pax mobilises the grade 8s to go on strike. Mr Kgomo dreads meeting with Sister Beatrice but it seems like he has no choice.

Kwakhala Nyonini

This drama follows the trials and tribulations of the Luthuli family. Following the death of his son, Dabula, Dlothovu decides that his remaining son Mfaniseni, must take care of the widow, Nobuhle. Mfaniseni’s two current wives, Manxumalo and Nomsebenzi are not impressed by the decision and the drama unfolds as the family turns on each other.

Daily Thetha

An exciting audience-driven, live-educational television talk show that seeks to inspire the youth of Mzansi by engaging them in various issues that affect their lives, through an open studio dialogue, case study discussions.

Makoti

When season 2 of Makoti debuts Mo, played by Ayanda Makayi receives a phone mail telling him that his father is sick and close knocking on heaven’s door. He just can’t bring himself to going back home, until he is persuaded by his girlfriend Jessica played by Micaela Tucker. What happens when they get to Easter Cape is nothing, they both could have anticipated, his dad is anything but sick. The mischievous old man has arranged a wife for Mo.

Thulisile Phongolo returns as Lilitha. Lilitha is pregnant, has settled into her marriage and her career. Her life looks shiny and attractive from the outside and is leading the online pack of YouTubers and Vloggers with her company that has grown into Flawless Lifestyle Channel. Her husband Mthokozisi has remained committed to what he promised Lilitha but the strain of travelling to KZN all the time is taking a toll on him. He is frustrated, stressed, and often cries to his mother because Lilitha is busy putting bread on the table.

Sokhulu and Partners

A female chief, Bongekile Ngcobo, is elected by the Mapholobeni community to be chief. This is the disputed by the royal male line and Zweli is called in to intervene.

Lunch Time News

Lunch Time news reports on daily happenings both locally and across the World, covering economics, sports & weather

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge is the investigative programme for Africans produced by Africans in African languages. The programme will depict the story of a South African youth there by giving voice to the usually voiceless ordinary youth of Mzansi.

Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House

Mam’ Sakhile’s Story House is a Kiddies Entertainment.

TEEN TITIANS GO!

The superheroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy love saving the world. But after they decide to stop fighting crime, things do not go as planned.

Yotv Mini Furry Tales

Beloved Characters; Bathathe and Makhekhe (from YOTVland) return to our screens with a wide range of stories to share with their friends.  Each week they will be joined by a well known South African celebrity who will read them a story

Yotv – Yo Braniacs

YOTV Mini is a young kids Zone. The daily shows are dynamic, fun, wacky and not forgetting very informative, to provide a sound grounding for our viewers young minds.

The Chair

The Chair is a reality television/competition show, which allows unemployed young South Africans to compete in an interview and a task challenge to “secure” a job in the industry or sector that they trained, studied for, or wish to join.

Listen For A Moment

Freedom

Siswati/ndebele News

Daily actuality news reports from around the world and locally in SeSwati / Ndebele.

Clover Classic Celebrations

Each week we follow a celebrity in the kasi that they were raised in. We zone in on who they were before all of the glitz and glam, identifying the places, people and experiences that moulded them, while diving into the past and present culture of Ikasi

Skeem Saam

Eunice nearly faints when she sees what’s left in her bank account. Principal is embarrassed before the whole school. Koloi is shocked to learn of Ruth’s whereabouts.

Xhosa/Zulu News

Daily actuality news reports from around the world and locally in IsiZulu & IsiXhosa.

Makoti

When season 2 of Makoti debuts Mo, played by Ayanda Makayi receives a phone mail telling him that his father is sick and close knocking on heaven’s door. He just can’t bring himself to going back home, until he is persuaded by his girlfriend Jessica played by Micaela Tucker. What happens when they get to Easter Cape is nothing, they both could have anticipated, his dad is anything but sick. The mischievous old man has arranged a wife for Mo.

Thulisile Phongolo returns as Lilitha. Lilitha is pregnant, has settled into her marriage and her career. Her life looks shiny and attractive from the outside and is leading the online pack of YouTubers and Vloggers with her company that has grown into Flawless Lifestyle Channel. Her husband Mthokozisi has remained committed to what he promised Lilitha but the strain of travelling to KZN all the time is taking a toll on him. He is frustrated, stressed, and often cries to his mother because Lilitha is busy putting bread on the table.

Generations – The Legacy

Two iconic figures in the world of the cut-throat, media landscape and advertising industry.

Uzalo

Two families are set on a collision course that will set in motion a chain of events that leads to the discovery of a terrible secret.

Khumbul’ekhaya

The Diales are unsettled about the strange incident that transpires at Holy House.

Sport @10

Sport @10 is an award-winning magazine show that informs, entertains and builds the hype around different sporting codes. The show features sports athletes, coaches, officials and authorities of different sporting codes and wrap-up with a weekly celebrity guest. Anchored by Thomas Mlambo, with BBK & David Kekana as the pundit journalist and Shampooniser on the comedy desk. The show airs every Wednesday at 22:00 with repeats on Thursdays at 12:00PM on SABC 1.

Yotv Mini Ilitha Lethu

In a Xhosa Village far, far away there is a land where everything and anything is possible. No topic is too big or too small for the residents of this community and things are explained in a fun and entertaining way.

Op Pad

Christian Devotion/Morning prayer to start off the day.

Morning Live

Morning Live keeps the nation informed on breaking news stories, national issues affecting ordinary South Africans as well as entertaining the nation.

Geure Uit Die Vallei

Geure Uit Die Vallei is an Afrikaans-language food and lifestyle series, presented by Chef Chris Smit-making food and sharing his recipes inspired by the location and time of year (Repeat)

DEKATv

Roots. Piet visits the multifaceted Willie Strauss in Cullinan. They make an easy chicken and bread treat. Refentse finds out more about rocker, Zaan Sonnekus. Chef Forti goes back to his roots cooking Ragu Neapolitan.

Vital Signs

Vital signs is a show that is currently heavily focused on Corona virus reporting, so as to enlighten/educate the community on the global pandemic that is swiftly sweeping across the country

7de Laan

Marvin takes control and tells the church the truth about Ivy’s book. Bonita’s betrayal of DeWet comes back to haunt her.

Muvhango

Vhutshilo and Kgosi sets their plan to rescue Gugu in motion. Itseng plants a seed of doubt in James’ head about Imani’s love for Lesedi. Things take a turn for the worse for Ndiwavho.

Uzalo

Tension is rife as Nonka and Hleziphi struggle to juggle the Kwanda issue. Sbu tries to get Njeza to fall in line with a fail-proof escape plan. Vika is willing to do anything to get out of jail. MaDongwe gets a stern tongue lashing from an old church friend.

Generations – The Legacy

The Malingas are shocked when a frantic Oby comes knocking on their door. Melokuhle is torn about whether or not to help her desperate friend. Mo gets a devastating call from the hospital about his father…

Skeem Saam

Phoshoko is ratted out and the snitch applies for all sorts of stitches. Lehasa decides to investigate Eunice’s finances and solicits the right person to assist. John wants his divorce as in yesterday.

In The Long Run

Walter is struggling to resolve the strike until he stumbles upon a secret weapon – Rajesh! A tense meeting leads to new and exciting possibilities for the Easmon’s future. Despite Bagpipes protests, Kirsty tries to earn a little money at the local bookies and Leon starts to share in his responsibilities with Melissa. Meanwhile, Kobna’s job gives him newfound confidence and for the first time, he falls in love – with Don’s daughter Kerry. But is Kobna really ready to step into a man’s shoes?

Murder She Wrote

Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher use her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.

Floogals

The adventures of three little aliens who, after arriving on Earth, move in with a family in order to learn about human interactions while staying hidden.

Raggs – English

Raggs is an Australian-American animated musical preschool television series of five dogs that make music and share life together in their clubhouse.

Siyaya – Come Wild With US

The Siyaya is on a secret mission and heads to the wild Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana. They heard about the legend of the Lost City of the Kalahari and are keen to find it, even as the Zebrabus breaks down in the desert

Hectic Nine 9

Hectic Nine-9 is a new-age, revolutionary daily live magazine show that combines the world of television with mobile and the web to create an interactive, always-on world of fun and entertainment for teens and tweens.

Dragon Ball Super

Six months after the defeat of Majin Buu, The mighty Saiyan Son Goku continues his quest on becoming stronger.

Venda/Tsonga News

Daily actuality news reports from around the world and locally – Venda/Tsonga.

7de Laan

Fikani and Alexa plan a romantic evening for themselves. Aggie invites Zee to look at potential business premises with her.

SAUK Nuus

Daily actuality news reports from around the world and locally – Afrikaans.

Fokus

Fokus drives the focus on current environmental and social issues.

Pasella

Former Pasella presenters Theunis Nel and Eloise Cupido reminisce about their special time on Pasella. Eloise shows us how to make a radio drama. This tells us about his ordeal after a motorcycle accident and then catches a flight to Cape Town to visit Dr. Michael Moll. Then ends the day on an inspiring note

Setswana / Sesotho/Sepedi News

Daily actuality news reports from around the world and locally – Sesotho/Setswana/Sepedi.

Ngula Ya Vutivi / Zwa Maramani

This is a new current affairs show which is interactive with the audience, through platforms like telephone, email, and social media- tackling various issues like education, social issues, community development, and politics.

Live Lotto Draw

Catch the winning lotto numbers from Ithuba National Lottery.

Muvhango

Kgosi and Vhutshilo have one shot at tailing Rose but they’re distracted when Susan receives death threats. James and Imani’s relationship is put to the test. Ndiwavho’s saga takes a drastic turn.

Giyani – Land Of Blood

Manoko is convinced they are done with Vukosi but he has his own devious plans. Khensani and Musa go all out to save Mahlori.

Untold stories

The program celebrates inspirational stories, of ordinary people who overcome the odds and ultimately become agents for social change in healing the nation.

Mapungubwe

Spirituality as the basis of all life was particularly important to anchoring the Mapungubweans and Africans as they migrated. It helped keep them rooted. Throughout the episode, we explore African spirituality as it was lived by the Mapungubweans and how we practice it today.

Hectic on 3

A energetic new tween show that promises to pull out all the stops for the young viewers of the nation!

Expresso

A show that has something for everyone covering a wide range of topics including: home, green living, fashion, entertainment, food, tech and travel.

The View

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters.

Fresh off The Boat

During the 1990s, an immigrant Taiwanese family makes an attempt to adjust to the socio-cultural and socio-economic reality of living in the US.

7de Laan

The series focuses on the lives of residents staying in and around the community of 7de Laan (7th Avenue), in the suburb of Hillside

Family Secrets

Dante unpacks his plan to take over the Mokwena Empire with Mom Joyce. Caesar travels abroad.

Generations – The Legacy

Set against the backdrop of the advertising industry, this drama celebrates the hopes and dreams of South Africans who aspire to a better future.

The Lost World

An adventurer and scholar, Edward Challenger, embarks on a journey to prove the existence of a lost isolated world home to prehistoric beings.

On Point

On Point follows the development of the general news of the day in-depth where the show informs viewers on the further developments on the stories. This is a blended segment with 2 hours of general news and markets segment for an hour.

Unpacked With Relebogile Mabotja

Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja is a South African talk show which covers topics that have captured our attention and left us with more questions than answers, from interracial relationships to rape, abuse, murder and many more.

Special Assignment

Special Assignment has built a reputation, since mid-1998, as the voice of truth in the murky mirages of society, locally and beyond. Special Assignment’s stories tell viewers something they didn’t know, or make them think differently about something they already knew.

The View

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters.

Hectic on 3

A energetic new tween show that promises to pull out all the stops for the young viewers of the nation!

Techno Squad

TECHNO SQUAD is a Tween Tech show that showcases tweens & teens within STREAM.
This week we visit the YOUNG ENGINEERS CLASSROOM AND WE SPEAK TO A YOUNG ENGINEER IN HIGH SCHOOL.

Unpacked With Relebogile Mabotja

Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja is a South African talk show which covers topics that have captured our attention and left us with more questions than answers, from interracial relationships to rape, abuse, murder and many more.

Pure Action

A reality high-adrenalin sports documentary that travels around the world featuring sports men and women as they push themselves to do well in their chosen sports.

Secret Sauce

Chef Cresan Ramjathan invites us on an unforgettable journey on one of South Africa’s most iconic institutions – The Blue Train, voted Africa most luxurious train. Cresan was appointed as executive chef of The Blue Train in January 2020, after a long stint as executive chef for Sun International where he oversaw multiple kitchens and a staff contingent of 300.

In The Long Run

The Easmon family living in London in 1985, sees their quiet life disrupted when their relative from Sierra Leone moves in.

Family Secrets

Gabrielle kidnappers are set against each other when Caesar offers a billion-dollar reward. No questions asked.

Motherland

A group of mothers and a stay-at-home dad struggle to juggle childcare with self-care as they experience the thrills and trials of parenthood.

News @ 20:00

SABC3’s daily news bulletin covers the latest breaking news locally and internationally. From political topics, sports, human interest stories and daily weather updates, the 20:00pm bulletin will definitely keep viewers updated with global news.

Documentary

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Cheetah Family and Me

Renowned wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan gets close to the wild cheetah in the stunning Kalahari, experiencing first-hand the very real dangers these beautiful big cats face.

Yotv S27 Yotv Land (different Series)

A fun and interactive teen variety show with awesome guests, performances, games & prizes.

Yotv S27 Yotv Land ( different Series)

A fun and interactive teen variety show with awesome guests, performances, games & prizes.

Dbe Learning Tube

A multi-media learner support initiative aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar.

Teenagers on a Mission – TOMZ

The science and technology show begins when Mr. E, a frequency of energy from the future contacts Thami and Nolwazi and tells them that they need to find a theory to save the earth and future from destruction.

Words And Numbers

Energetic ‘mad hatter’ Denver Vraagom is the presenter of Words & Numbers. He puts contestants through their paces as they battle it out with words and numbers games in a captivating quiz show. Contenders must reach the top 40 and from there move into the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals to receive the trophy for the Words & Numbers champion of the season.

Dbe Learning Tube

A multi-media learner support initiative aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar.

Geleza Nathi

Geleza Nathi is an Edutainment programme on SABC 1 @ 5 am -6 am every week day. Subjects targeted: Accounting, English FAL, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences.

Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. It examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning 

Daily Thetha

An exciting audience-driven, live-educational television talk show that seeks to inspire the youth of Mzansi by engaging them in various issues that affect their lives, through an open studio dialogue, case study discussions.

Dijo Le Bophelo

Dijo Le Bophelo is a programme that raises awareness and consciousness about food, related health, and lifestyle issues; with the aim to encourage viewers to examine their relationship with food, so as to make informed choices.

Living Land

Living Land a show that promotes; uplifts and educates the farmer, especially emerging farmers. The show endeavors to bring viewers insights of the latest trends and developments in agriculture.

Whip The Chef

A magazine series that seeks to inspire learners in the Senior Phase to become economically literate, understand and apply economic and management principles and concepts in different situations.

50/50

Highlights conservation issues in an objective, independent manner. 50/50 informes and educates about environmental issues.

Yotv Land

Join Gundi and Mazwi as they talk about a variety of topics like the weather, animals, colours and sports.Get clued up on safety with Nunu, keep fit with Malume and sing along with Skhathi!There’s lots do and see in our lovely neighbourhood of YOTV Land.

YoTV Land

Join Gundi and Mazwi as they talk about a variety of topics like the weather, animals, colours and sports.Get clued up on safety with Nunu, keep fit with Malume and sing along with Skhathi!There’s lots do and see in our lovely neighbourhood of YOTV Land.

Dbe Learning Tube

A multi-media learner support initiative aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar.

Teenagers on a Mission – TOMZ

The science and technology show begins when Mr. E, a frequency of energy from the future contacts Thami and Nolwazi and tells them that they need to find a theory to save the earth and future from destruction.

Words And Numbers

Energetic ‘mad hatter’ Denver Vraagom is the presenter of Words & Numbers. He puts contestants through their paces as they battle it out with words and numbers games in a captivating quiz show. Contenders must reach the top 40 and from there move into the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals to receive the trophy for the Words & Numbers champion of the season.

Dbe Learning Tube

A multi-media learner support initiative aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar.

Geleza Nathi

Geleza Nathi is an Edutainment programme on SABC 1 @ 5 am -6 am every week day. Subjects targeted: Accounting, English FAL, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences.

Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. It examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning 

Daily Thetha

An exciting audience-driven, live-educational television talk show that seeks to inspire the youth of Mzansi by engaging them in various issues that affect their lives, through an open studio dialogue, case study discussions.

Dijo Le Bophelo

Dijo Le Bophelo is a programme that raises awareness and consciousness about food, related health, and lifestyle issues; with the aim to encourage viewers to examine their relationship with food, so as to make informed choices.

Living Land

Living Land is an agricultural show aimed at developing the emerging farmer by addressing questions on land reform and farming. One the key focus of the show is the “next generation” and their role in agriculture, rural development & food security in Southern Africa.

Whip The Chef

A magazine series that seeks to inspire learners in the Senior Phase to become economically literate, understand and apply economic and management principles and concepts in different situations.

50/50

Highlights conservation issues in an objective, independent manner. 50/50 informes and educates about environmental issues.

YoTV Land

Join Gundi and Mazwi as they talk about a variety of topics like the weather, animals, colours and sports.Get clued up on safety with Nunu, keep fit with Malume and sing along with Skhathi!There’s lots do and see in our lovely neighbourhood of YOTV Land.

YoTV Land

Join Gundi and Mazwi as they talk about a variety of topics like the weather, animals, colours and sports.Get clued up on safety with Nunu, keep fit with Malume and sing along with Skhathi!There’s lots do and see in our lovely neighbourhood of YOTV Land.

Dbe Learning Tube

A multi-media learner support initiative aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar.

Teenagers on a Mission – TOMZ

The science and technology show begins when Mr. E, a frequency of energy from the future contacts Thami and Nolwazi and tells them that they need to find a theory to save the earth and future from destruction.