Three Local Shows Coming To M-Net In 2021

M-Net (DStv channel 101) has lined up some of the best prime time content to kick off 2021. The channel is currently in production with a brand-new drama series, Lioness, and recently completed production on two of the channel’s hugely popular reality shows The Bachelorette and Survivor SA: Immunity Island.

M-Net channel 101 is getting bigger with a broad range of storytelling that speaks to our viewers, and we look forward to draw in new audiences too. This will be another big year for the channel, and we are delighted that our established hit-makers are returning to the screen, and that we are taking on a new drama series that will feature big stars. 

Nkateko Mabaso, Group Executive: Programming

Lioness

Starting in January, the powerful drama series Lioness tells the story of a woman who loses her children, her lover, and her freedom when she is framed for fraud committed by her husband before his death. Eight years later, while trying to reunite with her son and daughters, she discovers he is still alive. Lioness is created and produced by Ochre Moving Pictures.

Season 1 cast includes Shannon Esra , Jacques Bessenger, Frank Rautenbach, Nokuthula Ledwaba, Gerald Steyn, Joshua Eady , Fiona Ramsay , Natasha Sutherland and more.  

The Bachelorette

In February, follow the journey of M-Net’s first Bachelorette, Qiniso van Damme, and see how this season’s eligible young men compete for her affection. The gentlemen will take her on romantic dates and spend time getting to know her. Each week there will be some tense eliminations until there are only two gentlemen left. Who will win Ms van Damme’s heart? Hosted by Jason Greer, The Bachelorette is produced by Rapid Blue.

Survivor SA: Immunity Island

In June 2021, the popular reality series Survivor SA is back. For the first time in the South African franchise’s history, the eighth season, Survivor SA: Immunity Island, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, has been filmed locally in South Africa (Wild Coast, Eastern Cape). Award-winning personality Nico Panagio returns as host. Survivor SA: Immunity Island is produced by Afrokaans.

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