Watch It On The DStv Now App: 5 To 12 April 2019

Whether you’re streaming live on DStv Now or watching later on DStv Catch Up, don’t miss out on live sports, blockbuster movies and episodes of your favourite series.

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Football: UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals

The UEFA Champions League moves into its most exciting phase yet this week – it’s the Quarter Finals, so the pressure will be on as the best of the best come up against each other. Ajax takes on Juventus, Liverpool meets Porto, Tottenham comes up against favourites Man City and Man United has everything to play for against Barcelona.

Liverpool v Porto

Liverpool’s on form at the moment, on par with Manchester City in the running for the title, so Porto will have their work cut out for them. Watch it live on SS5 on Tues 9 Apr at 8.50pm

Tottenham v Man City

Tottenham’s been having a great season, but they are up against the mighty Man City, who have already won the League Cup and are through to the FA Cup Quarter Finals. But this is the cup they want most of all, so they are going to be tough to beat. Watch it live on SS3 on Tues 9 Apr at 8.50pm

Man United v Barcelona

Man United’s caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær has led the team to 14 wins in his first 17 games, proving he’s definitely one to watch and putting his team’s hopes right up there. Barcelona has had some ups and downs, largely due to Lionel Messi’s injury, but will also be hungry for this title. Watch it live on SS3 on Weds 10 Apr at 8.50pm

Ajax v Juventus

Can Cristiano Ronaldo take on the challenge of leading Juventus to a win? That’s what his fans will be hoping for, but Ajax has had some stunning successes recently, so it’s going to be a hard-fought victory. Watch it live on SS5 on Weds 10 Apr at 9pm

Soccer: PSL

South African football fans can look forward to a week of riveting Absa Premier League action – and live TV coverage on SuperSport. Some of the biggest teams clashing include Kaizer Chiefs v Baroka FC, Bidvest Wits v Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United.

Watch it live on SS4 on Sat 6 Apr

Vodacom Super Rugby

Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

Out of the 15 teams involved in the 25 matches, the Lions face the tallest order. The Johannesburg side, finalists in the past three seasons, beginning with a home match against the Sharks. Watch it live on SS1 on Fri 5 Apr at 7.10pm

Vodacom Bulls vs Jaguares

The Vodacom Bulls are proving to be on form this season, with some decisive wins to their name. The Jaguares recently received a walloping from the Stormers, so their confidence is probably dented, leaving the home side hopeful for victory. Watch it live on SS1 on Sat 6 Apr at 3.05pm

World Rugby: HSBC Sevens World Series

It’s been described as the “soul of world sevens” and fans will be delighted with this exciting leg of the series that takes place in Hong Kong. It consistently draws the best crowds of all the tournaments, and the vibe is certain to be electric. The Blitzboks are in a desirable position, having been drawn in the same group as Samoa, Scotland and Japan.

Watch it live all weekend on SS2

NEW INTERNATIONAL SERIES

Watch episodes fresh from the studio

STARTING: Whiskey Cavalier S1

Considering its slightly unusual title, you might mistake Whiskey Cavalier for a show about … adult beverages? Turns out, this fun and action-packed spy caper might be the best series to come out of the States in quite a while. It follows FBI agent Will Chase and CIA agent Frankie Trowbridge in their reluctant partnership. Thrown together against their will, they form part of an elite task force taking on the world’s most wanted criminals.

Catch the first episode on Weds 10 Apr on M-Net at 8pm

STARTING: Billions S4, 10 April, M-Net, CH 101, 21:00

High-flying businessman Bobby Axelrod returns with more corporate high jinks. Now he’s more determined than ever to destroy Taylor Mason, but Taylor will do whatever it takes to thwart him and keep the new company afloat.

Catch the first episode on Weds 10 Apr on M-Net at 9pm

STARTING: Power S5, 8 April, 1Magic, CH 103, 21:30

The hard-hitting underworld of nightclubs and drugs comes to the fore again in the new season of this popular drama, starring and executively produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The new season sees Ghost having to come to terms with his daughter’s death, and enter into a precarious alliance with his former partner Tommy, and his mortal enemy Kanan Stark. Meanwhile, Tariq pulls yet another of his devious moves, and the Feds are getting closer to finding Ghost’s true identity.

Catch the first episode on Mon 8 Apr on 1Magic at 9.30pm

UNMISSABLE MOVIES

Stay in bed and get caught up in the drama and action

Game Night (2018)

Fiercely competitive Max and Annie love their weekly game nights with their group of friends, where they usually win the pop trivia contests and Charades. On one particular game night, however, things take on a rather dramatic turn when Max’s over-achieving brother Brooks organises a murder mystery evening that goes horribly wrong. When Brooks is mysteriously kidnapped, game night turns into rescue night – it’s just that the players still think it’s just a game. Look out for some unexpected twists in this dark, funny comedy that stars Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams.

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr

Super Troopers 2 (2018)

This sequel follows on the disgraced border patrol crew after their embarrassing dismissal from the force. When a border dispute arises between the US and Canada, their former captain calls them to settle the matter. True to their nature, the troopers mess it all up and a bitter feud between the neighbouring countries ensues.

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr

Loving Pablo (2017)

Real-life couple Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz star in this biopic about infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar and the tryst he had with a Colombian journalist. Virginia Vallejo was a journalist investigating the cartel’s influence on the everyday lives of Colombians, but she soon decided she didn’t care how he got his money. What mattered was how he used it.

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr

DIG IN WITH DOCUMENTARIES

Feed your curiosity with these factual gems

The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar

He was one of the most prolific drug dealers ever, with a net worth estimated to be of about US$30 billion. So powerful was he that he almost brought Colombia to the brink of collapse. Hunting Pablo Escobar down became a desperate mission for the US DEA agents – and this is the true story behind his ultimate capture. Watch never-before-seen footage and photographs of Escobar’s life and meet the agents responsible for his capture in this two-hour special.

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story

On a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, investigative reporter Nellie Bly feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalised to report from the inside. This Lifetime Original Movie follows her harrowing story.

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr

BTK: A Killer Among Us

Dennis Rader, who became known as the BTK Strangler (which stands for Bind, Torture, Kill), terrorised residents of Wichita, Kansas for 30 years, killing 10 people. By the time he was captured in 2005, he’d destroyed lives and left a legacy of destruction. Here, the investigators on the case, the families of those who were murdered and even his own daughter talk about his effect on their lives.

Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr

Finding Justice S1

Dwayne Johnson executive produces this documentary that sets out to expose the levels of inequality in black communities across America. Luckily there are those who continue to fight for justice. This is the story of those heroes, leaders and activists who are doing whatever it takes to bring about change.
Watch on DStv Now from Mon 8 Apr

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS THESE HOLIDAYS

Download their favourite shows and movies to watch in-app

Wooala S1

The streets of the Mother City are all abuzz with the antics of Wian Van Den Berg. He’s a young, local magician who uses cool objects to perform his illusionist tricks that will leave you flabbergasted. His mind-blowing stunts have led to this 23-year-old being the biggest magician on YouTube and Instagram in the Southern Hemisphere. As an added bonus, he teaches kids how to perform their own amazing magic tricks using household items.

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr

MOVIE: Isle of Dogs, 6 April, M-Net, CH 101, 15:30

This quirky stop-motion film from director Wes Anderson is set in an imaginary Japan where all dogs have been banished to an island of garbage to safeguard humans from an outbreak of dangerous “dog flu”. Young Atari refuses to be separated from his beloved guard dog Spot and sets out to bring him home.

Watch on DStv Now from Sun 7 Apr

Duck Tales S2, 8 April

Scrooge McDuck and his family are under attack! With the help of his trusted nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie – as well as the temperamental Donald Duck and Launchpad McQuack and Mrs Beakley – they must fight for survival while having some fun along the way. Meanwhile, Louie starts a new business and the family visits a Brazilian town with quite the reputation.

Watch on DStv Now from Tues 9 Apr

Cousins For Life S1

Stuart and Ivy have learned the hard way that working together is better than against each other, even though they have different methods of fixing their problems. Now they stay under one roof, expect some cousin-rivalry and in those rare occasions, genuine love between these pre-teens.

Watch on DStv Now from Fri 12 Apr

Chop Chop Ninja S1

There is no greater achievement for a young ninja other than to become The Chop Chop Ninja, in this new series. Iro is intent on getting this honour, never mind the fact that he’s not ready for it. With the help of his three friends from the Ninja Academy, Iro fights to protect his home island and the mysterious medallion from the Magic Master and his mean villains.

Watch on DStv Now from Tues 9 Apr

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By Andrew Germishuys

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