Looking for the best shows to binge? DStv is ending July with a bang, dropping fresh reality TV, gripping dramas, powerful documentaries, and fan-favourite series that will keep you glued to the screen.
From the explosive 10th season of Big Brother Naija and the emotional new local drama Homecoming to the thrilling FBI: Most Wanted and the must-see documentary Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into reality drama, crime thrillers, or true-life stories, here’s everything you need to watch on DStv in the last week of July 2025.
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Top Reality TV & Lifestyle Shows on DSTv
Big Brother Naija Season 10
When & Where: Africa Magic Showcase | 8pm, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July (24/7 live stream on DStv Channel 198 & Showmax)
Africa’s biggest reality show is back with its 10th season and the highest prize ever – a massive N150 million! Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, expect 10 weeks of drama, alliances, and Sunday eviction shows.
Bad Girls Bootcamp Season 1
When & Where: Mzansi Wethu | 7pm, Tuesday 29 July
Can six “bad girls” turn their lives around? This inspiring Mzansi Wethu reality series puts them through a life-changing boot camp.
Polyfamily Season 1
When & Where: TLCSA | 8pm, Tuesday 29 July
A groundbreaking look at a “closed quad” polyamorous family living under one roof.
Eyamadoda Season 1
When & Where: Mzansi Wethu | 7pm, Wednesday 30 July
Manaka Ranaka hosts this emotional reality show exploring the tensions between stepfathers and absent dads.
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9
When & Where: E! Africa | 6:10pm, Sunday 27 July
Captain Sandy Yawn is back at the helm of yacht drama, and two South Africans join the crew this season.
Must-Watch Local Drama on DSTv
Homecoming Season 1
When & Where: Mzansi Wethu | 6:30pm, Mondays–Wednesdays from 28 July
A young medical graduate returns to her rural village and must choose between Western medicine and traditional healing. Starring Mpume “Six” Nyamane and Thembinkosi Mthembu.
Ubizo Season 5
When & Where: Mzansi Wethu | 7pm, Mondays from 28 July
Spiritual guide Lloyd Radebe helps people reconnect with their ancestors in this emotional reality-drama hybrid.
Crime & Thriller Picks on DSTv
FBI: Most Wanted Season 6
When & Where: M-Net | 8pm, Wednesday 30 July
The final season of the Emmy-nominated crime drama follows the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force hunting dangerous criminals.
FBI Season 7
When & Where: M-Net | 8pm, Monday 28 July
The hit procedural is back for another thrilling season.
Dexter: Original Sin Season 1
When & Where: M-Net | 9pm, Tuesday 29 July
The Dexter prequel that broke Showtime’s streaming records dives into the origins of TV’s most infamous serial killer.
Unmissable Documentaries & True Stories on DSTv
Giants
When & Where: Supersport & Mzansi Magic | 9pm, Sunday 27 July
A behind-the-scenes look at Orlando Pirates’ stars Tshegofatso Mabasa, Zakhele Lepasa, and rising talent Thalente Mbatha.
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time
When & Where: National Geographic | 9pm, Sundays from 27 July
Marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, this gripping documentary reveals the tragedy and resilience of New Orleans survivors.
Trafficked: Underworlds With Mariana Zeller Season 2
When & Where: National Geographic | 8:30pm, Thursday 24 July
An Emmy-winning series exploring the world’s most dangerous black markets.
Carte Blanche: Govan Ontbloot
When & Where: DStv | 9pm, Wednesday 30 July
Extraordinary South African stories from the team behind Original Sin: My Son the Killer.
Castle Impossible
When & Where: HGTV | 9pm, Tuesday 29 July
A couple battles to save their crumbling 500-year-old castle in France.
Don’t Miss Anything
All shows are available live on DStv, with episodes ready to binge on DStv Stream and Catch Up.
For the full July schedule, visit the DStv TV Guide.
Watch this space for updates in the Television category on Running Wolf’s Rant.
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