The Africa Channel HD Schedule

Minjiba Entertains

Intimate Lunch for Newly Weds

2026-05-27 20:30:00 PST - 2026-05-27 21:00:00 PST

Minjiba cooks an intimate meal for a newlywed couple at one of Nairobi's most fabulous modern homes; a plantain and prawn starter; triple coconut baked tilapia; a ginger, lime and mango cheesecake.

TED Talks on TAC Playing Now!

Viewpoints

2026-05-27 21:00:00 PST - 2026-05-27 22:00:00 PST

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Eye Investigations

The Apartheid Killer

2026-05-27 22:00:00 PST - 2026-05-27 23:15:00 PST

One of the worst mass killers in South Africa's history, Louis van Schoor, is free from prison. He is ready to speak; and thirty years on, his victims are still fighting for closure and justice.

Eye Investigations

Blood Parliament

2026-05-27 23:15:00 PST - 2026-05-28 00:00:00 PST

In 2024, a protest at Kenya's legislature was ended by the gunfire of security forces; those shooters' faces have remained hidden; exposing the men responsible.

30 Minute Tour

Durban & Coast

2026-05-28 00:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 00:30:00 PST

A safari to a seafood barbecue on the beach and a market in the city.

Focus on Africa

BBC

2026-05-28 00:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 01:00:00 PST

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Paid Programming

2026-05-28 01:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 01:30:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-28 01:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 02:00:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-28 02:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 02:30:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-28 02:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 03:00:00 PST

Paid programming.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Turtles

2026-05-28 03:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 03:30:00 PST

Turtles come in so many shapes and sizes! Dr Mark teaches us how to tell them apart, why they are in trouble, and how we can help them. We also get to meet another one of Dr Marks' special, rescued friends.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Lions

2026-05-28 03:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 04:00:00 PST

We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.

Expresso Daily

2026-05-28 04:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 05:30:00 PST

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Expresso Daily

2026-05-28 05:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 07:00:00 PST

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Wounds

Desperate Measures

2026-05-28 07:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 07:30:00 PST

Neo develops a closer relationship with Clive; Refilwe pursues a course of action that gives her purpose but may lead to serious consequences she can't reverse.

Wounds

Revelations and Resolutions

2026-05-28 07:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 08:00:00 PST

Busi receives surprising presents on her birthday; Sindi thinks she has information to remove Refilwe from her path; Mabalwa discovers a new aspect of Dr Smooth's personality.

Wounds

2026-05-28 08:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 08:30:00 PST

Clive demands the truth from Neo; Sindi plots to discredit Refilwe; Melanie reveals shocking information to Neo.

Wounds

2026-05-28 08:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 09:00:00 PST

Neo finally stands up to Athi while Walter reveals that he knows her true identity.

First Time Africa

Brooklyn to Ghana

2026-05-28 09:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 09:30:00 PST

Brooklyn producer, director and writer Natural Langdon heads to Accra to shoot a local artist's music video with an important message and to explore Sub-Saharan Africa.

First Time Africa

Morocco

2026-05-28 09:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 10:00:00 PST

A group of teachers explore Morocco and bring their studies to life.

Top

Uganda Getaway

2026-05-28 10:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 11:00:00 PST

Uganda's top spots include a coffee safari, mountain biking and the capital, Kampala; getting a feel for this emerging tech leader and natural wonderland.

My Africa

Lusaka

2026-05-28 11:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 11:30:00 PST

A slow drive down Independence Avenue featuring the impressive chain-breaking Freedom Statue in Lusaka.

First Time Africa

Brooklyn to Ghana

2026-05-28 11:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 12:00:00 PST

Brooklyn producer, director and writer Natural Langdon heads to Accra to shoot a local artist's music video with an important message and to explore Sub-Saharan Africa.

First Time Africa

Morocco

2026-05-28 12:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 12:30:00 PST

A group of teachers explore Morocco and bring their studies to life.

Top

Uganda Getaway

2026-05-28 12:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 13:30:00 PST

Uganda's top spots include a coffee safari, mountain biking and the capital, Kampala; getting a feel for this emerging tech leader and natural wonderland.

My Africa

Lusaka

2026-05-28 13:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 14:00:00 PST

A slow drive down Independence Avenue featuring the impressive chain-breaking Freedom Statue in Lusaka.

SA Inc

2026-05-28 14:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 14:30:00 PST

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

SA Inc

Financial Services Driving Transformative Growth

2026-05-28 14:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 15:00:00 PST

Explore initiatives being implemented in the financial services industry designed to drive inclusion by empowering entrepreneurs; we also consider the development programs being implemented.

Focus on Africa

BBC

2026-05-28 15:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 15:30:00 PST

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

30 Minute Tour

Zambia

2026-05-28 15:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 16:00:00 PST

Kerri Zane and her grown daughter Rachele head to Zambia to show to discover safaris, places to stay, sites to see and Zambian daily life.

Minjiba Entertains

Intimate Lunch for Newly Weds

2026-05-28 16:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 16:30:00 PST

Minjiba cooks an intimate meal for a newlywed couple at one of Nairobi's most fabulous modern homes; a plantain and prawn starter; triple coconut baked tilapia; a ginger, lime and mango cheesecake.

Minjiba Entertains

Lunch for Models & Fashionistas

2026-05-28 16:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 17:00:00 PST

Minjiba heads over to one of Kenya's most stunning apartments where she'll create a stunning gluten free, sugar free, carb free meal for the finicky ladies.

TED Talks on TAC

Black Identity

2026-05-28 17:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 18:00:00 PST

Tennis superstar Serena Williams sits down with journalist Gayle King; poetry is the language of bridges says youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, Amanda Gorman; Lizzo traces the history of a viral dance to Africa.

Wounds

Desperate Measures

2026-05-28 18:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 18:30:00 PST

Neo develops a closer relationship with Clive; Refilwe pursues a course of action that gives her purpose but may lead to serious consequences she can't reverse.

Wounds

Revelations and Resolutions

2026-05-28 18:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 19:00:00 PST

Busi receives surprising presents on her birthday; Sindi thinks she has information to remove Refilwe from her path; Mabalwa discovers a new aspect of Dr Smooth's personality.

Lavish

2026-05-28 19:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 19:30:00 PST

Detective Thobejane investigates Khulu and Mpumi's affair; Zozi denies everything, straining their sisterly bond; Khulu's body draws unwanted attention as the women remain trapped; financial and emotional strains escalate.

Lavish

2026-05-28 19:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 20:00:00 PST

Kat becomes Johannesburg's new mayor; Shaka's matric dance with Azania ends in disaster; the women quarrel over disposing of Khulu's body; Mpumi fears incriminating footage at the Ndlovu gate; Ma Mokoena seeks solace for the family.

Minjiba Entertains

Intimate Lunch for Newly Weds

2026-05-28 20:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 20:30:00 PST

Minjiba cooks an intimate meal for a newlywed couple at one of Nairobi's most fabulous modern homes; a plantain and prawn starter; triple coconut baked tilapia; a ginger, lime and mango cheesecake.

Minjiba Entertains

Lunch for Models & Fashionistas

2026-05-28 20:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 21:00:00 PST

Minjiba heads over to one of Kenya's most stunning apartments where she'll create a stunning gluten free, sugar free, carb free meal for the finicky ladies.

TED Talks on TAC

Black Identity

2026-05-28 21:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 22:00:00 PST

Tennis superstar Serena Williams sits down with journalist Gayle King; poetry is the language of bridges says youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, Amanda Gorman; Lizzo traces the history of a viral dance to Africa.

Wounds

Desperate Measures

2026-05-28 22:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 22:30:00 PST

Neo develops a closer relationship with Clive; Refilwe pursues a course of action that gives her purpose but may lead to serious consequences she can't reverse.

Wounds

Revelations and Resolutions

2026-05-28 22:30:00 PST - 2026-05-28 23:00:00 PST

Busi receives surprising presents on her birthday; Sindi thinks she has information to remove Refilwe from her path; Mabalwa discovers a new aspect of Dr Smooth's personality.

Lavish

2026-05-28 23:00:00 PST - 2026-05-28 23:30:00 PST

Detective Thobejane investigates Khulu and Mpumi's affair; Zozi denies everything, straining their sisterly bond; Khulu's body draws unwanted attention as the women remain trapped; financial and emotional strains escalate.

Lavish

2026-05-28 23:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 00:00:00 PST

Kat becomes Johannesburg's new mayor; Shaka's matric dance with Azania ends in disaster; the women quarrel over disposing of Khulu's body; Mpumi fears incriminating footage at the Ndlovu gate; Ma Mokoena seeks solace for the family.

30 Minute Tour

Zambia

2026-05-29 00:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 00:30:00 PST

Kerri Zane and her grown daughter Rachele head to Zambia to show to discover safaris, places to stay, sites to see and Zambian daily life.

Focus on Africa

BBC

2026-05-29 00:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 01:00:00 PST

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Paid Programming

2026-05-29 01:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 01:30:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-29 01:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 02:00:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-29 02:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 02:30:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-29 02:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 03:00:00 PST

Paid programming.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Lions

2026-05-29 03:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 03:30:00 PST

We learn more about the 'King of the Jungle' and how lions came to hold that title as well as why they are in trouble and how we can help them.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Turtles

2026-05-29 03:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 04:00:00 PST

Turtles come in so many shapes and sizes! Dr Mark teaches us how to tell them apart, why they are in trouble, and how we can help them. We also get to meet another one of Dr Marks' special, rescued friends.

Expresso Daily

2026-05-29 04:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 05:30:00 PST

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Expresso Daily

2026-05-29 05:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 07:00:00 PST

A South African morning show broadcast live from a penthouse apartment in Sea Point.

Flawsome

Episode 9: Ultimatums and Unraveling

2026-05-29 07:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 08:00:00 PST

Ramat threatens to leave Uduak after he blames her for his sexual issues; Ifeyinwa pursues musician Nathan, neglecting Clark and her mother; Ivie crashes Lerato's show, confronting her over stolen designs.

Flawsome

Episode 10: Deceptions and Discoveries

2026-05-29 08:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 09:00:00 PST

Ivie and Ramat set up a workshop for Ramat's girls; Uduak lies about visiting his sick mother but is actually in the hospital for erectile dysfunction; Tersei supports Ivie, while Dolapo fights her sister-in-law.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Elephants

2026-05-29 09:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 09:30:00 PST

They say elephants never forget...because they have very big brains but did you know that elephants have about 150 muscles in their trunks alone? Join us to find out more interesting facts about the biggest land mammal.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Crocodiles

2026-05-29 09:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 10:00:00 PST

In this finale, we meet one of the closest relatives of dinosaurs, the crocodile. These creatures have the strongest measured bite force in the world and Dr Mark introduces us to a baby croc he rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Pangolins

2026-05-29 10:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 10:30:00 PST

A heart-warming premiere. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world. You get to meet a rescued pangolin in this episode before he's released back to the wild.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Dogs

2026-05-29 10:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 11:00:00 PST

Dive into the fascinating world of dogs and why it is important to look after man's best friend.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Parrots

2026-05-29 11:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 11:30:00 PST

We have so many fun facts to share about these incredibly intelligent birds and we get to meet Gandalf the Grey as Dr. Mark busts some myths about parrots.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Elephants

2026-05-29 11:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 12:00:00 PST

They say elephants never forget...because they have very big brains but did you know that elephants have about 150 muscles in their trunks alone? Join us to find out more interesting facts about the biggest land mammal.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Crocodiles

2026-05-29 12:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 12:30:00 PST

In this finale, we meet one of the closest relatives of dinosaurs, the crocodile. These creatures have the strongest measured bite force in the world and Dr Mark introduces us to a baby croc he rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Pangolins

2026-05-29 12:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 13:00:00 PST

A heart-warming premiere. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world. You get to meet a rescued pangolin in this episode before he's released back to the wild.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Dogs

2026-05-29 13:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 13:30:00 PST

Dive into the fascinating world of dogs and why it is important to look after man's best friend.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Parrots

2026-05-29 13:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 14:00:00 PST

We have so many fun facts to share about these incredibly intelligent birds and we get to meet Gandalf the Grey as Dr. Mark busts some myths about parrots.

World Wide Nate: African Adventures

Surfing With Zulu Boys

2026-05-29 14:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 14:30:00 PST

Nate paddles with the Zulu boys on the most surfable waves on the continent; a look at what their favorite Durban banks are about.

World Wide Nate: African Adventures

Biking in the Kingdom in the Sky

2026-05-29 14:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 15:00:00 PST

``World Wide Nate`` heads to ``The Kingdom in the Sky`` to get dirty with some mountain biking; he also gets a hands-on lesson about the Basotho culture, by learning how to weave the cherished Basotho hat from a woman, who has made them for years.

Focus on Africa

BBC

2026-05-29 15:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 15:30:00 PST

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

30 Minute Tour

Nairobi

2026-05-29 15:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 16:00:00 PST

Uncovering why Nairobi, a city once famous for its cool waters, is consistently a travel hot spot.

My Design Rules

Meet & Greet

2026-05-29 16:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 16:30:00 PST

The teams explore the white box houses that they will design.

My Design Rules

Spare Bedroom Challenge

2026-05-29 16:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 17:00:00 PST

The design duos decorate spare bedrooms.

TED Talks on TAC

Emerging from Africa

2026-05-29 17:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 18:00:00 PST

Nnedi Okorafor's sci-fi stories open strange doors to future Africa; Chimamanda Adichie on the danger of a single story; Sangu Delle on the taboos of men and mental health; Moreangels Mbizah shares a communal solution to save wildlife.

Amah Knows Best

Nanjing Day 2

2026-05-29 18:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 18:30:00 PST

iFani meets his new guide Lisa and informs her that it is his son's birthday; the two visit a famous noodle bar, as it is an ancient Chinese custom to eat noodles to celebrate birthdays; iFani ends the day with Karaoke and singing a song.

Amah Knows Best

Nanjing Day 3

2026-05-29 18:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 19:00:00 PST

iFani and Lisa explore the area surrounding the Qinghai River; iFani visits a Chinese supermarket; while iFani must prepare for the next city on his adventure, he leaves a piece of his heart in Nanjing.

Amah Knows Best

Chongqing Day 1

2026-05-29 19:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 19:30:00 PST

iFani arrives in the largest City in China; he meets with a famous Chinese rapper to discuss doing a song together; iFani explores rural China as he goes to a village market to shop; he has a nostalgic moment that reminds him of his childhood.

Amah Knows Best

Chongqing Day 2

2026-05-29 19:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 20:00:00 PST

Ifani visits the Chongqing Chinese Opera and the famous Ancient China Film Studios; after another rural Chinese cooking experience, iFani receives a call from Chinese rapper, Turbo who has agreed to record a song with iFani.

My Design Rules

Meet & Greet

2026-05-29 20:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 20:30:00 PST

The teams explore the white box houses that they will design.

My Design Rules

Spare Bedroom Challenge

2026-05-29 20:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 21:00:00 PST

The design duos decorate spare bedrooms.

TED Talks on TAC

Emerging from Africa

2026-05-29 21:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 22:00:00 PST

Nnedi Okorafor's sci-fi stories open strange doors to future Africa; Chimamanda Adichie on the danger of a single story; Sangu Delle on the taboos of men and mental health; Moreangels Mbizah shares a communal solution to save wildlife.

Amah Knows Best

Nanjing Day 2

2026-05-29 22:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 22:30:00 PST

iFani meets his new guide Lisa and informs her that it is his son's birthday; the two visit a famous noodle bar, as it is an ancient Chinese custom to eat noodles to celebrate birthdays; iFani ends the day with Karaoke and singing a song.

Amah Knows Best

Nanjing Day 3

2026-05-29 22:30:00 PST - 2026-05-29 23:00:00 PST

iFani and Lisa explore the area surrounding the Qinghai River; iFani visits a Chinese supermarket; while iFani must prepare for the next city on his adventure, he leaves a piece of his heart in Nanjing.

Amah Knows Best

Chongqing Day 1

2026-05-29 23:00:00 PST - 2026-05-29 23:30:00 PST

iFani arrives in the largest City in China; he meets with a famous Chinese rapper to discuss doing a song together; iFani explores rural China as he goes to a village market to shop; he has a nostalgic moment that reminds him of his childhood.

Amah Knows Best

Chongqing Day 2

2026-05-29 23:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 00:00:00 PST

Ifani visits the Chongqing Chinese Opera and the famous Ancient China Film Studios; after another rural Chinese cooking experience, iFani receives a call from Chinese rapper, Turbo who has agreed to record a song with iFani.

30 Minute Tour

Nairobi

2026-05-30 00:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 00:30:00 PST

Uncovering why Nairobi, a city once famous for its cool waters, is consistently a travel hot spot.

Focus on Africa

BBC

2026-05-30 00:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 01:00:00 PST

Analysis of the day's news from Africa.

Paid Programming

2026-05-30 01:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 01:30:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-30 01:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 02:00:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-30 02:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 02:30:00 PST

Paid programming.

Paid Programming

2026-05-30 02:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 03:00:00 PST

Paid programming.

SA Inc

2026-05-30 03:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 03:30:00 PST

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

SA Inc

2026-05-30 03:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 04:00:00 PST

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

TED Talks on TAC

Viewpoints

2026-05-30 04:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 05:00:00 PST

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

SA Inc

2026-05-30 05:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 05:30:00 PST

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

SA Inc

2026-05-30 05:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 06:00:00 PST

Sharing stories of positive progress in South Africa.

TED Talks on TAC

Viewpoints

2026-05-30 06:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 07:00:00 PST

Shonda Rhimes shares her experiment saying yes to everything; Isabel Wilkerson describes how a single decision changed the course of history for the racial make-up of the US.

Y'Africa: Sports Champions in Africa

Sports Champions in Africa

2026-05-30 07:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 08:15:00 PST

Shedding light on Amos Kiprut, running for Kenya.

Y'Africa: Sports Champions in Africa

Sports Champions in Africa

2026-05-30 08:15:00 PST - 2026-05-30 09:30:00 PST

Meeting Boipelo Awuah - skateboarding (South Africa), and Ousama Mellouli - swimming (Tunisia).

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Elephants

2026-05-30 09:30:00 PST - 2026-05-30 10:00:00 PST

They say elephants never forget...because they have very big brains but did you know that elephants have about 150 muscles in their trunks alone? Join us to find out more interesting facts about the biggest land mammal.

Dr. Mark's Animal Show

Crocodiles

2026-05-30 10:00:00 PST - 2026-05-30 10:30:00 PST

In this finale, we meet one of the closest relatives of dinosaurs, the crocodile. These creatures have the strongest measured bite force in the world and Dr Mark introduces us to a baby croc he rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade.