…WHAT’S UP ON TV THIS WEEKEND?

SuperSport kicks-off the New Year with action from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted in South Africa.  A total of 16 teams will be competing in the continent’s most prestigious football competition. Egypt who did not qualify for the tournament – remains the most successful country, with a total of seven titles.

Defending champions Zambia will be confident of retaining the cup; Chipolopolo recently defeated the hosts 1-0 in the Nelson Mandela Challenge – giving them an advantage ahead of the tournament.

Ivory Coast led by former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, will be hoping for a better showing following their defeat to Zambia in the 2012 Afcon final.

Don’t miss SA vs Cape Verde: Saturday 19 January 2013 5pm WAT on SuperSport 4, Select & HD2

The Entrepreneurial Edge Saturday 19 January 2013 3:30pm | CNBC Africa (410) Entrepreneurs and business people searching for advice and experience can learn from the host Chris Bishop. As he and his guests unpack case studies and look at the key factors of making an entrepreneurial business really successful. Brides is an astounding look at what some will do to find companionship.

Africa’s Croc Attack Saturday 19 January 2013 5pm | Nat Geo Wild (182) In Africa’s Croc Attack, American kayakers Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic venture deep into the Congo to track down and capture one of the world’s deadliest predators – a massive Nile crocodile that killed their friend and guide, Hendri Coetzee. Joining forces with a team of crocodile experts, they battle high water and erratic weather as they search for signs of crocs; construct a clever trap system, only to be outsmarted at every turn; and install an extensive network of hidden cameras, taking a terrifying glimpse at some of nature’s fiercest predators.

My Neighbour’s Secret Saturday 19 January 2013 8:40pm | Universal Channel (117) | PG When Jason and Casey Hess are befriended by their grieving neighbour, recent widower Brent Cavanaugh, they offer as much support and comfort as possible. But, Brent is far from the innocent widower. In fact, he’s harboring a dark secret, and his agenda for the couple next door is more sinister than anyone could have imagined. Starring Nicholas Brendon as Brent Chandra West as Casey Vincent Ventresca as Jason

Focus: Rihanna Saturday 12pm & Sunday 9am | TRACE Urban (325) The Barbadian princess – named “Obsession of the Year 2012” by GQ – has plenty of tricks up her sleeve, from her new album, Unapologetic, to her “Diamond” World Tour. Rihanna is slated to perform 50 dates in over 13 different countries in 2013

Chelsea vs Arsenal Sunday 20 January 2013 2:30pm | SS3/HD3 An epic clash is on the cards in the Barclays Premiership League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Fernando Torres and Juan Mata ensured the Blues where 2-1 victors when the two clubs met at the Emirates Stadium.

Afcon: Ghana vs Congo Sunday 20 January 2013 4pm | SS4/Select/HD2 The Black Stars of Ghana get their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign underway when they face Congo at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. Ghana will be looking to top Group B consisting of Mali and Niger. Their opponents last won the competition back in 1974 and failed to qualify for the tournament in 2012.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Sunday 20 January 2013 5pm | SS3/HD3 Having already claimed victory against Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur will be confident ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash at White Hart Lane. The spectacular 3-2 win was a historic one as Hotspur had not won against the Red Devils at Old Trafford in 23 years.

Royal Pains S3 Episode 1, S3 Sunday 20 January 2013 5pm | M-Net Series Africa (114) In the season two finale, Jill was offered a new job that will take her away from the Hamptons for six months. Meanwhile Divya and Raj took dance lessons for their wedding, but their instructor fell ill with an infectious disease. And Eddie had to make a life changing decision.

Email Order Brides Sunday 20 January 2013 7pm | BBC Lifestyle (174) Email Order Brides follows the world of modern day arranged marriages, from the men looking for love, to the women in search of a better life and the agencies which bring them together. The film follows two American men on the awkward journey to find true love in the industrial city of Togliatti, known as ‘Russia’s Detroit’. From meeting a potential bride face-to-face for the first time, to the final “I dos” that make their union official, Email Order Brides is an astounding look at what some will do to find companionship.

Costa Concordia: The Whole Story SUNDAY 20 January 2013 7:55pm | Discovery Channel (121) From its tragic sinking on 13th January 2012, to the epic salvage operation, this two-part special explores the catalogue of errors that turned this dream ship into a nightmare for its passengers. Combining innovative filming techniques with unparalleled access to survivors, rescue units, Italian coast guard and fire brigade authorities and the islanders involved in the rescue, the first episode recounts a moment-by-moment narrative from their unique perspective.

Human Lampshade: A Holocaust Mystery Sunday 20 January 2013 21:00 | National Geographic (181) This story follows one man’s quest to uncover the origins and reveal the mysteries of a possible Holocaust artifact some historians now say never existed: lampshades made of human skin. When the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina receded, they left behind a wrecked New Orleans and a strange looking lamp that an illicit dealer claimed was made from the skin of Jews.

Open Scandal Sunday 20 January 2013 22:00 | Vox Africa (191) Suspense, seduction and betrayal boil over in this taut drama starring sensational Ghanaian superstar Majid Michel. Starring Majid Michel | Eco Smith Asante | Kalsum Sinare

Afcon: Nigeria vs Burkina Faso Monday 21 January 2013 7pm | SS4/HD2 Day three of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations continues to excite as Nigeria go toe-to-toe with Burkina Faso at the Mbombela Stadium. The Super Eagles have struggled to win in major competitions and will be eager to do well in South Africa, having last won the Afcon Cup in 1994. The Nigerians also failed to impress in their 2010 Fifa World Cup first round exit.