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Grey’s Anatomy: The doctors of Seattle Grace are faced with the aftermath of last season’s plane crash, as the fates of Meredith, Derek, Cristina, Mark and Arizona all hang in the balance. Before the crash, their paths seemed set. Having passed their boards, Meredith, Cristina, Alex and Jackson all planned on taking positions at different hospitals, leaving Seattle Grace behind. Meanwhile April’s career as a doctor seemed to be over when she failed her exam and was fired.

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The plane crash changed everything. Now, with their futures unknown, the doctors of Seattle Grace must learn to adapt to changes, cope with losses and move forward with their relationships and careers. Seattle Grace is a place where life isn’t lived in the black and white, but in the shades of grey. Grey’s Anatomy S9 starts Mon 11 Feb at 8:30pm WAT on M-Net.
The power struggle between JR and Bobby continues with a new generation of Ewing men. Just when you thought things would stay the same at SouthFork, JR Ewing returns to continue his battle with brother Bobby.
There’s also a new generation of Ewing men who continue to fight for the Ewing dynasty.

The last time the Ewing family graced our screens, Christopher and Elena began to learn that not everyone is who they appear to be. And after a loved one faced a medical crisis, the Ewings were brought together again – but for how long will the peace and support last?

Tune in to M-Net from 12 February at 9:30pm WAT for Dallas Season 2.

Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo star as the brave agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service who, as the season opens, are trapped in a lethal feud with a powerful Mexican drug gang, the reynosa Cartel.

Gibbs’s father was responsible for dragging them into this mess – but now every member of the team is at risk of retribution. Getting out of this one is going to require a daring double-cross of some very dangerous people.

Don’t miss NCIS Season 8 Monday 11 February 2013 7pm WAT on Universal Channel (117).
 
Tune in to 'The Following' on DStv in February 2013
The Following: Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kevin Bacon stars in this terrifying new thriller. When notorious serial killer Joe Carroll escapes from death row and embarks on a new killing spree, the FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy, a psychologically scarred veteran who captured Carroll nine years earlier. Knowing Carroll better than anyone and close with his ex-wife, Claire, Hardy works closely with an FBI team.Watch it on Wednesdays at 8:30pm WAT.
Tune in to 'Political Animals' on M-Net on DStv in February 2013
 
Political Animals:  Get a behind the scenes glimpse at a high-profile political dynasty, in this new provocative drama series about America’s First Family. It stars Academy Award and Emmy nominee – and Golden Globe and BAFTA winner – Sigourney Weaver as a former first lady and current secretary of state struggling to keep her family together while dealing with the current crises of the State Department. Watch it on Thursdays at 6:30pm WAT.
Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, Robin Thicke, JB Smoove and Nick Cannon star in this brand new reality show – so get ready for some great laughs! They are a talented group of men, not afraid to make fun of themselves.

Join the Real Husbands Of Hollywood in this semi-scripted show, where the guys give you a glimpse into their surreal lives, obviously from a husband’s point of view. Some scenarios might seem familiar, as they’re based on situations or characters from other reality shows.

The husbands are joined by special guests from TV, film, music and sport stars including Jay Leno, Shaquille O’Neal, Nelly, Common and Trey Songz.

Tune in to BET for the premiere of Real Husbands Of Hollywood on 13 February at 9pm WAT.

Keenan, Marlon and Shawn Wayans left a mark in the 90s with their skills and now a new generation of Wayans’ want to follow in their footsteps. But they’re doing it on their own! Tune in to BET and watch cousins Damien and Craig put in motion their dream of having their own movie on the big screen.

In the first episode of Second Generation Wayans:

After their career stalls following the failure of Dance Flick, Damien and Craig Wayans convince their friend Kevin Hart to set them up with a powerful agent.

The meeting unfortunately is scheduled on the same night Damien promises to have a real conversation with on again, off again girlfriend Regina Hall about their relationship.

After a string of mishaps, Damien and Craig are approached by George who convinces them they should start their own production company. This is the birth of Second Generations Wayans production company.

Tune in for the good, the bad and the ugly as Second Generation Wayans premieres on BET on 12 February at 9pm WAT.

 
MTV Base ( DStv channel 322)
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Ink Master: Ink Master  is the first-ever tattoo competition series featuring top tattoo artists on a quest to determine who is the best at their craft and who will win a huge cash prize of US $100,000.  Throughout the competition, the artists battle it out in various tattoo challenges that test the artists’ technical skills and on-the-spot creativity, where they must create and execute an original tattoo on command and be judged by a panel. The stakes are high as artists battle it out to win more than just the cash prize. Catch it every Wednesday from 13th February at 8pm WAT.
 
CNBC Africa (DStv channel 410)
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Invest Africa: With seven African economies expected to be among the world’s top 10 fastest growing economies by 2015, Africa’s future remains both bright and optimistic. DStv viewers can tune into CNBC Africa as Invest Africa discusses, dissect and debate the challenges and opportunities associated with investing on the continent. Hosted by Bronwyn Nielsen, the show also introduces an African news slot which brings Africa to the world and the world to Africa. Catch it every Wednesday at 7:30pm WAT.
 
History (DStv Channel 186)
Miracle Rising: South Africa:  The inspiring legacy of South Africa’s political transformation is captured in the new HISTORY documentary, Miracle Rising: South Africa, marking the 23rd anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. Some of the high-profile interviewees include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Cyril Ramaphosa, Charlize Theron and Whoopi Goldberg. These iconic local and international figures recount their personal experiences to demonstrate how South Africa avoided a civil war and progressed to what Desmond Tutu would call “a rainbow nation”.This landmark television event is the result of the collective efforts of MultiChoice, HISTORY and Dimension Data.  The documentary will air on HISTORY (channel 186) on 10 February at 7:30pm WAT.

 
 
TRUE MOVIES 1 (DStv Channel 138)
Join True Movies 1 for some of the most shocking true crimes you’ll ever see on Saturday 9 February from 9am WAT for True Crime Day.  Highlights include:
Tune in to 'Complex of Fear' on True Movies 1 on DStv in February 2013
Complex of Fear: Residents living in an apartment complex are terrified when they learn that two of their neighbours have been brutally raped and that the culprit may be living in their midst. A police manhunt ensues, in this gritty crime thriller. Watch it at 9am WAT.
Tune in to 'Wicked Love' on True Movies 1 on DStv in February 2013
Wicked Love: The Maria Korp Story: When a mother is found unconscious in the boot of a car, her wayward husband is the prime suspect. However, when he points the finger of blame at his mistress, leading her to make a strange confession. It airs at 5:45pm WAT.
The Interrogation of Michael Crowe: Stephanie Crowe, aged 12, was killed in her room one night, instead of really investigating; police seem set on convicting her seemingly unaffected 14 year old brother Michael. But is he to blame or it is a set up?  Watch it at 7:30pm WAT.
 
Cbeebies (DStv Channel 306)
Tune into Zingzillas on Cbeebies on DStv in February
 
ZingZillas (Premiere): Cbeebies, famous for its innovative kid’s entertainment, has done it again and is bringing the second series of ZingZillas. ZingZillas is a musical feast inspiring a young audience to listen and create music for themselves. Set on an island, the ZingZillas band introduces new sounds, instruments and musical ideas with the help of their mentor, music guru DJ Loose, they manage to create that unique sound just in time for their daily performance, ‘The Big Zing’. ZingZillas is a musical feast which uses a narrative drive to inspire a young audience to listen to and create music for themselves. DStv’s young audience can tune in every weekday from Monday 11 February at 7:20am WAT and 3:20pm WAT.
 
CBS Reality (DStv channel 132)
Crimes Down Under – Line of Fire (New episodes): Crimes Down Under takes viewers undercover to meet the courageous Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) to understand what it is like to the pull the trigger, or not, in a life or death situation. Knowing the risks, these brave officers face danger daily, with their partners and families praying for their safety. The series is a powerful mix of deeply personal stories where the tension of each situation is profound. Along with candid interviews from the squad, dramatic reconstructions illustrate the incidences as they unfold. Tune into DStv every Saturday and Sunday at 9pm WAT .
 
**Please note that the schedules were confirmed by DStv and accurate as at the time of distribution. Dates and times are subject to change. 

Asuquo Eton founded talkmediaafrica.com, now one of the most visited TV, music, tech and features website, in 2011. He is also a social media analyst, media and entertainment consultant.

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