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The champs are back, and they're ready to chomp!
The champs are back, and they're ready to chomp!
National Geographic and National Geographic Wild's Sharkfest 2020 kicks off this July, with its biggest lineup ever in a four-week Sharkfest marathon
 23 Jun 2020 Read more

Killing Eve to premiere with Facebook Watch party this week
Killing Eve to premiere with Facebook Watch party this week
When the award-winning spy-thriller series Killing Eve premieres in South Africa this Wednesday, 6 May 2020, viewers will not only be able to watch it on Fox (DSTV 125 and StarSat 131) at 8.45 CAT but also, in a first for Fox Africa, on Facebook earlier in the evening. 6 May 2020 Read more

National Geographic commemorates Earth Day this April
National Geographic commemorates Earth Day this April
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." - Dr Jane Goodall 7 Apr 2020 Read more

National Geographic celebrates Women of Impact this March
National Geographic celebrates Women of Impact this March
Five-month programming line-up kicks off with Oscar-nominated documentary feature, The Cave 19 Feb 2020 Read more

Sea of Shadows - premieres 6 December on National Geographic
Sea of Shadows - premieres 6 December on National Geographic
The fight to save the world's most endangered whale from vicious drug cartels, enviro-thriller Sea of Shadows premieres on National Geographic 6 December 2019 at 21:00. 5 Dec 2019 Read more

National Geographic takes to the skies with stunning new series Europe From Above
National Geographic takes to the skies with stunning new series Europe From Above
New six-part series boasts spectacular aerial footage to showcase some of Europe's most vibrant countries, cultures and extraordinary landmarks. Discover Europe like you've never seen it before! 11 Nov 2019 Read more

War of the Worlds to premiere this October on Fox
War of the Worlds to premiere this October on Fox
Critically acclaimed ensemble cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Elizabeth McGovern, Léa Drucker, Adel Bencherif, Natasha Little, Daisy Edgar Jones, Ty Tennant, Stephen Campbell Moore, Bayo Gbadamosi, Aaron Heffernan, Stéphane Caillard and Guillaume Gouix 24 Oct 2019 Read more

Activate: The Global Citizen Movement, Sundays on National Geographic
Activate: The Global Citizen Movement, Sundays on National Geographic
Six-part documentary series premiering 15 September 2019, will drive change for the most pressing global issues impacting humanity
 16 Sep 2019 Read more

Gordon Ramsay serves up adventure in new culinary expedition series Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Gordon Ramsay serves up adventure in new culinary expedition series Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Join Ramsay on an epic journey across the globe to Peru, Laos, Morocco, Hawaii, Alaska and New Zealand. 30 Jul 2019 Read more

National Geographic enters The Hot Zone from 3 July 2019
National Geographic enters The Hot Zone from 3 July 2019
Starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Julianna Margulies, the six-episode limited series hails from Fox 21 Television Studios; Lynda Obst Productions; Scott Free Productions; and Executive Producers Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson and Jeff Vintar 2 Jul 2019 Read more

Savage Kingdom 3 premieres Sunday 2 June 6pm on National Geographic Wild
Savage Kingdom 3 premieres Sunday 2 June 6pm on National Geographic Wild
For generations, kings and queens have ruled the bountiful Eden of Mombo, but a new age of terror is dawning. Mmamotse, Commander of the hyena army steals the throne. Her rotten army spreads fear, as the lions plot their revenge. Even the untouchable Pula struggles to safeguard her legacy. As rising waters bring warring factions closer together, everyone prepares for battle. When darkness reigns, only the strongest will survive. 30 May 2019 Read more

Season two of Fox's espionage thriller, Deep State, to premiere on 15 May 2019
Season two of Fox's espionage thriller, Deep State, to premiere on 15 May 2019
Fox reveals trailer and first look photos for anticipated second season, which stars Walton Goggins, Joe Dempsie, Karima McAdams, Anastasia Griffith, Alistair Petrie, Victoria Hamilton, Alexander Siddig, Lily Banda and Zainab Jah 2 May 2019 Read more

Hostile Planet - from 24 April on National Geographic
Hostile Planet - from 24 April on National Geographic
Hostile Planet, featuring Bear Grylls, premieres on National Geographic from 24 April 2019 - Wednesdays at 9pm. 9 Apr 2019 Read more

Academy Award and BAFTA winning Free Solo to premiere on National Geographic
Academy Award and BAFTA winning Free Solo to premiere on National Geographic
An edge-of-your-seat thriller and an inspiring portrait of an athlete who exceeded our current understanding of human, physical and mental potential. 1 Mar 2019 Read more

Nat Geo WILD's Big Cat Month highlights rarely seen behaviours in a jam-packed lineup in February
Nat Geo WILD's Big Cat Month highlights rarely seen behaviours in a jam-packed lineup in February
Nat Geo WILD's ninth annual big cat event packs in five new premieres over the month of February 2019, featuring surprising behaviours and inspiring stories of big cats around the world. Every year the channel shines a light on these majestic creatures to remind people of their struggle and their importance in our world 29 Jan 2019 Read more

How the web was won!
How the web was won!
Bold new series from National Geographic - Valley of the Boom - delivers the drama of Silicon Valley's internet pioneers during the dot-com boom and bust 18 Jan 2019 Read more

Walk like Michonne at Comic Con
Walk like Michonne at Comic Con
The Walking Dead takes a stand at Comic Con Africa 7 Sep 2018 Read more

Fox Africa schedule changes in July
Fox Africa schedule changes in July
Prime Time viewing start-times changing to suit viewer demands 3 Jul 2018 Read more

National Geographic gets proactive with "Planet or Plastic" campaign on World Oceans Day
National Geographic gets proactive with "Planet or Plastic" campaign on World Oceans Day
The time has come to turn the tide in the planet's favour 6 Jun 2018 Read more

Fox Networks Group announce new executive team for African business
Fox Networks Group announce new executive team for African business
Vasilis Iliopoulos becomes SVP, Fox Networks Group Africa and Greece

Evert van der Veer joins as General Manager, Fox Networks Group, Africa 7 May 2018 Read more

Riveting content coming to Fox Life in the month of May
Riveting content coming to Fox Life in the month of May
In time for Africa Month, local shows set to entertain 2 May 2018 Read more

Genius: Picasso starts this weekend on National Geographic
Genius: Picasso starts this weekend on National Geographic
Few painters have been as awe-inspiringly prolific as Pablo Picasso. One of the most influential and celebrated artists of the 20th century, his career spanned more than 80 of his 91 years, during which time he produced an estimated 50,000 works. His passionate nature and relentless creative drive were inextricably linked to his personal life, which included tumultuous marriages, numerous affairs and ever-shifting political and personal alliances. Constantly reinventing himself, Picasso always strove to innovate and push the boundaries of artistic expression, leading to his worldwide renown as a genius. 19 Apr 2018 Read more

National Geographic taps Academy Award nominee Will Smith as host of One Strange Rock
National Geographic taps Academy Award nominee Will Smith as host of One Strange Rock
Smith to act as guide in 10-part event series from acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and award-winning producer Jane Root
 15 Mar 2018 Read more

Fox Life kickstarts a year filled with female-driven and original African content
Fox Life kickstarts a year filled with female-driven and original African content
Slate of original, female-targetted productions set to inspire and delight viewers across the African continent 1 Mar 2018 Read more

Fox Networks Group in Africa announces new content deal with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution
Fox Networks Group in Africa announces new content deal with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution
Hit shows like The Gifted, The Resident and Ghosted will be joining the Fox Africa schedule 14 Feb 2018 Read more

Fox's brand-new thrilling espionage drama Deep State to premiere in April
Fox's brand-new thrilling espionage drama Deep State to premiere in April
Catch your first glimpse of the highly anticipated new show with the release of an explosive first-look trailer alongside four brand-new images from Deep State. 30 Jan 2018 Read more

Global miniseries Savage Kingdom: Uprising returns
Global miniseries Savage Kingdom: Uprising returns
Last season The Wall Street Journal called Savage Kingdom "nature television as Shakespearean drama." This season brings rebellion as the sins of the lion king are carried out by his sons, premiering Sunday 3 December 2017. Nat Geo WILD's Savage Kingdom returns with Savage Kingdom: Uprising, a four-part global miniseries series event that tells an unvarnished tale of survival on the African plains. 2 Oct 2017 Read more

National Geographic premieres miniseries, Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist
National Geographic premieres miniseries, Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist
National Geographic's three-part global miniseries, Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist, offers an intimate account of the life and legacy of the iconic primatologist, 32 years after her violent murder. The series premieres on National Geographic 6 December 2017, 20h05, and will air globally in 171 countries and in 45 languages. 30 Sep 2017 Read more

The Story of God expands hit franchise with new series
The Story of God expands hit franchise with new series
From the producers of the Emmy-nominated hit series The Story of God with Morgan Freeman,comes a new series, premiering 14 January 2018. 21 Sep 2017 Read more

Lee Daniels' Star S2
Lee Daniels' Star S2
The story of three girls' rise to fame, STAR's first season ended on the heels of a victory, as the singing trio caught its first big break - winning Atlanta NextFest. 15 Nov 2016 Read more

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