What to stream on DStv Compact in September 2025

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What to stream on DStv Compact in September 2025

It’s spring, and with the new season comes a fresh line-up of entertainment. Whether you’re looking for addictive reality and talk shows or gripping drama series and live sports, we’ve got you covered.

The drama is enough to keep you on the edge of your seat and the stories pull you in from the start.

For sports fans, it’s a full calendar with the Betway Premiership, Premier League, Serie A, LaLiga, MTN 8 Final and more. You don’t want to miss the action.

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Get ready for our top 10 September titles.

Enthralling drama

Levels

When R1 billion in foreign currency vanishes at a private airport, Crime Intelligence calls in Bongi Nkosi (played by Lunathi Mampofu) to solve the bold heist. Her world is shaken when a rising star from head office, Detective Stephen Vilakazi (Bonko Khoza), joins the investigation, watching her every move. Look out for SAFTA winners Melusi Mbhele, Sikelelwa Vuyelani and Unathi Mkhize.

Watch Levels Season 1 from Sunday, 7 September at 8PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

SkyMed

In remote Thompson, Canada, SkyMed’s nurses and pilots brave life-or-death missions aboard air ambulances. Season 3 introduces TJ (Anthony Grant), a war-hardened pilot, and Marianne Feriera (Nicole Correia-Damude), a Toronto nurse who quickly learns that SkyMed’s challenges are unlike anything she’s faced before. Survival here demands more than skill.

Watch SkyMed Season 3 from Monday, 29 September at 8PM on Universal TV Channel 117.

Addictive reality series

Nadia Beyond Bragga

The reality show follows award-winning rapper Nadia Nakai as she offers viewers an intimate glimpse into her life beyond the spotlight. Besides juggling her busy schedule with her career and social life, Nadia is nominated for Social Media Star of the Year at the 2025 South African Social Media Awards, and she’s competing against Anele Zondo, Black Coffee, Lasizwe, and Tyla. Catch the new season to find out if she will win.

Watch Nadia Beyond Bragga Season 2 from Saturday, 6 September at 7PM on BET Africa Channel 129.

Karamo

The daytime talk show that dives deep into real-life drama, relationship issues, family conflicts, and personal revelations. With empathy and tough love, Karamo helps guests uncover the truth, confront their emotions, and take steps toward healing.

Watch Karamo Season 1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Tuesday, 2 September at 5PM on Moja Love Channel 157.

Lekunutu

Hosted by actress Gabisile Tshabalala, this gripping reality show invites individuals to reveal long-held secrets that could shake their relationships. With raw confessions and emotional stakes, not every moment is easy. When the truth hits home, tensions rise.

Watch Lekunutu Season 7 from Wednesday, 24 September at 10PM on Moja Love Channel 157.

Ugembula Ngathi

Hosted by Tshepo Maseko, this intervention show dives into the emotional wreckage caused by gambling addiction. Each episode follows families confronting loved ones whose risky habits have shattered trust and finances, from breadwinners blowing savings to online gamblers chasing jackpots.

Watch Ugembula Ngathi Season 1, Wednesdays at 8PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

Exquisite lifestyle

Family Recipe Showdown

Octavia Spencer returns to her Southern roots to host a New Orleans-set cooking competition celebrating family recipes and traditions. Duos compete for $10 000, with pride and legacy on the line. She’s joined by expert Edgar “Dook” Chase and celebrity guest judges including Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Chastain, and Al Roker.

Watch Family Recipe Showdown Season 1 from Thursday, 4 September at 5PM on Food Network Channel 175.

Thrilling football

MTN8 Final

All eyes are on the MTN8 final as reigning champs Orlando Pirates lock horns with a fiery Stellenbosch FC side hungry for glory. The Buccaneers are gunning to defend their crown and stamp their dominance, but Stellies have been red-hot this season and won’t go down without a fight. Expect fireworks, crunch tackles, and pure football drama as these two heavyweights battle it out for Wafa Wafa supremacy!

Watch Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch FC on Saturday, 13 September at 6PM on SuperSport PSL Channel 202.

Intriguing doccies

The Last Rhinos: A New Hope

Award-winning photographer Ami Vitale follows a global effort to save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. With only two surviving females, a team of scientists race to create the world’s first surrogate rhino pregnancy. The fate of the species now rests in the hands of the teams who are devoted to saving it in this hopeful, urgent film.

Watch The Last Rhinos: A New Hope from Monday, 22 September (World Rhino Day) at 5PM on National Geographic Wild Channel 182.

A Killer Among Friends

From executive producer Jennifer Love Hewitt, the docuseries unravels the haunting aftermath of a murder within a tight-knit group. As secrets surface and loyalties fracture, each episode exposes the hidden tensions and betrayals that led to tragedy. It’s a chilling dive into trust and the danger lurking among friends.

Watch A Killer Among Friends from Friday, 12 September at 9PM on ID Channel 171.

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