Programming note: New talk show The Scarlet Lounge on Mondays on ONE Gospel marks Thami Ngubeni's return to South African television.

The Scarlet Lounge is a brand-new local talk and magazine show on Mondays at 21:00 on ONE Gospel (DStv 331) and marks Thami Ngubeni return to South African television as a presenter.

The Scarlet Lounge on the Christian music TV channel is aimed at women and the challenges they face. Thami Ngubeni interviews worship leaders, songwriters, ministers and inspirational speakers.

''I hope The Scarlet Lounge will speak life, freedom and realization to women that will be a part of it,'' Thami Ngubeni says. ''I'm beyond excited about sharing this platform with other women and having fun. Life is as it is but how we choose to experience the journey is entirely up to us.''