Saturday, December 7, 2013

NELSON MANDELA TV GUIDE: Your most comprehensive South African TV guide to Nelson Mandela special television coverage.


Here is your most comprehensive TV schedule, and the most complete and detailed TV guide you'll find anywhere in South Africa regarding special television programming on Nelson Mandela following his death, and what TV specials and coverage you can see, when, on what channels, and what it's about.

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SATURDAY 07 December
13:02 Voices from Robben Island Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
The island's past and how its last political inhabitants - Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki and Nelson Mandela - were sent there for life.

14:00 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320)
A half hour tribute to Nelson Mandela with things he's said.

16:30 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat of earlier the day.

16:30 Ordinary People: A Day with the President SABC3
An hour long episode which profiled a day in the life of Nelson Mandela.

18:30 I Knew Mandela Al Jazeera (StarSat 401 / DStv 406)
From prisoner to president, Nelson Mandela inspired millions of people. This programme looks back at the political and personal struggle of Madiba.

18:42 My Top 10: Madiba Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
A special episode featuring South African guests discussing their fondest memories of Madiba. Those weighing in range from Mfundi Vundla and Yvonne Chaka Chaka to Somizi.

19:00 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320)
A repeat of earlier the day.

19:40 Madiba: The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela History (DStv 186)
Directed by renowed producer, director and writer Robin Benger, celebrating the inspirational life of Nelson Mandela and his journey from poverty to prison and to South African president.
The programme portrays intimate moments in Nelson Mandela's life, including the silent walk with his mother to the Royal Kraal as a 9 year old, the decision to face the death penalty in 1964, his release from Robben Island 27 years later and the day he was sworn in as South Africa's first black president.

20:00 Reconciliation: Mandela's Miracle Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
The details of the events that led up to South Africa's democracy, through the spirit of reconciliation of Nelson Mandela.

20:00 One Man: An Unauthorised Biography SABC3
Half hour special.

21:00 Encounters with Mandela SABC3
Hour long special.

21:25 Miracle Rising: South Africa History (DStv 186)
Hollywood celebrities, news people and some high profile people who've met Nelson Mandela share stories and what they think of him. People talking about Nelson Mandela include Charlize Theron, Bono, Richard Branson, Whoopi Goldberg, Christiane Amanpour, Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton and others.

21:44 Carte Blanche Commemorative Nelson Mandela Special M-Net (DStv 101)
Derek Watts and Bongani Bingwa anchor a special hour long Nelson Mandela profile retrospective with a brand-new interview conducted on Friday with president Thabo Mbeki. The show looks back at previous interviews and profiles done with Nelson Mandela as well as people who knew him, ranging from Graca Machel to political friends, family members and others.

22:00 Mandela Remembered CNN International (DStv 401)
A special, hour long tribute and remembrance programme.

22:30 The Struggle is My Life: Nelson Mandela SABC1
A retrospective British documentary about the life of Nelson Mandela with commentary from British broadcasters.

22:30 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat of earlier the day.


SUNDAY 08 December
00:30 Tribute to Mandela, Heavyweight Champion SABC3
Half hour special.

01:00 Our Moments - The Release of Nelson Mandela SABC3
Half hour special retrospective.

01:30 Recording Mandela: President's Clothes SABC3
Half hour clip special.

02:00 Three Talk with Noeleen SABC3
A rebroadcast of an hour long episode of the talk show with Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu discussing great Nelson Mandela books to read.

03:00 A Mandela Portrait SABC3
An hour long special.

04:00 Mandela Remembered CNN International (DStv 401)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

08:00 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

09:00 Carte Blanche Commemorative Nelson Mandela Special M-Net (DStv 101)
A repeat (see Saturday 07 December)

10:30 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

11:30 I Knew Mandela Al Jazeera (StarSat 401 / DStv 406)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

12:00 Encounters with Mandela SABC1
Repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

13:00 Mandela Royal Revolutionary SABC1
Half hour special.

13:12 Behind the Scenes of Long Walk to Freedom Mzansi Wethu (DStv 162)
A look behind the making of the new Nelson Mandela biographical movie.

14:00 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

14:00 Mandela Remembered CNN International (DStv 401)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

14:30 Banished Robben Island SABC1
Half hour special.

14:30 Mandela: Merkwaardige Man kykNET (DStv 144)
Part 1 - A look at the life of Nelson Mandela, visiting his homes in Qunu and Mqhekezweni. Friends and family talk about Nelson Mandela, his life and inauguration as South Africa's first democratically elected president.

15:30 Mandela: Merkwaardige Man kykNET (DStv 144)
Part 2 - A look at Nelson Mandela's role as a leader, nation builder and peacemaker. Friends and family talk about Madiba's day-to-day life, his love for children and personal experiences.

14:39 Madiba documentary Mzansi Wethu (DStv 162)
A documentary on Nelson Mandela and his dream to build a unified South Africa.

15:09 Liberating History Mzansi Wethu (DStv 15:09)
Retrace the steps of history to a time when freedom fighters like Chris Hani, Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo risked their lives for the dream of democracy in South Africa.

15:45 Madiba documentary Mzansi Wethu (DStv 162) A repeat of earlier in the day.

16:00 Nelson Mandela: Country e.tv
Part 1/5: A 5 part documentary series. A unique account of Nelson Mandela's early years. Born in one of the most rural parts of South Africa, Mandela is adopted by Thembu royalty after the death of his father.  But the lure of the city is far more powerful than the prospect of an aristocratic lifestyle in the country.

16:25 The Making of Mandela TLC Entertainment (DStv 172)
A brand-new hour long documentary. A profile of Nelson Mandela, as told by his friends. From his anti-apartheid civil disobedience to his imprisonment and finally his presidency, this documentary traces his legacy through reconciliation.
As a mark of respect, there will be no credits on this film. Notable people featuring in the programme being interviewed include Brian Widlake, dr Niel Barnard, FW de Klerk, Shaun Johnson, George Bizos, Jesse Jackson, Dennis Goldberg, Ahmed Kathrada and Andrew Mlangeni.

16:30 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

17:00 Madiba: The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela History (DStv 186)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

18:45 Miracle Rising: South Africa History (DStv 186)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

19:00 Carte Blanche, M-Net (DStv 101)
The planned line-up has been scrapped for another brand-new special episode as the Carte Blanche team conducts exclusive interviews with some of South Africa's most prominent leaders all paying homage to the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

19:00 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320) A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

19:00 Mandela - The World That Made Him SABC1
Half hour special anchored by Robert Marawa and Unathi Msengwana.

19:30 Mandela: His Life and Legacy National Geographic Channel (DStv 181)
A profile of Nelson Mandela, following him from his hometown in the Transkei to Pretoria, where he became South Africa's first black president.

19:30 So Onthou Ek Madiba kykNET (DStv 144)
Famous people and academics who've met Nelson Mandela share their personal memories and stories.

19:30 The Making of Mandela Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
A repeat of the hour long new documentary shown earlier today on TLC Entertainment.

19:30 African Voice: Nelson Mandela Special CNN International (DStv 401)
Remembering Nelson Mandela in a special edition of the weekly show. Nelson Mandela's thoughts on his journey from prisoner to president, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

20:00 Great Souls: Nelson Mandela SABC1
The one episode out of what was a series of six episodes presented by David Aikman, looking at the life of Nelson Mandela, as one if six people who changed the course of the 20th century.

21:30 In the Footsteps of Nelson Mandela Bloomberg TV (DStv 411)
In this special edition Bloomberg TV Africa, looks at Nelson Mandela's valuable lessons in leadership, good governance and democratic values. How did Nelson Mandela's values and his moral courage impact on Africa? The half hour special has several inserts with perspective, and then an in-studio panel discussion.

22:10 Mandela: In His Own Words BBC World News (StarSat 400 / DStv 400)
A decade ago in 2003, Nelson Mandela gave an unprecedented, all-access interview to the BBC's David Dimbleby where he talked frankly and freely about his remarkable life story. David Dimbleby also hears the recollections of a range of famous and ordinary people who played a part in Nelson Mandela's life.

22:30 The Struggle is My Life: Nelson Mandela SABC3
Repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

20:00 Reconciliation: Mandela's Miracle Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) A repeat. See Saturday 08 December.

21:00 Fox News Sunday FOX News Channel (StarSat 405)
The show will broadcast an interview with the former South African foreign minister Pik Botha, who served near the end of the apartheid era. Greg Palkot, senior correspondent for the news channel is in South Africa and did the interview.

21:00 Encounters with Mandela SABC3
Repeat. See earlier on Sunday 08 December.

22:00 Africa Salutes Mandela SABC3
Half hour special.

22:30 In His Own Words: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela Channel O (DStv 320)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

23:10 Madiba: The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela History (DStv 186)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

23:30 Mandela Royal Revolutionary SABC3
Repeat. See earlier on Sunday 08 December.


MONDAY 09 December
00:30 I Knew Mandela Al Jazeera (StarSat 401 / DStv 406)
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

01:30 Granddad Mandela SABC3
Half hour special episode.

04:00 Ordinary People: A Day with the President SABC3
A repeat. See Saturday 7 December.

05:30 - 09:00 e.tv morning show Sunrise is dropped and e.tv takes the eNCA (DStv 403) channel feed for the week during this timeslot for Nelson Mandela rolling news coverage.

10:00 Nelson Mandela: City e.tv
Part 2/5: Nelson Mandela's civil rights campaign which thrusts him into the spotlight.

11:00 First Step to Freedom e.tv
A half hour documentary. The release of Nelson Mandela on 11 February 1990 was arguably the most important event in recent South African history. This documentary reveal a side to this major event which has never been seen before.

14:00 Carte Blanche Commemorative Nelson Mandela Special M-Net (DStv 101)
A repeat (see Saturday 07 December)

14:30 Banished Robben Island SABC3
Repeat. See Sunday 08 December.

15:00 Carte Blanche M-Net (DStv 101) A repeat of Sunday evening's episode. See Sunday 08 December.

15:00 Live on 3 SABC3
A special limited-run talk show, anchored by Tracy Going and Masechaba Mtolo, focusing on various aspects of the live of Nelson Mandela and the people who knew him.

17:00 Three Talk with Noeleen: Madiba Stories SABC3
NEW EPISODE. Episode 1/5. A special limit-run series of pre-recorded interviews with Nelson Mandela stories.

17:30 Nelson Mandela Biography e.tv
A vivid account of Nelson Mandela's long incarceration in various apartheid prisons, a period which he describes as "the darkest years of my life".

(*18:00 7de Laan SABC3. The soap moves to SABC3 from SABC2 for the week until 14 December. Two episodes of the soap between 18:00 and 19:00.)

(*19:30 Isidingo SABC3. Two episodes of the soap between 19:30 and 20:30.)

(*20:00 Generations SABC1. Two episodes of the soap between 20:00 and 21:00. Muvhango is moving to SABC1 from SABC2 for the week with an episode per day which will follow Generations at 21:00.)

19:00 Tribute to Mandela, Heavyweight Champion SABC1
A repeat. See Sunday 08 December.

19:30 Robinson Regstreeks kykNET (DStv 144)
An archive episode which is rescreened. In the time just before Nelson Mandela's 92nd birthday, Freek Robinson spoke to some of his closest confidantes, friends and influential figures about racism, reconciliation and Nelson Mandela's relationship with Afrikaans speaking South Africans.

20:00 Nelson Mandela Biography e.tv
A repeat of the documentary which was shown at 10:00 on Monday on e.tv.

20:30 Live on 3 SABC3
A repeat of the 15:00 episode earlier today.

21:00 Pasella SABC3
A special episode of the Afrikaans magazine show about, and celebrating the life of, Nelson Mandela.

21:00 Amanpour CNN International (DStv 401)
A special hour long episode instead of the usual half hour with Christiane Amanpour in South Africa, covering South Africa's reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela and speaking to people who knew him.

22:30 One Man: An Unauthorised Biography SABC3
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

23:00 The Struggle is My Life: Nelson Mandela SABC1
A repeat. See Saturday 07 December.

23:30 HARDtalk BBC World News (StarSat 400 / DStv 400)
George Alagiah interviews Francois Pienaar, former Springbok rugby captain talking about Nelson Mandela and the 1995 Rugby World Cup final where Nelson Mandela appeared in a number 6 Sprinbok jersey.


TUESDAY 10 December
01:30 NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams CNBC Africa (DStv 410)
Brian Williams is in South Africa and anchors the news bulletin from Pretoria, as well as reporting on Nelson Mandela.

03:00 AC360 Nelson Mandela Special CNN International (DStv 401)
Anderson Cooper anchors special Nelson Mandela coverage, live from outside Nelson Mandela's Houghton home.

05:00 AC360 Later Nelson Mandela Special CNN International (DStv 401)
Anderson Cooper continues to anchor special Nelson Mandela coverage in the 2nd part of his show, live from outside Nelson Mandela's Houghton home.

05:30 - 09:00 e.tv morning show Sunrise is dropped and e.tv takes the eNCA (DStv 403) channel feed for the week during this timeslot for Nelson Mandela rolling news coverage.

10:00 - 16:30 Official Memorial Service of Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium - LIVE COVERAGE eNCA (DStv 403)

10:00 - 16:30 Official Memorial Service of Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium - LIVE COVERAGE e.tv, eNCA (DStv 403). e.tv will be taking the eNCA channel feed.

10:45 - 13:00 Nelson Mandela: A Nation Remembers - LIVE COVERAGE BBC World News (DStv 400 / StarSat 400)
Live coverage of the memorial service.

11:00 Official Memorial Service of Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium LIVE COVERAGE CNN International (DStv 401)
Christiane Amanpour, Anderson Cooper and Robyn Curnow will anchor live coverage. 

11:00 Nelson Mandela Memorial at the FNB Stadium LIVE COVERAGE Sky News (DStv 402)
Build-up from 09:00 with Sunrise with Eamonn Holmes, and live coverage from 11:00. 

11:00 Official Memorial Service of Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium - LIVE COVERAGE SABC2 / SABC News (DStv 404) 

11:00 Official Memorial Service of Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium LIVE COVERAGE Fox News Channel (StarSat 405)
Coverage will continue through Fox & Friends First and Fox & Friends. Greg Palkot is in South Africa and will cover proceedings from the stadium.

11:00 Official Memorial Service of Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium LIVE COVERAGE MSNBC (StarSat 410)
Coverage will start at 11:00 using the resources of NBC News, the Morning Joe team will take over anchoring the coverage from 13:00.

14:00 Rian - Nelson Mandela Special kykNET (DStv 144)
A special programme which is a consolidation of all the interviews Rian has done with people speaking about Nelson Mandela.

14:00 Pasella SABC3
A repeat. See Monday 9 December.

15:00 Live on 3 SABC3
NEW EPISODE. A special limited-run talk show, anchored by Tracy Going and Masechaba Mtolo, focusing on various aspects of the live of Nelson Mandela and the people who knew him.

17:00 Three Talk with Noeleen: Madiba Stories SABC3
NEW EPISODE. Episode 2/5. A special limit-run series of pre-recorded interviews with Nelson Mandela stories.

19:00 Mandela Royal Revolutionary SABC1
A repeat. See Sunday 08 December.

20:00 Live on 3 SABC3
A repeat of the day's earlier episode at 15:00.

20:30 Nelson Mandela: Special Tribute: Farewell Father e.tv
A celebration of Nelson Mandela's life and the achievement he has brought about through his leadership from the inception of the ANC, imprisonment to presidency.

21:00 Amanpour CNN International (DStv 401)
NEW. A special hour long episode instead of the usual half hour with Christiane Amanpour in South Africa, filled with coverage of the day of Nelson Mandela's memorial service and recollections from various people.

21:30 Mandela: Son of Africa SABC3
A Part I and Part II documentary back-to-back about the life of Nelson Mandela.


WEDNESDAY 11 December
01:30 NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams CNBC Africa (DStv 410)
Brian Williams is in South Africa and anchors the news bulletin from Pretoria for a second night in a row, as well as reporting on Nelson Mandela.

05:30 - 09:00 e.tv morning show Sunrise is dropped and e.tv takes the eNCA (DStv 403) channel feed for the week during this timeslot for Nelson Mandela rolling news coverage.

11:30 Nelson Mandela: Rivonia e.tv
Part 3/5: A detailed account of Mandela's underground life while he secretly spearheaded the anti-apartheid movement in an increasingly dangerous political climate.

13:30 Nelson Mandela: Prison e.tv
Part 4/5: A vivid retelling of Nelson Mandela's long incarceration in various apartheid prisons, a period which he describes as "the darkest years of my life."

14:00 Rian - Nelson Mandela Special kykNET (DStv 144)
A special programme which is a consolidation of all the interviews Rian has done with people speaking about Nelson Mandela.

15:00 Live on 3 SABC3
NEW EPISODE. A special limited-run talk show, anchored by Tracy Going and Masechaba Mtolo, focusing on various aspects of the live of Nelson Mandela and the people who knew him.

17:00 Three Talk with Noeleen: Madiba Stories SABC3
NEW EPISODE. Episode 3/5. A special limit-run series of pre-recorded interviews with Nelson Mandela stories.

19:00 Tribute to Mandela - Biography SABC1

19:30 Kwêla kykNET (DStv 144)
The magazine show is doing a special tribute episode to Nelson Mandela which includes the speech he made at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival. NOTE: This episode will NOT be repeated later during the week.

21:00 Robinson Regstreeks Special kykNET (DStv 144)
A special episode with Freek Robinson looking at the death of Nelson Mandela. What happened to the ideals Nelson Mandela lived and fought for? Freek Robinson looks back and also talks to people close to Nelson Mandela as well as political figures.

21:00 Amanpour CNN International (DStv 401)
NEW. A special hour long episode instead of the usual half hour with Christiane Amanpour in South Africa, with more coverage of the death of Nelson Mandela and speaking to people who knew him best.

21:30 Khumbulekhaya Special SABC1
An archived special  episode themed around Nelson Mandela.

22:30 The Life & Times of Nelson Mandela SABC1
Unclear yet whether this is the same as the documentary being shown on History (DStv 186) (it has the same title) or whether it's another programme.


THURSDAY 12 December
05:30 - 09:00 e.tv morning show Sunrise is dropped and e.tv takes the eNCA (DStv 403) channel feed for the week during this timeslot for Nelson Mandela rolling news coverage.

11:30 Nelson Mandela: President e.tv
Part 5/5: This final part of the 5 part documentary shows how Nelson Mandela triumphed over grueling political negotiations with the apartheid leaders, widespread political violence, and personal tragedy, to become South Africa's first black president.

14:00 Eastern Mosaic SABC3
Part 1/2. A special episode of the Indian culture magazine show about, and celebrating the life of, Nelson Mandela.

15:00 Live on 3 SABC3
NEW EPISODE. A special limited-run talk show, anchored by Tracy Going and Masechaba Mtolo, focusing on various aspects of the live of Nelson Mandela and the people who knew him.

17:00 Three Talk with Noeleen: Madiba Stories SABC3
NEW EPISODE. Episode 4/5. A special limit-run series of pre-recorded interviews with Nelson Mandela stories.

19:00 Release Mandela SABC1

20:00 Live on 3 SABC3
A repeat of the day's earlier episode at 15:00.

20:00 First Step to Freedom e.tv
A repeat.

21:00 Top Billing Nelson Mandela Special SABC3
A special episode dedicated to the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

22:00 Peacemaker SABC3

FRIDAY 13 December
05:30 - 09:00 e.tv morning show Sunrise is dropped and e.tv takes the eNCA (DStv 403) channel feed for the week during this timeslot for Nelson Mandela rolling news coverage.

11:30 Richard Stengel Interview with Nelson Mandela e.tv

12:00 Top Billing Nelson Mandela Special SABC3
A repeat. See Thursday 12 December.

14:00 Eastern Mosaic SABC3
Part 2/2. A special episode of the Indian culture magazine show about, and celebrating the life of, Nelson Mandela.

14:30 Banished Robben Island SABC1
Repeat. See Sunday 08 December.

15:00 Live on 3 SABC3
NEW EPISODE. A special limited-run talk show, anchored by Tracy Going and Masechaba Mtolo, focusing on various aspects of the live of Nelson Mandela and the people who knew him.

17:00 Three Talk with Noeleen: Madiba Stories SABC3
NEW EPISODE. Episode 5/5. A special limit-run series of pre-recorded interviews with Nelson Mandela stories.

19:00 Tribute to Mandela - Biography SABC3
A repeat. See Wednesday 11 December.

20:00 Live on 3 SABC3
A repeat of the day's earlier episode at 15:00.

20:30 Mandela - The World That Made Him SABC1
NEW (not a repeat). Half hour special anchored by Robert Marawa and Unathi Msengwana.

21:30 South2North Al Jazeera (StarSat 401 / DStv 406)
Redi Thlabi speaks to three people who made documentaries about Nelson Mandela.

21:30 LIVE Amp Special SABC1
An episode dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

23:00 Johannesburg: Struggle for a City SABC3

23:00 Recording Mandela: President's Clothes SABC1
A repeat. See Sunday 08 December.


SATURDAY 14 December
(08:00 - ) ANC Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela at the Waterkloof Airforce Base - LIVE COVERAGE SABC2 / SABC News (DStv 404)
President Jacob Zuma presides over a farewell service for Nelson Mandela.

19:00 Great Souls SABC3
Episode about Nelson Mandela.

20:00 Live on 3 SABC3
Special talk show, anchored by Tracy Going and Masechaba Mtolo, regarding the life and times of Nelson Mandela. (New episode).

20:00 Afro Cafe SABC1
Special episode dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

22:30 The Life & Times of Nelson Mandela SABC3
Repeat. See Wednesday 11 December. Unclear yet whether this is the same as the documentary being shown on History (DStv 186) (it has the same title) or whether it's another programme.

21:00 LIVE Amp Special SABC1
A repeat. See Friday 13 December.

21:00 BBC Question Time eNCA (DStv 403)
A special episode of the BBC programme bought by eNCA, featuring David Dimbleby, doing a panel discussion in Johannesburg following the death of Nelson Mandela, asking what the future of South Africa is going to be after Madiba.

23:00 Granddad Mandela SABC1
A repeat. See Monday 09 December.

23:00 Recording Mandela: President's Clothes SABC3
A repeat. See Sunday 08 December.


SUNDAY 15 December
08:00 - 14:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - LIVE COVERAGE simulcast on SABC1 / SABC2 / SABC3 / SABC News (DStv 404)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - BBC World News (StarSat 400 / DStv 400)
With David Dimbledy.

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - MultiChoice Nelson Mandela special trubite channel, using the SABC News channel news feed (DStv 199)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - CNN International (DStv 401)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - Sky News (DStv 402)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - eNCA (DStv 403)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - ANN7 (DStv 405)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - Al Jazeera (DStv 406 / StarSat 401)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - CCTV News (DStv 409 / StarSat 403)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - CNBC Africa (DStv 410)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - euronews (DStv 414)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - RTP Internacional (DStv 435)

08:00 - 12:30 Funeral of Nelson Mandela in Qunu - Broadcast on DStv Mobile special events channel

19:00 Carte Blanche: Nelson Mandela funeral special M-Net
From a rain-drenched farewell in Soweto, to lying in state at the Union Buildings, and then the final resting place in Qunu, the world said goodbye to Nelson Mandela. Carte Blanche looks back at a week of mourning and reflection. Presented by Devi Sankaree Govender, Bongani Bingwa and Derek Watts.

19:30 Tribute to Mandela, Heavyweight Champion SABC3
A repeat. See Sunday 08 December.

19:30 Focus on Africa
A special edition of Focus on Africa with Komla Dumor, reporting on today's funeral of Nelson Mandela.

20:00 Live on 3 SABC3
Special talk show regarding the life and times of Nelson Mandela. (New episode).

21:00 A Mandela Portrait SABC1
A repeat. See Sunday 08 December.

21:30 Tribute: Nelson Mandela the Icon SABC3
No information provided by the SABC.

22:00 Peacemaker SABC1
A repeat. See Thursday 12 December.

23:00 Gospel Gold SABC1
Archived special episode themed around Nelson Mandela.

23:00 Granddad Mandela SABC3
A repeat. See Monday 09 December.