New local drama and documentaries land on kykNET and Mzansi Wethu this month, alongside major specials on M-Net and returning favourites. TOP PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER Sy, die Meeue en die Heilige Gees · Original (kykNET, new limited drama, from Tuesday 22 September) This three-part drama follows Ingrid, a single mother of six-year-old Zoey, as she wrestles with the exhausting, imperfect reality of raising a child alone. It's a story about identity, faith and redemption. Cast: Simone Nortman, Mila-Sofi Clasen, Evan Hengst, Ira Blackenberg, Marion Holm, Albert Pretorius. Why we love it: It's an honest look at motherhood, without easy answers. Tweespalt Original (kykNET, new documentary, Wednesdays from 9 September) This two-part documentary digs into one of rugby's oldest fault lines in South Africa: why so many South Africans support the All Blacks over the Springboks. It traces that loyalty through decades of politics and personal history. Cast: Wynand Claassen, Benna October, Breyton Paulse, Victor Matfield, Marco Botha, Heindrich Wyngaard. Why we love it: It gives real depth to a debate most South Africans have had at a braai at some point. #Uncut: Uthando Nes'thembu Season 1 (Mzansi Wethu, new reality series, Tuesdays to Wednesdays, 8.30PM from 22 September) Never-before-seen footage from the Mseleku family, showing raw conversations and conflicts between MaYeni, Mseleku and the other wives as the family navigates life in the public eye. Cast: Musa Mseleku, Busisiwe Mseleku, Nokukhanya Mseleku, Thobile Khumalo Mseleku, Mbali Mseleku, MaKhwela. Why we love it: An unfiltered look at one of Mzansi's most talked-about families. Amanzi Endlini Season 1 (Mzansi Wethu, miniseries, Fridays, 8.30PM from 25 September) This three-part drama follows a married couple whose decision to pursue surrogacy brings complications, distrust and family pressure into their relationship. Cast: Deli Malinga, Keke Mphuthi, Makgotso Monyemorathoe, Monnye Kunupi, Nkanyiso Makhanya. Why we love it: A short, sharp drama on a subject Mzansi TV rarely tackles. Miss World 2026 (M-Net, special, Saturday 5 September) South Africa's Romanda Hombir, an audiologist and founder of the Caring Purpose Foundation, represents the country at the 73rd Miss World pageant, broadcast live from Vietnam. Representing South Africa: Romanda Hombir. Why we love it: A South African contender with a cause behind her, on a global stage. The 78th Emmy Awards, live (M-Net, special, Tuesday 15 September) Mariska Hargitay hosts television's biggest night live from Los Angeles, becoming the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years. Host: Mariska Hargitay. Why we love it: Worth watching live for the history alone. Elvis, reimagined (M-Net, special, Wednesday 30 September) Baz Luhrmann brings his cinematic style to Elvis Presley in Concert: EPiC, a reimagining of a classic Elvis concert film. Featuring: Elvis Presley (archival performance footage), directed by Baz Luhrmann. Why we love it: A big-screen treatment for anyone who loved his Elvis biopic. Also worth tuning into: Mzansi Magic No new titles land on the channel this month, but its returning shows are still pulling in audiences: Nyalo O..., KwaBaba, Inimba and Homecoming, plus reality hit Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 3 and medical drama Critical but Stable Season 1. Spinners Season 1 is also still going strong, ahead of its new season landing next month. Also worth tuning into: kykNET's soapies and telenovelas kykNET's weeknight dramas have plenty going on this September. Suidooster builds towards Frankie and Justin's wedding, complicated by Riaan's feelings for the bride, while Pieter and Emily's marriage comes under strain. Binnelanders sees Joe's search for his biological mother take a shocking turn, as tensions boil over between Johan and Katryn. Diepe Waters rocks Boskruin with a tragedy that leaves Gys reeling, even as Rossouw finds unexpected fame online. And on_ Skemergrond, Lily and Ruan's relationship unravels after the fallout from the Isaac investigation, just as an old friend re-enters her life. Also worth tuning into: Boer Soek 'n Vrou S18 kykNET's long-running dating show hits a pivotal month, Thursdays at 8PM. Farm visits wrap up with a surprise announcement and difficult decisions, before the two remaining partners on each farm meet friends and family over a braai. The season closes with a town visit alongside presenter Reandi, testing whether the remaining partners can see themselves fitting into the farmer's life and community. Image: Supplied