eXplore joins Openview as the new channel for wildlife, survival and true crime

Openview is adding eXplore to its channel offering from Tuesday, 1 September 2026, giving viewers a new source of wildlife, survival, real-life mysteries and true crime.

eXplore will replace People’s Planet and offer a broader mix of real-world stories based on the premise that our everyday world is stranger than we imagine.

The programming moves between the natural world, life-or-death stories of survival and the darker side of human behaviour. Viewers can expect wildlife and conservation titles alongside documentaries, real-life mysteries and true-crime investigations.

Adding eXplore reflects Openview’s continued focus on bringing greater variety to viewers.

The launch-day evening line-up begins with wildlife and conservation titles before moving into true crime and investigations of real events. It includes Cheetah Diaries at 18:00, Chameleons of the World at 18:25, Kalahari Meerkats at 19:20, Endangered with Michaela Strachan at 19:45, Evil Unmasked: The Station Strangler at 20:10 and A Mother’s Madness at 21:00.

Openview thanks People’s Planet for the nature, sustainability and outdoor programming it has brought to viewers.

eXplore will be available on Openview Channel 115 from 1 September 2026.

For schedules and further information, visit www.openview.co.za.