In Kyk of koop?, two estate agents, Meyer Swanepoel and Margot van Wyk, compete each week to see if a potential buyer will pick the property they suggest. Kyk of koop? starts on Monday, 8 October, and will air every Monday thereafter at 18:00, with repeats on Saturdays at 16:00.

Werner Wessels is coming to the small screen from Thursday, 11 October. In Die kroonprins, Wessels offers viewers a glimpse into his life and gives one ordinary woman a makeover session every week. Die kroonprins will air on Thursdays at 18:00 with repeats on Saturdays at 17:00.

In Kuier-mense, viewers will meet Kuier magazine's various cover stars – from famous faces to ordinary people. Kuier-mense will start on Wednesday, 17 October and will air every Wednesday thereafter at 18:00, with repeats on Sundays at 22:00.

From Tuesday, 23 October, chef and forager Kobus van der Merwe will show viewers how he makes gourmet food using veldkos, and other ingredients he foraged on the beach, in Paternoster. Paternoster will air on Tuesdays at 17:30, with repeats on Saturdays at 16:30.

In Hollywood, hier kom ek, friends Riaan Grobler and Wian Smith visit Los Angeles to attend the World Championships of the Performing Arts and to see if any South Africans can win a prize. Hollywood, hier kom ek starts on Tuesday, 30 October and will air every Tuesday thereafter at 17:00, with repeats on Sundays at 15:30.

Musician David Kramer gets his own six-part series on VIA from Wednesday, 31 October. In this reality show, he invites viewers into his world to share the creation of his new album, Wakkerslaap. Wakkerslaap will air on Wednesdays at 21:00, with repeats on Saturdays at 22:30.

Ten of VIA's shows are returning with new seasons in October. They are:
  • Landbouweekliks – Starts Tuesday, 9 October – Tuesdays at 19:30
  • Maklik met Marinda – Starts Thursday, 11 October – Thursdays at 17:30
  • Wie’s jou poppie? – Starts Friday, 12 October – Fridays at 17:30
  • Kom ons braai – Starts Friday, 12 October – Fridays at 18:00
  • Kaap, kerrie en koesisters – Starts Monday, 15 October – Mondays at 17:00
  • Inspirasiekos met SARIE – Starts Monday, 15 October – Mondays at 17:30
  • Ete vir twee – Starts Wednesday, 17 October – Wednesdays at 17:30
  • Vrydag 4 uur – Starts Friday, 19 October – Fridays at 17:00
  • Die Kliek – Starts Friday, 19 October – Fridays at 20:00
  • Pasgetroud – Starts Wednesday, 31 October – Wednesdays at 17:00
For more information, visit www.viatv.co.za. You can also follow VIA TV on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.