Flame or fizzle? 'Ngicel’iVisa' pits old flames against new feelings

There's a new show coming to Mzansi Magic that might just turn your ideas about love and relationships upside down.

"Ngicel’iVisa" takes a daring look at relationships, inviting couples to test old flames and new feelings. 

Starting next month, the show will take viewers on a rollercoaster ride as partners dive back into their past relationships to see if they still have any lingering feelings for an ex or a crush. 

If you don't know, "I-visa" comes from South African slang that means asking for permission to "step out" of a relationship temporarily. 

Why would anyone want to do this? It seems to be for various reasons.

"It could be a marriage proposal, with one partner feeling they might still have unresolved feelings for an ex, or it could be plans to move in together, but one partner not feeling ready and wanting to check if they still have a desire to reconnect with their ex," read an official statement from the channel.

In each 24-minute drama-filled episode, the person asking for the "i-visa" gets to spend just one night with their previous crush or ex.

After the night, they must decide whether to continue with their current relationship or end it based on what they have uncovered. 

Leading the charge is TV presenter, radio host, club DJ and podcaster, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras. 

"Ngicel’iVisa" marks his return to TV after a long hiatus. 

Stock will help couples dig deep, unpacking hard truths and asking those tough questions that are important for making decisions about love. 

• "Ngicel’iVisa" will premiere on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) on Tuesday, October 7, at 8pm.

Keeping on the theme of relationships, Mzansi Magic has also announced that the popular reality show "Date My Family" will be back on screens from Sunday, October 12 at 6pm.

The show takes us into the homes of ordinary South Africans to explore their dating patterns.