'MAN' is a 13-part "docu-reality" show on SABC3 which follows the lives of four single men between 28 and 38 as they explore Cape Town and navigate its dating scene.

The participants are model Henri Slier, journalist Maurice Levin, waiter Trevor Gow and computer engineer Kaizer Tsosane.

The quartet try different ways of meeting partners ? including speed dating, hanging out at the local neighbourhood goods market, and hitting the beach with a puppy.

Three weeks ago, 'MAN' strode onto SABC 3 screens across South Africa and candidly announced that, like it or lump it, we're here to tell you what we think.

So far we've met Maurice, the late bloomer whose candid interaction with the camera is tempered only by his boyish sense of self discovery; Kaizer a brawny self confident character whose love of women (yes, all of them) ensures his black book sees more traffic than the N1; and Trevor whose even temperament and acumen make him the most socially in tune of the bunch.

To date the guys have explored attributes and characteristics of the Alpha Male, and the Metrosexual. Testing their swagger in clubs, bars and markets, and their prowess as dates in kayaking, luxury spas and some phallic pottery classes.

Kaizer hasn't wasted anytime getting to grips with a Dutch girl, only public decency restraining his second date from becoming explicit. Likewise, Trevor's date in episode two seemed to hold promise — or at least some interesting looking pottery.

After an unceremonious first date, Maurice spent episode two wrestling with a flagging mojo and unconducive pick-up environments. Let's not forget his pick-up line, "Are you still married?" to a new mother.

Tonight they tackle Mr. Personality, and how critical this attribute is to a man's make up. Expect speed-dating, erotic food, art and conversational side tracks into virginity, post marriage bliss and anal sex. Initially tentative in front of the cameras, they guys have flicked the safety off, and whether this brazen attitude is prudent or just socially irresponsible, as an audience we know bad decisions make good stories.

Episode 3: Mr. Personality

Physique and personality dominate this week's episode, as Kaiser says "physical gets you through the door, but personality takes you all the way".

With speed dating lined up for that night's pick-up, the guys are looking forward to some new encounters. Maureen has returned to Holland and Kaiser's on the pull.

Maurice feels he's destined to "land up with some ugly chick."

Trevor's sitting this pick-up out and has already booked another date with Asa.

Maurice and Kaiser find the initial speed dating exchanges nerve wracking, but ease into the event as the evening progresses.

Date day arrives. Trevor and Asa arrange a romantic picnic at Llundudno. Kaiser takes a dynamic speed dater to Giggling Gourmet for a sensual food experience, and Maurice escorts Isabella to an art jamming session at Wembly Square.

Following their respective dates, the guys assemble in Bravo, Sea Point to assess their week and discuss their dates, deflowering virgins, the definition of beauty, sheep swallowing and post marital bliss.