TheUltimatumSouthAfricaS1_Netflix_1421_0499.jpg (L to R) Mmathabo 'Thabi' Mokoena, Diale 'Genesis' Ramosepele, Lebogang Sephaphathi in "The Ultimatum SA" S1.
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The long weekend is finally upon us, and many South Africans will be home resting with their families and most likely channel surfing.
Searching for something to watch can be time-consuming, especially when you're not sure what you want to watch.
If you are looking for something addictive to watch, South African reality TV has no shortage of drama, culture, and jaw-dropping moments.
From luxury lifestyles and messy friendships to love, family, and tradition, these shows deliver the kind of entertainment that keeps you glued to your screen.
Start with the award-winning “Young, Famous & African”, where a group of African stars live large and clash even bigger. Expect designer outfits, luxury trips, and friendships constantly on the edge.
The reality show features influential Africans Khanyi Mbau, Diamond Platnumz, and Naked DJ. All three seasons of “Young, Famous & African” are available on Netflix, and a fourth could be on the way.
Then dive into “The Mommy Club”, a guilty pleasure that follows affluent moms juggling parenting with high-end lifestyles with a bit of shade on the side.
“The Mommy Club” first began in Johannesburg, showcasing the busy and fabulous lives of five glamorous mothers. The show then launched several spin-offs, “The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad”, “The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice” and “The Mommy Club: Tanzania”.
All the versions were streamed on Showmax, but they will be moving to DStv Stream as the streaming service ends.
If you want something rooted in tradition, “Uthando Nes'thembu” offers an intimate look into polygamy through the Mseleku family, emotional, layered, and always trending.
“Uthando Nes'thembu” is currently in its ninth season, which premiered on Mzansi Magic in February.
The rest of the seasons were available on Showmax, but they will be moving to DStv Stream as the streaming service ends.
If you think your relationship is complicated, "The Ultimatum South Africa" will make you rethink everything.
The show follows couples at a breaking point, one partner is ready for marriage, the other isn’t, and the solution? Issue an ultimatum. What follows is a whirlwind of partner swaps, emotional confrontations, and shocking decisions that push relationships to their absolute limit.
South African celebrity power couple Salamina and Howza Mosese host the first season of “The Ultimatum South Africa”, which streams on Netflix.
If you're looking for more messy love drama, then “Love Never Lies: South Africa” is a must-watch.
The show puts couples to the ultimate test with a lie-detecting eye-tracking system that reveals whether they’re being truthful or hiding something. From secret betrayals to uncomfortable truths, every episode peels back the layers of each relationship in the most intense way possible.
Award-winning international TV Host Minnie Dlamini hosts the first season of “Love Never Lies: South Africa” streaming on Netflix.
If you’re in the mood for something different, “This Body Works For Me” gives a raw and unfiltered look at women navigating life in the adult entertainment industry, bold, honest, and conversation-starting.
If you’re looking for something bold, unpredictable, and completely outside the usual reality TV formula, “Chocolate City” delivers exactly that.
The series follows a group of male strippers as they navigate the nightlife entertainment industry from rehearsals and performances to personal drama behind the scenes.
Both “This Body Works For Me” and “Chocolate City” were streamed on Showmax, but they will be moving to DStv Stream as the streaming service ends.
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