A stellar telenovela and standout audience favourite! Now in its third season, the high production value and addictive storyline has viewers hooked. The show also trends on Twitter at #1 in South Africa regularly. Having won 11 Golden Horn awards at the SAFTA’s 2019 it was also nominated for an International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela!
Pre-colonial Southern Africa provides the landscape for this thrilling drama. The battle around a rightful heir sets the stage for the incredible characters and riveting action that unfolds in this series. It is a watchable story with relatable themes of power and fate.
This political drama, which is executed by a vastly talented cast, is loosely based on South Africa’s recent political history. Focusing on intricate relationships with a high-adrenaline plot, the script is captivating and the production value impeccable. This is one your do not want to miss.
This six-part action-packed crime thriller is based on best-selling author Deon Meyer’s novel by the same name. Starring James Gracie and Rolanda Marais, there are multiple story arcs and viewers are treated to an action-packed, high caliber series that touches on organized crime, diamond smuggling and terrorism. The range and depth of characters is enticing, and the series produces stellar performances and unexpected plot twists. This is the first co-production between M-Net, ZDF and Cinemax.
This competitive cooking show’s success and popularity has led to three spin-off shows including Koekedoor (a baking version of the show), Kokkedoortjie (a version in which only children compete) and Koekedoortjie (a version in which kids show off their baking skills).
Viewers get a sneak peek into the personal life of some of South Africa’s most successful comedians. It feels like you’re on a hilarious road-trip, sharing stories that other people won’t get to hear. You get to go behind the stage personality and explore the reality of where these comedians come from and what made them turn to the stand-up mic!
This series is a heartfelt and original dramedy that viewers will relate to and fall in love with. Not only because the lead is very easy on the eye, but also because it’s an authentic emotional rollercoaster. Critics also loved the show and it took home 2 Golden Horn’s at the 2019 SAFTA’s for Best Achievement in Scriptwriting and Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama.
This authentic African drama is a sinister drama with enigmatic supernatural twists. A thrilling western-tinged event-series full of witchcraft and malevolence. Succession battles and the weight of one man’s act of desperation
start to bear down on him and the family he was trying to protect. Starring Sello Maake Ka-Ncube: 2002 Mufasa - The Lion King London’s West End & 2004 Othello opposite Antony Sher for Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company & London’s West End.
Featuring weddings that range from traditional to eccentric, this show is full of hilarious
antics, all the while tugging at your heartstrings. A team of experts observe and
not-so-discreetly rate the various Big Days. The couple that hosted the best wedding receives a fabulous prize package. This show is perfect for a light-hearted, entertainment slot.
Set in a fictional high security female African prison, this unique series is dark, hard-hitting and delivers maximum drama. The all-star female cast range from menacing to naïve and the series has received a number of awards along the way. Now in its fifth season, Lockdown makes for uneasy but intriguing viewing.
This powerful drama follows a group of young girls that attempt to battle issues in their community such as gender politics and oppression. Is’Thunzi’s cast includes Thuso Mbedu, twice nominated for an International Emmy for Best Actress, and who recently bagged a role in the Amazon series, The Underground Railroad. This drama has two seasons and is a definite must watch!
This hugely successful series is already in its ninth season. It explores the ups and downs that couples face as they prepare for their big day. The incredible engagement and viewer response to the series spawned versions in Kenya, Zambia and Nigeria.
This hilarious comedy follows a spoilt woman and her journey as she prepares for her impending nuptials. It includes social media wars with her best-frenemy, her down-trodden and demure fiancé and other comical obstacles. This multi-award-winning comedy was the first stream-only series in South African television history and also managed to bag an impressive 5 SAFTA’s in 2019.
14. A Glorious Human Achievement - Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant, Zelda la Grange, shares a very personal account of her life alongside the iconic leader. In the six-part mini-series, Zelda recalls moments with Madiba and visits the places that made him the man he was. The documentary series also features exclusive interviews with high profile individuals including Bono and Morgan Freeman.
This is a super-charged, intense and violent drama series based on the award-winning film of the same name. The action-packed story follows undercover cops Chili and Shoes, whose relationship comes into question as street warfare, gangster sensibilities, retribution and tough choices threaten their bond.
This telenovela combines hilarious comedy and heartbreaking drama as well as its fair share of action! Set in a prestigious private high school, the heartbeat of this thrilling series is the sly battle between the principal of the school and the woman who seeks to destroy the legacy of the school, along with the family who built it.
A special secret crime unit is put together as irregular paranormal-related incidents become more frequent. The team come face to face with cases based on South African folklore and mythology. They quickly realize that some stories are more than just fiction.
This original & fresh dating show concept puts the power of choice in the hands of hopefuls’ loved ones. The seekers must trust their friends and family’s judgement in deciding their ideal partner to take on a date. Their matchmakers must ‘date’ potential candidates before picking the most suitable candidate, which leads to buckets of entertainment!
Sibahle Mtongana’s bright and infectious personality is what sets this series apart. Her passion for food and original manner of fusing local cuisine with global appeal draws guests and viewers alike.
Four religious women are sucked into the world of underground criminal activity which kicks off a series of dramatic, suspenseful and sometimes hilarious events. The relationship between these women is the anchor for the show, as they plot and scheme together in order to make the best of their new, unexpected and challenging reality. This unique drama is the first series to be directed by iconic South African host, producer and comedian, Thomas Gumede.
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