Our catalogue offers the deepest variety of authentic African content across several genres and languages, including multi-award-winning films and series.
Every year our extensive library continues to expand. MultiChoice is committed to bringing original African stories to the world and in 2024 alone, produced over 6,500 hours of local content. MultiChoice Studios is our B2B screening platform for content that can be licensed by broadcasters and streaming services across the world. Below is a breakdown of what we offer including some of the key content highlights in our catalogue:
Dramas
MultiChoice is committed to producing high quality, uniquely African stories in multiple languages. Many of our unforgettable original series have struck a chord with audiences around the world.
This drama made history by becoming the most awarded show in the history of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) in 2024 with an incredible 12 awards. The hit drama tells the story of the legendary African king, King Shaka, with unbelievable performances and breathtaking cinematography.
The series offers a unique look at the process of grief, with every episode depicting a new month in the lives of a family hit by tragedy. This story was brought to life by husband-and-wife duo Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts, who previously worked together on the SAFTA-winning films Stroomop and Blindelings.
Produced by the multi-award-winning production company Tshedza Pictures (The River, Outlaws, The Republic), this adult story follows the lives of four friends as they navigate the complexities of adulthood. As expected, this comes with a range of challenges and entertaining watching.
Spearheaded by Shannon Esra’s compelling performance in the leading role, Lioness is a thrilling drama about one woman’s fight for justice after everything she loved is taken from her in an instant. This is another award-winning, multiple season series that is a must watch.
The Republic
Reality inspires fiction in this memorable political drama. Set in present-day South Africa, The Republic follows the country’s first female president as she tackles crime and corruption. The series won 7 SAFTAs across two seasons and features an all-star cast.
Soaps and telenovelas
Our catalogue is full of incredible series. The few we mention below were all fan favourites consistently providing bingeworthy stories with a range of gripping characters, unexpected turns and undeniably watchable drama.
The River
With multiple SAFTA wins across 6 seasons as well as an International Emmy Award nomination, this telenovela cemented itself as one of the greatest African series of all time. From a stellar cast, to enthralling and often shocking storylines, the producers left nothing to chance on this show. Audiences were spellbound from Season 1 all the way to the finale of Season 6 and the series sparked a loyal and engaged social media following. A Kenyan remake, Kina, is also available in our catalogue.
Outlaws
South Africa’s very first contemporary Western series was one of the biggest winners at the last South African Film and Television Awards and quickly became a hit with viewers and critics alike. Outlaws is a story about two families at war in a lawless land who will do anything to get what they want.
My Brother’s Keeper
Family drama is taken to new heights as a deadly succession battle takes place when a son breaks all the rules to get what he believes he deserves. The multi-season telenovela quickly became a hit with audiences. The storylines of betrayal and the complexities of tradition versus love make this a bingeable series.
Youngins
This popular telenovela offers hard-hitting drama with an exciting young cast full of rising talents. Audiences resonated with the characters portrayed in the series. The basis of the story is a teen who flees from her hometown after tragedy strikes, but just when she thinks her new beginning is on the right track, she finds herself entangled in a massive scandal. Thorughout the series there are surprises and challenges that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Binnelanders
After an astonishing 14 seasons and multiple awards, Binnelanders is still captivating audiences. Set in a private hospital, the story follows a group of medical professionals as they face daily challenges in their personal lives and emergency situations. This long-running series is a worthy addition to any schedule.
Comedy
Humour is a universal language and these hilarious shows showcase the unique and diverse nature of African comedy.
Koek
Led by the brilliant performance of SAFTA-winning actress, Cindy Swanepoel, a woman investigates her husband’s alleged affair only to find herself in unfamiliar territory and having to face the consequences of her own actions.
Tali's Wedding Diary
Tali, a self-proclaimed princess, prepares for her big day while documenting every hilarious moment on her social media. The show stars South African comedian Julia Anastasopoulos, who is also one of the co-creators, and won 5 SAFTAs including Best Comedy. The hit comedy was followed up with two sequel series called Tali's Baby Diary and Tali's Joburg Diary. All three instalments became fan favourites.
Hotel
In this hilarious mockumentary, a manager tries to keep an old hotel from going under, but faces daily obstacles with his staff and a bigger hotel group trying to take the business away from him. Across five seasons, Hotel has racked up 9 SAFTAs and won Best Comedy in its final season.
Co-Habits
In this romantic sitcom, a young and in-love couple decide to move in together before getting married in order to test their relationship. However, several unexpected situations threaten the very foundation of their relationship.
Mince Jou Hare
Award-winning South African comedian Shimmy Isaac’s is the creator of this popular story. Inspired by her own mother, the series follows a woman who decides to quit her job and start a salon in her own home without thinking of the consequences.
Reality
From dating shows to high-stakes competitions and everything in between, our catalogue offers a unique array of reality shows.
I’m With Your Ex
In this riveting reality show, individuals tell a loved one that they are in a relationship with a former partner of theirs in an attempt to clear the air and get the uncomfortable truth out in the open.
Mnakwethu
This is a unique show that gives married men a platform to introduce polygamy to their current wives.
Our Perfect Wedding
This multiple season and award-winning reality series follows couples as they prepare for their big day and deal with all the drama, mishaps and stress that comes along with it. It proved to be so popular that there are also two country spin offs, all available in our catalogue.
Op My Eish!
A celebrity bachelor and his wingman of choice embark on a romantic and sometimes unpredictable journey to find true love on-screen.
In Die Sop
Celebrity chef Bertus Basson and his team breathes new life into failing restaurants in a short space of time in an attempt to keep these businesses afloat and bring in new customers.
Documentary
Our range of gripping documentaries includes infamous criminal cases as well as remarkable achievements.
Devilsdorp
This is the first of IdeaCandy’s unmissable true crime docuseries including Tracking Thabo Bester, Steinheist and more. The series takes a closer look at one of the most disturbing and well-known crime sprees in South African history and includes exclusive footage as well as interviews with several people involved in the case.
Chasing The Sun
This powerful and enthralling docuseries tells the story of the Springboks’ remarkable World Cup victory that brought a nation together. The series provides interviews with players and coaches as well as technical insights as to how they managed to bring glory back to South African rugby. The sequel of the hit docuseries is also available.
This three-part documentary examines the biggest corporate scandal in South African history which led to a loss of R200 billion. Thousands lost their investments because unbeknownst to them, government pensions were invested in it. The series is presented in a way to appeal to laymen viewers with fascinating explanations of corruption and possible detection. The story not only highlights how devastating corporate crime can be but also how it often flies beneath the radar and the perpetrators can often not be brought to justice.
In this gripping documentary the life and crimes of arguably South Africa’s most famous serial killer is brought to light. The Station Strangler was accused of killing 21 boys and one adult, but insisted that he was innocent.
Imibuzo
A true crime documentary anthology that covers some of South Africa’s biggest news stories from the last decade, including disappearances, major tragedies and high-profille murder cases.
Films
Glasshouse
Premiered at the 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival and won an incredible 5 SAFTAs in 2022 including Best Feature Film. The film follows a family confined to a giant glasshouse after surviving a devastating disaster referred to as “The Shred”.
Griekwastad
This hard-hitting drama tells the true story of the infamous Griekwastad murders and is based on a bestselling true-crime novel. The film stars South African acting legend Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy, Blood Diamond) and won Best Feature Film at the 2021 SAFTAs.
Kanarie
This is the second film from acclaimed South African director Christiaan Olwagen (Poppie Nongena, Die Seemeeu) and follows a young man who is part of a travelling military choir and is forced to deal with his repressed sexuality.
Parable
A thrilling horror film about a group of friends who attempt to rescue a supposedly kidnapped girl from a suspicious house, only to stumble upon something much worse.
Matilda & Matthys
In this modern romcom, an ambitious young writer agrees to go on a few fake dates with a tech entrepreneur purely for research purposes, however things quickly become complicated.
Explore all these titles and more in our extensive catalogue through the official MultiChoice Studios webpage. If you are an official content buyer or distributor and you would like access to our full screeners, please reach out to our sales team at sales@multichoice.com.
Please note that the full screeners in our content catalogue are not available to the general public.
