If you’re looking for some amazing South African content to watch on Netflix, here are five highly recommended series that showcase the country’s unique storytelling, culture, and diverse genres.
From gripping dramas to reality shows, these titles are sure to keep you hooked:
1. Blood & Water
A teen crime drama that follows Puleng, a high school girl who transfers to an elite school in Cape Town, suspecting that one of the students may be her sister who was abducted at birth. The series has won awards for Best TV Drama at the South African Film and Television Awards.
2. Savage Beauty
This thriller centers on a mysterious woman seeking revenge against a family that controls a global beauty empire, uncovering dark secrets along the way. The first season amassed over 10 million viewing hours within its first week.
3. Kings of Jo’Burg
A crime thriller that delves into the Masire family’s criminal empire in Johannesburg, blending elements of crime, drama, and supernatural themes. The series explores power struggles, betrayals, and family curses.
4. The Ultimate Braai Master
A reality cooking competition where teams of two compete in various braai (barbecue) challenges across South Africa. The show has won multiple South African Film and Television Awards.
5. Young, Famous & African
An African reality television series that follows the lives of prominent media personalities from South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe as they navigate careers, relationships, and personal dramas in Johannesburg.
These series offer a diverse range of genres, from thrilling dramas to engaging reality shows, providing a glimpse into South Africa’s rich storytelling and entertainment landscape.
