You may have heard of other brilliant shows on Netflix worth making a few bags of popcorn for, but have you come across the extremely entertaining South African ones yet? If not, you’re missing out on some cinematic masterpieces from the Rainbow Nation. There’s a wave of homegrown talent on the Netflix screen who have been discovered by the best producers in the world, and are now waiting to be discovered by you.
These South African shows on Netflix promise more entertainment than you could imagine, with that SA flair no other country has. As a proudly South African business, we at SweepSouth love celebrating these brilliant shows because of their roots. Let’s take a look at the South African TV shows on Netflix you don’t want to miss out.
1. How to Ruin Christmas
2. Seriously Single
3. Wild is The Wind
4. My Octopus Teacher
5. Family Feud South Africa
6. The Ultimate Braai Master
1. How To Ruin Christmas
Have you ever been the family member who somehow put a foot wrong at a Christmas gathering? Tumi seems to do it with most situations in her life, often affecting others. It’s not that she wants to, though, her free spirit just always seems to get in the way of situations and their natural flow. Will she be able to make it through a holiday family reunion without causing havoc?
2. Seriously Single
Caught between two minds with the devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other, Dineo is constantly in a battle with the opinion of her best friend and her hopeless romantic personality. Her bestie encourages her to live and love the single life, but she can’t seem to give up the desire to find out what her former love is up to. Find out how the social media expert makes it through the love maze in this brilliant romantic comedy.
3. Wild Is The Wind
Two corrupt police officers (of different races) need to come together more than ever to solve a murder case that causes racial conflict in an already segregated small South African town. As tensions rise and tempers flare, the two men of the law will need to keep their wits about them and not let others’ opinions influence their decision-making during such a crucial time.
4. My Octopus Teacher
We all know of the bonds that can be formed between humans and their favourite domesticated animals, but forming a friendship with a wild animal is even more intriguing, especially when that animal is an octopus. This incredible South African documentary shows the unique friendship that is formed between a filmmaker and an octopus living in a kelp forest. Watch as one of nature’s most fascinating animals offers lessons that the enchanted diver is happy to learn.
5. Family Feud South Africa
The popular game show hosted by Steve Harvey heads to the beautiful shores of South Africa, where families battle it out for bragging rights and cash prizes. Join your family on the couch and see if you can do better than those on camera at answering survey questions of varying difficulties.
6. The Ultimate Braai Master
This first-of-its-kind gameshow brings together two things that South Africans know how to do extremely well – braaing and competing. Teams of two are expected to make their way through the picturesque landscapes of our alluring country and light up some coals to prepare lip-smacking dishes. Who will be crowned The Ultimate Braai Master and walk away with a cash prize worth creating the perfect braai for?
Conclusion
If you’re looking for an appealing South African show on Netflix to watch, the 6 listed above should be more than absorbing, no matter what your taste is. Grab your favourite snacks, round up your friends, and try something with the same roots as yours as you indulge in these South African shows on Netflix. Don’t forget to book an expert cleaning service with a SweepStar to have your home ready for your Netflix marathon.
