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With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to catch up on local reality shows you may have missed due to being swamped with work.
Now that you are enjoying the holidays and have more time to watch TV, here is a list of reality shows that are guaranteed to keep you entertained and glued to your screen.
- Young, Famous & African
If you enjoy watching opulent African stars showing off how they spend their day, then this show is for you. This reality show is set against the backdrop of a crew of famous affluent stars as they work, play, flirt and feud in Johannesburg. The show stars Khanyi Mbau, Diamond Platinumz and the Naked DJ. You can binge watch this reality show on Netflix.
Bring the champaaaagne darling, there’s some new faces to toast to! Season 2 of Young, Famous & African is coming to your screens on 19 May, exclusively on Netflix. #YoungFamousAfrican pic.twitter.com/jS5N5bh5K6
— NetflixSA (@NetflixSA) April 18, 2023
2. Unfollowed
If you are that one person who enjoys controversial conversations, here is your tea. Hosted by Spitch Nzawumbi, the reality series which airs on Showmax takes a deep look into the personal and professional impact of cancel culture on SA celebrities. With each episode exploring a different public figure and the controversies that led to their cancelation.
All the things you’ve been dying to know are unpacked on #UnfollowedS2, now streaming: https://t.co/6ietkYL8Jx pic.twitter.com/npMrzUyQwE
— Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline) November 27, 2024
3. Love Never Lies: South Africa
This reality show is worth your time, it is the first of its kind in South Africa. Hosted by Minnie Dlamini, the show revolves around six couples who face temptations, and a lie detector test based on eye movement.
📍 Deep within other people’s relationships! #LoveNeverLiesZA is NOW STREAMING! pic.twitter.com/nfoxvsgyGN
— NetflixSA (@NetflixSA) November 29, 2024
4. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip- South Africa
If you are a fan of The Real Housewives local franchises, then this show is a must-watch. This Showmax show is a spin-off which took eight of South Africa’s most iconic Housewives on a luxury trip to Jamaica. On the show you will find housewives from Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Gqeberha and Pretoria.
What happens in Jamaica stays in Jamaica? 🤭🔥 #UltimateGirlsTripSA Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/xHzQCuhM2i
— Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline) May 13, 2024
5. The Ultimatum: South Africa
If you are looking for something spicy, this one is for you. This show hosted by Tshepo ‘Howza’ Mosese and Salamina Mosese, is set around six couples who subsequently swap partners, this swap then sparks wild attractions and tearful betrayal.
Mzansi we’re coming to the world of Netflix Reality with The Ultimatum: South Africa, Hosted by Salamina and Howza Mosese, #TheUltimatumSouthAfrica drops on 10 May 2024! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3q4S2iXUMl
— NetflixSA (@NetflixSA) April 12, 2024
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