Best African reality series

This reality series follows a crew of famed, affluent stars as they work and play, flirt and feud in Johannesburg, South Africa.

A six-way partner-swap sparks wild attractions and tearful betrayals. Participants choose whom to love and leave in this heart-pounding experiment.

Survivor South Africa is a South African version of the global reality competition Survivor created by Charlie Parsons, in which contestants are isolated in the wilderness and compete for cash and other prizes.

The Bachelor South Africa is a South African version of the American reality competition dating game show The Bachelor, created by Mike Fleiss, in which a group of women court an eligible bachelor and are eliminated each week by him until only one remains.

A fresh and exciting reality show where single ladies can possibly be introduce to an attractive, successful and famous man.

A series in which the presenter, Joalette de Villiers, travels through Namibia with her pot and a head full of recipes.

From little known facts about the Cold War to tips on how to win an argument with your wife (you can't), Ahmed Al-Ghandour draws on his trademark wit and humour as he addresses different topics in this hugely popular series.

In South Africa's first dating show of its kind, six couples face temptations — and a ruthless lie detector — in the ultimate relationship test.

Inside a wax museum that contains statues of historical figures, we find a statue of Al-Dahih, but after the sun sets, something suspicious is happening, as the statues come to life and history repeats itself.

Take a look into the lives of six fiery, glamorous and wealthy Johannesburg women, from their luxurious homes to their prestigious family life, and all the drama that comes with being rich.

The show focused on the luxury lives in the Lagos socialites, from shopping sprees, parties, traveling, and competition within their social circles.

Follows safari camp owners Grant and Lynsey Cummings and their children as they take on the challenges that are unique like remodeling dilapidated lodges on their remote Zambia property.

A reality series that gives an exclusive look and follows the lives of 6 unique, interesting and dynamic women from Pretoria and their lavish lifestyles.

Ten well-known South African comedians and performers compete to discover who can maintain composure while simultaneously trying to make their opponents laugh and lose.

The Real Housewives of Durban (abbreviated RHODurban) is a South African reality television series that focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Durban, South Africa.

Mini series which we follow ATEEZ during their Expedition Tour in Europe.

South Africa’s first Bachelor, in the locally produced edition of this reality dating series, meets 24 beautiful, diverse and accomplished women in the search for love. At the end of each episode, the women who made an impression and receive a red rose from Lee stay on, while those who don’t move on

South Africa’s first Bachelor, in the locally produced edition of this reality dating series, meets 24 beautiful, diverse and accomplished women in the search for love. At the end of each episode, the women who made an impression and receive a red rose from Lee stay on, while those who don’t move on

Six celebrities embark on an African adventure. Clashing personalities, tested friendships as they face challenges journeying across Africa's landscapes.

Sizzling singles hook up at an idyllic villa in the Cape in this local version of the internationally popular reality series Love Island. As the “Islanders” embark on the ultimate journey to try and find the perfect love, host Leandie du Randt will introduce the show’s secret twists, plots and love matchups, while the witty Warren Robertson navigates their love journey.

Focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Cape Town, South Africa.

The series follows several women from The Real Housewives franchise as they vacation together.

Set in 2025 when COVID-25 has spread around the world, an accident turns successful surgeon Yaseen into a YouTuber and he’s forced to face the mysterious virus.

Deal or No Deal is a South African version of the international television game show created by John de Mol for Endemol Netherlands in which the core idea in all countries is the same: one contestant in a high thrills face-off with mystery suitcases. This is the second South African version of the show - the first aired for two seasons on M-Net, from 2007-2008.

Come Dine With Me South Africa is a South African cooking reality competition television series based on the British series Come Dine With Me and produced by Rapid Blue which follows four people who have never previously met as they snoop around each other's homes, sample each other's cooking and pass judgment on each other's entertaining skills.

SA's Got Talent (also known as South Africa's Got Talent or shorten to SAGT) is a South African television show that's part of the Got Talent series. Singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other performers compete against each other for audience support. The winner of each season received R500,000 (R250,000 in Seasons 1 to 5).

A unique, unpredictable, no-holds-barred comedy reality show and follows the successful format of Japan Amazon Original series, Hitoshi Matsumoto Presents Documental with iterations in 20 countries including Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ireland, Spain and now Nigeria. This series will see Basketmouth pit ten of Nigeria’s top tier comedic talent against each other in a celebrity showdown to win the grand prize for a local charity of their choice.

'NU'EST Road' is a reality show that features all five members go on a friendship journey to discover unknown travel destinations and create precious memories together.

The Great South African Bake Off is a South African culinary reality competition series based on the international format which features a nationwide search to find and crown South Africa's best amateur baker.

Through intense training and challenges, a group of amateur fighters competes for a championship title while living in the same house for nine weeks.

Africa's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of Africa's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show will be hosted by supermodel Oluchi Onweagba, and will feature aspiring models from a wide variety of counties all over the African continent.

Music variety game show, originally airing on Mnet and their simulcast on tvN every Friday nights, starting from May 4, 2018. This never before seen show aims to create a music collaboration with existing Korean artists from different genres. They will be sending love calls to their collaboration partner and produce a new song together

A reality series that follows the luxurious lives of six influential and successful women in Abuja

A reality series that documents the personal and professional lives of several women residing in Kenya.

Set in a city known for its stunning coastlines and friendly residents, the cast of RHOGQ are ready to show viewers a side to Gqeberha that they have never seen before, one where the circles are tight and where the women bond through power.

The second African spinoff of the popular baking show.

Proesstraat is an Afrikaans Television-Show which airs on kykNet based on the German improvisational comedy show Schillerstrasse. It is recorded without a script, in front of a live audience and broadcast unedited to a large extent.

Teams of two trek the great outdoors and barbecue their best dishes in hopes of attaining culinary glory and cash prizes in this cooking competition.

A reality series that gives an exclusive look and follows the lives of 6 unique, interesting and dynamic women from the Winelands and their lavish lifestyles.

The show pitted contestants in a variety of physical events against the 'Gladiators', who would attempt to prevent them from achieving maximum points on a variety of games. After this, the two contenders would race each other on the Eliminator, an assault course containing climbing, balancing, and cargo nets. The contender with the most points received a half second head start for every 1 point they were in front by.

A music games program where three players must work together to rob the bank of cash. But only one can win and stand a chance of taking home up to R120 000 in cash. This is a game full of excitement, full of betrayal and will test human greed to the limit.

Six overweight contestants are pushed to their limits over six grueling months to shed those kilos once and for all. The team that loses the most weight wins a cash prize of R300 000.

A reality program about the preparation process of the debut of the global idol girl group, IZ*ONE, born through 'Produce 48.'

South Africa's answer to the hugely popular cookery show

Following successful editions in South Africa and Tanzania, The Mommy Club NBO will offer a glimpse into the lives of five affluent Kenyan mothers as they navigate the unique blend of parenting, ambition, and glamour in Nairobi. The show celebrates motherhood in all its dimensions from the joys and struggles of raising children to the pursuit of personal dreams all set against the dynamic and vibrant culture of Nairobi.

The Voice South Africa is a South African Television music competition to find new singing talent. The first season began airing on 31 January 2016 on M-Net. The season is hosted by Lungile Radu with Stacy Norman as the V-Reporter, and are joined by coaches Kahn Morbee, Lira, Bobby van Jaarsveld, and Karen Zoid.

An entertaining travel show with a heavy dose of 'braaing', South African humor, great food and heritage.

Boer Soek 'n Vrou is a reality program based on the international series "Farmer Wants A Wife". The farmers for the program are selected from hundreds of applications and then introduced to the public in a special program on KykNET earlier in the year. Singles then get the chance to send a romantic love letter to the farmer of their choice. Based on the letters that the farmers receive, they choose 10 potential life partners that they would like to get to know better on the program. There is no prize money or wedding to be won on Boer Soek 'n Vrou. The program only creates an opportunity for farmers to meet other singles from which possible friendships or romance can arise.

The third installment of the franchise will showcase five powerhouse moms who are redefining the art of balancing parenting, power and prestige - all while leaning on their close-knit families to raise the next generation.

An adventure show that shows viewers how celebrities try out sports such as abseiling, river rafting, motor sports, bungee and quite a few others.

Fear Factor South Africa is a South African version of the international reality format Fear Factor, a stunt-based show that tests contestants' ability to overcome their fears and to accept extreme challenges.

A weekly diverse talk show, where Mona Al Shazly meets with people away from the tension of daily news and events, to present her audience with original and genuine stories they have never heard of before, about people and heroes who deserve respect and admiration.

A team of scheming pranksters - The Sucker Squad - armed with lollipops is on the loose. Their aim is to create some of South Africa's funniest moments by playing out hoaxes using hidden cameras. No one is safe, not the guy on the street, and certainly not SA's favourite celebrities.

Strictly Come Dancing is a South African reality dance competition television series produced by Rapid Blue and based on the British show of the same name in which celebrities are partnered with professional Latin and Ballroom dancers and must work each week on perfecting a dance routine, with public voting deciding a weekly elimination.

A spin-off from MasterChef South Africa, in which celebrities who have no experience in the food industry attempt to turn into a MasterChef and win money for their charity. The contestants are the ones feeling the pressure and breaking a sweat, and this time round the names and faces that greet us are more than a little familiar.

In each episode, Lewis learns a new everyday activity (whether throwing a dinner party for the parents-in-law, or grooming the new baby) with the assistance of a celebrity guest. An expert is also available to help them to avoid total mayhem.

Tropika Island of Treasure is a South African reality competition television series. The show features an equal number of South African celebrities and public contestants competing in a luxurious, paradise-island location for a cash prize.

Country Hart met Juanita is a road trip through the Southern States in search of the various identities and influences of country music. The 13 part series journeys through the country music capitals of the United States of America from backwater mountain music gigs in the Appalachians, Texan rodeos and Baptist Revivals in the Bible belt as Juanita discovers the sounds and roots of Country music, in most of its subgenres.

The Biggest Loser South Africa is a South African reality television show which first aired from 7 January 2008 to 14 April 2008 on e.tv. The show is a spin-off of the American reality television show The Biggest Loser. The South African version features Jasmyn Asvat as the host with trainers Bruce Claasen and Lisa Raleigh. The premise of the show is similar to other international versions following the format of "temptation", "reward challenge", "weigh-in" and "elimination". In addition to the 15 regular episodes, there are an additional 10 episodes of The Biggest Loser Extra which focuses on the eliminated contestants.

Reality show exposed people to random situation and measuring their reactions to the situations, and often these situations are not usual in the daily basis.

Idols was a television show on the South African television network Mzansi Magic, and previously on M-Net, based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show was a contest to determine the best young singer in South Africa.

An Afrikaans language Do-It-Yourself show that gives step-by-step instructions on how to tackle various home improvement projects.