Best African reality series

What the Love! with Karan Johar (2020)

With help from celebrity guests and a glam squad, filmmaker Karan Johar mentors six singletons through their personal struggles as they look for love.

With You, Mona El Shazly (2014)

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.

The Bachelor SA (2019)

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

Young, Famous & African (2022)

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

Survivor South Africa (2006)

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.

Dance Plus (2015)

Dance + is an Indian dance competition show on Star Plus. Remo D'Souza has taken the show to 'one level up' as contestants face his special squad. Raghav Juyal is the host while Dharmesh Yelande, Puneet Pathak, Suresh Mukund and Karishma Chavan are the captains.

The Ultimatum: South Africa (2024)

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

Die Real Housewives van Pretoria (2022)

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.

Op My Eish! (2021)

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

Khatron Ke Khiladi (2008)

Twelve celebrity contestants face their worst fears and perform a series of death-defying stunts under the supervision of a host to win the coveted title.

Skulls & Roses (2019)

Couples compete against each other on Skull Island, testing their instincts for love and self-preservation.

Skulls & Roses (2019)

Raghu and Rajiv make their long awaited return in Skulls & Roses, a one-of-a-kind competition where the worlds of romance and adventure collide on Rose Island and Skull Island. They put 8 boys and 8 girls through the ultimate schizophrenic journey of a lifetime.

The Real Housewives of Lagos (2022)

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

Secret Story Afrique (2024)

Renovation Wild (2023)

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.

Love Never Lies: South Africa (2024)

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

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (2018)

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 Real Housewives of Durban (2021)

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.

The Real Housewives of Cape Town (2022)

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

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa (2024)

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

Come Dine With Me: South Africa (2011)

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.

Lava Ka Dhaava (2021)

Actor Jaaved Jaafferi brings his signature humor to this Hindi dubbing of the show where teams creatively navigate rooms flooded with make-believe lava.

Love Island (2021)

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.

The Bachelor (SA) (2019)

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

NU'EST Road (2019)

'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 (2015)

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.

African Knock Out Show (2022)

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 (2013)

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.

The Call (2018)

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

The Great Kenyan Bake Off (2019)

The second African spinoff of the popular baking show.