Netflix Marks 10 Years In South Africa With a Major Content Slate, New Production Partnerships

Johannesburg, 9 September 2026 - Today, Netflix announced an expansive slate of local series and films to celebrate a decade of showcasing South African stories that supported more than 8,000 jobs through partnerships with over 30 local production companies. The slate was unveiled at a press showcase in Rosebank, Johannesburg, where Netflix executives, filmmakers and on-screen talent gathered to mark 10 years since the service's 2016 launch in South Africa with a preview of the next wave of South African stories heading to screens worldwide.

"Ten years ago, we set out to share South African stories and voices with the world and today, we are proud to strengthen our partnership with the local creative industry and continue creating exciting stories that will entertain our members in South Africa and around the world," said Ben Amadasun, VP of Content for Netflix Middle East and Africa. "Our slate ahead keeps that ambition alive with the addition of established names alongside bold new production partners across genres from unscripted to thrillers, family dramas and comedy."

Since Netflix's 2016 debut in South Africa, groundbreaking local productions such as Blood and Water, Young, Famous & African, Unseen, Silverton Siege, Fatal Seduction, Disaster Holiday, How to Ruin Christmas, Beauty and the Bester, Marked, Kings of Joburg, Blood Legacy, The Polygamist and most recently, Umthetho, have spotlighted homegrown creative excellence and expertise of local cast and crews. These stories, captured across 20 cities in eight provinces, have not only celebrated the country's rich cultural heritage but also redefined the global reach of African storytelling.

The global appetite for South African stories is evident with over 300 local titles becoming available on the service in the past decade, while several local stories gained a spot on the Netflix Top 10 lists. Recent successes include the Johannesburg-filmed smash hit The Polygamist, which generated over 24 million views in its first weeks, reaching the Top 10 in 62 countries, and ranking #1 in over 21 countries. Based on the 2012 book of the same name by Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, the series extended its impact beyond the screen, with Nyathi's book sales tripling following The Polygamist's Netflix debut, over a decade after the book was first published.

Ten years in, the story is still unfolding

Today's announcement reflects Netflix's continued work with South African creators, talent and production partners across commissions, acquisitions and licensing. The titles offer a forward look at the stories and creative relationships shaping Netflix's journey in South Africa. These include:

Film Sequels and Returning Series: Fans can look forward to returning seasons and sequels of their favourite films and series, including Blood Legacy Season 2 (launching 25 September), Seriously Single Too and Another Disaster Holiday, both launching later in 2026. Netflix also confirmed the series Tuiskoms Season 2 and Marked Season 2, and the film Meet the Khumalos 2 are all currently in different stages of production.

New Series: The beloved How To Ruin franchise is expanding with another irreverent take on family, love and culture with a new cultural spin-off, How to Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents (launching 30 October) from Burnt Onion Productions in collaboration with producer, Jayan Moodley (The Kandasamys). Drawing on the same rich tradition of Moodley's South African Indian family-centered comedy seen in titles such as The Kandasamys, the story follows an interracial couple whose engagement brings two very different families and cultures together, setting the stage for plenty of humour, misunderstandings and family drama.

New Shows with New Production Partners: Netflix also announced deal partnerships with more local production companies on upcoming projects. South Africans are fans of reality shows so Netflix is bringing more of their favourite genre. At the event, Netflix revealed the celebrated and loved power-couple Dineo and Zothile 'Solo Ntsizwa' Langa as the hosts of the highly anticipated Love is Blind: South Africa, produced by afrOkaans, slated for release later this year. Another exciting title to look forward to later this year is the wedding docu-soap, Stars & Vows: Anele and Buzza from Dopezuluboi Productions in co-production with BrightFire Productions, which will launch on the service later this year. BrightFire Productions are also working on a brand-new dating reality show which will be announced in due course.

As Netflix enters its second decade in the country, the focus remains on deepening creative partnerships and bringing audiences more local worlds to discover with more local production companies like The Bomb Shelter Film Productions on a new scripted series alongside a multi-title partnership with Tshedza Pictures across four scripted series.

To bring African fans of storytelling along on the celebration of this 10-year milestone, Netflix has launched a dedicated homepage row on the service 'A Decade In Africa: Worth Every Watch'. The curated collection includes local series and films, fan favourites from across the continent, iconic global titles loved by Netflix members in Africa and titles featuring global talent with African roots. The collections will be accessible to audiences across Sub-Saharan Africa from September through December 2026. Netflix members will automatically see the collection on their homepage or visit Netflix.com/Africa10 or Netflix.com/ADecadelnAfrica.

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More Details About Films and Series from South Africa:

Blood Legacy Season 2 | Launching 25 September 2026 - The Ndlovu family returns in Blood Legacy Season 2, with the family's business, power and survival once again under threat. As secrets about the origins of their empire resurface, the fractured family must decide whether its greatest danger lies with its enemies or within its own ranks. The drama stars Xolile Tshabalala, Buyile Mdladla, Mike Ndlangamandla, Thembi Nyandeni, Amanda Seome, Dineo Rasedile, Anthony Oseyemi, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Nandipa Khubone, Pallance Dladla , Thabiso Ramotshela and more.

How to Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents | Launching 30 October 2026 - The beloved How to Ruin universe returns with a fresh cultural twist. When overachieving perfectionist Mmabatho Nkomo meets her fiance's traditional Indian family for the first time, her desperate attempt to impress backfires when she accidentally exposes her future father-in-law's secret affair. With Diwali only days away, Mmabatho must navigate unfamiliar cultural territory and reunite the family she has torn apart without causing even more chaos. A first of its kind collaboration between Burnt Onion Productions and Urban Vision, the comedy stars Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni, Kyle Clark, Jailoshini Naidoo, Koobeshen Naidoo, Sonia Mbele, Meshack Mavuso, Luthando 'BU'Mthembu, Denise Zimba, Ashish Gangapersad and more.

Another Disaster Holiday | 11 December 2026 - Directed by Rethabile Ramaphakela, Another Disaster Holiday sees Joseph Ngema preparing to become a dad again at fifty and fighting to prove he is still father of the year. Under the guise of a romantic Sun City babymoon with a heavily pregnant Nandi, Joseph sets out to crash his children's holiday with his ex-wife Dora and the hot younger boyfriend stealing his thunder. Enter Kay Sibiya, who joins the returning star-studded cast as Dora's new bae and Joseph's newest competition. Naturally, disaster follows.

Tuiskoms 2 - Coming Soon in 2026 - As Fleur and Werner prepare for their wedding, their carefully planned future takes an unexpected turn. At the same time, a free-spirited woman with a complicated past returns to Wilderness after years away, hoping to reconnect with the family she left behind. Across the town, old wounds, new beginnings and unexpected connections reshape the lives of those who call it home. The romance stars Amalia Uys, Kim Syster, Jane de Wet, Clint Brink and Armand Aucamp.

Love Is Blind: South Africa - Coming Soon in 2026 - The global social experiment comes to South Africa, hosted by Dineo and Solo Langa. Singles who want to be loved for who they are will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. They will move in together, plan their wedding and test whether their emotional bond can survive physical realities, outside pressures and the journey to the altar.

Seriously Single Too - Coming Soon in 2026 - Dineo and Noni are back, but their friendship may not survive the trip. What is meant to be a wild Cape Town bachelorette getaway for the now-estranged friends becomes a disastrous chain of events that leaves them on the brink of ending their friendship for good. Directed by Rethabile Ramaphakela and Katleho Ramaphakela, the buddy comedy stars Fulu Modibedi, Tumi Morake, Buntu Petse, Keke Mphuthi, Yonda Thomas and Thabiso Rammusi.

Stars and Vows: Anele & Buzza | Coming Soon | From a budding romance to bridal bliss under the bright lights of fame, Stars and Vows: Anele & Buzza follows the love story of TV & radio personality Anele Mdoda and Bonelela "Buzza James" Mgudlwa as they navigate the challenges, joy and anticipation on the road to saying "I do." The documentary soap and wedding special is created by Nomzamo Mbatha, Teddy Geldart, Vuyo Sowah and Pet Tasara, and directed by Pascual Wakefield. The series is set to launch on Netflix later this year.

Films and Series Currently In production: Also currently in production are Marked Season 2 and Meet The Khumalos 2. Marked Season 2 follows Babalwa as she sinks deeper into the criminal underworld, putting her family in even greater danger. Created by Akin Omotoso, Sydney Dire and Steven Pillemer, the heist thriller stars Lerato Mvelase, Sdumo Mtshali, Natasha Thahane, Sphamandla Dhludhlu and Bonko Khoza.

Meanwhile, Meet The Khumalos 2 brings back the family chaos with two mothers, an unforgettable road trip and an engagement hanging by a thread. Directed by Jayan Moodley, the comedy stars Khanyi Mbau, Ayanda Borotho, Jesse Suntele and Khosi Ngema.