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Treasure Hunters 1989
After hearing a tale of a mysterious lost treasure, an old man’s family heads off on a perilous journey only to suffer the same fate as the shipwrecked survivors from sixty years ago.
Umhlonyana Ka Mimi 2023
A girl celebrates her 16th birthday with a Umhlonyane.
One More Shot 1984
After Ten-Ten, a known criminal, is released from prison, he sets out on a revenge mission against former boxer, Johnny Tough, who was responsible for his incarceration. Teaming with his friend, Fly, a scum-bag crime boss involved in human trafficking, they set a trap for Johnny by kidnapping his lawyer friend's beautiful daughter, with the intention of selling her into slavery to a man known as the "Arab." But Johnny isn't called Tough for nothing, and together with his Chinese pal, they systematically take down the syndicate before finally reuniting father and daughter.
Rich Girl 1985
When a highly trained bodyguard is hired to protect a wealthy businessman’s pampered daughter, he will have his work cut out for him. The beautiful young woman doesn’t want or believe she needs protection.
Lola 1987
The story centers on a group of friends who are dedicated and enthusiastic volleyball players. One of the girls, Lola, however, believes that there is more to life than just volleyball, and together with three of her friends, starts investigating the possibility of attending university after school. Lola and her friends are mocked by an opposing volleyball team, who believe that university will suck them into a life of studying, with no time to focus on sport.In an effort to prove them wrong, Lola and her friends challenge the others to a volleyball tournament, and after emerging victorious, Lola proves that it is possible to be both physically and mentally fit.
Charlie Steel 1984
When Dlamini’s daughter, Dudu, is kidnapped for ransom, he calls on his old friend Charlie Steel, a renowned Private Investigator. Charlie attempts to infiltrate the gang responsible, but is soon exposed by one of his ex-army comrades, a vicious murderer by the name of Jimmy, working for the gangster known as Sonny.
Umnisamvula 1970
Black Crusader 1986
A poor and humble community is threatened by a powerful criminal known as Dlamini, extorting the under-privileged villagers for protection money while stealing from them at the same time. When Makhosi returns home after years away, he is horrified to see what Dlamini is doing to his friends and family. After his good friend, Charlie, is threatened by the crook, Makhosi decides to take action.
Goodbye Gogo 1970
Isishuluku 1981
Young Sizwe is stuck in an unhappy home where his abusive father, together with a mean-spirited friend, neglect the poor young boy, often refusing to give him any food or water. Things start to look up for Sizwe when he befriends Mandla, another young boy who lives in the area, but one day, while Sizwe and Mandla are out playing together, Sizwe’s father and his buddy kidnap Mandla, taking him hostage. Mandla, however, is a resourceful boy, and when Sizwe brings Mandla’s father to help out, the trio manage to get the upper hand. In the end, the mean-spirited father and friend are beaten, and Sizwe is given a happy new home with Mandla and his caring dad.
Ransom 1988
Joseph and Mathilda’s beautiful outdoor wedding is tragically interrupted when a group of thugs emerge from the bushes and take the bride hostage. A ransom fee of R100’000 is demanded from Joseph who scrapes together the last of his inheritance and, against the advice of his friends, sets out to pay the kidnappers off. The plot thickens when we learn that the mastermind is Joseph’s own brother, and when the groom is tragically stabbed trying to rescue his bride, landing him in hospital, it is up to Mathilda’s determined sister to save the day and unearth the truth behind the kidnapping in an effort to ultimately reunite the couple.
The Priest and The Thief 1980
A priest in a small village is put to the test when a local homeless boy steals money from the church. Believing the Lord allowed him to take whatever he wanted as the church is, after all, the house of the Lord, the young thief steals away, enjoying his strange sense of entitlement. The Priest, however, sees the thief for exactly what he is – a thief. And so he chases him away, telling him not to come back. The young thief, upset by this, begins a series of pranks against the Priest, confusing the holy man along the way. Eventually figuring out what is really going on, the Priest turns the tables on the young prankster and finally manages to get rid of the boy once and for all.
The Hobo 1980
Two Hobos were once each extraordinary men until life’s tribulations tragically tripped them both up. Dumasani used to be a renowned professional boxer, but after losing an important match, he fell into a downward spiral of depression and alcohol abuse, until ultimately landing up on the streets. Similarly, Jabulani used to be a great detective with numerous successful cases to his name, but after losing his wife and family through a nasty divorce, he too found solace at the bottom of a bottle and woke up one day to find himself homeless on the streets.
Imfihlo 1970
Gog' Helen 2012
Gog' Helen, an elderly woman living in a shantytown, has spent her life hiding her savings inside her worn-out mattress. When her well-meaning granddaughter Agnes surprises her with a new bed and unwittingly discards the old one, the duo embarks on a frantic race against time to recover the cash. Complicating matters? Heaps!
Les Sangomas 1985
Rite of initiation of a Sangoma: medium, healer or sorcerer, which takes place in a neighborhood of Soweto.
Uthemba 1980
Themba is released from serving two years in prison for his best friend, Vusi. Upon his release, he discovers that Vusi, the car thief, has been sleeping with his girlfriend, Thandi. Themba decides to change his fate and become a snitch – helping the police put an end to Vusi’s ongoing crime spree.
Cold Justice 1985
When David’s sister is stabbed by a group of thugs, and his father tragically suffers a heart attack upon hearing this news, the young man is forced to take the law into his own hands when the police seem helpless in bring the criminals to justice. Injured and alone, David must track these dangerous men down and avenge his family’s misfortune by himself if ever he wishes to see justice served.
Hopeville 2009
In a dusty small South African town, a man in search of forgiveness tries to rebuild a relationship with the son he abandoned when he was a child, while renovating a run-down outdoor swimming pool. A feel-good series with biting humor that reflects both the ills of South African society and its resilience.
Housekeepers 2018
When nurse June is framed for killing her patient, her daughter, Linda, leaves her law career to exonerate her mother.
Interster 1982
A South African Supermarionation children's television show about an undercover planetary defence agency operating from Cape Town under the guise of an interstellar shipping company. The show mirrored the real world political issues of international isolation facing Apartheid South Africa with the Earth being depicted as a galactic pariah of the "Interplanetary League" due to its cold war with the planet "Krokon". The villain in the series was depicted by Prince Karnati or his evil henchmen.
Goeiemôre, Good Morning 2025
Start your day with a mix of breaking stories, lively discussions, entertainment, sports, and community stories that will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take on the day. Whether it's the latest headlines or the hottest gossip, 'Goeiemôre, Good Morning' will be there first. Get ready for fun, fresh perspectives, and a whole lot of interactive moments that will have you feeling like part of the family.
Cape Town 2016
Cape Town. Police captain Mat Joubert used to be the best, solved every crime, got every killer. But that was a year ago, before his wife Lara was murdered while working undercover. Mat's been on a downward spiral ever since, haunted by a blurred past, uncertain which role he played in the murder of his wife. Now Mat is an out of shape chain smoker who is ambivalent about the crime-ridden world around him. Gradually, Mat begins to overcome the ghosts of his past. But in order to stop the violence of his current cases he must relive the nightmare of his wife's murder.
Desert Rose 2022
The Greyling siblings reunite at their family home in the Namaqualand desert in the Northern Cape after one of them reneges on a decade-long deal to settle the debts they took on when their father abandoned them and disappeared.
Troukoors 2021
A South African, Afrikaans-language comedy series which evolves after a freak accident sets a wedding planner on an unexpected path. Together with her friends she navigates life and love while wondering if the perfect person, and day, really exists.
Magda Louw 2023
Magda Louw tells the story of Magda and her husband Erhard, who participate in a reality series, where a camera crew follows them to document their day-to-day life - with a few unexpected twists and turns.
Boer Soek 'n Vrou 2008
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.
Tjovitjo 2020
Amidst poverty and struggle, a hardened pantsula dance leader enters a dark space and searches for redemption and salvation in his community.
White Lies 2024
Set in the wealthy neighbourhood of Bishopscourt, Cape Town, investigative journalist Edie Hansen gets caught up in the ugly underbelly that lies beneath the picturesque beauty of the city, dragging her back to a turbulent past.
Yoh! Christmas 2023
Single, 30 and under pressure, Thando lies to her family that she has a boyfriend. Now she has 24 days to bring one home for Christmas. Can she do it?
Spinners 2023
Ethan is a 17-year-old driver working for a local gang. Disgusted with gang life, Ethan discovers a possible way out via spinning, an extreme motorsport. But the looming gang war jeopardises that hope.
Still Breathing 2020
A deeply moving drama series about a group of old friends who have drifted apart as they have grown older. They are brought together when tragedy strikes.
Pronk Primêr 2024
A comedy series about five school friends who are now teachers at the school where they not only went to school, but where the same principal from back then still wields the scepter.
How to Ruin Love 2024
Suspecting infidelity, Zoleka plans to catch her boyfriend in the act, only to ruin her own surprise proposal. Now she must win him back.
Agter Elke Man 1985
The series follows Marietjie Barnhoorn, the estranged wife of a successful businessman; Leana Steyn, the private secretary of an elderly business tycoon, who is ruthless in her ambitions to overcome her impoverished past; and aging ballerina Mercia Meyer, who returns to South Africa after living and working abroad and has to deal with the hostility of her fellow South Africans.
Zero Tolerance 2004
Zero Tolerance is a South African police procedural television series which follows the adventures of an elite crime-fighting police unit similar to the Scorpions.
Pimville 2026
Pimville is a South African telenovela set in the heart of Soweto which follows the lives of various characters as they navigate complex relationships, secrets and power struggles. From reformed hustlers to strong matriarchs, each character brings their own story to the table. The series shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel and family bonds are tested.
Kompleks 2020
Kompleks is a South African, Afrikaans-language television drama series set in two parallel universes which tells the story of two teenagers that fall in love during a winter holiday and how the future will be decided on the decisions they make.




































