Full List: South African Movies to Stream on Netflix
Netflix has a great selection of South African movies and series. Films like Shadow and How to Ruin Christmas have been well produced and are entertaining to movie lovers.
Many more Mzansi films continue to feature on Netflix with well-known actors such as Pearl Thusi, Arnold Vosloo and Shona Ferguson.
If you’re looking for some new titles, you’re in luck. Here are South African movies on Netflix you should start watching.
Shadow
Haunted by a tragic loss, ex-cop Shadow strikes out on his own to catch offenders who’ve eluded police. His superpower? He cannot feel pain.
Cast: Pallance Dladla, Khathu Ramabulana, Amanda du-Pont
Blood & Water
A teen discovers her family’s hidden history and navigates the complex world of South African high school life.
Cast: Ama Qamata, Khosi Ngema, Thabang Molaba, Dillon Windvoge
Silverton Siege
This film follows three young freedom fighters who take refuge in a bank in South Africa. They take hostages and would only release them in exchange for Nelson Mandela.
Cast: Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini, Arnold Vosloo, Stefan Erasmus
Queen Sono
Elite spy Queen Sono employs her skills in protecting her nation and continent. protecting the entire African continent.
However, her loyalties are put to the test when she discovers suspicious information surrounding the assassination of her late mother.
Cast: Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Shane John Kruger, Natasha Loring
Savage Beauty
Bhengu family’s beauty empire is growing in fame and fortune with Zinhle, the face of the brand.
Unknowingly to the Bhengus, Zinhle has a goal of revenge after she learns that their business was testing skin-lightening products on children. The public is unaware of this dark secret, and Zinhle must fight to expose the truth.
Cast: Dumisani Mbebe, Rosemary Zimu, Jesse Suntele, Nthati Moshesh
How To Ruin Christmas
In this series, two families are brought together by marriage, but they quickly discover that they have very different ways of celebrating the holidays. Both families try to find common ground and live in harmony.
Cast: Busi Lurayi, Thando Thabethe, Yonda Thomas, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi
Jiva
A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.
Cast: Noxolo Dlamini, Candice Modiselle, Sne Mbatha
Kings of Jo’Burg
The Masire brothers rule Johannesburg’s criminal underworld but a supernatural family secret threatens to destroy them.
Cast: Shona Ferguson, Zolisa Xaluva, Connie Ferguson, Cindy Mahlangu
Justice Served
Freedom fighters take over a court trial and create a hostage situation which broadcast nationwide in apartheid-era South Africa.
Cast: Hlomla Dandala, Pallance Dladla, Alex McGregor
Hope you found have discovered a new show to watch from this post. Go on and stream your favourite South African movies on Netflix.