What’s new on Netflix in South Africa in July 2021

Fans of Never Have I Ever, Orange is the New Black, Atypical and Virgin River are in for a treat this month, with new seasons of your favourite shows landing on Netflix. For warm, fuzzy feelings, we recommend the second season of pet-focused doccies series Dogs and the first season of Cat People.

Here are our highlights followed by the date listing. Happy streaming!

We The People | 7 July

Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.

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Fear Street Part 2: 1978 | 9 July

In the cursed town of Shadyside, a killer’s murder spree terrorises Camp Nightwing and turns a summer of fun into a gruesome fight for survival.

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The Guide to the Perfect Family | 14 July

A couple in Québec deals with the pitfalls, pressure and high expectations of raising kids in a society obsessed with success and social media image. 

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Never Have I Ever: Season 2 | 15 July

A new love life, a new classmate and new reasons to bicker with mom give Devi plenty more ways to make courageous moves… and questionable decisions.

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Explained: Season 3 | 16 July

From monarchies to mea culpas, pooches to plastic surgery, explore a wide range of fascinating topics in this celebrity-narrated docuseries.

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The Rational Life – Netflix Original Series | 18 July

A career-driven 30-something must contend with a cutthroat workplace, a love triangle and her nagging mom.

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Orange Is the New Black: Season 7 | 27 July

In the show’s final season, a recently paroled Piper tries to get back on her feet while life in Litchfield, as corrupt as ever, goes on without her.

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The Last Mercenary | 30 July

Twenty-five years after he made a deal with the French Secret Service to protect his son, an agent is forced out of hiding.

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What else is on?

More shows and movies to keep an eye out for in July 2021.

1 July 2021

Generation 56k – Netflix Original Series

Young Royals – Netflix Original Series

Dynasty Warriors – Netflix Original Film

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway – Netflix Original Film

Audible – Netflix Original Documentaries

2 July 2021

Mortel: Season 2 – Netflix Original Series

Big Timber – Netflix Original Series

The 8th Night – Netflix Original Film

Fear Street Part 1: 1994 – Netflix Original Film

Haseen Dillruba – Netflix Original Film

5 July 2021

You Are My Spring – Netflix Original Series

6 July 2021

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 2 – Netflix Original Comedy Special

7 July 2021

The War Next Door – Netflix Original Series

Major Grom: Plague Doctor – Netflix Original Film

Cat People – Netflix Original Documentaries

Dogs: Season 2 – Netflix Original Documentaries

8 July 2021

Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness – Netflix Original Anime

9 July 2021

Atypical: Season 4 – Netflix Original Series

Virgin River: Season 3 – Netflix Original Series

The Cook of Castamar – Netflix Original Series

Biohackers: Season 2 – Netflix Original Series

The Mire: ’97 – Netflix Original Series

Last Summer – Netflix Original Film

How I Became a Superhero – Netflix Original Film

Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach – Netflix Original Comedy Specials

13 July 2021

Ridley Jones – Netflix Kids & Family

14 July 2021

My Unorthodox Life – Netflix Original Series

A Classic Horror Story – Netflix Original Film

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? – Netflix Original Documentaries

Heist – Netflix Original Documentaries

15 July 2021

A Perfect Fit – Netflix Original Film

My Amanda – Netflix Original Film

Emicida: AmarElo – Live in São Paulo – Netflix Original Documentaries

Beastars: Season 2 – Netflix Original Anime

Fear Street Part 3: 1666 – Netflix Original Film

Deep – Netflix Original Film

Johnny Test – Netflix Kids & Family

The Water Man – Netflix Kids & Family

21 July

Too Hot to Handle: Brazil – Netflix Original Series

Sexy Beasts – Netflix Original Series

Chernobyl 1986 – Netflix Original Film

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans – Netflix Kids & Family

22 July 2021

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop – Netflix Original Anime

23 July 2021

Sky Rojo: Season 2- Netflix Original Series

Bankrolled – Netflix Original Film

Kingdom: Ashin of the North – Netflix Original Film

Blood Red Sky – Netflix Original Film

The Last Letter From Your Lover – Netflix Original Film

The Movies That Made Us: Season 2 – Netflix Original Documentaries

A Second Chance: Rivals! – Netflix Kids & Family

Masters of the Universe: Revelation – Netflix Original Anime

27 July 2021

How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast): Season 3 – Netflix Original Series

Mighty Express: Season 4 – Netflix Kids & Family

28 July 2021

The Snitch Cartel: Origins – Netflix Original Series

Tattoo Redo – Netflix Original Series

Bartkowiak – Netflix Original Film

29 July 2021

Resort to Love – Netflix Original Film

Transformers: War for Cybertron: Kingdom – Netflix Original Anime

30 July 2021

Glow Up: Season 3 – Netflix Original Series

Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean – Netflix Original Documentaries

Outer Banks: Season 2 – Netflix Original Series

Centaurworld – Netflix Kids & Family

Watch while you wait

Please note that dates and titles are subject to change.