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1 April 2022

Where to watch Afrikaans series online

These are the most popular Afrikaans series available on Showmax and on DStv online!

Looking for ways to watch Afrikaans series online? In other words: do you want to watch all the most popular Afrikaans soaps, dramas and series on your smartphone, tablet or computer screen? Both Showmax and DStv offer the most recent episodes and most recent seasons of all of your favourites.

Here are the most-watched Afrikaans shows available to stream.

1

Boer Soek ‘n Vrou S14

This year’s crop of farmers looking to find their match is sure to impress all the single ladies out there. The full Seasons 1, 2 and 14 are on Showmax.

2

Getroud Met Rugby: Die Sepie S5

The popular series-turned-soapie is back for more battles on and off the rugby field. From new babies to new books, everyone is trying to win and some will pay any price to make that happen… New episodes of Season 5 arrive on Showmax and on kykNET on DStv, and, since it’s important to be able to watch Afrikaans series online from the first episode to the very latest, Showmax has all the back seasons too.

3

Suidooster S7

Secrets are unveiled, family members are at odds, mistakes are made and tensions run high this season of the hugely popular soap. New episodes of Season 7 stream on DStv online and express to Showmax, and the whole of Seasons 1 to 6 are also on Showmax to binge-watch.

4

Elders: Japan

Visit the beautiful country with journalist and intrepid adventurer Erns Grundling, who travelled Japan in the build up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The whole season is available on Showmax.

Elders: Pelgrimstog Van Hoop is also streaming on Showmax, along with Elders: Namibia.

5

Arendsvlei S4

This drama-filled telenovela centres on the turbulent lives of the students, parents and teachers at the fictional Arendsvlei High School in the Cape Flats. Seasons 1-4 are on Showmax.

More SA soaps, dramas, reality shows and telenovelas

The River S1-5

The River S1-5

Gomora S1

Gomora S1

Life With Kelly Khumalo S1-2

Life With Kelly Khumalo S1-2

Legacy S1-2

Legacy S1-2

Inconceivable S1

Inconceivable S1

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

The Wife S1-2

The Wife S1-2

Sex in Afrikaans

Sex in Afrikaans

6

Fynskrif S3

The final season of the legal drama has landed on Showmax, and, for those wanting to watch Afrikaans series online, Seasons 1-2 are also available to binge-watch on Showmax.

7

Die Byl S1-3

Hit kykNET crime series Die Byl, inspired by real-life detective Piet Byleveld, is back, with Waldemar Schultz (7de Laan) returning as the brilliant Colonel Piet van der Bijl, who specialises in catching serial killers. Seasons 1-3 are on Showmax, with Season 4 on DStv online.

8

Minki S4

The beloved Minki van der Westhuizen prepares for her next big role: TV talk-show host! In every episode, Minki chats to a high-profile guest and then surprises the guest with someone form their life. New episodes of Season 10 arrive on Via on DStv.

9

Kokkedoor S2-3

All the high-stakes drama and beautiful cinematography of Kokkedoor can now be streamed back to back on Showmax, which has Seasons 2-3.

10

Hotel S1-5

We’re back in Mpumalanga in the latest season of the hit Afrikaans mockumentary series about a bunch of misfits working at a failing hotel. All seasons are now on Showmax to bring you up to speed.

11

Alles Malan S1

Follow the day-to-day antics of a multi-generational, fun-loving Afrikaans family living in Paarl. Season 1 is now streaming on Showmax, with Season 2 landing on 30 November 2021.

12

Tydelik Terminaal S1

Journalism student Kittie is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22. The series tells of the six months she spends fighting to survive as well as kick-starting her career. Season 1 is now streaming on Showmax.

13

Huis Lelieveld S1

Huis Lelieveld is on Showmax

In this spinoff of Ouboet & Wors, Molly gets a new job as the matron at a retirement home. There’s never a dull moment as she is introduced to a new group of staff and residents making the most of their golden years. Season 1 is now streaming on Showmax.

14

Die Radio Raps Show S1-3

The Afrikaans internet sensation Jonathan from Radio Raps gives his unvarnished opinions on South Africa, parenting, food and more. Seasons 1-3 are on Showmax!

15

Maak My Famous

Emo Adams is the presenter and mentor in this talent show where he sets out to find one amazingly talented singer. The prize? A year-long tour with Emo and a shot at stardom. Seasons 1-2 are both on Showmax.

16

Ekstra Medium S1

In a disastrous attempt to forget about his divorce, Bertie opens a cocktail bar. His place quickly becomes the hangout for friends, family and strangers. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.

17

Kompleks S1

Koos Kombuis narrates this love story that spans years and universes. In one, Sean and Mica are very different matrics, looking at the stars. In the other universe, they’re lonely adults, looking for love. Season 1 is on Showmax.

18

Siende Blind

During lockdown, Lena Schoeman (Liezl de Kock) finds herself on a path full twists and turns as she revisits old cases and discovers that a serial killer is much closer then she ever thought possible. All episodes are on Showmax.

19

4 Mure

A series of five episodes set in the same hotel room. Five different stories, five different genres and Marcelina, the charming yet incompetent hotel cleaner. All five episodes are on Showmax.

20

Die Boekklub S1-3

In this heartwarming fan-favourite series, Tom Niemandt takes an unexpected trip to the Karoo, and meets an eclectic group of people who change his life forever. Seasons 1-3 are on Showmax to binge-watch.

21

Skemerdans

This Showmax Original is set in the Cape Flats around a grieving widow who fights to regain control of what belongs to her amid an ongoing murder investigation into the death of her husband. The full season is on Showmax.

22

Lui Maar Op, Belinda S1-2

Brumilda van Rensburg and Annelisa Weiland share the screen for the first time ever in this new Afrikaans sitcom. The show is set in George and features an odd mix of characters working at a general dealer. S1-2 are available to binge-watch on Showmax.

23

Spoorloos

Seasons 1-3 of the anthology series are on Showmax. Because the seasons are completely self-contained, there’s no need to have watched one in order to watch the other. Read more here »

24

Nêrens, Noord-Kaap

Co-directed by Nico Scheepers and Johan Cronjé (Wonderlus, Meisies Wat Fluit), and based on Scheepers’s play, this 13-episode drama opens with three very different brothers reuniting on their family farm, Nêrens. Their father, Lourens (Frank Opperman – Dominee Tienie, Ouboet en Wors and G.I.L.), and Maggie (Ilse Klink – Arendsvlei, Fynskrif and Skemerdans), the housekeeper who is like a second mother to them, try to keep the family together, but it is as if they each pull in their own direction. Then there is Maggie’s son, Jan-Jan (Dean Balie – Ekstra Medium), a childhood friend of the brothers who might just know them better than they know themselves.

The three Adendorff brothers are played by the stars who portrayed them in the award-winning play – Geon Nel (Die Boekklub, Vallei van Sluiers, Boland Moorde) is the oldest brother, Frans. Albert Pretorius (Johnny is Nie Dood Nie, Dwaalster, Waterfront) is the middle brother Ronnie, and De Klerk Oelefse (Hotel, Die Boekklub, Kyk Wie Praat) plays Andries.

The full season is now on Showmax to binge-watch.

25

Troukoors (Wedding Fever)

The Showmax Original romcom about a wedding planner who seeks the love of her life, along with her two besties, is now streaming, with all 14 fun, sexy episodes ready to binge-watch. Season 2 lands on Showmax on 5 May 2022!

26

Sex in Afrikaans

Four Afrikaans couples and two singles have shameless discussions about their sex lives for the first time – and, in the process, discover that there is so much more fun to be had! Presented by psychologist Bradley R Daniels.

(Looking for Afrikaans movies? Check out our bumper list.)

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What is DStv online?

It's an online streaming service through the DStv app for smartphones, tablets, computers and smart TVs, available to all existing DStv subscribers who have a decoder and satellite access, as well as new subscribers who have signed up for streaming access only. Go to dstv.co.za to subscribe or register.

What is Showmax?

It's a streaming service featuring hit African content, international series and movies, documentaries and kids' shows. Showmax Pro includes all this plus live sport from SuperSport, live music and news. Go to showmax.com for more.

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