Discover the best Afrikaans shows you can't miss
Ronette Marx, a former Miss South Africa finalist, appears on "Volspoed," which is streaming on Showmax.
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There are shows in almost all 12 languages. But no matter what, the language entertainment always finds the right audience.
With the beloved "7de Laan" gone from TV schedules, one might be looking for their new favourite Afrikaans show, or maybe you just don't know what's available. Fret not, here are options that you are sure to enjoy.
"Volspoed"
"Volspoed" is now streaming exclusively on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesday. The adrenaline-fuelled reality series takes viewers straight into the demanding world of endurance racing, following Antonie Marx as he chases podium finishes at full speed.
At his side is his wife, Ronette Marx, a former Miss South Africa finalist who keeps everything running smoothly off the track and holds the fort when the pressure peaks.
Spanning eight episodes, "Volspoed" goes beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of the race. It offers an inside look at a world where every second counts, where one wrong call can derail everything, and where success demands far more than horsepower.
This is a story about commitment, resilience and what it really takes to keep pushing when the stakes are at their highest.
"Volspoed" is available to stream on Showmax every Tuesday since January 6.
"Die Kantoor"
It was more than 20 years ago that the world was introduced to the wonderfully bleak mockumentary world of "The Office", created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
MetaCritic lists the British version as the best-reviewed comedy series of all time, while the American version won five Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and was the most-streamed show in the world in 2020 during COVID.
The 14th international adaptation, "Die Kantoor" stars 2025 Fleur du Cap winner Albert Pretorius as Flip, the office manager at Polony Distributors Deluxe Processed Meats.
Inspired equally by Rassie Erasmus and Leon Schuster, Flip welcomes a documentary crew to record his rise to greatness … and his occasional pranks. He’s living his own "Chasing The Sun".
Everyone else is just trying to survive eight hours without throttling anyone.
The ensemble cast includes SAFTA winner Schalk Bezuidenhout, screen legend Lida Botha, Carl Beukes, Silwerskerm winner Ilse Oppelt, Daniah de Villiers, Mehboob Bawa, former KFM presenter Sipumziwe Lucwaba, and newcomer Gert du Plessis.
"Die Kantor" airs on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) at 20:00PM on Sunday, 18 January and on Showmax on Tuesdays starting from January 20.
"Die Byle"
Serial killer experts Piet van der Bijl and his team return in the final, gripping season of "Die Byl". A ruthless killer on a crusade sets out to give them hell on earth, while the team struggles with their own humanity.
Waldemar Schultz and Milan Murray were once again nominated for their lead roles at last year’s Silwerskerm Awards, while Melissa Willering was up for Best Supporting Actress.
"Die Byl" was also up for Best Afrikaans TV Series at the 2025 National Film and TV Awards South Africa.
The returning cast includes Lika Berning as Lena, Ty Keogh as Captain William Miller and Marcel van Heerden as Dr Anton Fourie, while the new cast this season includes Antoinette Louw, Rika Sennett, Geon Nel, Cedwyn Joel, Carel Nel, Melanie du Bois, Hannes van Wyk, Pascual Wakefield, Johan Botha and Lida Botha.
You can binge "Die Byle" from Tuesday, January 20 on Showmax
"Beloofde Land"
Is the United States of America truly the land of hope and opportunity – or simply the next destination for people searching for stability, safety and a sense of belonging?
Emigration to America has long been part of South Africa's story, but the debate reignited globally when US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in early 2025 granting special refugee status to Afrikaners.
In "Beloofde Land", multi-award-winner Rian van Heerden travels across South Africa and the USA to explore this complex and polarising issue from fresh, deeply human angles. Van Heerden was also behind the SAFTA-winning "Sex in Afrikaans and Tiek Tok Boem!.
"Beloofde Land" airs on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) at 20:00PM on Wednesdays since January 7.
"Op My Eish!" S4
This season, former professional rugby player Ruan Smith is putting his heart on the line in the hope of meeting someone with whom he can build a future. He's helped by his twin brother, wingman, and former teammate, JP Smith.
From hundreds of applications, Ruan selected 16 women to meet him in person. Ultimately, he can only take 12 women on the journey with him.
With the first kiss planted as early as episode 2, expect an eventful season, which also features activities like ziplining, e-biking, bushveld safaris, touch rugby and a game of Spot the Difference with Ruan and JP.
"Op my Eish!" season four airs on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) at 20:00PM on Thursdays from January 15.