South Africans love their soap operas because they’re a great escape from our own lives. The storyline always keeps them glued to their small screens. However, they’re competing for our attention as well. Here’s what South Africans like to watch the most.
Channel Programme title Genre Viewership
SABC1 Uzalo Soap 9 235 750
SABC1 Generations – The Legacy Soap 8 734 120
SABC1 Skeem Saam Soap 6 472 906
SABC2 Muvhango Soap 5 377 540
e.tv Scandal Soap 4 665 488
e.tv Rhythm City Soap 3 453 575
SABC2 7de Laan Soap 2 443 814
SABC2 Keeping Score Soap 2 168 840
e.tv Broken Vows (repeat) Soap 1 482 287
SABC3 Isidingo: The Need Soap 1 045 452