During the festive season in South Africa, there are plenty of cool shows and movies perfect for getting into the holiday spirit.
These films and series bring a local twist to Christmas with stories that are fun, heartwarming and totally South African.
Here are a few South African Christmas shows and movies to watch this festive season:
Yoh! Christmas
Thando Mokoena, a 30-year-old physiotherapist, navigates life post-breakup with her ex, Sifiso, who left her at their lobola ceremony. Struggling with his marriage and family, Thando finds solace in her supportive best friend, Charles.
Amid family pressures about her single status, especially from her mom Nellie, Thando announces she has a boyfriend to bring home for Christmas, sparking a challenge. Thando has just 24 days to find a boyfriend.
Watch the trailer below:
How To Ruin Christmas
How to Ruin Christmas is a South African comedy series on Netflix, debuting in 2020 and brought to life by Burnt Onion Productions. The show, led by Busi Lurayi and an ensemble cast, revolves around the comical chaos that unfolds during Christmas gatherings of a newly-wed couple and their families.
With each season exploring the mishaps and drama within the families, the series has earned praise from critics and achieved multiple accolades since its premiere.
Watch the trailer for How To Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower below:
A Zulu Christmas
A Zulu Christmas follows the journey of a city-raised boy as he heads off on a trip to spend the holidays with his grandmother on a farm in KwaZulu-Natal.
In this setting, he reconnects with his roots and heritage, experiencing Christmas through an entirely fresh and transformative lens.
Watch the trailer below:
My Best Christmas
A widow and her two children travel to their village for Christmas celebrations. However, their holiday spirit takes a sombre turn when their festivities are disrupted by the actions of a wicked uncle.
A Boere-Krismis
Claire, a struggling actress, opts to document her fiance’s family’s disastrous Christmas Day for a documentary. What begins as an attempt to capture chaos leads to unexpected and comedic outcomes.
Set against the backdrop of a South African Christmas, this comedy is a chaotic yet heartwarming tale exploring the quirks and surprises of the festive season.
Watch the trailer below:
