These are the most popular TV shows in South Africa

14 October 2017
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The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) has released its television audience measurements for September 2017.

The data includes a list of the most-watched shows on DStv, SABC 1, 2, 3, and Etv.

The BRCSA said the report does not give the total viewership of DStv commercial channels, and the figures reflect viewership on the platform at the top tier.

The table below details the most-watched shows in South Africa for September 2017.

Most-Watched TV Shows
Channel Show Peak Viewers
Top 5
SABC 1 Uzalo 9,239,818
SABC 1 Generations: The Legacy 8,878,101
SABC 1 Skeem Saam 7,219,870
SABC 2 Muvhango 5,484,235
SABC 1 Tjovitjo 4,584,432
Top per channel
SABC 1 Uzalo 9,239,818
SABC 1 Generations: The Legacy 8,878,101
SABC 2 Muvhango 5,484,235
SABC 2 Tholwana Tsa Sethepu 3,180,328
SABC 3 Fast & Furious 6 1,872,161
SABC 3 Fast Five 1,705,648
Etv Scandal 4,548,372
Etv Rhythm City 3,168,712
DStv Our Perfect Wedding 1,406,556
DStv Idols SA 13 1,193,753

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