List of South African television series

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The list of South African television series lists TV series that were created and/or shown in South Africa since 1975. It includes both South African originals and foreign imports that were dubbed into local languages.

0-9 +South African TV Series that Start with 0-9TitleLanguageDate Released# Seasons/EpisodesCorporation or ChannelNotes1945Afrikaans19831 seasonSABCA South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) commissioned series about a family divided between the two sides of World War II21 Jump StreetEnglish1987–19915 seasons, 103 episodes20th Century Fox Television

Patrick Hasburgh Productions

Stephen J. Cannell ProductionsA Canadian police procedural crime drama television series starring various teen idols including then unknown Johnny Depp as special agents. These special agents infiltrate schools and colleges to catch troubled youths and discourage kids from drinking, committing hate crimes, using drugs, spreading racism, spreading homophobia, spreading AIDS, performing domestic abuse, and being sexually promiscuous.240-Robert English1979–19812 seasons, 16 episodesRosner Television FilmwaysThe series title is a reference to the call-sign designation for the LASD's search and rescue paramedic teams. Produced in the US. Stars Mark Harmon.3rd DegreeEnglish2000–May 2013e.tvLocal investigative journalism. Produced for e.tv, and hosted by Debora Patta.50/50English and Afrikaans1987–TV3, SABC1, SABC2, SABC3Local environmental news and documentaries. Produced for TV3, later SABC27de Laan Afrikaans, with some English and Zulu2000–202322 seasons, over 5000 episodes as of January 2021SABC 2, SABC 3

YouTubePronounced "Sewende-laan", translates to "7th Avenue". Local soap opera centered on the lives of the people who live and work in the fictional Hillside suburb in Johannesburg.99 Caroline Street English197913 episodesSABC A local comedy series featuring two girls who live in a flat in Hillbrow.

A +South African TV Series that Start with ATitleLanguageDate Released# Seasons/EpisodesCorporation or ChannelNotesThe A-TeamEnglish1985–19905 seasons, 98 episodesUniversal Television

Stephen J. Cannell ProductionsAmerican action-adventure television series about a fictional group of ex-Special Forces soldiers who work as mercenaries, usually pro bono publico. Hugely influential on South African schoolboys who gave spirited renditions of "Howling Mad" Murdock and B. A. Baracus on local playgrounds.Adam-12English1980s7 seasons, 174 episodesMark VII Limited Universal TelevisionA police drama that followed the daily activities of a pair of LAPD patrol officers. The series was produced in the US from (1968–1975). Stars Martin Milner and Kent McCord.Adam StrangeEnglish, dubbed in Afrikaans16 episodesArena ProductionsFrom the original ITC British series Strange Report starring Anthony Quayle.Against the WindEnglish1980s13 episodesSeven NetworkPegasus ProductionsAustralian television mini-series. It is a historical drama portraying both the British occupation of Ireland and the development of New South Wales and Australia. The series was filmed at Old Sydney Town (near Sydney), and at Warrandyte, Colac and Geelong and stars Mary Larkin and Jon English.Agter Elke ManAfrikaans1985–19902 seasons, 66 episodesSABC, TV1Locally produced drama series starring Steve Hofmeyr.AirwolfEnglish1980s4 seasons, 80 episodesBelisarius Productions Universal Television Atlantis Communications MCA TVAmerican action-adventure television series about a high-tech military helicopter, code named Airwolf, and her crew as they undertake various missions, many involving espionage, during the Cold War. Stars Jan-Michael Vincent.Aladdin: The SeriesEnglish3 seasons, 86 episodesWalt Disney Television AnimationAn animated television series made by Walt Disney Television.ALF Dubbed in Afrikaans 1980s4 seasons, 102 episodesAlien ProductionsAn American science fiction sitcom wherein a furry alien crashes on Earth and is adopted by the Tanner family.Alice's Adventures in WonderlandEnglish1980sAmerican animated series.All in the FamilyEnglish1980s9 seasons, 205 episodesTandem ProductionsAmerican sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker.Alpha 1999Dubbed in Afrikaans1980s2 seasons, 48 episodesGroup Three Productions (Series One)

Gerry Anderson Productions (Series Two)From the British Space: 1999 starring Martin Landau.AmaliaAfrikaans2005–200613 episodesSonneblom AteljeesTV drama series produced in South Africa, starring Marius Weyers.Ambitions2018–20201 season, 18 episodesWill Packer Productions

Lionsgate Television

Debmar-MercuryAmerican drama series.Anderkant die Grens19896 episodesTranslated from German series Die WächterAmen5 seasons, 110 episodesCarson Productions

Stein & Illes ProductionsAmerican television sitcom produced by Carson Productions starring Sherman Hemsley as Deacon Ernest Frye of the First Community Church of Philadelphia.American Gothic1 season, 22 episodesRenaissance Pictures Universal Worldwide TelevisionAmerican horror series created by Shaun Cassidy revolving around young Caleb Temple (Lucas Black) and the town's corrupt sheriff, Lucas Buck (Gary Cole).Angélique, Marquise des AngesDubbed in Afrikaans1980sfilmCompagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique Franco London Films Gloria FilmDubbed from a series of 5 French films starring Michèle Mercier as Angélique Sancé de Monteloup and Robert Hossein as Joffrey de Peyrac. The films were in turn based on a series of adventure novels by Anne and Serge Golon.AnimaniacsEnglish1990s5 seasons, 99 episodesWarner Bros. Animation

Amblin EntertainmentAmerican animated series.Anne of Green GablesEnglish19851 seasonAnne of Green Gables Productions

Sullivan Entertainment

TV-60 Filmproduktion

WonderWorksRed haired Anne, an orphan, is adopted by siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert.AquilaEnglish2 series, 13 episodesBritish children's television show.Ark IIEnglish1980s1 season, 15 episodesFilmationAmerican live-action science fiction series aimed at children. The series was best-remembered for its titular vehicle, a futuristic six-wheeled combination RV and mobile laboratory.ArendeAfrikaans1990s 3 seasons, 33 episodesSABC 1, Cape RebelArende I, II and III. Historical drama about the Boer struggle during the Boer War with British imperialism, British scorched earth approach to Boer farms, and British Boer prisoner of war camps etc. Stars Ian Roberts.ArendsvleiAfrikaans2018–4 seasonskykNET & kieAround the World with Willy FogEnglish, Spanish1980s26 episodesBRB Internacional Televisión EspañolaChildren's cartoon created by Spanish studio BRB Internacional. Animation done by Nippon Animation.Arsène LupinDubbed in Afrikaans1980s2 series, 26 episodesDubbed from the French TV series about a gentleman thief named Arsène Lupin. Starring Georges Descrières.Ashes to AshesMultilingual2015–20162 seasons, 280 episodeseTVA South African telenovela about secretes, lies and sacrifices that built the Namane family, starring Nambitha Mpumlwana as Maggie Benedict.Attie en JoosAfrikaans1980Comedy series about the trials and tribulations of two Johannesburg hobos, starring Al Debbo and Bill Flynn.AutomanDubbed in Afrikaans1980s1 season, 13 episodes (1 unaired)20th Century Fox Television

The Kushner-Locke Company

Glen A. Larson ProductionsDubbed from the short-lived American science fiction show of the same name produced by Glen A. Larson and starring Chuck Wagner.Die Avonture van KuifieDubbed in Afrikaans1980s7 seasons, 102 episodesDubbed from the French animated series Les Aventures de Tintin.

B +South African TV Series that Start with BTitleLanguageDate Released# Seasons/EpisodesCorporation or ChannelNotesBaasspeurder FaberDubbed in Afrikaans1984–199311 seasons, 197 episodesDubbed from the German Transtel police crime series Der Fahnder, starring Klaus Wennemann.BackstageEnglish2000–2007e.TVLocally produced soap opera.BagpussEnglish1 season, 13 episodesSmallfilmsUK children's television series, made by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate through their company Smallfilms. The title character is "an old, saggy cloth cat, baggy and a bit loose at the seams".Bailey's Bird English19791 season, 26 episodesFauna ProductionsAustralian TV series filmed in Asia featuring a father and son running a flight charter plane.Balke toeAfrikaans1976Boeremusiek variety showBallade vir 'n Enkeling (Ballad for an Individual)Afrikaans198714 episodesSABC1Drama set in 1985 featuring the sudden and mysterious disappearance of journalist Jacques Rynhard, starring Gavin van den Berg.Bangalory Time1976SABCSABC commissioned children's series, hosted by Janice Honeyman.BanacekEnglish1970s2 seasons, 17 episodesUniversal TelevisionAmerican detective series starring George Peppard.BananamanEnglish1980s3 series, 40 episodesWhimsical British animation. When Eric eats a banana he transforms into an adult superhero.BarbapapaEnglish1970s2 seasons, 93 episodesAnimated children's show originally from France.BarettaDubbed in Afrikaans1980s4 seasons, 82 episodesRoy Huggins-Public Arts Productions

Universal TelevisionDubbed from the American detective series of the same name starring Robert Blake.Barney BarnatoEnglish19897 episodesSABCMini-series on the life of mining magnate Barney Barnato.Barones Von GeesDubbed in Afrikaans1990s2 seasons, 21 episodesDubbed from German TV series (originally titled "Der Hausgeist") starring Susanne Uhlen.Battle of the PlanetsDubbed in English1980s85 episodesGallerie International Films, Ltd. Tatsunoko ProductionAmerican dub of the original Japanese animated show Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman. Five young people known as G-Force, consisting of Mark, Jason, Princess, Keyop, and Tiny use their ship, the Phoenix, to battle invaders.Battlestar GalacticaEnglish1980s1 season, 24 episodesGlen A. Larson Productions

Universal TelevisionAmerican science fiction series, produced in 1978 by Glen A. Larson and starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict.Battlestar GalacticaEnglish2006–20084 seasons, 76 episodesDavid Eick Productions

R&D TV

NBC Universal Television Studio

Universal Media Studios

Universal Cable ProductionsA military science fiction serial drama television series. Often abbreviated as BSG or just Galactica.BattleTech: The Animated SeriesEnglish1990s13 regular episodes, 1 specialSaban EntertainmentWorldwide Sports and EntertainmentAn animated television series based on the BattleTech fictional universe. The series takes place in the year 3050 as the Inner Sphere, the central region of settled interstellar space, is suddenly invaded by a powerful human faction identifying itself as the Clans.Batman: The Animated SeriesEnglish1992–19952 seasons, 85 episodesDC Entertainment