by MarkLives (@marklives) The hottest television shows in South Africa revealed: TV ratings for week 49, 30 November–6 December 2015!
Using data supplied by the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA), this South African TV Ratings column is a weekly roundup of SA’s TV audience viewership. We reveal the best-watched shows, where they ran and how many South Africans tuned in to watch:
- Top 20 — adults and kids
- Top 10 SABC1 — adults and kids
- Top 10 SABC2 — adults and kids
- Top 10 SABC3 — adults and kids
- Top 10 e.tv — adults and kids
- Top 10 Mzansi Magic — adults and kids
- Top 10 M-Net — adults and kids
Note: thanks to loadshedding, the BRCSA is now running a week behind.
Top 20 shows across channels (national — adults age 15+)
| Variable | TVR % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Description (grouped) | Channel | Level 1 | Level 2\Activity | (r) Live + VOSDAL |
| 1 | UZALO | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 23.1 |
| 2 | GENERATIONS THE LEGACY | SABC 1 | Soap opera | LOCAL | 21.0 |
| 3 | MUVHANGO | SABC 2 | Drama | Drama | 16.1 |
| 4 | SKEEM SAAM | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 14.4 |
| 5 | FORCED LOVE | SABC 1 | Movies | DRAMA | 13.1 |
| 6 | SCANDAL | e.tv | Soap opera | LOCAL | 10.9 |
| 7 | THE GUYS | SABC 1 | Movies | DRAMA | 10.6 |
| 8 | SELIMATHUNZI | SABC 1 | Variety | Variety | 10.5 |
| 9 | VODACOM YEBO MILLIONAIRES | SABC 1 | Competition | Competition | 10.3 |
| 10 | END GAME | SABC 1 | Movies | DRAMA | 9.9 |
| 11 | SKEEM SAAM -R | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 9.8 |
| 12 | ZAZIWA | SABC 1 | Variety | Variety | 9.5 |
| 13 | ZULU NEWS | SABC 1 | News | News | 9.5 |
| 14 | MY PERFECT FAMILY | SABC 1 | Sitcom | Sitcom | 9.4 |
| 15 | EMZINI WEZINSIZWA | SABC 1 | Sitcom | Sitcom | 8.8 |
| 16 | XHOSA NEWS | SABC 1 | News | News | 8.6 |
| 17 | MUVHANGO -R | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 8.4 |
| 18 | JIKA MA JIKA | SABC 1 | Music | Music | 8.2 |
| 19 | SPEAK OUT | SABC 2 | Actuality | Actuality | 8.1 |
| 20 | DINNETE TSA BOPHELO | SABC 2 | Drama | Drama | 8.0 |
Top 20 shows across channels (national — kids age 4–14)
| 1 | UZALO | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 23.5 |
| 2 | GENERATIONS THE LEGACY | SABC 1 | Soap opera | LOCAL | 21.7 |
| 3 | MUVHANGO | SABC 2 | Drama | Drama | 15.5 |
| 4 | SKEEM SAAM | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 14.1 |
| 5 | FORCED LOVE | SABC 1 | Movies | DRAMA | 13.1 |
| 6 | SELIMATHUNZI | SABC 1 | Variety | Variety | 11.7 |
| 7 | THE GUYS | SABC 1 | Movies | DRAMA | 11.0 |
| 8 | MY PERFECT FAMILY | SABC 1 | Sitcom | Sitcom | 11.0 |
| 9 | ZAZIWA | SABC 1 | Variety | Variety | 10.6 |
| 10 | VODACOM YEBO MILLIONAIRES | SABC 1 | Competition | Competition | 10.1 |
| 11 | END GAME | SABC 1 | Movies | DRAMA | 9.9 |
| 12 | SCANDAL | e.tv | Soap opera | LOCAL | 9.7 |
| 13 | SKEEM SAAM -R | SABC 1 | Drama | Drama | 8.9 |
| 14 | ZULU NEWS | SABC 1 | News | News | 8.8 |
| 15 | EMZINI WEZINSIZWA | SABC 1 | Sitcom | Sitcom | 8.6 |
| 16 | JIKA MA JIKA | SABC 1 | Music | Music | 8.5 |
| 17 | XHOSA NEWS | SABC 1 | News | News | 8.2 |
| 18 | MAJAKATHATA -R | SABC 2 | Sitcom | Sitcom | 7.9 |
| 19 | DR SEUSS HORTON HEARS A WHO | e.tv | Movies | ANIMATION | 7.5 |
| 20 | DINNETE TSA BOPHELO | SABC 2 | Drama | Drama | 7.4 |
Top 10 shows across SABC1 (adults)
| Variable | TVR % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Description | Day of week | Level 1\Activity | (r) Live + VOSDAL |
| 1 | UZALO | Tuesday | Drama | 23.5 |
| 2 | GENERATIONS THE LEGACY | Tuesday | Soap opera | 22.7 |
| 3 | SKEEM SAAM | Wednesday | Drama | 16.0 |
| 4 | FORCED LOVE | Friday | Movies | 13.1 |
| 5 | THE GUYS | Wednesday | Movies | 10.6 |
| 6 | ZULU NEWS | Wednesday | News | 10.5 |
| 7 | SELIMATHUNZI | Tuesday | Variety | 10.5 |
| 8 | VODACOM YEBO MILLIONAIRES | Tuesday | Competition | 10.3 |
| 9 | SKEEM SAAM -R | Wednesday | Drama | 10.2 |
| 10 | END GAME | Thursday | Movies | 9.9 |
Top 10 shows across SABC2 (adults)
| 1 | MUVHANGO | Monday | Drama | 18.1 |
| 2 | LOTTO DRAW LIVE | Wednesday | Competition | 9.6 |
| 3 | SPEAK OUT | Thursday | Actuality | 8.1 |
| 4 | DINNETE TSA BOPHELO | Friday | Drama | 8.0 |
| 5 | MAJAKATHATA -R | Monday | Sitcom | 8.0 |
| 6 | MMAMPODI | Friday | Drama | 5.8 |
| 7 | 7DE LAAN | Tuesday | Soap opera | 5.2 |
| 8 | 90 PLEIN STREET | Wednesday | Drama | 5.0 |
| 9 | MUVHANGO -O | Saturday | Drama | 5.0 |
| 10 | GOSPEL CLASSICS -R | Tuesday | Music | 4.8 |
Top 10 shows across SABC3 (adults)
| 1 | THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL | Thursday | Soap opera | 4.3 |
| 2 | ISIDINGO -R | Thursday | Soap opera | 3.0 |
| 3 | 7DE LAAN -R | Thursday | Soap opera | 3.0 |
| 4 | TROPICAL HEAT | Monday | Drama | 2.9 |
| 5 | RELIC HUNTER | Tuesday | Drama | 2.9 |
| 6 | FILLER:21 ICONS SOUTH AFRICA | Monday | Documentary | 2.9 |
| 7 | MUSIC | Thursday | Music | 2.9 |
| 8 | ISIDINGO:THE NEED | Tuesday | Soap opera | 2.8 |
| 9 | DAYS OF OUR LIVES | Friday | Soap opera | 2.6 |
| 10 | HIGH ROLLERS | Tuesday | Drama | 2.6 |
Top 10 shows across e.tv channel (adults)
| 1 | SCANDAL | Tuesday | Soap opera | 11.3 |
| 2 | THE MARINE | Sunday | Movies | 9.6 |
| 3 | RHYTHM CITY | Wednesday | Drama | 8.0 |
| 4 | WWE WRESTLING RAW | Sunday | Sport | 6.8 |
| 5 | E NEWS EARLY EDITION | Sunday | News | 6.4 |
| 6 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | Sunday | Sitcom | 6.2 |
| 7 | THE POWERBALL DRAW | Friday | Competition | 5.3 |
| 8 | DR SEUSS HORTON HEARS A WHO | Saturday | Movies | 5.2 |
| 9 | BOA VS. PYTHON | Friday | Movies | 5.1 |
| 10 | EKASI OUR STORIES:GUG OTHANDWAYO | Monday | Drama | 4.9 |
Top 10 shows across Mzansi Magic (adults)
| 1 | ISIBAYA | Thursday | Drama | 2.8 |
| 2 | OUR PERFECT WEDDING (MAG) | Sunday | Magazine | 2.5 |
| 3 | DATE MY FAMILY | Sunday | Reality | 1.5 |
| 4 | YA LLA | Sunday | Variety | 1.3 |
| 5 | LEON SCHUSTER SCHUCKS YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU | Sunday | Movies | 1.0 |
| 6 | LUTHANDO 2 | Sunday | Movies | 0.9 |
| 7 | ISIBAYA – O | Sunday | Drama | 0.7 |
| 8 | ISIBAYA – R | Wednesday | Drama | 0.5 |
| 9 | THE ROAD (DRAMA)-R | Sunday | Drama | 0.5 |
| 10 | ZABALAZA | Monday | Drama | 0.5 |
Top 10 shows across M-Net (adults)
| 1 | KINGSMAN:THE SECRET SERVICE | Sunday | Movies | 0.6 |
| 2 | CARTE BLANCHE | Sunday | Actuality | 0.6 |
| 3 | BLUE BLOODS | Thursday | Drama | 0.3 |
| 4 | POWER COUPLE SOUTH AFRICA | Thursday | Reality | 0.3 |
| 5 | THE ASTRONAUTS WIFE CLUB | Monday | Drama | 0.3 |
| 6 | THE X FACTOR | Thursday | Reality | 0.3 |
| 7 | CHICAGO FIRE | Tuesday | Drama | 0.2 |
| 8 | CHICAGO PD | Tuesday | Drama | 0.2 |
| 9 | MY STORY | Monday | Reality | 0.2 |
| 10 | MUSIC | Friday | Music | 0.2 |
Top 10 shows across SABC1 (kids)
| 1 | UZALO | Monday | Drama | 24.4 |
| 2 | GENERATIONS THE LEGACY | Monday | Soap opera | 22.6 |
| 3 | SKEEM SAAM | Thursday | Drama | 15.8 |
| 4 | FORCED LOVE | Friday | Movies | 13.1 |
| 5 | SELIMATHUNZI | Tuesday | Variety | 11.7 |
| 6 | THE GUYS | Wednesday | Movies | 11.0 |
| 7 | MY PERFECT FAMILY | Monday | Sitcom | 11.0 |
| 8 | ZAZIWA | Thursday | Variety | 10.6 |
| 9 | SKEEM SAAM -R | Friday | Drama | 10.6 |
| 10 | EMZINI WEZINSIZWA | Thursday | Sitcom | 10.3 |
Top 10 shows across SABC2 (kids)
| 1 | MUVHANGO | Monday | Drama | 18.5 |
| 2 | LOTTO DRAW LIVE | Wednesday | Competition | 8.9 |
| 3 | MAJAKATHATA -R | Monday | Sitcom | 7.9 |
| 4 | DINNETE TSA BOPHELO | Friday | Drama | 7.4 |
| 5 | SPEAK OUT | Thursday | Actuality | 6.7 |
| 6 | MMAMPODI | Friday | Drama | 5.8 |
| 7 | MUVHANGO -O | Saturday | Drama | 5.3 |
| 8 | THE LION KING 1 1/2 | Saturday | Movies | 5.1 |
| 9 | TAKESHI’S CASTLE | Saturday | Reality | 4.3 |
| 10 | DRAGONBALL GT | Tuesday | Children’s programs | 4.2 |
Top 10 shows across SABC3 (kids)
| 1 | 7DE LAAN -R | Thursday | Soap opera | 3.1 |
| 2 | ISIDINGO -R | Thursday | Soap opera | 2.9 |
| 3 | MIAMI VICE (DRAMA) | Thursday | Drama | 2.7 |
| 4 | MAGIC WITH MO | Saturday | Reality | 2.5 |
| 5 | THE FOX AND THE HOUND | Sunday | Movies | 2.4 |
| 6 | THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL | Friday | Soap opera | 2.4 |
| 7 | RELIC HUNTER | Tuesday | Drama | 2.4 |
| 8 | MUSIC | Sunday | Music | 1.9 |
| 9 | ISIDINGO -O | Sunday | Soap opera | 1.9 |
| 10 | ISIDINGO:THE NEED | Wednesday | Soap opera | 1.9 |
Top 10 shows across e.tv channel (kids)
| 1 | SCANDAL | Thursday | Soap opera | 10.2 |
| 2 | THE MARINE | Sunday | Movies | 9.3 |
| 3 | RHYTHM CITY | Thursday | Drama | 8.8 |
| 4 | DR SEUSS HORTON HEARS A WHO | Saturday | Movies | 7.5 |
| 5 | WWE WRESTLING RAW | Sunday | Sport | 6.8 |
| 6 | E NEWS EARLY EDITION | Sunday | News | 6.3 |
| 7 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | Sunday | Sitcom | 6.2 |
| 8 | EKASI OUR STORIES:GUG OTHANDWAYO | Monday | Drama | 5.8 |
| 9 | THE POWERBALL DRAW | Friday | Competition | 5.3 |
| 10 | WWE EXPERIENCE | Tuesday | Sport | 4.7 |
Top 10 shows across Mzansi Magic (kids)
| 1 | ISIBAYA | Thursday | Drama | 3.0 |
| 2 | OUR PERFECT WEDDING (MAG) | Sunday | Magazine | 2.4 |
| 3 | LUTHANDO 2 | Saturday | Movies | 1.6 |
| 4 | DATE MY FAMILY | Sunday | Reality | 1.3 |
| 5 | YA LLA | Sunday | Variety | 1.3 |
| 6 | LEON SCHUSTER SCHUCKS YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU | Sunday | Movies | 1.1 |
| 7 | ISIBAYA – O | Sunday | Drama | 0.7 |
| 8 | THE ROAD (DRAMA) | Wednesday | Drama | 0.6 |
| 9 | LOKSHIN BIOSKOP:RANDS AND FAMILY | Friday | Movies | 0.5 |
| 10 | THE ROAD (DRAMA)-R | Friday | Drama | 0.4 |
Top 10 shows across M-Net (kids)
| 1 | THE GOLDBERGS | Saturday | Sitcom | 0.2 |
| 2 | MOM-R | Saturday | Sitcom | 0.2 |
| 3 | CARTE BLANCHE | Sunday | Actuality | 0.1 |
| 4 | EPK:LUCY | Thursday | Documentary | 0.1 |
| 5 | MUSIC | Thursday | Music | 0.1 |
| 6 | EPK:PHILLIP PHILLIPS | Tuesday | Documentary | 0.1 |
| 7 | MODERN FAMILY -R | Monday | Drama | 0.1 |
| 8 | THE X FACTOR | Tuesday | Reality | 0.1 |
| 9 | KINGSMAN:THE SECRET SERVICE | Sunday | Movies | 0.1 |
| 10 | NCIS:LOS ANGELES | Friday | Drama | 0.1 |
Source: 2015 Week 49 TV Audience Report
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