by MarkLives (@marklives) The hottest primetime shows on DStv in South Africa revealed: TV ratings for December and November 2018.
DStv, December 2018
Top 30 Programmes All Adults 15+ & DSTV Adults
December 2018 Prime Time 5.30pm—10pm
Source: BRCSA December 2018
Adults 15+ years U:35679 S:8278 |
Digital DSTV U:19816 S:5142 |
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Programme title |
Genre |
AR |
Viewers |
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AR |
Viewers |
Share |
| Mon | 03/12/2018 | 2058 | 2129 | MZAN | The Queen | Movi | 3.6 | 1 266 749 | 11.1 | 7.9 | 1 571 311 | 24.3 |
| Sun | 09/12/2018 | 1904 | 2002 | MZAN | Our Perfect Wedding | Dram | 2.4 | 841 970 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 1 082 348 | 17.6 |
| Tue | 11/12/2018 | 2032 | 2100 | MZAN | Isibaya | Dram | 2.2 | 800 778 | 6 | 5.1 | 1 010 257 | 13.4 |
| Sun | 23/12/2018 | 2000 | 2055 | MZAN | The Imposter | Movi | 2 | 721 630 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 848 995 | 14.8 |
| Sun | 09/12/2018 | 1802 | 1902 | MZAN | Date My Family | Real | 1.7 | 602 540 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 770 860 | 14.1 |
| Sun | 30/12/2018 | 2100 | 2130 | MZAN | Housekeepers | Dram | 1.6 | 574 118 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 660 935 | 11.8 |
| Thur | 20/12/2018 | 1600 | 1653 | MBIO | Umfelokazi 3 | Dram | 1.6 | 554 724 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 698 706 | 16.4 |
| Tue | 18/12/2018 | 1900 | 1929 | MZAN | The Throne (Drama) | Dram | 1.5 | 538 093 | 5 | 3.5 | 697 393 | 10.6 |
| Mon | 10/12/2018 | 1800 | 1827 | MWET | Isithembiso | Dram | 1.4 | 506 141 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 622 501 | 10.4 |
| Thur | 20/12/2018 | 1500 | 1555 | MBIO | Umgcagco Wezinyembezi | Dram | 1.4 | 497 979 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 631 019 | 15 |
| Sat | 29/12/2018 | 1631 | 1723 | MBIO | Balungile | Dram | 1.3 | 473 441 | 7 | 2.8 | 550 711 | 12 |
| Sun | 30/12/2018 | 2000 | 2029 | MWET | Lockdown (Drama) | Dram | 1.3 | 470 990 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 581 447 | 9.5 |
| Thur | 20/12/2018 | 1658 | 1659 | MBIO | Epk:Wrinkle in Time | Docu | 1.3 | 464 610 | 9.3 | 2.9 | 573 045 | 16.6 |
| Mon | 31/12/2018 | 1000 | 1009 | CHNO | Double Play | Musi | 1.3 | 463 811 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 619 453 | 15.5 |
| Tue | 18/12/2018 | 2000 | 2028 | MZAN | Please Step in | Vari | 1.3 | 461 927 | 4 | 2.9 | 582 492 | 8.4 |
| Thur | 13/12/2018 | 2003 | 2032 | MZAN | The Ranakas | Real | 1.3 | 461 698 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 572 205 | 8.3 |
| Fri | 21/12/2018 | 1600 | 1652 | MBIO | Nkosazane | Dram | 1.3 | 459 372 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 564 877 | 13.5 |
| Mon | 10/12/2018 | 1700 | 1752 | MBIO | Izinqumo Esizenzayo | Dram | 1.2 | 439 991 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 532 835 | 10.5 |
| Sat | 29/12/2018 | 1730 | 1822 | MBIO | Mathabo | Movi | 1.2 | 435 255 | 5.7 | 2.6 | 519 069 | 10.2 |
| Mon | 24/12/2018 | 1100 | 1128 | CHNO | Crispy Fresh | Musi | 1.2 | 433 732 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 546 308 | 16.2 |
| Sun | 02/12/2018 | 1400 | 2259 | CHNO | Global Citizan Live | Vari | 1.2 | 429 965 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 531 921 | 12.2 |
| Tue | 11/12/2018 | 1500 | 1554 | MBIO | Vusumuzi | Dram | 1.2 | 419 160 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 509 330 | 12.3 |
| Tue | 11/12/2018 | 1000 | 1028 | MZAN | The Queen-R | Dram | 1.2 | 417 381 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 509 168 | 12.9 |
| Sat | 29/12/2018 | 1500 | 1630 | MBIO | Luthando | Movi | 1.2 | 414 462 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 494 208 | 11.5 |
| Mon | 31/12/2018 | 1430 | 1559 | CHNO | Strictly | Musi | 1.2 | 411 417 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 522 185 | 12.8 |
| Thur | 20/12/2018 | 1700 | 1750 | MBIO | Inhliziyo Yethu | Dram | 1.1 | 402 630 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 505 403 | 11 |
| Sun | 09/12/2018 | 1800 | 1854 | MBIO | Ke Mofumane | Movi | 1.1 | 398 917 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 530 054 | 9.7 |
| Mon | 10/12/2018 | 1600 | 1658 | MBIO | Ubudoda | Dram | 1.1 | 397 141 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 479 917 | 10.6 |
| Sun | 23/12/2018 | 1501 | 1553 | MBIO | Izinkomo | Dram | 1.1 | 387 370 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 485 436 | 11.8 |
| Tue | 18/12/2018 | 1700 | 1752 | MBIO | Ndabazabantu | Dram | 1.1 | 387 244 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 486 086 | 10.3 |
DStv, November 2018
Top 30 Programmes All Adults 15+ & DSTV Adults
November 2018 Prime Time 5.30pm—10pm
Source: BRCSA November 2018
Adults 15+ years U:35679 S:8540 |
Digital DSTV U:19816 S:5236 |
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Programme title |
Genre |
AR |
Viewers |
Share |
AR |
Viewers |
Share |
| Mon | 19/11/2018 | 2100 | 2129 | MZAN | The Queen | Movi | 4.38 | 1 564 319 | 13.1 | 9.86 | 1 953 786 | 29.1 |
| Sun | 18/11/2018 | 1700 | 1906 | MZAN | Idols SA | Real | 3.56 | 1 270 450 | 14.5 | 8.04 | 1 593 844 | 28 |
| Sun | 18/11/2018 | 1907 | 2002 | MZAN | Our Perfect Wedding | Dram | 3.52 | 1 254 955 | 11.3 | 7.8 | 1 545 595 | 23.7 |
| Sun | 04/11/2018 | 1859 | 1957 | MZAN | Our Perfect Wedding (Mag) | Maga | 3.26 | 1 162 143 | 10.4 | 7.32 | 1 451 284 | 21.3 |
| Mon | 19/11/2018 | 2030 | 2058 | MZAN | Isibaya | Dram | 2.99 | 1 066 894 | 7.8 | 6.54 | 1 295 334 | 17.1 |
| Sun | 04/11/2018 | 2000 | 2057 | MZAN | The Imposter | Movi | 2.55 | 908 660 | 8.2 | 5.81 | 1 151 547 | 17 |
| Sun | 25/11/2018 | 1802 | 1903 | MZAN | Date My Family | Real | 1.83 | 652 630 | 7.1 | 3.96 | 784 975 | 14 |
| Mon | 12/11/2018 | 1956 | 2025 | MZAN | Housekeepers | Dram | 1.78 | 635 981 | 4.7 | 3.72 | 737 213 | 9.9 |
| Sat | 10/11/2018 | 1630 | 1744 | SUP4 | Absa Premiership Ajax Cape Town vs Unive | Spor | 1.63 | 583 122 | 7 | 3.27 | 647 155 | 13 |
| Thur | 22/11/2018 | 1900 | 1929 | MZAN | The Throne (Drama) | Dram | 1.62 | 576 620 | 4.6 | 3.34 | 661 960 | 9.8 |
| Sat | 24/11/2018 | 2030 | 2307 | MZAN | Dstv Mzansi Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Vari | 1.6 | 571 751 | 7.4 | 3.64 | 721 975 | 14.2 |
| Sat | 17/11/2018 | 1912 | 2110 | SUP1 | Scotland International Rugby Scotland Vs | Spor | 1.47 | 525 461 | 4.8 | 2.83 | 560 412 | 8.7 |
| Sat | 24/11/2018 | 1912 | 2116 | SUP1 | Welsh International Rugby Wales vs South | Spor | 1.46 | 521 944 | 5 | 2.84 | 562 178 | 8.6 |
| Sat | 24/11/2018 | 1624 | 1741 | SUP4 | Telkom Knockout Cup Baroka Fc vs Mamelod | Spor | 1.41 | 504 047 | 5.9 | 3.06 | 605 385 | 11.8 |
| Wed | 14/11/2018 | 1931 | 2000 | MZAN | Isithembiso | Dram | 1.4 | 498 105 | 3.8 | 3.05 | 605 158 | 8.4 |
| Sat | 24/11/2018 | 1500 | 1624 | SUP4 | Telkom Knockout Cup Orlando Pirates vs K | Spor | 1.38 | 491 433 | 6.2 | 3.02 | 599 328 | 12.8 |
| Tue | 20/11/2018 | 1001 | 1029 | MZAN | The Queen -O | Dram | 1.37 | 487 419 | 8 | 2.72 | 538 958 | 16.5 |
| Thur | 22/11/2018 | 2001 | 2031 | MZAN | The Ranakas | Real | 1.34 | 478 747 | 3.7 | 2.89 | 573 367 | 8 |
| Tue | 13/11/2018 | 2000 | 2028 | MZAN | Please Step in | Vari | 1.3 | 464 597 | 3.5 | 2.82 | 558 113 | 7.5 |
| Thur | 22/11/2018 | 1001 | 1029 | MZAN | The Queen-R | Dram | 1.3 | 463 917 | 7.4 | 2.78 | 550 958 | 15.7 |
| Sun | 25/11/2018 | 2000 | 2030 | MWET | Lockdown (Drama) | Dram | 1.29 | 459 963 | 4 | 2.91 | 575 719 | 8.2 |
| Sun | 25/11/2018 | 1700 | 1753 | MBIO | Umfelokazi 3 | Dram | 1.27 | 454 710 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 574 254 | 10.9 |
| Sat | 17/11/2018 | 1555 | 1716 | SUP4 | Total Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier 20 | Spor | 1.26 | 448 103 | 5.8 | 2.72 | 539 404 | 10.7 |
| Sun | 11/11/2018 | 1816 | 2026 | SUP3 | Premier League:Manchester City vs Manche | Spor | 1.24 | 441 372 | 4.1 | 2.65 | 526 051 | 8.1 |
| Sat | 24/11/2018 | 1455 | 1500 | SUP4 | Cross to Venue | Spor | 1.23 | 438 259 | 5.2 | 2.64 | 523 071 | 9.5 |
| Sat | 03/11/2018 | 1652 | 1959 | SUP1 | England International Rugby:England vs S | Spor | 1.22 | 435 438 | 5 | 2.33 | 462 419 | 8.5 |
| Sat | 17/11/2018 | 2058 | 2101 | MWET | Epk:First Man | Docu | 1.22 | 435 033 | 5.4 | 2.74 | 542 293 | 11.3 |
| Sat | 03/11/2018 | 1854 | 1858 | SUP4 | Halftime Highlights | Spor | 1.18 | 422 045 | 4.4 | 2.64 | 523 563 | 8.6 |
| Wed | 21/11/2018 | 1700 | 1756 | MBIO | Uthando Luka Baba | Dram | 1.18 | 421 015 | 5.4 | 2.32 | 460 556 | 9.3 |
| Sun | 04/11/2018 | 1601 | 1722 | SUP4 | Telkom Knockout Cup Golden Arrows vs Orl | Spor | 1.17 | 418 904 | 5.1 | 2.53 | 501 301 | 10.2 |
In 2016, the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) changed its policy about giving away TAMS and now only monthly reports, highlighting the top 20 or 30 primetime shows on several popular channels, are available.
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (the BRC) is a non-profit, industry body that was incorporated in 2015 to cater to the audience research needs of the radio and television industry in South Africa.
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