The Best TV Shows on Mzanzi Magic
Every Mzanzi Magic Show Ranked From Best To Worst
Premiering in 2002 and 2005, Idols (South Africa) and Laugh Out Loud are among Mzanzi Magic’s most celebrated shows. Discover the best of Mzanzi Magic with our list of over 3 series, meticulously updated for June 2025. Across the timeline from 2002 to 2023, Mzanzi Magic has presented audiences with over 3 captivating shows.
Shaka iLembe (2023)10.0Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.
Laugh Out Loud (2005)8.0A team of scheming pranksters - The Sucker Squad - armed with lollipops is on the loose. Their aim is to create some of South Africa's funniest moments by playing out hoaxes using hidden cameras. No one is safe, not the guy on the street, and certainly not SA's favourite celebrities.
Idols (South Africa) (2002)5.0Idols was a television show on the South African television network Mzansi Magic, and previously on M-Net, based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show was a contest to determine the best young singer in South Africa.