The Best TV Shows on VIA

Every VIA Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Highlighting VIA’s quality programming, Die Kliek and Huisgenoot: Ware Lewensdramas stand out, premiering in 2015 and 2017. From 2015 through to 2025, VIA has accumulated a diverse collection of over 20 television shows. Discover the best of VIA with our list of over 20 series, meticulously updated for July 2025.

  • Wie's Jou Poppie?
    Wie's Jou Poppie? (2017)9.0

    The former Miss South Africa is determined to prove she is more than just a doll. Each week, Melinda and a guest take on a new challenge.

  • Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdramas: Vlees en Bloed
    Huisgenoot Ware Lewensdramas: Vlees en Bloed (2022)9.0

    A true-crime series focusing on cases of family murder in South Africa. Investigate how dark family secrets and traumatic childhoods led to tragedies.

  • Huisgenoot: Ware Lewensdramas
    Huisgenoot: Ware Lewensdramas (2017)8.5

    The series is based on stories that appeared in Huisgenoot magazine. It focuses on the characters, experts and journalists behind the stories.

  • Die Kontrak
    Die Kontrak (2018)8.0

    A reality singing competition where aspiring music stars try to convince the big boss every week that they can win the one million rand record contract.

  • Minki
    Minki (2019)8.0

    A talk show with the beloved Minki van der Westhuizen. She invites a variety of people who inspire her and sometimes surprises them with more guests.

  • Klein Sake, Groot Drome
    Klein Sake, Groot Drome (2023)8.0

    No matter how small or big your business is, success is born from big dreams! In Klein Sake, Groot Drome, Armand Aucamp invites entrepreneurs to share their stories of success and challenges.

  • Gesels
    Gesels (2024)8.0

    Leandie du Randt visits the viewers' living room weekly with the chat program 'Gesels'

  • Die Testament
    Die Testament (2019)7.0

    A story about family. About legacy. About building up and tearing down. a story of secrets and lies. A story of how the sins of the fathers visit their children and raises the question of whether blood really crawls where it cannot run.

  • Musiekpaniek
    Musiekpaniek (2020)7.0

    A game show in which top Afrikaans music artists and their fans battle it out in the studio in a tough music quiz.

  • Slim Vang sy Baas
    Slim Vang sy Baas (2021)7.0

    In each episode of this fun-filled game show, two families go head to head in a livingroom-style studio where they must duke it out through a series of trivia-based and enjoyable challenges. Teammates are friends, family, colleagues or even neighbours and although things may seem casual, the battle is no joke. Each team that participates gets R1,500 and there are also big cash prizes at stake.

  • Platteland Toe
    Platteland Toe (2021)7.0

    The adventurous Sean van Noordwyk visits popular rural villages and finds out what makes these villages unique. He makes a detour through restaurants, guesthouses and attractions to experience everything that makes the villages worth the visit.

  • Wie Was Dit?
    Wie Was Dit? (2024)6.0

    In this competition show, a group of couch investigators are challenged to solve a fictional murder every day. The contestant who has solved the most crimes at the end of the series wins a cash prize.

  • Die Uitdaging
    Die Uitdaging (2024)6.0

    In ten episodes, intrepid travel and lifestyle content creator Iana Strydom challenges ten of South Africa's most beloved celebrities to take on ten adrenaline-packed outdoor activities.

  • Landbouweekliks
    Landbouweekliks (2018)5.0

    The team visits exceptional farmers across South Africa and keeps viewers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural industry.

  • Klankbank
    Klankbank (2023)5.0

    A music games program where three players must work together to rob the bank of cash. But only one can win and stand a chance of taking home up to R120 000 in cash. This is a game full of excitement, full of betrayal and will test human greed to the limit.

  • Hier Sit Die Manne
    Hier Sit Die Manne (2023)5.0

    In this talk show, the actor Frank Rautenbach invites guests to talk about things that interest and inspire him. From cars, fishing, hunting, investments, travel and rugby - everything that is close to the men's hearts.

  • Die Groot Afskud
    Die Groot Afskud (2023)5.0

    Six overweight contestants are pushed to their limits over six grueling months to shed those kilos once and for all. The team that loses the most weight wins a cash prize of R300 000.

  • Kom Ons Braai: Celebs
    Kom Ons Braai: Celebs (2022)4.0

    Two families brawl against each other to be crowned winners. Each episode's judges are glamorous personalities who surprise the contestants.

  • Goeiemôre, Good Morning
    Goeiemôre, Good Morning (2025)4.0

    Start your day with a mix of breaking stories, lively discussions, entertainment, sports, and community stories that will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take on the day. Whether it's the latest headlines or the hottest gossip, 'Goeiemôre, Good Morning' will be there first. Get ready for fun, fresh perspectives, and a whole lot of interactive moments that will have you feeling like part of the family.

  • Die Kliek
    Die Kliek (2015)N/A

    Eight women get the opportunity to evaluate one man by firstly scrutinizing his social media profiles, then meeting him in person.