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It’s time for the long-awaited opening of the Vaal River for the holiday season, and four families from the Vaal Triangle are getting ready for the big day on the river. Viewers are invited into

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 13 - The Reunion
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Reunion

    S1:E13

    The families reunite, and questions swirl around the Snymans and Ruhann's absence during the season. Amid tension and reflection, apologies are exchanged, and the ultimate winner of the season's challenges is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 2 - Braai Bonding
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Braai Bonding

    S1:E2

    Mila phones her dad to ask if he'll be joining the braai at the Arangies, because he did not attend the river day. Allegra and Mila go on a milkshake date, and Allegra's boyfriend is a topic of conversation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 1 - The Vaal Opening
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Vaal Opening

    S1:E1

    It's a busy morning for the Arangies, Deysels, Snymans and Swarts as they get ready for the annual opening of the Vaal River - a special place for most families in the triangle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 3 - Races, Runways and Rivalries
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Races, Runways and Rivalries

    S1:E3

    Charl and Jay Jay race against each other for the first time. In the Snyman home, Rianza is in full stage mom mode as Mila gets ready for her big modelling competition. The Deysels invite everyone to their family farm in the Free State.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 4 - Farm Weekend
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Farm Weekend

    S1:E4

    All four families have arrived at the Deysel's family farm. They go on a sunset cruise. While the men are at the braai, tensions brews amongst the women. To wrap up the weekend, everyone sits down for a Sunday braai.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 5 - Vuil Vanderbijl Vs V-Town
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Vuil Vanderbijl Vs V-Town

    S1:E5

    Vuil Vanderbijl is going up against V-town in a couple's padel game. Meanwhile, Charl and Jay Jay meet for a jet ski session, during which Charl opens up about his wife's previous infidelity issues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 6 - Pedicure Tension
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Pedicure Tension

    S1:E6

    Rianza makes one of the toughest decisions by taking her youngest to creche. Lané seeks advice from her mother on how to handle the tension with Bernelee. She phones Bernelee to invite her for a pedicure and chat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 7 - Friends, Feuds and Photo Shoots
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Friends, Feuds and Photo Shoots

    S1:E7

    The Snymans invite the Arangies over for a braai. Bernelee wants to apologize to Rianza, but her apology goes south quickly. Rianza organizes a Christmas photoshoot for all the families, but Ruhann is caught up at work.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 8 - Weekend Escape
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Weekend Escape

    S1:E8

    The girls head to Pretoria for a fun girls trip while the men head to the bush for the weekend. There is still tension between Bernelee and Rianza, and things take a turn when they play a game around the fire pit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 9 - Game Drives and Wild Wives
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Game Drives and Wild Wives

    S1:E9

    Charl joins the boys' weekend after a quick visit to the hospital, just in time for the game drive and shooting range. Back in Pretoria, the ladies enjoy a spa day before heading out for a night on the town.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 10 - Conflict and Confessions
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Conflict and Confessions

    S1:E10

    The Swarts invite the Arangies for dinner on their boat. After the girls' weekend in Pretoria, Riandi decides to do something about the tension between Bernelee and Rianza.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 11 - Speed Showdown
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Speed Showdown

    S1:E11

    It's Charl's biggest race of the year, and Bernelee, Lané and Jay Jay are there to support him. As a group activity, the couples enjoy an afternoon on a paintball course. Who is the fastest driver between Charl and Jay Jay?

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Vaal Riviera Season 1 Episode 12 - A Durban Christmas
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - A Durban Christmas

    S1:E12

    It's Christmas time, and the Arangies invite other families to their holiday home in Prince's Grant, Durban. The weekend is filled with activities, ending with a Christmas dinner and gift exchange.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Reunion" is the worst rated episode of "Vaal Riviera". It scored 0/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2025. This episode scored 7.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Braai Bonding".