Streaming Services in South Africa
ZAAfrica
South Africa has 7 streaming services available, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, BritBox. The South Africa streaming market uses ZAR pricing. Free streaming options are available in South Africa through ad-supported services.
Streaming Landscape
South Africa is Africa's largest streaming market. Showmax (Multichoice) is the main local service. Disney+ launched here in 2022, joining Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Top Platforms in South Africa
Netflix
Subscription streaming with 7,800+ titles and originals in 30+ languages.
From USD 6.99/mo
Amazon Prime Video
Included with Amazon Prime, plus a standalone option and add-on channels.
From USD 8.99/mo
Apple TV+
Apple's originals-only streaming service with a smaller, curated library.
From USD 9.99/mo
BritBox
British TV dramas, comedies, and classics from BBC Studios and ITV.
From USD 8.99/mo
Crunchyroll
Largest anime streaming catalog with simulcast releases from Japan.
From USD 7.99/mo
All Available Platforms (7)
Streaming in South Africa — FAQ
Last updated: March 2026