The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) has released its television audience measurements for August 2017.

The data includes a list of the most-watched shows on DStv, SABC 1, 2, 3, and Etv.

The BRCSA said the report does not give the total viewership of DStv commercial channels, and the figures reflect viewership on the platform at the top tier.

The table below details the most-watched shows in South Africa for August 2017.
Most-Watched TV Shows
ChannelShowPeak Viewers
Top 5
SABC 1Uzalo9,186,516
SABC 1Generations: The Legacy8,545,195
SABC 1Skeem Saam7,063,959
SABC 1Tjovitjo5,789,055
SABC 2Muvhango5,432,372
Top per channel
SABC 1Uzalo9,186,516
SABC 1Generations: The Legacy8,545,195
SABC 2Muvhango5,432,372
SABC 2Music3,379,369
SABC 32 Fast 2 Furious (Movie)1,448,439
SABC 3Fast & Furious (Movie)1,430,890
EtvScandal4,520,830
EtvDawn of the Planet of the Apes (Movie)3,912,433
DStvOur Perfect Wedding1,149,372
DStvIdols SA 131,033,667