The BEST episodes of Survivor South Africa

#1 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2014

The season was filmed in the islands amidst the South China Sea. The castaways were 20 regular citizens of South Africa, led by two team captains, former Springbok rugby captain, Corné Krige and former Bafana Bafana player, Mark Fish. The team captains compete in all the team challenges, involve themselves in tribal life, and take part in Tribal Council. However, they cannot be voted out of the game, and they cannot vote at Tribal Council. On Day 27 the team captains alongside the Jury vote for the castaway they believe is the Ultimate Survivor and the R1 million grand prize. The team captains also play for a separate prize of R500,000.00 decided by the South African public.

#2 - All in a Day's Work

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/19/2021

A classic Survivor auction ignites several spicy events.

#3 - Episode 13

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/8/2019

Trust within the Spit-Shake alliance leaves some feeling vulnerable.

#4 - Episode 12

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/2014

Betrayal and conflict plague the Juara tribe in the South China Sea. A single castaway's decision could destroy one of the strongest alliances and change the course of the game.

#5 - Episode 14

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/20/2014

The Contestants can smell the R1 Million prize now and they'll do anything to get their hands on it. Alliances aren't worth the handshakes that cemented them and the lies are getting bigger, bolder, and glossier.

#6 - A Very Weird Vibe

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/26/2021

The six remaining castaways are fired up to keep their torches burning after a turbulent Tribal Council.

#7 - Here For A Good Time

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2021

It's the long-awaited merge - a new chapter in their Survivor lives for the twelve remaining South African castaways who will now play as one tribe.

#8 - Dipping into the Dark Side

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/11/2022

Friends in the game can become foes at the drop of a hat, and some might fight back with guns blazing.

#9 - Episode 14

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/15/2019

The tribe decides to exclude a vocal member from camp life and strategic talk.

#10 - Episode 2

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/10/2018

Tom seeks to solidify his position with the blocking block after nearly being eliminated at Tribal Council.

#11 - Episode 15

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/27/2014

They're hungry, tired, dirty and obsessed with becoming South Africa's new Ultimate Survivor -- and just the thought of jumping into a disgusting, foul-smelling mud pit to win a reward is something they'd rather not deal with. But once the remaining six Castaways find out what awaits the winner of this Challenge, they're more motivated than ever before.

#12 - Episode 17

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/11/2014

In the final four does a promise still carry any weight? Can a promise be broken or will fire decide the fate.

#13 - Episode 9

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/11/2019

The 13 remaining players are merged into a single tribe, Manumalo.

#14 - Episode 11

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/25/2019

Seipei's social game throught the camp is becoming apparent to Laetitia and Rob.

#15 - Episode 12

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/1/2019

Frustrations run high with the original Laumei members, and Dante resigns himself to save his strength for the immunity challenge.

#16 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2014

A surprise twist is announced and a broken promise has the castaways scrambling. A cricketing legend joins the captains and the tribes for the reward challenge.

#17 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2014

A Storm is coming as the two Tribes find out that there will be a Tribe shuffle.

#18 - Episode 15

Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/22/2019

Mike breaks the Amigos' embargo and openly strategizes with Jacques and Durao.

#19 - Expect the Unexpected

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2022

Brace yourself for jaw-dropping drama on the Sunshine Coast as a buff drop, a brutal challenge, and medical intervention create turmoil for the castaways!

#20 - A Sour Taste in the Mouth

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/2/2021

With no more idols in play, the five remaining castaways know there is only one surefire way to survive the next Tribal Council - by winning the Immunity Challenge.

#21 - Episode 17

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/5/2019

Certain tribe members struggle to accept alliance betrayals.

#22 - Nothing Unites Like a Common Enemy

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2021

New Castaways, BIG challenges and a great blindside!

#23 - Episode 16

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/4/2014

The remaining five Survivors are experiencing the meaning of the word 'hunger' like never before. At last week's Tribal Council, ousted Altaaf took revenge by emptying his bag of rice in the fire, but it's not only the lack of food in their bellies that's leading to desperate measures. Also, this week, Captains Mark Fish and Corne Krige will also be duelling for the Salvation Cup for the last time. The outcome of this duel is extremely important for Sivu and Buhle, who know that they should use the winning Captain's right to annul one vote. They also realise that playing their secret Hidden Immunity Idol at the wrong time could be disastrous.

#24 - Episode 18

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/18/2014

#25 - Episode 9

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2014

The Castaways battle it out for a reward that promises to refresh them. Two Sports presenters, Carol Tshabalala and Derek Alberts, lend their voices to the game.