The BEST episodes of Survivor South Africa
Every episode of Survivor South Africa ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor South Africa!
Survivor South Africa is a South African version of the global reality competition Survivor created by Charlie Parsons, in which contestants are isolated in the wilderness and compete for cash and other prizes.
#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 - Episode 5
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/13/2019
Despite being on the bottom of the new Laumei, Durao starts to bond with Jacques as a means of moving forward.
#3 - Gloat or Vote
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2021
Chaos ensues when tribe Vuna raids their opponents at camp Zamba, some castaways start showing their true colours, and food becomes a driving force in the fight for survival.
#4 - Episode 6
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/20/2019
An alliance forms, calling itself the Band of Misfits.
#5 - Episode 7
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/27/2019
The Band of Misfits keep their idol a secret, while players are tasked with selecting new tribe colours.
#6 - Episode 8
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/4/2019
Certain tribe members' lack of contribution at camp begins to create animosity in Sa'ula.
#7 - Episode 9
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/11/2019
The 13 remaining players are merged into a single tribe, Manumalo.
#8 - Episode 10
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/18/2019
Despite the close vote at Tribal Council, spirits are high over allegiances in the new Manumalo.
#9 - Episode 11
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/25/2019
Seipei's social game throught the camp is becoming apparent to Laetitia and Rob.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Episode 13
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/8/2019
Trust within the Spit-Shake alliance leaves some feeling vulnerable.
#12 - Episode 14
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/15/2019
The tribe decides to exclude a vocal member from camp life and strategic talk.
#13 - Episode 15
Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/22/2019
Mike breaks the Amigos' embargo and openly strategizes with Jacques and Durao.
#15 - Episode 17
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/5/2019
Certain tribe members struggle to accept alliance betrayals.
#16 - Episode 18
Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/12/2019
The jury air their grievances at the Final Tribal Council.
#17 - Nothing Unites Like a Common Enemy
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2021
New Castaways, BIG challenges and a great blindside!
#18 - I Can Go 'Bos'... No Pun!
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2021
The nineteen remaining castaways face the most extreme weather conditions imaginable. When new alliances form, two headstrong ladies show their claws.
#19 - Always Be Closing
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2021
Nico Panagio catches the eighteen remaining castaways off guard when he instructs them to drop their buffs. How will new tribes mess with the existing alliances?
#20 - Collatoral Damage
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2021
To keep their flames burning, some castaways play with fire in this nail-biting episode.
#21 - Episode 12
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/19/2018
Annalize feels threatened by Jeanne's performances in the Tribal Council. Meanwhile, the alliance has plans for Toni and PK.
#22 - Episode 4
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2018
As morning dawns on the ninth day, the tribes are redistributed from two to three, with a new yellow tribe called Visayas being introduced.
#23 - Episode 5
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/31/2018
In the wake of the Tribal Council, Josie is determined to continue searching for the idol on the new Luzon beach.
#24 - Episode 6
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2018
Chané decides that she needs to put some distance between herself and Tom, after he used their idol to his own advantage.
#25 - Episode 7
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2018
Tevie feels that Josie may prove to be a distraction for him and that he needs to take action before time runs out.