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Netflix's Love Never Lies: South Africa is set to challenge the boundaries of love and trust in its intense, high-stakes reality format. Recently unveiled at Cape Town’s MIP Africa event, this South African version of the Spanish hit series is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.Â
Hosted in partnership with Rapid Blue, the show promises a captivating look at relationships tested by a ruthless lie detector and emotional temptations. The trailer has already dropped, teasing everything from jaw-dropping confessions to the ultimate emotional roller-coaster ride.
As the series takes South Africa by storm, we’re diving deep into what you can expect from the drama, the confrontations, and the shocking twists. Want to know more about the contestants and what’s in store? Keep reading to discover exclusive insights and stay tuned as we update this with new details and surprises!
The series is set to premiere on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Love Never Lies: South Africa brings six couples to Knysna, where their relationships face the ultimate test of trust and commitment. Hosted by Minnie Dlamini, the show uses cutting-edge lie detection technology to uncover hidden truths, revealing secrets and unspoken fears that challenge their bonds.
As if the revelations weren’t intense enough, the couples must also resist temptation from alluring singles, adding another layer of drama. With emotions running high, the series explores love’s resilience in the face of betrayal and honesty.
The ultimate prize? A life-changing cash reward of up to R1 million for the couple who can prove their truthfulness and dedication amidst the chaos.
Love Never Lies: South Africa is hosted by Minnie Dlamini, a renowned South African television presenter and actress. She guides the six couples as they navigate the challenges, answer provocative questions, and uncover truths using lie detector technology.
The trailer offers glimpses of the drama to come: intense confessions, emotional outbursts, and surprising moments, including someone twerking and contestants reacting with gasps, tears, and jaw-dropping realizations. One standout moment features a candid admission: "I fucked up," setting the tone for a rollercoaster journey of truth and consequences.
Check out the promo released recently below. The clip introduces the six couples, each bracing for explosive revelations as Dlamini poses bold, tension-filled questions like, "Did you cheat before the show?" and "Do you still have feelings for your ex?"
The upcoming Netflix series Love Never Lies: South Africa is produced by Rapid Blue, a renowned local production company. This reality show adapts Netflix's successful 2021 Spanish series into a South African context, promising a fresh take on the captivating format.
Ben Amadasun, Netflix's VP for the Middle East and Africa, highlighted the platform's dedication to supporting South African and Nigerian content, emphasizing its appeal to both local and international audiences. He expressed excitement about strengthening partnerships with South African storytellers to bring authentic, diverse narratives to Netflix’s global audience of over 278 million members.
Amadasun noted the growing popularity of South African stories worldwide and teased more exciting projects on the horizon as Netflix continues to showcase both local and international talent.