What's available

Apple TV+ is fully available in South Africa, and the core library is largely consistent with what subscribers get globally. You can stream hit originals including Severance, The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, Shrinking, and Bad Sisters. On the film side, you get access to titles like CODA, Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, and Ghosted. Apple TV+ is an originals-only platform, so there's no licensed back catalogue — everything here is made by Apple.

What you're missing

Because Apple TV+ focuses almost entirely on originals rather than licensed content, regional gaps are smaller than on Netflix or Disney+. However, some sports content is restricted. MLS Season Pass — Major League Soccer live matches streamed through Apple TV+ — is not available to South African subscribers. Certain promotional bundles tied to Apple hardware or services may also differ. Some older acquired films that briefly appeared in other regions have not made it to the South African catalogue.

How to access other regions

If you want to unlock region-locked content like MLS Season Pass or browse the US catalogue, a VPN is your best option. Connect to a US server, then open Apple TV+ — the platform will treat your connection as coming from America.

  • Download and install a reliable VPN on your device
  • Connect to a United States server for the largest Apple TV+ library
  • Open Apple TV+ and start streaming

We recommend NordVPN as your first choice. It offers fast servers in the US, works consistently with Apple TV+, and has apps for every major device including smart TVs and Apple TV hardware itself.

Pricing

Apple TV+ in South Africa is priced at R99 per month. An annual plan brings this down to R999 per year, saving you roughly two months compared to paying monthly. Apple One bundles, which combine Apple TV+ with Music, Arcade, and iCloud storage, are also available and may offer better value depending on which Apple services you already use.

Our recommendation

Apple TV+ is worth subscribing to in South Africa, especially at R99 a month. The originals library is genuinely strong — if you haven't watched Severance or Slow Horses, you're missing two of the best shows streaming right now. For the occasional piece of missing content, connect through NordVPN on a US server and you're covered. It's a lean, high-quality service that punches well above its price point.