What's available

Netflix South Africa gives you access to a solid library, including many Netflix Originals that are consistent across all regions. You can stream popular series like Stranger Things, Squid Game, Wednesday, Ozark, and The Crown. On the film side, you'll find titles like Glass Onion, The Gray Man, Bird Box, and Extraction. Local and African content is a genuine strength here, with South African productions like Blood & Water, Queen Sono, and How to Ruin Christmas available exclusively or prominently in the region.

What you're missing

Compared to the US library — one of the largest on Netflix — South Africa misses out on a significant chunk of licensed content. You won't find:

  • The Office (US version)
  • Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul
  • Suits
  • Schitt's Creek
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Arrested Development (older seasons)
  • Several Studio Ghibli films unavailable in your region

The US library consistently holds around 5,000–6,000 titles, while South Africa sits closer to 3,000–3,500. The gap is real, and it mostly affects older licensed TV series and certain film catalogues.

How to access other regions

A VPN lets you connect to a server in another country, making Netflix think you're browsing from there. To access the US library, connect to a US server, then open Netflix as normal. For UK content, connect to a UK server. We recommend NordVPN as the most reliable option — it consistently bypasses Netflix's VPN detection, offers fast speeds for streaming in HD, and has servers optimised specifically for Netflix in the US, UK, Canada, and Japan.

Steps to get started

  • Sign up for NordVPN and install the app
  • Connect to a US or UK server
  • Open Netflix and browse the expanded library

Pricing

Netflix in South Africa is priced in ZAR. Plans currently start at around R49/month for the Standard with Ads tier, R159/month for Standard, and R199/month for Premium. Pricing may change, so check Netflix.com for the latest rates.

Our recommendation

If you're in South Africa and happy with Netflix Originals and local content, you'll get decent value from your subscription as-is. But if you want access to the full range of classic TV series and a wider film catalogue, pairing your Netflix account with NordVPN is the straightforward fix — connect to a US server and you unlock one of the largest libraries available anywhere.