#UthandoNesthembu is the highest ranking reality show in SA

We're honestly not suprised

By Zee Dladla | 10.07.2017 | Whats Hot Last Updated On 11.04.2026

#UthandoNesthembu is the highest ranking reality show in SA

The show has been kicking some serious butt since it aired a few weeks ago and it is no secret that Thursday night TV belongs to the Mseleku family.

Having let the entire country into their lives, the Mseleku family has enjoyed a successful first season of the reality show. From showing us how they manage to buy R25,000+ worth of groceries each month, to also showcasing the challenges of marrying into polygamy, we have yet to experience a dull episode on Uthando Nesthembu.

According to entertainment blogger, Phil Mpela, Uthando Nesthembu is the highest ranking reality show in the country after The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa released its June numbers to the public.

Uthando Nesthembu is sitting at 692,000 for June after slightly moving up from its 675,000 in May.

Quite impressive considering how Musa and his wives have been the talk of the town ever since they appeared on TV.

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Somizi’s Living the Dream moved from 395,000 views to 432,000 in June.

With Bonang’s reality show ready to air next week, the numbers for July should be interesting to look at.

Main Image Credit: Twitter/@MzansiMagic

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Published on 10.07.2017
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