When will 'The Ultimatum: South Africa' air? Release date, time and every scoop about Netflix's dating show

Salamina and Howza Mosese will host Netflix's upcoming dating series 'The Ultimatum: South Africa'
'The Ultimatum: South Africa' features six couples (YouTube/@AfricaOnNetflix)
'The Ultimatum: South Africa' features six couples (YouTube/@AfricaOnNetflix)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will premiere on Friday, May 10. After the massive success of the US, France and the 'Queer Love' versions, Netflix brings six couples from South Africa to put their relationship to the test.

Netflix's dating series will see couples swap partners, thus putting their relationship to the test. The tension in the series will be at its peak as the pairs on the verge of a major relationship change are asked to break up and date other people.

At the end of the dating series, not all original couples reconcile their relationship returns, with some ending up married, splitting up, or continuing dating other people from the show. The Netflix show will be filled with drama, romance, tears, heartbreaks, misunderstandings and explosive fights. 

'The Ultimatum: South Africa' invites six couples (YouTube/@@AfricaOnNetflix)
'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will put couples' relationships to test (YouTube/@AfricaOnNetflix)

What is 'The Ultimatum: South Africa' about?

'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will not follow the usual format of the dating show. In the Netflix show, one partner who was ready for marriage will issue an ultimatum to their partner who has doubts about taking a trip down the aisle and saying 'I do'.

During the experiment, the six couples will break their longtime relationships and spark romance with their co-stars. They will choose one person to enter into a trial marriage with, putting their love lives through the wringer as new relationships form and old relationships hang on by a thread.

After the trial marriage is completed, couples will enter into a second trial marriage with their original partner where they have to decide if they want to continue their relationship or split. After the decision day, the couples will reunite for a reunion to discuss the explosive drama and share the latest updates on their lives.



 

How to stream 'The Ultimatum: South Africa'?

'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will be available to stream on Netflix. In addition to the official platform, viewers can tune in to Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu to watch the show.

For those who aren't aware, Netflix's basic plan, which includes ads, starts from $6.99/month. However to watch ad-free episodes, one needs to buy the $15.99 monthly plan to have a seamless viewing experience.

'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will premiere on Netflix (YouTube/@
'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will premiere on Netflix (YouTube/@AfricaOnNetflix)

Who stars in 'The Ultimatum: South Africa'?

'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will feature six couples who will navigate new relationships while their old bonds will hang on the thread. However, Netflix has yet to reveal the identity of the couples.

Meanwhile, the upcoming dating series will be hosted by power couple, Salamina and Howza Mosese. The couple met on the set of eTV's popular series, 'Backstage' and has been together since then. Salamina and Howza share two kids together and recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.

The Netflix show hosts will follow in the footsteps of Nick and Vanessa Lachey, who host the US edition of the global hit social experiment. The actress and her musician and media personality husband will encourage couples to put their love to the test while having encounters with other potential matches over eight weeks.

'The Ultimatum: South Africa'
'The Ultimatum: South Africa' invites six couples (YouTube/@AfricaOnNetflix)

What is the latest buzz around 'The Ultimatum: South Africa'?

Netflix's 'The Ultimatum: South Africa' will put a new batch of six couples to the ultimate test. The couples' loyalty to their partner will be tested as they spark romance with a stranger in the marriage trial.

However, the debut season of the 'South Africa' version has teased steamy romance, jealousy, drama, feuds, and heartbreaks. The teaser of the upcoming show has also teased a physical fight between the men as they tried to protect their partner and love.

'The Ultimatum: South Africa' cast will be involve in physical fight (YouTube/@
'The Ultimatum: South Africa' cast will be involved in a physical fight (YouTube/@AfricaOnNetflix)

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