The final four Survivors battle it out for a place in the final two and the announcement of the winner comes in a live show broadcast from M-Net's studio's in Gauteng.
This season we head to Santa Carolina, an island off the coast of Mozambique in East Africa that was also called Paradise Island, now a deserted paradise.
Following a terrible start in Survivor South Africa: Santa Carolina Episode 1, Chibudu is already two people down. First, Christina lasted one whole night before deciding it was too hard, so she made up a lame excuse and quit. Then, following his challenge injury, Garth was voted out because he was barely able to walk. To make matters worse, they seem to have their next in line already picked out, having decided their “leader” Craig is useless.
Not that anybody liked him before, but the talk of Craig being useless is resurfacing. In his effort to prove he’s useful, he breaks their hook while fishing.
Gys feels threatened by Hein, who then decides to go off on his own to catch them some fish. He manages to catch 5 fish for them for breakfast. All of a sudden, their treatment of him becomes much more warm.
Timbila finds it awkward to have gotten rid of someone else other than Darren. They all say they’re mad at him because of what he said at tribal council. As if they liked him before.
Each tribe must select an ambassador to capture an opposing tribemate, who will be part of their tribe from that point forward. That person will be granted immunity for the next tribal council. They will also be able to obtain an item of value from the other team.
Nico is passing out parchments. Everybody must rate everybody else on a scale of 1-10. Afterward, they will get on stumps based on how they are ranked.
There are still two tribes, and it does not seem as if Chibudu will be doing anything to change it. It’s rare we see any tribe get Pagonged, so there’s always a chance. But if they just roll over, they may as well just leave now.
Kaseran’s not too heart broken that Louw is gone. It allows him to step up. This doesn’t sit too well with ProVerb, who views his attitude as if he’s trying to take over.
The question becomes: if Gys does go home, what are they going to eat? In the meantime, Kaseran is catching crabs, while ProVerb will try his hand at fishing.
The season was filmed in the islands amidst the South China Sea. The castaways were 20 regular citizens of South Africa, led by two team captains, former Springbok rugby captain, Corné Krige and former Bafana Bafana player, Mark Fish. The team captains compete in all the team challenges, involve themselves in tribal life, and take part in Tribal Council. However, they cannot be voted out of the game, and they cannot vote at Tribal Council. On Day 27 the team captains alongside the Jury vote for the castaway they believe is the Ultimate Survivor and the R1 million grand prize. The team captains also play for a separate prize of R500,000.00 decided by the South African public.
Tribal Council looms for the losers of the immunity challenge. The tribe captains receive private and confidential letters.
As the captains and their tribes adjust to the extreme weather conditions and lack of food, alliances are formed and betrayed. A surprise visitor could give the teams a huge advantage.
As food supplies start to run low, emotions are running high and tempers flare. A crucial error lands a tribe member in trouble at Tribal Council.
A surprise twist is announced and a broken promise has the castaways scrambling. A cricketing legend joins the captains and the tribes for the reward challenge.
Jonty Rhodes joins the game with a box of goodies for one lucky Tribe.
A Storm is coming as the two Tribes find out that there will be a Tribe shuffle.
When the Seletan tribe discovers who was voted out of Utara's last tribal council, they seek revenge. Another blindside surprises the tribes.
The Castaways battle it out for a reward that promises to refresh them. Two Sports presenters, Carol Tshabalala and Derek Alberts, lend their voices to the game.
The big day has finally arrived - the tribes are merging. But what will happen to the captains? Corné and Mark are in for a big surprise; one that could be a game-changer for the castaways.
The individual game kicks off and pre-merge alliances are under threat. At Tribal Council, the castaways are shocked to learn of the Salvation Cup and the captains' new roles. But, an even bigger revelation awaits them.
Betrayal and conflict plague the Juara tribe in the South China Sea. A single castaway's decision could destroy one of the strongest alliances and change the course of the game.
The sneaky Castaways have tasted the thrill of executing well-plotted blindsides and now they're unstoppable. They're amped to make even bolder moves in this week's Episode, but when host Nico Panagio announces at the Immunity Challenge that there will be a twist at Tribal Council, they have to reconsider their next moves.
The Contestants can smell the R1 Million prize now and they'll do anything to get their hands on it. Alliances aren't worth the handshakes that cemented them and the lies are getting bigger, bolder, and glossier.
They're hungry, tired, dirty and obsessed with becoming South Africa's new Ultimate Survivor -- and just the thought of jumping into a disgusting, foul-smelling mud pit to win a reward is something they'd rather not deal with. But once the remaining six Castaways find out what awaits the winner of this Challenge, they're more motivated than ever before.
The remaining five Survivors are experiencing the meaning of the word 'hunger' like never before. At last week's Tribal Council, ousted Altaaf took revenge by emptying his bag of rice in the fire, but it's not only the lack of food in their bellies that's leading to desperate measures. Also, this week, Captains Mark Fish and Corne Krige will also be duelling for the Salvation Cup for the last time. The outcome of this duel is extremely important for Sivu and Buhle, who know that they should use the winning Captain's right to annul one vote. They also realise that playing their secret Hidden Immunity Idol at the wrong time could be disastrous.
In the final four does a promise still carry any weight? Can a promise be broken or will fire decide the fate.
The three tribes are tasked to designate a leader.
Paul approaches Nicole after Sa'ula's first Tribal Council with concerns a sub-alliance is forming.
In awe of their sudden blindside, the Amigos offically bring Seipei into the alliance.
Jacques' wishes for a tribe swap are granted, with the tribes reshuffling into three tribes of six.
Despite being on the bottom of the new Laumei, Durao starts to bond with Jacques as a means of moving forward.
An alliance forms, calling itself the Band of Misfits.
The Band of Misfits keep their idol a secret, while players are tasked with selecting new tribe colours.
Certain tribe members' lack of contribution at camp begins to create animosity in Sa'ula.
The 13 remaining players are merged into a single tribe, Manumalo.
Despite the close vote at Tribal Council, spirits are high over allegiances in the new Manumalo.
Seipei's social game throught the camp is becoming apparent to Laetitia and Rob.
Frustrations run high with the original Laumei members, and Dante resigns himself to save his strength for the immunity challenge.
Trust within the Spit-Shake alliance leaves some feeling vulnerable.
The tribe decides to exclude a vocal member from camp life and strategic talk.
Mike breaks the Amigos' embargo and openly strategizes with Jacques and Durao.
Rob puts a stop to carefully laid plans.
Certain tribe members struggle to accept alliance betrayals.
The jury air their grievances at the Final Tribal Council.
New Castaways, BIG challenges and a great blindside!
The nineteen remaining castaways face the most extreme weather conditions imaginable. When new alliances form, two headstrong ladies show their claws.
Nico Panagio catches the eighteen remaining castaways off guard when he instructs them to drop their buffs. How will new tribes mess with the existing alliances?
Chaos ensues when tribe Vuna raids their opponents at camp Zamba, some castaways start showing their true colours, and food becomes a driving force in the fight for survival.
To keep their flames burning, some castaways play with fire in this nail-biting episode.
The trauma of the previous swimming challenge leads to a tearful breakdown when the Survivors need to compete in the water again.
It's the long-awaited merge - a new chapter in their Survivor lives for the twelve remaining South African castaways who will now play as one tribe.
An unusual twist sends shockwaves through tribe Osindile. The destinies of the remaining ten South African Survivors will be tied in pairs.
To execute a big move, some castaways must conjure up a blindside that depends on the support of new allies and notorious flip-floppers.
A classic Survivor auction ignites several spicy events.
The six remaining castaways are fired up to keep their torches burning after a turbulent Tribal Council.
With no more idols in play, the five remaining castaways know there is only one surefire way to survive the next Tribal Council - by winning the Immunity Challenge.
With the final Tribal Council looming, the remaining four castaways are desperate to win the next Immunity Challenge to secure a one-in-three chance of winning.
In the two-hour finale, who will outwit, outplay and outlast the competition and win the coveted title of Sole Survivor?
At their first Reward challenge, the Survivor South Africa returnees find out the stakes are twice as high this season.
The stakes are incredibly high at the first Immunity Challenge of the season.
The outcasts vowed not to repeat the mistakes that previously snuffed their torches, but they soon learn that a returnee Survivor season can be like a wrecking ball.
There are fireworks on the Sunshine Coast and the sparks fly at both tribes.
Timing is a brain-twister for the game-savvy returnee castaways. Playing too hard too soon might draw unnecessary attention.
Poor communication has crippled tribe Masu, and if they want to avoid landing at Tribal Council again, they will have to get their act together.
Brace yourself for jaw-dropping drama on the Sunshine Coast as a buff drop, a brutal challenge, and medical intervention create turmoil for the castaways!
Which tribe will lose the first Immunity Challenge after the swap, and who will go to Tribal Council?
There is a smouldering dragon, a slimy snake, and a wannabe goat among the South African castaways who have returned to play the world's greatest game.
The writing is on the wall for the original Yenta members.
Nico makes a surprise announcement when the returnee players line up for their next challenge.
In a first for Survivor SA, both tribes attend Tribal Council where they will all vote.
The moment the castaways have been waiting for arrived in a first for Survivor - a merge straight after Tribal Council!
Anything can happen in the world's greatest game at any time, especially with the Individual Immunity Necklace up for grabs at the next challenge.
The Immunity Challenge comes with the biggest reward of the season to date, a brand new car!
Friends in the game can become foes at the drop of a hat, and some might fight back with guns blazing.
Up for grabs at the Reward Challenge is just what the final seven castaways need to rekindle their determination to outwit, outplay and outlast their fierce competitors, a video call from a loved one back at home.
After a challenge, a clue found on the beach results in Idol in chaos, lies and distrust.
The six remaining castaways on the Sunshine Coast fight tooth and nail to stay in the game.
The Individual Immunity Challenge is make or break for the remaining six castaways on the Sunshine Coast.
The game has shifted. There are now more outcasts on the jury bench than players remaining in the game.
Two Survivors enjoy a luxury night while two plot and plan. The final three are decided.
When three become two in the race to the title of Sole Survivor and the money.
The moment of truth has arrived! Who will be crowned this season's Sole Survivor?
