12 local rom coms to watch during the month of love

Whether you’re looking to get into the Valentine’s spirit, or simply looking for something to watch, we have the perfect list of local rom coms to keep you entertained. 

Showmax shares these proudly South African shows and movies: 

1. Troukoors

Love is in the air and that means one thing: weddings!

This Afrikaans Showmax Original comedy series sees a well-intending wedding planner and her besties go on a rollercoaster of emotions and relationships. 

2. No Love Lost

Hope Mbhele plays Amahle in this rom com movie. 

Amahle is going on one of those fancy-schmancy romantic getaways for her anniversary… until she literally walks face-first into her ex and his new girlfriend. 

3. Welcome To The Family

Yoh! Nevermind a mother-in-law, Lerato’s about to get two monsters-in-law when her boyfriend Vusi gets down on bended knee to pop the question.

4. Love Heist

Falling hook, line and sinker for someone can be dangerous for one’s heart, because there are so many catfishes out there looking for a fool to con.

But the reverse happens in this fun crime caper rom com when con woman Tsholo is about to get all loved up with the guy she’s working over. 

5. Late Bloomer

Ish is about to get very real for carefree 30-something partygirl Lauryn (Nicole Fortuin) after she has a tricky one-night stand.

6. A Safe Bet

There’s nothing wrong with being career driven and making a name doing what you love.

But what happens to your love life when you’re too focused on the boardroom or your business and don’t look for a boyfriend? Ask Pearl. 

7. Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word

This romantic drama hits hard because the three lead characters are looking for love, happiness, and success in Joburg, a hat-trick that doesn’t always happen.

8. Mrs Right Guy

You can run but you can’t hide when Cupid’s in the mood to smack you with love.

9. Love Lives Here

Love hits you all over the body, but where does it actually live?

That’s what Zinhle wants to know because sister just can’t seem to find it. 

10. Tell Me Sweet Something

Moratiwa and Nat come from two very different worlds, but could they be compatible?

11. Vir Die Voëls

This Afrikaans-language (with English-subtitles) movie is based on Irma Humpel’s short story 'Slim Vang Sy Baas' about no-nonsense Irma.

12. Die Windpomp

Holiday romance hook-ups are the best! Especially when you’re 17 and looking for a bae for the holiday.

That’s what Henri’s after, but shame, he’s stuck at an old-age home with one of his grandparents that he’s visiting.