Married At First Sight SA S3 returns to Mzansi Magic

• Married at First Sight Mzansi S3 premieres on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 17:30
• Season 3 features four couples who got married at first sight
• One of South Africa’s most-talked-about shows

Mzansi Magic has announced the highly anticipated third season of Married at First Sight Mzansi. The hit Mzansi reality series has become one of the country's most talked-about shows, consistently trending at number one on X throughout its first two seasons and being at the forefront of many conversations.

A local adaptation of the Critics Choice-nominated global franchise, the series follows a group of singles who agree to marry partners selected for them by relationship experts.

Meeting for the very first time on their wedding day, the couples take a leap of faith in the hope of finding lasting love with a complete stranger.

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Premiering exclusively on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, 5 July 2026, the new season kicks off with a 90-minute special at 17:30. Thereafter, episodes will air weekly at 18:00.

The season sees the return of the experts viewers have come to know and love.

This season's panel includes relationship expert Thabang Mashigo, relationship coach and officiator Pastor Xolani Hiltana, intimacy expert Dr Mpume Zenda and marriage and family counsellor Bakhe Dlamini, who returns after first appearing in Season 1.

Watch the premiere exclusively on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, 5 July 2026, the new season kicks off with a 90-minute special at 17:30. Thereafter, episodes will air weekly at 18:00.