Vaal Riviera(2025)
Overview
It’s time for the long-awaited opening of the Vaal River for the holiday season, and four families from the Vaal Triangle are getting ready for the big day on the river. Viewers are invited into their homes, without any formal introductions, to experience the ordinary, unfiltered reality as the coolers and shiny cars are packed and the boats are loaded. Strong personalities and family dynamics unfold as everyone comes together at the river for the first time. Friendships form, tensions begin to simmer, and a competitive tube race sets the tone for the season. As the sun sets, charm and drama collide, and beneath the surface of the festivities, something deeper begins to stir on the Vaal Riviera.
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Episodes
The Vaal Opening
It's a busy morning for the Arangies, Deysels, Snymans and Swarts as they get ready for the annual opening of the Vaal River - a special place for most families in the triangle.
Braai Bonding
Mila phones her dad to ask if he'll be joining the braai at the Arangies, because he did not attend the river day. Allegra and Mila go on a milkshake date, and Allegra's boyfriend is a topic of conversation.
Races, Runways and Rivalries
Charl and Jay Jay race against each other for the first time. In the Snyman home, Rianza is in full stage mom mode as Mila gets ready for her big modelling competition. The Deysels invite everyone to their family farm in the Free State.
Farm Weekend
All four families have arrived at the Deysel's family farm. They go on a sunset cruise. While the men are at the braai, tensions brews amongst the women. To wrap up the weekend, everyone sits down for a Sunday braai.
Vuil Vanderbijl Vs V-Town
Vuil Vanderbijl is going up against V-town in a couple's padel game. Meanwhile, Charl and Jay Jay meet for a jet ski session, during which Charl opens up about his wife's previous infidelity issues.
Pedicure Tension
Rianza makes one of the toughest decisions by taking her youngest to creche. Lané seeks advice from her mother on how to handle the tension with Bernelee. She phones Bernelee to invite her for a pedicure and chat.
Friends, Feuds and Photo Shoots
The Snymans invite the Arangies over for a braai. Bernelee wants to apologize to Rianza, but her apology goes south quickly. Rianza organizes a Christmas photoshoot for all the families, but Ruhann is caught up at work.
Weekend Escape
The girls head to Pretoria for a fun girls trip while the men head to the bush for the weekend. There is still tension between Bernelee and Rianza, and things take a turn when they play a game around the fire pit.
Game Drives and Wild Wives
Charl joins the boys' weekend after a quick visit to the hospital, just in time for the game drive and shooting range. Back in Pretoria, the ladies enjoy a spa day before heading out for a night on the town.
Conflict and Confessions
The Swarts invite the Arangies for dinner on their boat. After the girls' weekend in Pretoria, Riandi decides to do something about the tension between Bernelee and Rianza.
Speed Showdown
It's Charl's biggest race of the year, and Bernelee, Lané and Jay Jay are there to support him. As a group activity, the couples enjoy an afternoon on a paintball course. Who is the fastest driver between Charl and Jay Jay?
A Durban Christmas
It's Christmas time, and the Arangies invite other families to their holiday home in Prince's Grant, Durban. The weekend is filled with activities, ending with a Christmas dinner and gift exchange.
The Reunion
The families reunite, and questions swirl around the Snymans and Ruhann's absence during the season. Amid tension and reflection, apologies are exchanged, and the ultimate winner of the season's challenges is revealed.
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