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Zoleka and Kagiso have dated for three years and seem ready to take the next step in their relationship. Kagiso plans to propose during a romantic beach getaway. However, doubts have started to creep into Zoleka’s mind. Suspecting her boyfriend may be hiding something, she engineers a trap to catch him in the act. But things don’t go according to plan.

When Zoleka unexpectedly storms their surprise proposal, it sets off a dramatic chain of events. Devastated by her actions, Kagiso calls off their relationship and moves out. Now Zoleka is determined to make amends and win back her man. With help from both sides of the family, she launches a comedy of errors to rekindle their love.

This series provides laughs through its over-the-top antics and charming performances. But underneath is a story that honestly explores communication issues long-buried. Zoleka and Kagiso clearly care for each other yet struggle to be open.

Dineo is a romantic. Noni loves having a good time. The long-time best friends might not see eye to eye when it comes to long-term relationships, but brother-and-sister filmmaking duo Katleho and Rethabile Ramaphakela find the space to give both of the mismatched heroines a fresh, funny romantic comedy befitting their charms. The latest rom-com offering from Netflix — and yet another African pick-up from the streamer —

“Seriously Single,” the first feature from the Ramaphakela siblings, initially takes familiar shape, presenting a glossy Johannesburg as the next great rom-com setting, complete with all sorts of sexy, silly love stories. Dineo (Fulu Mugovhani) is a serial monogamist, prone to oversharing her latest boyfriends to the point of smothering obliteration.

Dumped often and hard — we first meet Dineo when she’s being jilted on Valentine’s Day, on a livestream, at her place of business — Dineo doesn’t let her latest heartbreak get her down,...