This is a list of South African television-related events in 2018.
Events
- 4 February - Strictly Come Dancing moves from SABC to M-Net under the new name Dancing with the Stars. Chris Jaftha will host the show along with Tracey Lange.
- 21 August - ANN7 shuts down shortly after being renamed to Afro Worldview and is replaced by Newzroom Afrika
Debuts
Domestic
- 4 February - Dancing with the Stars (M-Net) (2018–present)
International
- 26 February - // Trulli Tales (Disney Junior)
- 23 April - DuckTales (2017) (Disney XD)
- 23 April - Kitty Is Not a Cat (Disney Channel)
- 24 June - Top Wing (Nick Jr.)
- 3 September - Muppet Babies (2018) (Disney Junior)
- 29 September - / Apple & Onion (Cartoon Network)
- 18 November - / ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks (eToonz)
Changes of network affiliation
Television shows
1980s
- Good Morning South Africa (1985-present)
- Carte Blanche (1988–present)
1990s
- Top Billing (1992–present)
- Generations (1994–present)
- Isidingo (1998–present)
2000s
- Idols South Africa (2002–present)
- Rhythm City (2007–present)
- SA's Got Talent (2009–present)
2010s
- The Voice South Africa (2016–present)
Ending this year
New channels
- 14 February - Moja Love
- 19 November - eReality
- 19 November - e.tv News & Sport
Births
Deaths
Joshua David Vassen (Young O.G) 9 November (18 years)
See also
- 2018 in South Africa
