Netflix’s latest South African rom-com, Yoh! Bestie, is officially streaming, and it’s already sparking conversations online. The feel-good film dives into the complicated, often unspoken emotions that exist between best friends, wrapped in humour, heart and breathtaking local scenery.
The story follows Thando, played by Katlego Lebogang, who finds her world turned upside down when her longtime best friend Charles (Siya Sepotokele) returns home engaged. What should be a happy reunion quickly becomes emotionally layered when Thando is asked to stand by his side at a destination wedding in Knysna. As wedding preparations unfold against the lush coastal backdrop, unresolved feelings begin to surface, forcing both characters to confront what they truly mean to each other.
At its core, Yoh! Bestie explores the delicate line between friendship and love, and what happens when timing has never quite been on your side. The film balances romantic tension with sharp comedic moments, giving audiences both swoon-worthy scenes and relatable friendship dynamics.
The supporting cast includes Moliehi Didie Makobane, Kagiso Modupe, Fikile Mthwalo and Yonda Thomas, who each bring warmth and personality to the ensemble. Together, they create a vibrant, distinctly South African love story that feels both modern and universal.
With romance, drama and plenty of “what if?” moments, Yoh! Bestie is quickly becoming a must-watch for rom-com lovers looking for something homegrown yet globally relatable.
Here are reactions from X:
My word.
‘Yho Bestie’ is brilliantly shot!!! Wow 😮
#YohBestie was certainly YOH BESTIE 👀🌚🤣😭. 10/10 no notes honestly, it’s so good and cheesy but in a cute way 🥹😭🫶🏾. I’m definitely going to be rewatching this, because it’s that great 🙂↕️😤. @NetflixSA you did it again bestie 🤏🏾😌🥹🤭. pic.twitter.com/Up68G2UK2E
— Chumisa M (@iamchumisa) February 6, 2026
Watching Yoh Bestie and must she call him at every event??? Like I’m irritated.
— ✨Jupiter is an Aunty✨ (@odafe_judith) February 6, 2026
This is the ending I wanted. This is love 🥺
The writers, producers, actors, and everyone involved in this project are absolute stars. I cried at the end.
Now I need a Yoh Bestie wedding. 💍✨
#YohBestie @NetflixSA
#YohBestie Was beautiful to watch, but the storyline was so predictable
— Hope 👑 (@Hope_Maja) February 7, 2026
Yoh Bestie is funny. Enjoyed every bit of it. pic.twitter.com/5stcWfVn7C
— Sysh (@_Ndunge_) February 8, 2026
I hate this “best friend suddenly realises she’s in love with her best friend” storyline I can’t lie. It’s here again in this “Yoh bestie” movie.
Watching this Yoh Bestie movie and I’m crying because I miss my man😔💔
— Helen•Of•Troy (@LejanaKeetile) February 10, 2026
My friend "Fikile" is in the Netflix movie "Yho Bestie". We had a small watch party at my co-founder's home with her, my co-founder & my kids! A feel good love story with much laughter🤣🤣soooo proud of my friend.
— Zanele Abraham (@zanele_matome) February 7, 2026
Pls watch it fam😎🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/IANBnD05UM
Let’s Review ‘Yoh Bestie’ versus Yoh Christmas on Netflix
A typical example of ‘somethings should be series and somethings should be a movie’.
Sometimes LIMITED SERIES
Yoh Christmas was better than Yoh Bestie - The series gave a different angle on so much to indulge in & the… pic.twitter.com/IvzmqX9HeE
No wonder yoh bestie is such a rage bait movie 😭✋🏽✋🏽
— Boikanyo Maboa ⚜️ (@Biithecreative) February 10, 2026
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