Awkward Dates
| Awkward Dates | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Dating show |
| Created by | Lasizwe |
| Presented by | Lasizwe Dambuza |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 76 |
| Production | |
| Production company | TD Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 4 August 2023 – present |
Awkward Dates is a South African YouTube dating show created and hosted by Lasizwe, and produced by his production company TD Media and broadcast on Mzansi Magic. The show follows Lasizwe going on blind dates with various celebrities.
The first YouTube video was posted in August 2023, and as of October 2024, 76 episodes have been released.
The show has been nominated at the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards, in the Best Online Content category.
On 12 April 2025, the show premiered on Mzansi Magic following its online success.