SABC2’s Strictly Come Dancing premieres on Thursday, 2 October at 19:30. The ten celebrity couples that are lining up for glory on the fifth season of the show were announced at a stylish gala at Latinova in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

The mixture of celebrity talent that will take part in the 10 weeks worth of dance floor action include a comedian, two well-known radio DJs, a motor racing enthusiast, an ex-Miss South Africa and an ex-Gladiator.

The celebrities are as follows:
- Anele Mdoda, a co-presenter on the Grant & Anele show on 5FM – her partner is Brandon Eilers Le Riche;
- Adil More, the voice of METRO FM’s Top 40 Chart Show – his partner is Robynn Soules;
- Cindy Nell, ex-Miss South Africa, well-known model, entertainment personality and presenter of SABC2’s Pasella – her partner his Jonathan Broadway;
- Garth Collins, best known as Granite from the Gladiators television series, and television/theatre/film actor, comedian and MC – his partner is Hayley Bennett;
- Hlubi Mboya, a local television star – her partner is Khutso Khunou;
- Gugu Zulu, local motor racing champion and television presenter – his partner is Sarah Cooper;
- Judith Sephuma, multiple SAMA-Award winning and respected local Afro-jazz pop artist – her partner is Eksteen Traut;
- Lebo “Shugasmakx” Mothibe, the co-founder of Skwatta Kamp, and director of Buttabing Entertainment and Ventilation Production – his partner is Seipati Nthwesane;
- Tessa van Duuren, professional A-grade show jumper, model and television presenter – her partner is Grant Esterhuizen; and
- Rob van Vuuren, presenter of SABC 2’s Crazy Games and infamous for his role as Twakkie in SABC 2’s Most Amazing Show – his partner is Mary Martin.

The fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing airs every Thursday from 2 October at 19:30 until 20:30. There is an hour-long break before it resumes at 21:30. The hour break gives the public some time to vote for their favourite couple, who showed off their dance moves in the first half.

On Thursday, 25 September, a Strictly Come Dancing Special will be broadcast, chronicling the history of the show, since launching four seasons ago. The show is extremely popular, and has also sent the public profiles of the participating celebrities to new heights.

The judges from the previous seasons return to fill their roles. They are: Lilian Phororo, an internationally recognised adjudicator with more than 30 years of experience in dance; Dave Campbell, the four-time undefeated Latin and Ballroom professional champion; Salome Sechele, the Latin American champion, who has mastered a variety of dance styles; and Tyrone Watkins, the three-time Latin and Ballroom champion and choreographer.

The series runs for 10 weeks, shot live from The Carlton Hotel Ballroom in Johannesburg. The show is hosted by Ian von Memerty and Sandy Ngema, and produced by co-owner of Rapid Blue, Kee-Leen Irvine.

Radio stations 5FM and METRO FM are the official media partners of Strictly Come Dancing V.