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The guts, glory and gamesmanship of Chasing the Sun 2
The five-part docuseries Chasing the Sun 2, ready to binge on Showmax, is an emotional journey that should be compulsory viewing for all South Africans.
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LaConco on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa
Showmax releases first-look trailer of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa and LaConco talks about the reality series. Premiering 27 May on Showmax.
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Pretty Little Liars: Summer School S2
Twenty years ago, tragic events almost ripped Millwood apart. Now, the present-day Little Liars are tormented by a mystery assailant.
Nomzamo Mbatha on working with Bruce Willis in Assassin
South African star Nomzamo Mbatha talks about starring opposite Bruce Willis in his final movie, Assassin, now streaming on Showmax.
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Assassin (2023)
South African star Nomzamo Mbatha stars alongside Bruce Willis in this sci-fi action thriller about a widow on a mission for vengeance.
Manchester United vs Arsenal: A rivalry reignited
Manchester United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, 12 May, streaming live on Showmax Premier League.
Youngins Season 1 episodes 40-42 recap: A cruel world
Episodes 40-42 of Showmax Original Youngins will destroy you, as Amo finds out her father’s getting released from prison, Mahlatse loses his scholarship, and Principal Mthembu takes over the girls’ netball team.
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Chasing the Sun 2
A five-part series about the 2023 Rugby World Cup, when all of South Africa was ‘Stronger Together’ towards a historic fourth Webb Ellis trophy.
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7 edgy R-rated movies and series for adults only
Looking for a winter warmer? Here are seven sets of adults-only, NSFW series and movies on Showmax that’ll hit the hot button.
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1-2
Follow six dynamic women as they navigate their lavish lifestyles, relationships and careers in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
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Anfield gears up for final goodbye for beloved Klopp
South African Liverpool fans pay tribute to Jürgen Klopp, who has been at the helm of the Merseyside club for nine years. Stream all Premier League games on Showmax.
5 films for a memorable Mother’s Day movie night
Looking for what to watch this Mother’s Day? Check out these movies centred around mothers, now streaming on Showmax.
Nqobile Sipamla joins the cast of Showmax Original Empini
Showmax drops the trailer for Empini, giving us our first glimpse of Nqobile Sipamla. Premiering on 23 May, with new episodes on Thursdays.
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A Good Person (2023)
A poignant drama about a young woman whose life spirals after an awful incident, but she finds comfort in an unexpected relationship.
Chucky Season 1-3: His 13 cruellest kills, ranked
The body count is soaring in this slasher horror comedy series, as Chucky launches a nuclear attack on the North Pole. But how did he build up to this level of horror?
Mince Jou Hare: Shimmy Isaacs on her Showmax Original sitcom
Watch the trailer for Mince Jou Hare, a feel-good, small-town sitcom, premiering 20 May 2024 on Showmax.
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Chucky S3
Based on the popular horror movies: a vintage doll turns up at a yard sale and soon the tone faces a series of horrifying murders.
The Real Housewives of Durban on the upcoming reunion
The RHODurban cast share their thoughts ahead of The Real Housewives of Durban S4 reunion, hosted by MaBlerh. The reunion will air on Showmax on 15 and 22 May 2024.
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Your Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist
Here’s playbook of the exciting weekly content on Showmax Premier League: live matches, exclusive interviews, documentaries, and more.
The Mommy Club Season 2 episode 12 recap: Lines in the sand
In the finale of The Mommy Club Season 2, Nozipho goes to see a medium, and Hermajesty wants closure for her husband’s death.
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The secrets of Oppenheimer’s hidden town
For years locals wondered what they were doing on “The Hill”. Take a peek inside life in Oppenheimer’s city of secrets, Los Alamos.
Kristen Raath on her funniest, and most humiliating moment, on the set of Wyfie
Kristen Raath talks about her funniest and most humiliating moment on the university drama Wyfie, now streaming on Showmax.
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Alex Rider S3
A thrilling British spy series based on the novels of the same name by Anthony Horowitz. Alex Rider is an ordinary teenager enlisted to work for MI6, where he uses skills he didn’t know he had to become an extraordinary spy.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Christopher Nolan directs Cillian Murphy in this multi-Oscar-winning biographical drama that follows the scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in creating the atomic bomb.