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Overview
Showmax, launched in 2015 and available in more than 40 markets across the continent, is a leading African streaming service. It offers a unique combination of original African content, first and exclusive international series, popular movies, premium documentaries and the best kids’ shows, as well as a mobile-only product to watch the Premier League (PL).
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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.
South African
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.
South African
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.
South African
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.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in South Africa
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.
South African
Season 2 of the HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon streaming in Africa from 17 June
Season 2 of the HBO’s Emmy-winning series House of the Dragon is set to debut June 17th on M-Net and Showmax, express from the US.
BAFTA winner Gbemisola Ikumelo talks about Black Ops now streaming on Showmax
BAFTA winning actress and writer Gbemisola Ikumelo talks about the 6-part comedy crime-thriller Black Ops, now streaming on Showmax.
More Mzansi gold
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.
South AfricanNomzamo 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.
South African
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.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in South Africa