Afrikaans
Screen legend Tobie Cronjé on laughter and Die Bloedhonde
The South African screen legend Tobie Cronjé talks about his role in Stiaan Smith’s feature film directorial debut, now streaming on Showmax.
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Afrikaans screen icons honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Denise Newman, Hans Strydom and Roberta Durrant were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at this year’s Silwerskerm Festival. Stream their greatest hits on Showmax.
South African
Elani Dekker on her role as Katrien in Die Bloedhonde
“We can all think differently and see the world differently,” says Elani Dekker, who plays the lead role in Die Bloedhonde, streaming on Showmax
South African
Jano van der Berg on watching himself on Die Ondernemers
Undertaker Jano van der Berg is one of the cast on reality show Die Ondernemers. He tells us about the show and the surprising aspects of his job. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
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The mystery and whimsy of colourful caper Die Bloedhonde
Elani Dekker stars in murder mystery and coming-of-age comedy drama Die Bloedhonde, now streaming on Showmax express from Silwerskermfees.
Made in South Africa
Die Bloedhonde (2024)
Katrien is on holiday with her family when an unexplained death gives her reason to suspect the beloved local pastor of foul play…
Made in South AfricaStream Die Bloedhonde on Showmax from 6 September
From Silwerskerm to Showmax: the quirky mystery movie Die Bloedhonde starts streaming from Friday, 6 September.
Pride Month starts early for Showmax with wins for Beaulah, Wyfie
Showmax Originals Wyfie and Beaulah: Queens van die Kaa both won for Representation of LGBTQIA+ at MIP Africa’s first Inclusive Lens awards.
Made in South Africa7 South African short films to watch on the fly
Dive into these 7 vibrant short films, each designed to transport you to another world in just minutes. Now streaming exclusively on Showmax.
Showmax orders Afrikaans version of BBC Studios’ The Office
Showmax is set to localise The Office for Showmax and kykNET, filmed primarily in Afrikaans, with production to start in 2025.
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Meisiekind
In this 50-minute film written by and starring Iette Blignaut, Louise and Megan form an adventure-filled friendship. But can it survive heartbreak?
Made in South AfricaShowmax puts a second season of Koek in the oven
One of the 10 most-streamed Afrikaans series on Showmax since its relaunch is coming back for a second season in 2025.
All the best reactions from Silwerskerm Award nominees in 2024
The stars of Showmax Originals Koek, Wyfie and Trompoppie tell us how it feels to be nominated for a prestigious Silwerskerm Award.
Die Geval van Gideon
Gideon’s night of fun in Johannesburg turns into a nightmare when he wakes up next to a corpse. He’s been set up by three women needing his IT skills…
Made in South AfricaWyfie: 14 new songs and music video by late SA rapper Angie oeh
It’s been a year since local rapper Angie oeh’s tragic passing. Her legacy lives on with 14 new songs and a music video featuring Wyfie stars.
Daar’s Bloed (2023)
A famous South African actress becomes paranoid when private photos of her appear in a magazine. Does she have a stalker?
Made in South AfricaMeet the women who direct groundbreaking series Wyfie
Eva du Preez and Emilie Badenhorst speak about directing Wyfie, which is turning heads from Cannes to Seoul. New episodes land every Tuesday on Showmax.
Gershwin Mias on his fan-favourite role in Mince Jou Hare
All episodes of Afrikaans comedy series Mince Jou Hare are now ready to binge on Showmax. Gershwin Mias, who plays Oompie, says “the truth comes out better when we can make people laugh”.
South African
Eksie Perfeksie (2024)
After discovering that his new girlfriend is still friends with all of her ex-boyfriends, André desperately tries to break the pattern.
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Emma van Heyn on her role as Dalene in Eksie Perfeksie
Emma van Heyn talks about her role as Dalene in the Showmax raunchcom movie Eksie Perfeksie, landing 9 August on Showmax.
South African
Melissa de Vries on Arendsvlei and Mince Jou Hare
Melissa de Vries talks about her role as Frieda in the Showmax Original sitcom Mince Jou Hare. The full season will be available to binge from 12 August 2024.
South African
Wyfie S1-2
An edgy, youthful and urban Afrikaans drama that follows four friends as they navigate the complicated world of university life.
Made in South AfricaAfrikaans TV series are having a moment in Asia
After Spinners beat Succession in Shanghai, now it’s Wyfie vs Wong Kar-Wai in Seoul. The new season premieres 6 August on Showmax.
Nuwejaar (2024)
It’s New Year’s Eve. Nina and her friends party one last time, but before sunrise, the police find a body in the ocean.