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Minke Marais puts on her blazer to play Shani in Reënboogrant
Minke Marais talks about her role as Shani in Reënboogrant, inspired by Louise van Niekerk’s bestselling 90s novels. Catch new episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
South African
Back to school: 7 top hook-up institutions
As the 2025 school year begins, we’re expanding our education with extra-curriculars. Call it life orientation or call it sex education, here’s where to go to be top of the class.
007 things that make The Day of the Jackal a perfect spy series
Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch play assassin vs MI6 agent in this globe-trotting tale of deadly deception, double agents, seduction and spycraft.
Thabiso Rammusi on Mpho and adulting after divorce
Thabiso Rammusi reflects on Mpho and navigating divorce on the third and final season of Adulting, premiering 25 January on Showmax, with new episodes every Saturday.
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Original African stories by local talent
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S2 now, with new episodes weekly.
Made in South Africa
Under the Influence
Stream Nigerian Original limited series, Under the Influence, from 24 January 2025 with new episodes released every Friday.
Made in Nigeria
Reënboogrant
Reënboogrant is a Tshwane-set teen telenovela centred on the Brink family. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Made in South Africa
The Hot Seat S1
The Hot Seat promises bold banter as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities face the heat. Stream now, with new episodes weekly.
Made in Kenya
Nairobi Bachelor S1
Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of young bachelors and singletons on a quest to find their perfect match. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
Made in South AfricaStream the final season of Adulting
Binge-watch Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener
The best series to binge-watch
The Real Housewives of Orange County S18
In The Real Housewives OG series, we follow the lives of some of the wealthiest women and their families who live in Orange County, California.
Gqeberha: The Empire S2
A polygamist with a thriving business empire based in Gqeberha decides to take a fourth wife. Soon his wives and children turn against one another, leading to an epic battle for the throne.
Made in South Africa
Hightown S1-3
A hard-drinking woman’s journey to sobriety is overshadowed by an unfolding murder investigation. Her search for the truth entangles her with a dangerous organised crime syndicate.
Next Level Chef S2
Gordon Ramsay levels up cooking competitions with this multi-level culinary challenge that awards the best contestants the coveted title of Next Level Chef.
international series you'll only find on Showmax
Found S2
Found follows recovery specialist Gabi Mosely as she and her team work tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.
Somebody Somewhere S1-3
Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.
Emperor of Ocean Park S1
When a Black candidate for the Supreme Court dies of a heart attack, his daughter, a former journalist, believes his death was foul play.
My Brilliant Friend S4
This gorgeous HBO series recounts a 60-year friendship between two women, which began in 1950s Naples, based on the bestselling novels.
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Minke Marais puts on her blazer to play Shani in Reënboogrant
Minke Marais talks about her role as Shani in Reënboogrant, inspired by Louise van Niekerk’s bestselling 90s novels. Catch new episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
South AfricanReënboogrant S1
Follow the Brink siblings as they navigate teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries in this wholesome Afrikaans telenovela.
Made in South Africa10+ South African book adaptations on Showmax
Some of South Africa’s best-loved stories have inspired our favourite series and movies, from the new Reënboogrant and Spooksoeker, to The Wife, Red Ink, and those Deon Meyer crime thrillers.
Made in South Africa
Showmax to adapt NBCUniversal’s Superstore for South Africa
Showmax orders a South African isiZulu adaptation of NBCUniversal’s hit US comedy Superstore on the 10th anniversary of the debut of the original series.
Made in South Africa