26 November 2018
4 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Award winners on Showmax
South Africa’s most prominent and popular celebrities gathered for the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards on Saturday, 24 November 2018, an event that celebrated the glamour and sparkle of home-grown entertainment.
Here are the award winners that you can find on Showmax – stream their shows today for the ultimate binge-watch session of local excellence.
Favourite Personality of the Year Award, sponsored by Showmax: Bonang Matheba, Being Bonang S1
Image: Mzansi
Stream Being Bonang S1 on Showmax. Season 2 lands on the platform in February! Watch now »
Favourite Comedian: Skhumba, Comedy Central Roast of Somizi
Catch Skhumba’s searing jabs at Somgaga in the Comedy Central Roast of Somizi, only on Showmax! Watch now »
Favourite Actress and DStv Ultimate Favourite Viewers’ Choice Award: Thembsie Matu, The Queen
Image: Mzansi Magic
Thembsie Matu, who stars in The Queen (new episodes of Season 3 come express to Showmax from Mzansi Magic, Mondays to Thursdays every week), was not only named Favourite Actress, but also won the biggest award of the night, The DStv Ultimate Favourite Viewers’ Choice Award. See her shine as Petronella in The Queen, on Showmax. Watch now »
Favourite Actor: Warren Masemola, Five Fingers for Marseilles
Warren Masemola in Five Fingers for Marseilles. Credit: Photo by Graham Bartholomew, courtesy of XYZ Films
Warren Masemola stars in the multi-award-winning local western, Five Fingers for Marseilles, as Thuto, a member of a gang of youngsters left behind in the town of Marseilles in apartheid South Africa after their friend Tau commits a catastrophic act of violence and has to flee. Five Fingers for Marseilles is first and only on Showmax. Watch now »
Original African stories by local talent
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
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The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
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Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
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The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. Stream S3 now, with new episodes every Saturday.
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Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge-watch Adulting S1-3 now on Showmax.
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The Chocolate Empire S1
The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Breekpunt
Breekpunt is a tennis drama about a gutsy teenager fighting for the chance to compete in international tennis. Stream now, with new episodes on Mondays.
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Iyanu, coming to Showmax
The best of West Africa
Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax
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The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-S3
Binge-watch The Real Housewives of Lagos S1-3 and catch the explosive reunions, streaming from 14 and 21 April on Showmax, express from Africa Magic.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
Kalu Ikeagwu on playing the “wild” Jideofor in Cheta M
Kalu Ikeagwu talks about playing the character of King Jideofor in the Showmax Original series Cheta M S2, now streaming. Catch new episodes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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