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
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
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.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. All episodes, including both reunion episodes, are streaming on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge-watch Adulting S1-3 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Chocolate Empire S1
The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
Made in KenyaKabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
The best of West Africa
Cheta M Season 2: The story so far
Plot, betrayals and major twists on Cheta M Season 2, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Made in Nigeria
Iyanu comes to Showmax in June with an all-Nigerian voice cast
Iyanu, led by Serah Johnson, alongside Okey Jude, and Samuel Kugbiyi, arrives fresh off its success as the number-one show on Cartoon Network. Premiering on Showmax 13 June.
Nigerian
Nigerian Idol 10 live shows begin!
The highly anticipated Nigerian Idol Season 10 premiered its live shows on Sunday, 25 May. Live shows stream every week, at 7pm on Sundays.
Made in Nigeria
Kwame’s Gambit (2024)
Kwame, a family man battling gambling addiction, loses his family’s savings and joins a drug cartel. Desperate to protect his family, he seeks redemption and escape.
Made in Ghana