Is The Wife series on a production break?
Yes, Showmax's hit telenovela The Wife is currently on a broadcast break.
New episodes of The Wife Season 3 drop on Showmax every Thursday morning - except for Thursday, 16 February and Thursday, 23 February, when Season 3 is on a two-week broadcast break.
When does Season 3 of The Wife continue?
The Wife will return on 2 March 2023 to answer all your remaining questions before the third and final season concludes on 6 April 2023. How will Mqhele and Hlomu’s toxic love story end? Will Qhaledi reunite and live happily ever after, despite their families’ rivalry? And what is Xoli going to do next? So many questions; so little time…
How many episodes of the Wife are there?
Showmax has commissioned three seasons of The Wife - the third season is the final season.
What is there to watch in The Wife broadcast break?
Stream 10 episodes of DiepCity Season 1 every Friday, or binge-watch The Real Housewives of Cape Town or new episodes of The Real Housewives of Durban and, from 17 February, The Real Housewives of Abuja.
There are also nine seasons of Date My Family to stream, new weekly episodes of Makoti, Are You The One?, plus brand-new instalments of the sixth and final season of The River. If you're looking for an intriguing South African movie, try Thato Ya Modimo, starring rising star Zikhona Bali, landing only on Showmax on 17 February.
Original African stories by local talent
Brakpan Chronicles
Brakpan Chronicles is a two-part documentary series from the team behind the SAFTA-winning Sex in Afrikaans! Streaming soon on Showmax.
Mizani S1
From the award-winning director of Mvera and Pete comes a searing new series set in the dark underbelly of Kenya’s coastal city. Landing 5 February.
Die Kantoor S1
Die Kantoor, the South African adaptation of The Office, is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Volspoed S1
Volspoed is a turbo-charged reality series about the high-adrenaline life and marriage of endurance racer Antonie Marx. New episodes land on Tuesdays.
Adam to Eve
Blessing Lungaho stars in Adam to Eve, as a man whose world is turned upside down when a mysterious curse transforms him into a woman.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together fan favourites from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Unspoken War
Six-part docuseries Unspoken War, produced by IdeaCandy, reveals haunting details of South Africa's covert war in Namibia, Angola and at home.
Slay Queens
Slay Queens is a bold docuseries that dives straight into the glitzy, gritty world of Mzansi’s most talked-about women.
Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, coming soon
BBNaija S10 on Showmax
Latest Stories
Fall in love with romantic drama Touch, now on Showmax
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
How to Train Your Dragon: Bringing Hiccup and Astrid to life
What to watch on Showmax in Nigeria in January 2026
7 things to know about indie award-winning movie Dìdi
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’s South African stunts
What to watch on Showmax in Ghana in December 2025
Angel on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Jojo and more
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip cast on first impressions, beefs and more
Princess Jecoco on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Africa
Novocaine: the US box office hit shot in Cape Town
Evodia on Ultimate Girls Trip Africa and her return to reality TV
From Poverty to Purpose: The Redemption of Emmanuel Adebayor: Why Saving Lives Trumps Scoring Goals
Christall on The Ultimate Girls Trip, Evodia and more
Manchester City vs Liverpool: The Rivalry Reignites
New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The best romantic series on Showmax
What to watch on Showmax in Ghana in November 2025
17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency
10 fun things to watch on World Animation Day
Annie Mthembu opens up about The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Africa
Can LFC rediscover the form that saw them crowned champions?
Conor Bradley on Liverpool's difficult run and the path back
Big mobs, small jobs: 10 crime series to stream on Showmax
