1 February 2023
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
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. S3 is now streaming, with new episodes landing every Saturday.
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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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