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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 Season 5. The Real Housewives of Durban S1-4 is available to binge, with Season 5 streaming from 28 March, 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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Mathews Rantsoma on the action-packed movie Sterring

Mathews Rantsoma discusses his role as Ramz in the Showmax film Sterring, premiering on 4 April 2025, after its debut at the Joburg Film Festival.

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Director Richard Gregory on how he nearly turned down Steinheist

Showmax is now streaming two new episodes of Steinheist, which go even deeper into unpacking SA’s biggest corporate scam and how the net tightened around former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. 

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Must-watch: The Real Housewives of Durban S5 explosive intro videos

Watch the explosive introduction videos for The Real Housewives of Durban S5.landing 28 March 2025 on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday.

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Mandisa Nduna on playing a VIP bodyguard on Showmax’s Empini

Mandisa “Zulu Mecca” Nduna discusses her role as the formidable and sharp-witted VIP security guard Mbali in Empini Season 2, now streaming on Showmax.

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