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Anora is on Showmax

Anora leads 10 sex workers who break the pole

No shame in the game! Mikey Madison on how Oscar winner Anora dodged sex worker stereotypes to join the ranks of our favourite on-screen hustlers.

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Anora is on Showmax

Anora (2024)

An Oscar-winning romantic drama that follows a young sex worker who marries the son of an oligarch. Life is good, until the news reaches Russia...

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Sibusiso Vilakazi believes his former club Mamelodi Sundowns will edge out Pirates in the second leg of the MTN8 semi final.

Vilakazi's verdict: Sundowns to "edge it" in high-stakes MTN8 semi-final

This weekend, all eyes will be on Lucas Moripe stadium as Mamelodi Sundowns face off against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-final.

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Newcastle and Liverpool battle it out at St James Park on Monday, 25 August 2025. Catch all the action live on Showmax PL.

Rivalries reignite in thrilling Premier League games on Showmax

The Premier League drama is back in full swing, and this coming weekend promises another thrilling rollercoaster ride for football fans worldwide.

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Telemarketers S1 on Showmax

5 reasons to pick up HBO’s Telemarketers

Scam caller alert! Five reasons to find out who’s really cashing in on a job that everyone hates, in the HBO documentary series The Telemarketers.

The Valley S1 on Showmax

The Valley S2

Their lives might have slowed down, but the drama hasn't. Vanderpump Rules's former West Hollywood partygoers embrace the next chapter of their lives in the Valley.

Law & Order - Season 23

Law & Order S23-24

The original Law & Order resumes its classic two-part approach following both the police who investigate crimes and the DAs who prosecute them.

The Pitt S1on Showmax

5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1

The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.

Babes with Ilana Glazer is on Showmax

Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes

Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie a Deux

Joker: Folie a Deux (2024)

Awaiting trial at Arkhem, Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker, not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.

Telemarketers S1 on Showmax

Telemarketers

Two former telemarketers team up to investigate the dark side of American capitalism, uncovering widespread abuse of customer trust.

The Zulu brothers on The Wife now on Showmax

10 game-changing shows to celebrate Showmax turning 10

Stream these original titles to celebrate Showmax turning 10. A decade later, streaming service has since expanded to 44 African countries.

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Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau in Babes on Showmax

Babes (2024)

Childhood best friends Eden and Dawn face different phases of life when Eden decides to have a baby on her own.

Kate Winslet as photographer Lee Miller in the film Lee (2023), walking through a sandbagged street.

Lee (2023)

Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in Lee, the true story of legendary World War II photographer Elizabeth “Lee” Miller.

King's Court on Showmax

5 new reality shows on Showmax in August

King's Court, Vaal Riviera, The Valley S2, Next Gen NYC and more reality shows to stream on Showmax this month.

The Big 6ix ON Showmax PL

The Big 6ix on new Premier League season and their SA adventure

Showmax Premier League caught up with The Big 6ix to hear their new season predictions and verdict on their South African trip.

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Noah Wyle in The Pitt, acting as a doctor walking in a hospital filled with people

The Pitt S1

The Pitt returns ER favourite Noah Wyle to the emergency room as Dr Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.

Cartoon image of Everybody Still Hates Chris

Everybody Still Hates Chris

Chris Rock’s life as a kid in 1980s Brooklyn became a series in the early 2000s. Now an animated version, Everybody Still Hates Chris, picks up the story.

Doc S1 on Showmax

17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency

From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

The Mommy Club NBO star Lynne Njihia on being a Gen Z mother

The Mommy Club NBO star Lynne Njihia talks about dealing with online trolls, being a young mother, and her thoughts on showing her daughter's face online. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.

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Pyramids v Mamelodi Sundown - CAF Champions League Final

Will anyone stop the champs? Booth on Downs' quest for a 9th title

The Betway Premiership officially kicks off this weekend, and Showmax Premier League has you covered with all the action. Catch Mamelodi Sundowns take on Chippa United on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at 15:00.

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Babes on Showmax

10 Women's Month movies in the spotlight

Want a night-in that’s all about women’s friendships, careers, dreams and schemes? We’ve picked 10 movies that are watch-now or worth-the-wait this Women’s Month.

Big Brother Naija S10 on Showmax

Ship wars, schemers and shock moves: BBNaija S10 is unhinged

Missed any of the drama in the first two weeks of BBNaija S10? Here's a quick refresher. Catch all the non-stop chaos and shockers live on Showmax.

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The Weeknd Live on Showmax

The Weeknd Live at Sofi Stadium

In front of an adoring sold-out crowd in Los Angeles, The Weeknd brings fans up close with this intimate and epic special concert event.