
10 September 2020
Life’s a treat with Shaun the Sheep and friends
Aardman Animations is known for creating some of the most delightful stop-motion animated series and features, including Morph, Wallace and Gromit and, of course, Shaun the Sheep. Find some of the best of Aardman on Showmax.
Shaun the Sheep S1-5

The world’s favourite award-winning sheep Shaun is back with hilarious farmyard antics. Shaun and his frolicsome flock promise outrageous inventiveness, sheepish shenanigans and panic in the pasture.
Shaun the Sheep: The Farmers’ Llamas

Shaun has to save the day after Farmer and Bitzer accidentally buy a bunch of llamas, who are much meaner than they seemed! A hilarious animation for young and old!
Timmy Time

Being an ‘only lamb in the flock’ Timmy has been used to getting his own way. Now for the first time Timmy is going to have to learn to get along with other little animals.
Timmy Time: Timmy’s Seaside Rescue

Osbourne and Harriet take Timmy and his friends from the nursery on their first seaside outing — along with stowaway Bumpy the Caterpillar.
Early Man

In this stop-animated comedy, a caveman named Dug tries to win his home back after it gets invaded by challenging the invading tribe to a game of soccer.
Arthur Christmas

A fun family movie with loads of festive spirit. Christmas has become an operation rather than a joyous time and Santa’s youngest son, Arthur, seems to be the only one who still cares about the holiday.
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 from 30 May on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday.

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.

Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.

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.

Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.

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.

Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge-watch Adulting S1-3 now on Showmax.

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.
The Mommy Club NBO, coming soon
The Chocolate Empire, now streaming
The best movies to stream

Movie fight club: Gladiator II and more intense punch-ups
For their Gladiator II fight to stand up to rhinos, sharks and sea battles, Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal had to do more than wave their swords at each other. We break it down along with 8 other films’ most intense punch-ups.

Frank Grillo takes on the Tulsa King
Frank Grillo and Sylvester Stallone go head to head as rival mob bosses in Tulsa King Season 2. And we rate 9 more Frank Grillo roles, from Boss Level to Billions.

Renée Zellweger chats about Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy
Renée Zellweger reveals why two men find 50-something widowed mom Bridget Jones simply irresistible – plus, we list 5 of our favourite romcom couples you can watch now.

Widow Clicquot and 10 more sparkling biopics: Life writes the plot
Get ready to pop the cork on some vintage storytelling with the tale of how Widow Clicquot revolutionised French wine-making, then check out our menu for 10 more sparkling movies about real people.