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Showmax, launched in 2015 and available in more than 40 markets across the continent, is a leading African streaming service. It offers a unique combination of original African content, first and exclusive international series, popular movies, premium documentaries and the best kids’ shows, as well as a mobile-only product to watch the Premier League (PL) and South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, and more sports content.

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A Deeper look

Married to Medicine: Atlanta S12

The women of Married to Medicine face unprecedented times as their lives are turned upside down when the pandemic hits.

Dìdi (2024)

Follow 13-year-old Chris Wang as he navigates his identity, first love, friendships, and family life during the summer of 2008.

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is on Showmax

Lockerbie: A Search For Truth S1

After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth.

Watson S1

A year after the death of Sherlock Holmes, Dr John Watson resumes his medical career - until his old life starts pulling him back.

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa on Showmax

Angel on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Jojo and more

Angel talks about being on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, her friendship with Jojo and more. New episodes every Friday on Showmax.

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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online

Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!

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Lenana Kariba speaks on returning for Single Kiasi Season 4

Lenana Kariba returns to Single Kiasi Season 4, opens up about life in the UK, and what fans can expect this season.

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Helen Keli as Delilah on Showmax's Single Kiasi

Veteran actor Helen Keli spills on playing Delilah on Single Kiasi S4

Helen Keli opens up about her journey, her role as Delilah in Single Kiasi S4, and the craft that shaped her into one of Kenya’s leading actresses.

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The best movies to stream

Novocaine: the US box office hit shot in Cape Town

Nathan Caine stars in the US box office hit Novocaine, shot in SA and premiering this Sunday at 8PM on M-Net and on Showmax from 1 December.

IT: Welcome to Derry

Set in the 1960s in the town of Derry, this horror series explores its strange happenings, disappearances, and the origins of Pennywise the Clown.

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim on Showmax

Creating The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Anime director Kenji Kamiyama and Oscar-winning screenwriter-producer Philippa Boyens chat about how the LOTR trilogy team reunited to turn back the clock in Middle-earth.