
21 July 2022
Stream the New in August 2022 Collection
Plan your August binge-watch schedule with the New in August Collection on Showmax.
Here are some of the titles you’ll find in the full collection.
The Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau Brought To You by Showmax – 8 August and 15 August
The Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau Brought To You by Showmax is coming to Showmax on 8 August. And on 15 August, audiences will experience an uncensored and uncut version exclusive to Showmax. Khanyi Mbau will be roasted on the panel by Celeste Ntuli, Selbeyonce Mkhize, Devi Sankaree Govender, Tbo Touch, Youngsta CPT, Nadia Nakai, Sello Maake kaNcube, John Vlismas and Sol Phenduka with the Roast Master Mpho Popps.
Mohale: On the Record – 4 August
To the public, Mohale Motaung and Somizi Mhlongo were the perfect couple. But as their union fell apart, allegations of abuse emerged. In a tell-all interview with Aldrin Sampear, Mohale shares his side of the story.
The Baby – 1 August

Natasha is 38 – all her friends have babies, and she’d like one, too. But when a baby appears on her doorstep, her life is turned upside down. Where does the baby come from? What does it want? British horror comedy from HBO.
The Thing About Pam – 16 August

Renée Zellweger is a tour de force in this mini-series based on the hit podcast about the shocking murder of Betsy Faria. This crime set off a chain of events exposing a diabolical scheme involving Pam Hupp.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 – 1 August

Celebrities including Angela Bassett and Laverne Cox join the regular cast, comprising four black female comedians, as guest stars in some of the most hilarious sketches ever seen. 2021 Emmy Award winner, and multiple 2022 Emmy nominee. Seasons 1 and 2 are also on Showmax.
Check out the New in August Collection for the rest of our picks.
Original African stories by local talent

The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.

What if we believed the best can come from here?
Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.

Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, 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.
The Mommy Club NBO now streaming
The Chocolate Empire, now streaming
The best movies to stream

Elphaba and Glinda’s Wicked little guide
Find out what Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have to say about Wicked, pick up 10 magical behind-the-scenes facts, and explore 7 more schools of witchcraft and wizardry.

Push play on Father’s Day: Dads just want to have fun
If you’re trying to figure out what the mystery man known as dad really wants this Father’s Day, promise him one-on-one time with our Dads Just Wanna Have Fun collection.

James McAvoy and James Watkins on Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil director James Watkins and star James McAvoy explain “host” Paddy’s creepy charisma, and we check out 6 more roles that prove you never know what to expect with James McAvoy.

Celebrate World Oceans Day with My Penguin Friend
My Penguin Friend director David Schurmann and actor Jean Reno explain how you shoot a penguin. Plus, explore our World Oceans Day watchlist of 25 wet and wild movies and series.