The River S1-6

The River S1-6

Fan-fave telenovela The River is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate, or love to root for - like Cobra. Stream the full boxset on Showmax.

100 Days to Fall in Love S1

Two good friends put their marriages on the line when one takes a break from her husband and the other reunites with an old flame.

Looking For Frida S1

An upper-class family's perfect world is shattered when their daughter, Frida, suddenly disappears. As the search unfolds, everyone is a suspect, including Frida.

Second Family S2 episodes 49-50 recap: Betrayals and bombshells

Stream the finale of Second Family Season 2 on Showmax: there's no shortage of action or drama as the Gatehis find themselves in grave danger.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 47-48: Wedding bells

Diamond rings and drastic betrayals feature heavily on the latest episodes of Second Family Season 2, only on Showmax.

Second Family S2 episodes 45-46 recap: Evangeline is back on top

In episodes 45-46 of Second Family, Evangeline is back home and Tehi confesses to Gigi. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

Second Family S2 episodes 39-44: Madness, mayhem and murder

In episodes 39-44 of Second Family, Evangeline wakes up in a mental institution and Kiilu takes down the syndicate. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 37-38 recap: The fallout from Sinde's murder

In episodes 37-38 of Second Family, Evangeline gets arrested and Dora starts regaining memory. New episodes every Thursday and Friday 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.

Christopher Reeve documentary on Showmax get four Emmy nods

South African producer Robert Ford discusses his Emmy-nominated documentary, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which premieres on Showmax on Friday, 25 July 2025.

Former captain Amanda Dlamini on Banyana's challenges

Amanda Dlamini shares insights on Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON journey as they face Tanzania on Friday, 11 July in the Showmax Premier League.

Trailer: Thuso Mbedu in HBO's Task, coming to Showmax in 2025

See the first-look trailer of Thuso Mbedu in HBO's Task, coming to Showmax in September. Plus, 5 more international must-watch shows dropping on Showmax in 2025.