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Inside ‘Adam to Eve’: Filmmaker Alex Konstantaras on His Bold New Showmax Dramedy

Discover how filmmaker Alex Konstantaras flipped the script on gender roles in the new Showmax dramedy Adam to Eve in this exclusive interview.

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Novocaine on Showmax

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.

Bel Air S4 on Showmax

Bel-Air S1-4

A dramatic and gritty re-imagining of Will Smith's iconic hit sitcom about a street-smart teen who moves from west Philadelphia to Bel-Air.

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Blessing Lungaho, Celestine Gachuhi & Marya Okoth star in gender swap dramedy Adam to Eve

A hilarious gender swap dramedy starring Blessing Lungaho, Marya Okoth, Ellah Maina & Celestine Gachuhi.

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Mariam Timmer on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa on Showmax

Mariam Timmer talks authenticity and her evolution on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa 

Mariam Timmer opens up about sisterhood and her evolution on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, premiering 28 November 2025 on Showmax.

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Slay Queens on Showmax

Why Jackie Phamotse says Slay Queens is a must-watch

Jackie Phamotse opens up about her role on Slay Queens, her experiences and why the documentary should be required viewing. Stream now on Showmax.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa on Showmax

Evodia on Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa and her return to reality TV

Madam Evodia talks about The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, and her big return to reality TV. Landing 28 November on Showmax.

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Masinga: The Calling on Showmax

What to watch on Showmax in December 2025

From the supernatural thriller Masinga - The Calling to the final Mission: Impossible, your festive watchlist is ready.

High Horse: The Black Cowboy is on Showmax

High Horse: The Black Cowboy S1

Jordan Peele creates this vibrant, eye-opening three-part pop culture and historical documentary. It confronts and reclaims the Wild West while revealing the untold history of the Black cowboy.

Die Kantoor is on Showmax

Afrikaans adaptation of The Office to premiere in January


Die Kantoor, the Afrikaans adaptation of The Office, lands on Showmax and kykNET in January 2026, written and directed by Bennie Fourie.

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Juror #2 is on Showmax

Juror #2 (2024)

A juror in a murder trial struggles with a moral dilemma as he hides a secret that could sway the verdict in this compelling courtroom drama.

Kealeboga as Buhle on Youngins on Showmax

Youngins' Kealeboga Masango on Buhle's pregnancy shock

In the latest episodes of Showmax's Youngins, disgraced former head girl Buhle discovers that she might be pregnant. Watch new episodes every Friday.

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Elsbeth S1 on Showmax

Elsbeth S2

Elsbeth Tascioni, an unconventional attorney, gives her singular point of view to make observations to catch criminals alongside the NYPD.

Outlaws S2 on Showmax

Where to see the cast of Outlaws S2 on Showmax

From Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bandile to Noluthando Ngema as Sihle, see the cast of Outlaws in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.

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Outlaws S2 on Showmax

Mamodibe as Buang: The woman behind the warrior in Outlaws

Mamodibe Ramodibe talks about portraying Buang in the new season of Outlaws. Catch S2 now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes weekly.

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Outlaws S2 on Showmax

Outlaws S1-2

Outlaws is the story of two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles.

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 Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor's life story is one of miracles and staggering perseverance, beginning in a setting of abject poverty that few can comprehend.

From Poverty to Purpose: The Redemption of Emmanuel Adebayor: Why Saving Lives Trumps Scoring Goals

Emmanuel Adebayor's life story is one of miracles and staggering perseverance, beginning in abject poverty that few can comprehend.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa on Showmax

Christall on The Ultimate Girls Trip, Evodia and more

Christall Kay shares what to expect on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, landing 28 November on Showmax and 6 December on Mzansi Magic.

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You Were My First Boyfriend is on Showmax

You Were My First Boyfriend (2023)

In this introspective high school reunion movie turned inside out, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo relives her tortured adolescence.

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God S1

This HBO docuseries explores the rise and fall of cult leader Amy Carlson, aka Mother God. As her health declined, followers awaited UFO salvation.

Stand Up and Shout: Songs from a Philly High School is on Showmax

Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School (2023)

This heartfelt documentary follows a unique music programme at Hill-Freedman World Academy, which teaches students to create original songs.

Unspoken War on Showmax

“No one wins in war” - Nikki Comninos on Unspoken War

Nikki Comninos talks about directing the raw and haunting documentary series Unspoken War, now streaming on Showmax.

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Unspoken War on Showmax

Unspoken War

The South African Border War left broken nations and haunted lives. Unspoken War reveals the hidden cost of the conflict.

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Slay Queens on Showmax

Reney Bouwer gets candid in Showmax documentary Slay Queens

Reney Bouwer opens up about the glamour, pain, and truth behind life as a slay queen. Stream Slay Queens now on Showmax, with new episodes on Fridays.

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