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Special Ops: Lioness S2 on Showmax

Special Ops: Lioness S1-2

This pulsating espionage drama, led by Zoe Saldaña and a stellar cast, is based on the true story of the agents at the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror.

Empini S2 on Showmax

Sparky Xulu channels real emotion as Zenzele in Empini Season 2

Sparky Xulu talks about his role as Zenzele in the Showmax Original series Empini S2, a role he says is shaped by personal loss. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax. 

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Sting on Showmax

Sting (2024)

A rebellious 12-year-old secretly adopts a spider as a pet – but the creature soon starts growing in size and appetite … and never stops.

Youngins S1-2 on Showmax

Youngins stars tease the final season at Showmax Youth Day event

Youngins stars Kealeboga Masango and Toka Mtabane recently confirmed that Season 3 will be coming to Showmax. They reflect on its cultural impact and teased what viewers can expect in the upcoming season.

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The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

Minnie Ntuli talks about joining The Real Housewives of Durban S5

Minnie opens up about joining Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban, and where things stand with Londie. New episodes land Friday on Showmax.

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Catch all of Mamelodi Sundowns games at the FIFA Club World Cup live on Showmax PL.

Teko Modise: Brazilians ready to show African flair on global stage

Former legendary Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teko Modise believes that the Brazilians can shine on the global stage at the FIFA Club World Cup. Catch all the action from the FIFA Club World Cup live on Showmax PL.

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Mr Throwback S1 on Showmax

Slam dunk: 5 hoop-dream series on Showmax

Stream 5 basketball series that bring the hopes, dreams and team dynamic of the competitive and thrilling sport to life. Now streaming on Showmax.

The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO

South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya’s edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.

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How Do You Measure A Year on Showmax

How Do You Measure A Year? (2022)

In this deeply personal Oscar-nominated documentary short, longtime HBO collaborator Jay Rosenblatt interviews his daughter on her birthday for 17 years. 

Mr Throwback S1 on Showmax

Mr Throwback S1

In this hilarious basketball comedy, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer looks for redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Steph Curry.

Shaka iLembe on Showmax

Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe S1-2 on Showmax

From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu and Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.

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Iyanu on Showmax

Iyanu S1

When a teenage orphan discovers she has magical powers, she embarks on a remarkable journey with her friends to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland. 

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Chimp Crazy on Showmax

Chimp Crazy S1

Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode delivers another view into exotic animal owners – this time, focusing on the lengths chimpanzee “owners” go to keep their ape babies.

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The F-Show on Showmax

The F-Show (2025)

The F-Show features a strong roster led by one of South Africa’s favourite comedians skewering the daily chaos that comes with being South African.

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Wicked is on Showmax

Wicked (2024)

An epic, star-studded first instalment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway hit. A young woman with green skin forms an unlikely but profound friendship with a popular young woman.

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Catch all the action from the FIFA Club Worlds Cup live on Showmax PL.

Showmax PL has you covered at the FIFA Club World Cup

Get ready for a footballing spectacle of epic proportions as the FIFA Club World Cup officially kicks off with a clash between African giants Al Ahly and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Stream all games on Showmax Premier League.

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Wicked on Showmax

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.

Youngins S2 on Showmax

Showmax Gen Z stars speak out for Youth Day 2025

The young stars of Youngins, Soft Life, and Adulting share what Youth Day means to them and how their roles are influencing their generation. See them all on Showmax.

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Longlegs on Showmax

Longlegs (2024)

Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage play a game of cat and mouse as an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues as she hunts a serial killer.

All That Breathes on Showmax

All That Breathes (2022)

Two Muslim brothers devote their lives to protecting black kites, a majestic bird of prey falling from New Delhi’s skies at alarming rates.

Catch all 380 Premier League games as well as all 240 PSL games live on Showmax PL.

Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist:17-22 June 2025

Stream all Premier League and PSL games live on Showmax Premier League.

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Boyzone: Life, Death and Boybands on Showmax

Boyzone: Life, Death & Boybands S1

In exclusive interviews, Boyzone band members reveal personal experiences in their massively successful boy band and the true cost of global fame.

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Youth Day 2025: How 8 South African stars got their start

From Thembinkosi Mthembu to Thuso Mbedu and Lemogang Tsipa, these South African stars have journeyed from humble beginnings to taking our screens and the world by storm.

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One on Showmax

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.

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