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Viewers react to #RHODurban’s explosive start →

The much-anticipated season premiere of the Real Housewives of Durban ended with a shocking truth bomb.

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Nigerian Idol: “I feel like a real star” →

Go behind the scenes with Showmax’s exclusive show, Nigerian Idol: Countdown to Showtime.

Epic book-to-screen adaptations on Showmax →

How true are these series and movies to the books that inspired them?

Why Ghanaians are obsessed with the new telenovela Dede →

A Cinderella telenovela by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, starring Joselyn Dumas among other big names. Watch the latest episodes of Dede on Showmax after they air on Akwaaba Magic.

Warrior, the butt-kicking show shot in Cape Town, returns →

HBO’s Warrior is based on the writings of Bruce Lee and filmed in Cape Town with plenty of SA talent.

Stream Everything In Between: a Rugby World Cup story with a twist →

The doccie about two cyclists who embarked on a wild journey from London to Tokyo to deliver the official whistle for the Rugby World Cup.

Showmax launches Life With Kelly Khumalo Season 2 →

The second season of smash-hit reality show Life With Kelly Khumalo is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes coming every Thursday.

9+ of the best movies coming to Showmax in May →

Birds of Prey, The King of Staten Island, It: Chapter Two, The Good Liar, Ordinary Love, Harry Potter boxset and more.

13 movies for Mother’s Day →

Great moms deserve great movies. Here are some truly entertaining films to relax with this Mother’s Day.

11 things to know about The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss →

No one does tortured better than Elisabeth Moss. Here are some things you might not know about the star of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Trailer alert: Life With Kelly Khumalo S2, coming to Showmax in May →

Showmax has just released the trailer for Life With Kelly Khumalo S2, which will release new episodes every Thursday from 13 May 2021.

The best of Joselyn Dumas on Showmax →

Whether in real life or on-screen, Joselyn Dumas embodies being a strong black woman. Watch her movies and series online with Showmax.

What’s new on Showmax in Kenya in May 2021 →

Look out for This Love, the new reality series from celebrity musicians Nameless and Wahu. Plus international series A Confession, Luminaries and more.

What’s new on Showmax in Nigeria in May 2021 →

New seasons of The Johnsons, Tinsel and an exclusive behind-the-scenes on Nigerian Idol S6. All streaming on Showmax, express from Africa Magic.

What’s new on Showmax in Ghana in May 2021 →

This month we deliver Ghanaian comedy series Apartment 22, plus a host of 5-star international content including The Luminaries and the movie Birds of Prey.

Kenyan crime-drama series Borderline is as dangerous as it is captivating →

Borderline follows two gangsters as they fight for territory while engaging in a deadly war with the police. Now streaming on Showmax.

The best of Shirley Frimpong on Showmax →

From Dede to Shampaign, to Potato Potahto and The Perfect Picture, she’s changing the image of Ghana’s women on-screen.

Showmax brings Nameless and Wahu’s timeless love story with the upcoming docu-reality series, This Love →

Private, unproblematic and dedicated, Kenya’s power couple opens their lives to viewers for the first time on Showmax.

The Real Housewives of Durban confront each other at part one of the reunion →

Tea was served during the first part of the Real Housewives of Durban reunion special.

What’s new on Showmax in May 2021 →

A surprise episode of Rick and Morty, international hit series A Confession, The Luminaries and Mr Mayor, and Margot Robbie in Birds of Prey.

Showmax an early winner at the SAFTAs →

In all, content on Showmax is up for a whopping 128 awards – the most by far of any streaming service available in South Africa.

Adult Swim refreshes its slate with brand-new shows on Showmax →

Season 5 of Rick and Morty, and other brand-new content, will be released exclusively on Showmax in May and June, giving Adult Swim’s slate a refresh for winter bingeing!