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The world is Bonang’s oyster

From flying business class to landing in some of the world’s most famous international destinations, working abroad for Bonang is an absolute bliss.

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Livestream Premier League and La Liga matches

It’s a feast of football this weekend as Liverpool take on Southampton and Valencia take on Real Sociedad.

Stream Paul Roos vs Grey College 2019 live

Will Paul Roos Gymnasium break Grey College’s winning streak in the 2019 Interschools derby? Stream it live on Saturday, 17 August.

Julia Donaldson’s delightful dragon Zog now streaming

The whole family will love this beautifully animated film featuring top international and South African talent.

Liyana blends life and art

Children’s moving stories come to life in this incredible blend of animation and live-action storytelling.

In Die Byl, it’s hunt or be hunted

The mood in Die Byl has taken a dark turn in Season 2 as the detectives investigate a string of murders.

The biggest moments on The Queen S3

The Queen S4 is here! Recap on the most jaw-dropping moments of the previous season of this dramatic telenovela.

The River: Lindiwe’s back and she’s badder than ever

No matter how many times Lindiwe is knocked down, she always manages to get back up. She’s scheming again and this time, it’s deadly.

Jim Carrey gets serious in Kidding

Before this dark comedy series, Jim Carrey thought TV was a place movie stars went to die – but he’s shooting the lights out as a grieving father and children’s TV star in this bleakly funny show.

Two new comedy specials from Radio Raps

Jonathan from the East Rand returns in two kiff one-man shows.

Project Blue Book is exclusive to Showmax

Full of UFOs, aliens and mystery, Project Blue Book is first on Showmax.

INTERVIEW: Bonang on celebrating yourself

“When you take yourself seriously, and when you celebrate yourself, and you are a person with a good heart and great intentions, life and the universe will open up for you,” says Queen B* in Being Bonang S3.

It’s a woman’s world with the Woke Women Collection on Showmax

Roar like the lioness you are – and stay entertained with inspirational and aspirational viewing on Showmax.

Award-winning Thuli Madonsela doc arrives just in time for Women’s Day

Whispering Truth To Power charts the final year in office of South African anti-corruption champion Thuli Madonsela as she attempts to seek justice for ordinary people.

4 things you probably didn’t know about MMA and EFC

Stream the punching EFC action live on Showmax when Nkazimulo Zulu squares off against Faeez Jacobs on Saturday, 10 August from 20:00.

7 brilliant shows for Kenyan kids

We’ve picked our favourite shows and movies that will help keep the kids entertained during the Kenyan school holidays.

Award-winning rhino documentary coming to Showmax

Extraordinary documentary STROOP nabs double nominations at the “Oscars” of nature film-making.

7 Nigerian series to binge on Showmax

So you’ve been wanting to get started on Nigerian series for a while now and have no idea what to start with, or even where to find them? This article is for you.

All’s fair in love and war as Brenda Wairimu joins Selina

In case you haven’t heard, Brenda Wairimu (Shuga, Monica) has joined Selina in the latest episodes of the hit Swahili telenovela. Brenda, who plays Nelson’s (Pascal Tokodi) new love interest […]

The 7 best African films on Showmax this August

Kanarie, Zog, Whispering Truth To Power, Liyana, Ellen: Die Storie Van Ellen Pakkies and more.

The 9 best international series on Showmax in August

2019 Golden Globe nominee Kidding S1, 2019 Emmy nominee Ballers S5 & much more …

The River: Zweli falls into Lindiwe’s trap

We can see through Lindiwe – why can’t her own ex-husband?