10 September 2020
Life’s a treat with Shaun the Sheep and friends
Aardman Animations is known for creating some of the most delightful stop-motion animated series and features, including Morph, Wallace and Gromit and, of course, Shaun the Sheep. Find some of the best of Aardman on Showmax.
Shaun the Sheep S1-5
The world’s favourite award-winning sheep Shaun is back with hilarious farmyard antics. Shaun and his frolicsome flock promise outrageous inventiveness, sheepish shenanigans and panic in the pasture.
Shaun the Sheep: The Farmers’ Llamas
Shaun has to save the day after Farmer and Bitzer accidentally buy a bunch of llamas, who are much meaner than they seemed! A hilarious animation for young and old!
Timmy Time
Being an ‘only lamb in the flock’ Timmy has been used to getting his own way. Now for the first time Timmy is going to have to learn to get along with other little animals.
Timmy Time: Timmy’s Seaside Rescue
Osbourne and Harriet take Timmy and his friends from the nursery on their first seaside outing — along with stowaway Bumpy the Caterpillar.
Early Man
In this stop-animated comedy, a caveman named Dug tries to win his home back after it gets invaded by challenging the invading tribe to a game of soccer.
Arthur Christmas
A fun family movie with loads of festive spirit. Christmas has become an operation rather than a joyous time and Santa’s youngest son, Arthur, seems to be the only one who still cares about the holiday.
Original African stories by local talent
Vaal Riviera
Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.
Made in South Africa
The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
What if we believed the best can come from here?
Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.
Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South AfricaSA celebs open up about divorce on Untied
The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold
10 South African true-crime series, ranked
From The ABC Killer to Tracking Thabo Bester, these true-crime documentary series explore some of South Africa’s darkest crime stories – all available to stream on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaMust-watch trailer: upcoming Showmax reality show Vaal Riviera
Watch the explosive trailer for Vaal Riviera, a reality series following four families from the Vaal Triangle. Premiering 22 August on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
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.
South African
Shaka iLembe’s Dawn Thandeka King on Untied
Dawn Thandeka King opens up about her spiritual journey, motherhood and marriage in Untied, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Tuesday.
South African