Adulting S1-3

Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bonga

Bonga, the alpha male, is a high-achieving corporate maverick who refuses to settle.

Nhlanhla Kunene as Eric

Eric, the bad-boy, has seen his life go from bad to worse after dropping out of varsity.

Luthando 'BU' Mthembu as Vuyani

Vuyani, the lover-boy, is living the life of his dreams with his sugar mama.

Thabiso Rammusi as Mpho

Mpho, the family man, shot his shot and landed with a wife, kids and a side-chick.

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Former captain Amanda Dlamini on Banyana's challenges

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Trailer: Thuso Mbedu in HBO's Task, coming to Showmax in 2025

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10 international movies and series shot in South Africa

From Boy Kills World, to Milli Vanilli exposé movie Girl You Know It’s True, to Yellowstone series 1923, we sent our location scouts to figure out where 10 international productions filmed some familiar scenes.

Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online

Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!

Reyka's Speelman and five killers who love playing games

Criminal profiler Reyka is back playing strategy games with her childhood captor Angus Speelman in Reyka Season 2. We look back on his slimiest moments from Season 1, and check out five movie killers who love toying with their prey.

The River S1-6

Fan-fave telenovela The River is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate, or love to root for - like Cobra. Stream the full boxset on Showmax.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

Chicago PD S12

Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Chicago Fire S13

Scorching hot drama that follows a group of dedicated firefighters in Chicago. House MD's Jesse Spencer stars.

Landman S1

Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) creates this enthralling Billy Bob Thornton lead drama set in the heart of Texas. Roughnecks and billionaires collide as everyone tries to get rich quick in the oil industry.

Chicago Med S6-10

Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.

Love Island USA S6-7

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.

Ten Pound Poms S2

In post-war Britain, a group of families resettle in Australia, promised a life of plenty - but find it more challenging than they ever expected.

Kate and Annie take charge in Ten Pound Poms Season 2

Michelle Keegan (Kate) and Faye Marsay (Annie) take us back to Australia in 1957 as Annie starts a bikini revolution, and Kate lets her hair down.

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Stream these original titles to celebrate Showmax turning 10. A decade later, streaming service has since expanded to 44 African countries.

Christopher Reeve documentary on Showmax get four Emmy nods

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