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.

The ABC Killer

The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.

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.

Breekpunt

Breekpunt is a tennis drama about a gutsy teenager fighting for the chance to compete in international tennis. Binge now on Showmax.

Tiek Tok Boem!

Tiek Toek Boem! takes a deep dive into the world of Afrikaans TikTokers who are pushing the platform to new – and often disturbing – levels. Stream now on Showmax.

The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad

The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad introduces a bold cast of Afrikaans women who are redefining the art of parenting. All episodes now streaming.

Reënboogrant

Reënboogrant is a Tshwane-set teen telenovela centred on the Brink family. All the episodes are ready to binge.

Spooksoeker S1

When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie - and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream all episodes now.

4Play

4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream all episodes now.

Die Tollie & Manila Show

A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. All episodes are ready to binge.

The Station Strangler

The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.

Ubuthe Uzobuya

Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. All episodes are available to binge-watch.

Brasse Vannie Kaap

Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.

Soft Life

Soft Life follows Owami, who enters into the secretive world of high-society companionship. All the episodes are ready to binge.

False Glory

Fake Glory is a three-part documentary series that delves into those moments when sporting figures did the unthinkable for personal gain. 

Law, Love and Betrayal

Law, Love and Betrayal follows a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton. All episodes are ready to binge.

Shebeen Queens

Shebeen Queens is a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens. All episodes are available to binge on Showmax.

Die Ondernemers

Die Ondernemers follows three entrepreneurs in the funeral business. All the episodes are available to binge on Showmax.

Dark Side of Glory

Dark Side of Glory tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder and unexplained deaths in the world of sport. Stream now on Showmax.

One Weeks

One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle.

The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice

The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice is a must-see Showmax Original reality series, following affluent moms in Durban's Indian community.

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap

Meet Cape Town's most charismatic drag queens in this eye-opening reality series. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.

016FM

016FM follows rival DJs at a beloved Vaal radio station threatened with closure, starring the late Mpho Sebeng, and Joseph Sedibo. Stream all episodes now!

Born Into Fame

Born Into Fame follows six South Africans with famous parents, as they try to live up to their family legacies while discovering their own unique paths to success. Stream all episodes now.

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa is the spin off that fans have been waiting for. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.

Mince Jou Hare S1

Shimmy Isaacs's laugh-out-loud sitcom about a factory worker who opens a hair salon in her home is streaming on Showmax.

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.

Original Sin: My Son The Killer

Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.

Tracking Thabo Bester

From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.

The Illuminated

The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. All episodes now streaming.

Koek S1

The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.

Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes

Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.

Lee (2023)

Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in Lee, the true story of legendary World War II photographer Elizabeth “Lee” Miller.

10 Women's Month movies in the spotlight

Want a night-in that’s all about women’s friendships, careers, dreams and schemes? We’ve picked 10 movies that are watch-now or worth-the-wait this Women’s Month.

Here, and 15 more great movies to cry about

Whether you’re looking to shed happy tears or shed part of your soul, we have movies centred on love in all its forms to help you, starting with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright’s Here.