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Rage

Rage

The first Showmax Original horror movie is a terrifying, suspense-filled tale about end of school celebrations that go horribly wrong.

Somizi & Mohale: The Union

Somizi & Mohale: The Union

Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung formally invite you to witness not only the union of their love but also the merging of their families and their respective Zulu and Sotho cultures – in Somizi & Mohale: The Union, the latest Showmax Original, premiering on 24 February 2020.
Lockdown S5

Lockdown S5

Season 5 of Lockdown, South Africa’s favourite prison drama, is full of drama and intrigue. All previous seasons of Lockdown are also available to stream.
Grassroots

Grassroots

Two boys from feuding rural families must overcome generations of hate and learn to work together at a prestigious school. An original series brought to you by Showmax and 1Magic.
Tali’s Wedding Diary

Tali’s Wedding Diary

From the creators of SuzelleDIY, this hilarious mockumentary stars Julia Anastasopoulos as Tali, a Joburg princess who moves to Cape Town – and she’s getting married!
The Girl From St Agnes

The Girl From St Agnes

An eight-part murder mystery series set in a prestigious all-girls boarding school in KZN. A Showmax Original.
Trippin With Skhumba

Trippin With Skhumba

Buckle up for Trippin With Skhumba, featuring 7 comedians, 1 caracara and a truckload of LOLs. A Showmax Original reality series.

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