Original African stories by local talent
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. Streaming from 22 March on Showmax.
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. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.
Cheta M
Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
Sadau Sisters S1
Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.
Wyfie
Stream Afrikaans university drama Wyfie, following four mismatched res roommates, with new weekly episodes.
Catch Me A Killer
Stream the brand-new Showmax Original crime series based on a serial-killer profiler’s memoir. New episodes land every week.
Widows Unveiled
Widows Unveiled is a reality show that follows five widows who were married to public figures. Now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every week.
Red Ink
Based on Angela Makholwa’s bestseller. A journalist gets entangled with a serial killer. Stream Red Ink now on Showmax.
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 4
The Real Housewives of Durban are back with Season 4, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every week.
Trompoppie
A new girl faces plenty of challenges when she joins the school cheerleading squad – like gossip, backstabbing … and murder.
Kwa Mam’Mkhize S2
Follow South Africa’s fave bougie mom, Shauwn Mkhize, in the second season of her hit reality show. New episodes every Thursday!
Outlaws
Outlaws is the story of two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyelas and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles. All episodes now streaming.
The Mommy Club S1-2
The Mommy Club is a reality show that sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the challenges of parenting – and the cutthroat world of “it moms”. New episodes of S2 land every Monday.
Spinners
The exhilarating world of spinning promises a way out for a conflicted young man trapped in a gang war in Spinners. All the episodes are ready to binge.
Adulting S1-2
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge S1 on Showmax now and catch new episodes of Season 2 every Monday.
Wura
Wura-Amoo Adeleke is the perfect wife, a loving mother of two, and a ruthless mining CEO with an empire to run. Season 2 now streaming.
The Real Housewives of Lagos
Lagos, it’s about to be a lituation! The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 2 has landed, with new episodes every Friday only on Showmax.
ENO S1-2
A mother’s dream becomes a daughter’s nightmare in this Ghanaian drama series. Season 2 is coming soon to Showmax.
Single Kiasi S3
Even when their worlds crumble, they will always have each other. Season 3 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Freemen
Nigerian Showmax Original Freemen is a seven-part documentary that explores the Igbo Apprenticeship System.
The best movies on Showmax
Transformers movies on Showmax: ranked
All seven Transformers movies are ready to stream on Showmax, including the 2007 original and the latest, Rise of the Beasts.
Where to watch Simoné Pretorius on Showmax
Watch the renowned South African actress Simoné Pretorius in her unforgettable performances in Vir die Voëls, Wonderlus, Stroomop, Hotel, and Die Onderonsie, all streaming on Showmax.
DC superhero movies on Showmax: ranked
See the ranked list of DC superhero movies now streaming on Showmax, including the feel-good Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
The best British movies to stream
From gangsters in bowler hats to wedding guests in feathered hats, comedy to drama, here are some of the best British movies streaming on Showmax now.