Uthando Lodumo
Made in South Africa
Follow gqom superstars Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha as they lift the curtain on their busy lives. All episodes now streaming.
Uthando Lodumo follows Bongekile Simelane and Mandla Maphumulo, better known as gqom superstars Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha, as they live their lives in the spotlight.
“We’re an open book in the way we live our lives,” says Babes in the first season of the Showmax Original reality series, which follows her and the West Ink Records founder from his proposal live on air on Gagasi FM in October 2020 through marriage counselling, lobola negotiations and pregnancy all the way to their vibrant traditional wedding in April 2021.
Season 2 follows the couple as they raise their baby and draws the curtain back to reveal the story behind the most contentious headlines of the past year while also showing how the couple’s careers are evolving.
Videos
More about Uthando Lodumo
Uthando Lodumo S2: Babes addresses Mampintsha’s infidelity
Babes Wodumo wants her husband, Mampintsha, to be honest about whether or not he has a child outside of their marriage. Stream the latest episode of Uthando Lodumo Season 2, only on Showmax.
Uthando Lodumo S2: Babes Wodumo wants a paternity test for Mampintsha
Gqom couple Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha find themselves in yet another tricky situation in episode 8 of Uthando Lodumo S2, now streaming on Showmax
Uthando Lodumo S2: How losing her Instagram account is hurting Babes’s business
On the latest episode of Uthando Lodumo, Babes faces the possibility of losing her Instagram account which she has worked so hard to build.
Uthando Lodumo Season 2: Babes and Mampintsha still committed to their marriage
Babes and Mampintsha invite cameras into their therapy session with Pastor Dube on the latest episode of Uthando Lodumo.
Uthando Lodumo S2: Babes and Mampintsha try to resolve their marital problems
Babes and Mampintsha attend a counselling session in an attempt to resolve some of their marital issues in episode 5 of Uthando Lodumo Season 2.
Uthando Lodumo Season 2 episode 4: The families make peace
Are the Simelanes and Maphumulo families ready to bury the hatchet? Find out in this week’s episode of Showmax Original Uthando Lodumo.
Uthando Lodumo Season 2: Babes Wodumo’s birthday party turns sour
If episode 3 of Uthando Lodumo S2 is anything to go by, Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha might disagree a lot, but their love for each other makes up for all their misunderstandings.
Interview: Mampintsha and Babes Wodumo on their relationship, son and family feud
Mampintsha and Babes open up about their lives after marriage, becoming parents and navigating their very public family feud in Uthando Lodumo.
More reality series to binge
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream Die Tollie & Manila Show, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Kwa Mam’Mkhize and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
Next Level Chef S2
Gordon Ramsay levels up cooking competitions with this multi-level culinary challenge that awards the best contestants the coveted title of Next Level Chef.
How Joey takes a wrecking ball to The Bachelor
Bachelor Nation, is Joey Graziadei out to ruin it for low-effort guys in The Bachelor Season 28? 32 women with nothing bad to say about him just gave us a huge hint.
The Bachelor S28
Joey Graziadei is ready to settle down. The 28-year-old has 32 women vying for his heart before he chooses one of them to be his happy ever after.
Mntase S1-3
An intervention reality series that seeks to address and resolve the most aggressive, intense sibling rivalries.
The best reality shows to stream on Showmax in December and January
From local hits to African firsts and international favourites, there’s no shortage of exciting content to keep reality TV fans hooked.
Izingane Zes’thembu S1-2
A reality show that follows the lives of the polygamous businessman’s children as they navigate life within a polygamous family.
Kwa Njomane S1-2
A reality show that follows the controversial life of traditional healer Smangele Mhlongo and her three children as they face the challenges of life, relationships, and societal pressures.
Comedy to keep you enteratained
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
Ramy Youssef returns to the stage to offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving, and more.
Magda Louw
This tongue-in-cheek, lump-in-the-throat mockumentary looks at life’s unavoidable tragedies. Time doesn’t stand still, ageing is a given, and everything is temporary. Follow Magda as she gives us a look into a middle-aged woman’s life.
Based on a True Story S2: 10 reasons to date this serial killer
Ava’s little sister has found her mister: the ultimate “he’s a 10, but…” – The Westside Ripper – in Based on a True Story Season 2. Crazy? Well, here’s why we’d give love a chance.
30 Rock’s most demanding divas
Basking in time off from the office? Oh, the stories you could tell. But could you match the insanity behind the scenes at TGS in the comedy series 30 Rock?
Son of a Critch S3
The executive producer of Schitt’s Creek delivers this heartfelt comedy that is a window into the life of an 11-year-old boy battling through middle school in the 80s.
30 Rock S1-7
Emmy winner Tina Fey stars as Liz Lemon, head writer of the fictional sketch-comedy show TGS with Tracy Jordan, who has to deal with an arrogant boss and a crazy […]
Somebody Somewhere S1-3
Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.
John Early: Now More Than Ever (2023)
In his first HBO comedy special, John Early brings his unique blend of cutting commentary, pop star swagger, and all-around loveable hilarity.
More Mzansi gold
Showmax to stream Tyla’s historic concert
Showmax will live stream Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tyla, live from her concert at the SunBet Arena, to 44 countries in Africa on 18 January 2025.
Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream
These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream Die Tollie & Manila Show, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Kwa Mam’Mkhize and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
10 most-streamed shows by South Africans on Showmax in 2024
South Africans like to watch themselves – and dragons – according to Showmax. These are the 10 shows South Africans streamed the most in 2024.