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Kaleidoscope of Showmax offering

A quick summary

Showmax is an internet TV service. For a single monthly fee, get all-you-can-eat access to a huge online catalogue of TV shows, movies, kids’ shows and documentaries. Start and stop when you want. No ads. Cancel anytime – there’s no contract.

Stream Showmax using apps for smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, computers, media players and gaming consoles. Showmax also works with Chromecast and AirPlay. Manage data consumption using the bandwidth capping feature. No internet? No problem – download shows to smartphones and tablets to watch later offline.

Showmax was born in 2015, and is currently available in more than 70 countries.

Timeline

2015 expand

August 2015

Showmax launched in South Africa

December 2015

Partnerships with Samsung, FNB's eBucks, and Telkom
Downloads added to Android app
Vouchers introduced into Pick n Pay stores

2016 expand

January 2016

Partnership with MWEB
Showmax named Stuff Magazine's App of the Year
Downloads added to iOS

February 2016

Vouchers introduced to Game and CNA stores

March 2016

AirPlay support added to iOS
Chromecast support added to Android app
Vouchers introduced to Makro
Apple TV (4th gen) app launched

April 2016

Vouchers introduced to Incredible Connection and HiFi Corp

May 2016

Bandwidth capping introduced across all apps
Showmax expands to 36 more countries in Africa, taking total to 65 countries world-wide

June 2016

Showmax added to DStv Explora decoder

July 2016

10 million views milestone

August 2016

Profiles launched
Showmax International launched
Logo revised

September 2016

20 million views milestone

October 2016

Showmax Select launched in Kenya
M-PESA payment integration in Kenya
Add to bill introduced with Vodacom
Standard Bank uCount rewards partnership

November 2016

Peering agreement with NAPAfrica
Vodacom VOD agreement announced

December 2016

Android TV app launched

2017 expand

January 2017

Partnership with SEACOM in East Africa

February 2017

Showmax launched in Poland

May 2017

Deal with Polish mobile network Play
Showmax added to T-Mobile Poland uncapped video product

June 2017

Filming starts on 1st Showmax Original series, Tali's Wedding Diary
Partnership with Vodafone Ghana launched

August 2017

Free Wi-Fi partnership with VAST Networks
Xbox One app launched

September 2017

Showmax free to DStv Premium customers in South Africa

October 2017

PS4 app launched in South Africa

December 2017

Premiere of Saturday Night Live Polska
Premiere of Tali's Wedding Diary (Showmax Original - Africa)

2018 expand

May 2018

Premiere of Mafia Women (Showmax Original – Poland)

June 2018

PS4 app launched in Poland

August 2018

Connected Video unit formed, Niclas Ekdahl named as CEO

Logos and brand guidelines

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PNG versions of logo
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Vector versions of logo
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Brand guidelines

Free to use product images
Some of the devices you can use to watch Showmax
Showmax on the Explora

Press releases

Selina, Plan B and more Kalasha Awards 2019 winners to stream on Showmax

Selina, Plan B and more Kalasha Awards 2019 winners to stream on Showmax

Including nominees Monica, Pete, and previous Kalasha winners like My Two Wives, Super Moda and Sue na Jonnie.
Top-rated kids’ shows for the holidays

Top-rated kids’ shows for the holidays

These 100% mega-brilliant kids’ shows are great for grown-ups too. Parents and critics agree: these are perfect holiday binge fare.

The Righteous Gemstones is “the funniest show currently on TV.” Can we get a hallelujah?

The Righteous Gemstones is “the funniest show currently on TV.” Can we get a hallelujah?

Bitingly funny, The Righteous Gemstones lambastes a family of hypocritical evangelists who are in it for lining their own pockets, not saving souls.

6 best SA shows to watch in November

6 best SA shows to watch in November

Showmax is the streaming home of local content: just check out these top shows to watch, from doccies to movies to series.

Showmax launches new plan aimed at increasing Africa’s access to Video on Demand

Showmax launches new plan aimed at increasing Africa’s access to Video on Demand

The new Showmax Mobile plan costs 50% of the standard Showmax package but still features 100% of the same video content.

Nicholas Braun on scene-stealing as Cousin Greg in Succession

Nicholas Braun on scene-stealing as Cousin Greg in Succession

We chat to breakout star Nicholas Braun on his role as hapless cousin Greg. In the second season, he’ll come into his own as he holds the key to a big secret.

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