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A quick summary

Showmax is an internet TV service. What sets Showmax apart is a unique combination of hit African content, first and exclusive international series, the best kids’ shows, and live sport from SuperSport. For a single monthly fee, get unlimited access. Start and stop when you want. No ads. Cancel anytime.

Stream Showmax using apps for smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, computers, media players and gaming consoles. 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. The service is available throughout sub-Saharan Africa and to selected diaspora markets worldwide. For a free trial, visit www.showmax.com.

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

December 2018

Premiere of Roast of AKA in conjunction with Comedy Central

2019 expand

January 2019

Premiere of Showmax Original drama The Girl From St Agnes

February 2019

Premiere of Showmax Original comedy Trippin With Skhumba

June 2019

Sport live streaming launched

July 2019

New Nigerian service kicks off with Big Brother Naija

November 2019

Showmax Mobile launched

2020 expand

24 February 2020

Premiere of Showmax Original reality show Somizi & Mohale: The Union

7 July 2020

Showmax Pro launches in Kenya and Nigeria

6 August 2020

Premiere of Showmax Original reality show The Life of Kelly Khumalo

19 August 2020

Showmax Pro launches in South Africa

November 2020

Showmax Free launches in South Africa

2 December 2020

Premiere of Showmax Original reality show Lebo M – Coming Home

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Press releases

Warrior, the butt-kicking show shot in Cape Town, returns →

HBO’s Warrior is based on the writings of Bruce Lee and filmed in Cape Town with plenty of SA talent.

9+ of the best movies coming to Showmax in May →

Birds of Prey, The King of Staten Island, It: Chapter Two, The Good Liar, Ordinary Love, Harry Potter boxset and more.

11 things to know about The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss →

No one does tortured better than Elisabeth Moss. Here are some things you might not know about the star of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Trailer alert: Life With Kelly Khumalo S2, coming to Showmax in May →

Showmax has just released the trailer for Life With Kelly Khumalo S2, which will release new episodes every Thursday from 13 May 2021.

Showmax brings Nameless and Wahu’s timeless love story with the upcoming docu-reality series, This Love →

Private, unproblematic and dedicated, Kenya’s power couple opens their lives to viewers for the first time on Showmax.

Showmax an early winner at the SAFTAs →

In all, content on Showmax is up for a whopping 128 awards – the most by far of any streaming service available in South Africa.