5 things to love about the new Showmax

Brakpan Chronicles

Brakpan Chronicles is a two-part documentary series from the team behind the SAFTA-winning Sex in Afrikaans! Stream from 20 February on Showmax.

Mizani S1

From the award-winning director of Mvera and Pete comes a searing new series set in the dark underbelly of Kenya’s coastal city. Landing 5 February.

Die Kantoor S1

Die Kantoor, the South African adaptation of The Office, is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Volspoed S1

Volspoed is a turbo-charged reality series about the high-adrenaline life and marriage of endurance racer Antonie Marx. New episodes land on Tuesdays.

Adam to Eve

Blessing Lungaho stars in Adam to Eve, as a man whose world is turned upside down when a mysterious curse transforms him into a woman.

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together fan favourites from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Unspoken War

Six-part docuseries Unspoken War, produced by IdeaCandy, reveals haunting details of South Africa's covert war in Namibia, Angola and at home.

Slay Queens

Slay Queens is a bold docuseries that dives straight into the glitzy, gritty world of Mzansi’s most talked-about women.

The ‘Burbs S1

In this adaptation of the 1980s Tom Hanks dark comedy, a couple moves back to the husband's hometown, only to face a cul-de-sac shrouded in mystery.

“You don't create something so powerful purely through military tactics” - Shaka iLembe co-creator

Shaka iLembe co-creator Desireé Markgraaff reflects on the vision, research, and importance of telling our stories. Stream Seasons 1–2 on Showmax.

Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe S1-2 on Showmax

From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu and Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax. Binge now on Showmax.

Sweethearts (2024)

Two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts during the "Drunksgiving" holiday break, but their plan goes awry.