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16 January 2024

5 things to love about the new Showmax

The new Showmax app will become available in app stores from 23 January 2024, as part of a staggered migration process across 44 markets. Existing Showmax customers will be sent communication with information on how to get the new app. By 12 February 2024, the new Showmax will be officially live in all markets.

Ahead of the relaunch of Showmax, here are five things to get excited about.

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Original African stories by local talent

Volspoed on Showmax

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Volspoed is a turbo-charged reality series about the high-adrenaline life and marriage of endurance racer Antonie Marx. Lands 6 January on Showmax.

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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.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together fan favourites from Nigeria, Kenya and SA. New episodes land on Showmax on Fridays.

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Showmax Original Unspoken War

Unspoken War

Six-part docuseries Unspoken War, produced by IdeaCandy, lands on Showmax and M-Net on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

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Slay Queens on Showmax

Slay Queens

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

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Vaal Riviera on Showmax

Vaal Riviera

Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Now streaming, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

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The ABC Killer on Showmax

The ABC Killer

The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.

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Untied on Showmax

Untied S1

Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

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Outlaws, now streaming on Showmax

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