Kwame's Gambit (2024)

Dangerous Animals (2025)

A tense, twisted and jaw-dropping survival horror. When a surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer, she must escape before he performs his sadistic shark feeding ritual.

Pearl Modiadie steps into her power in Law, Love and Betrayal S2

Pearl Modiadie talks about stepping into power as Ayanda in Law, Love and Betrayal S2, premiering 8 March on Mzansi Magic and 9 March on Showmax.

Companion (2025)

From the creators behind Barbarian comes an unsettling horror comedy. When a group of friends go on a weekend getaway, they have no idea of the horrors that are about to unfold.

South Africa’s stories and storytellers recognised as SAFTA nominees announced

Mzansi’s boldest stories take centre stage as the 2026 SAFTA nominees are unveiled, with a wave of nominations across DStv and Showmax.

Heart Eyes (2025)

In this whodunit horror slasher, Valentine's Day is turned into a battle for survival as a masked serial killer goes after couples.

Bride Hard (2025)

When a mercenary team hijacks a wedding, a secret agent bridesmaid fights to save the day in this chaotic action comedy.

Friendship (2024)

Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd lead this dark comedy about an awkward man trying to be friends with his charismatic neighbour.

“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 watch The Real Housewives franchise online

Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos (2025)

This intimate and uplifting documentary explores Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid's rise to superstardom as one of the biggest Afrobeats artists.

Princess Jecoco on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Africa

Princess Jecoco from The Real Housewives of Abuja franchise is back! She opens up on what it feels to be part of an epic girls trip

Dr. Catherine speaks on flying the Kenyan flag and reuniting with Zena on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa

Dr C opens up about representing Kenya in RHUGT–Africa, reuniting with Zena in Brazil, healing through therapy, and revealing a fun new side.