26 November 2018
4 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Award winners on Showmax
South Africa’s most prominent and popular celebrities gathered for the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards on Saturday, 24 November 2018, an event that celebrated the glamour and sparkle of home-grown entertainment.
Here are the award winners that you can find on Showmax – stream their shows today for the ultimate binge-watch session of local excellence.
Favourite Personality of the Year Award, sponsored by Showmax: Bonang Matheba, Being Bonang S1
Image: Mzansi
Stream Being Bonang S1 on Showmax. Season 2 lands on the platform in February! Watch now »
Favourite Comedian: Skhumba, Comedy Central Roast of Somizi
Catch Skhumba’s searing jabs at Somgaga in the Comedy Central Roast of Somizi, only on Showmax! Watch now »
Favourite Actress and DStv Ultimate Favourite Viewers’ Choice Award: Thembsie Matu, The Queen
Image: Mzansi Magic
Thembsie Matu, who stars in The Queen (new episodes of Season 3 come express to Showmax from Mzansi Magic, Mondays to Thursdays every week), was not only named Favourite Actress, but also won the biggest award of the night, The DStv Ultimate Favourite Viewers’ Choice Award. See her shine as Petronella in The Queen, on Showmax. Watch now »
Favourite Actor: Warren Masemola, Five Fingers for Marseilles
Warren Masemola in Five Fingers for Marseilles. Credit: Photo by Graham Bartholomew, courtesy of XYZ Films
Warren Masemola stars in the multi-award-winning local western, Five Fingers for Marseilles, as Thuto, a member of a gang of youngsters left behind in the town of Marseilles in apartheid South Africa after their friend Tau commits a catastrophic act of violence and has to flee. Five Fingers for Marseilles is first and only on Showmax. Watch now »
Original African stories by local talent
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. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.
Made in South Africa
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 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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Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
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The action heats up on Empini
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