
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
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
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

Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream from 24 June on Showmax.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream from 23 June, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

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.

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.

Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.

The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.

Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.

The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. All episodes, including both reunion episodes, are streaming on Showmax.
Untied, coming to Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold

The F-Show (2025)
The F-Show features a strong roster led by one of South Africa’s favourite comedians skewering the daily chaos that comes with being South African.

Showmax Gen Z stars speak out for Youth Day 2025
The young stars of Youngins, Soft Life, and Adulting share what Youth Day means to them and how their roles are influencing their generation. See them all on Showmax.

Youth Day 2025: How 8 South African stars got their start
From Thembinkosi Mthembu to Thuso Mbedu and Lemogang Tsipa, these South African stars have journeyed from humble beginnings to taking our screens and the world by storm.

Must-watch trailer for upcoming Showmax talk show, Untied
Watch the explosive trailer for Untied, featuring eight South African celebrities who have gone through public divorces. Hosted by Relebogile Mabotja, the talk show premieres on Showmax on 24 June 2025.