5 March 2018
Oscar winners and nominees to watch on Showmax
The 90th Academy Awards took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in LA, honouring the most critically acclaimed movies of the year. The Oscars marks the end of Hollywood’s awards season, which makes this the perfect time to update your movie bucket-list.
Revolting Rhymes, First on Showmax
2018 Oscar nominee: Animated Short Film
Straight from the pages of the legendary children’s author Roald Dahl, revisit classic fairy tales brought to life in this amazing, Oscar-nominated animation.
Selma
Guillermo Del Torro
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Original African stories by local talent
Subterranea
Subterranea follows eight participants of a psychological experiment, trapped in an underground bunker. Stream from 26 September, with new episodes every Thursday.
Nai-Rich
Nai-Rich follows five influential Kenyans, giving a glimpse into the glitz and glam of their daily lives in the entertainment industry. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
False Glory
Fake Glory is a three-part documentary series that delves into those moments when sporting figures did the unthinkable for personal gain. New episodes land Mondays.
Law, Love and Betrayal
Law, Love and Betrayal follows a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Shebeen Queens
Shebeen Queens is a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Die Ondernemers
Die Ondernemers follows three entrepreneurs in the funeral business. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Dark Side of Glory
Dark Side of Glory tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder and unexplained deaths in the world of sport. Stream now on Showmax.
One Weeks
One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
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More Mzansi gold
Jano van der Berg on watching himself on Die Ondernemers
Undertaker Jano van der Berg is one of the cast on reality show Die Ondernemers. He tells us about the show and the surprising aspects of his job. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Kim extends an olive branch to Christina
In episode 5 of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Kim invites Christina to a picnic for two, but things go south. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Law, Love and Betrayal Season 1 episode 1 recap: Status quo
In episode 1 of Law, Love and Betrayal, ambitious attorney Gugu pursues a wealthy divorcee as a client by promising to get her more money from her stingy ex-husband. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Empini Season 1 episodes 31-32 recap: Everybody needs a bodyguard
In episodes 31-32 of Empini, Khaya invokes the next phase of his plan and Zenzele finally learns how far his enemies will go to destroy him. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.