Afrikaans

Straat 1 on Showmax

Straat S1

Whistleblower Robert Muller hides out in a cul-de-sac after dangerous businessmen and CEOs hire a hitman to take him out before he can testify against them.

/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Cintaine Schutte as Maggie in Wyfie

Cintaine Schutte on Wyfie and how unexpected love can be

Award-winning actress Cintaine Schutte talks about her role as Maggie in the hit university telenovela Wyfie. Catch new episodes of S2 every Tuesday on Showmax.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Ready D in the documentary Brasse Vannie Kaap

Brasse Vannie Kaap director Lauren Scholtz on the iconic group

Lauren Scholtz talks about Brasse Vannie Kaap, which premiered to a standing ovation at Silwerskerm in August, now streaming on Showmax.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
A powerful and emotional documentary about the legendary South African hip-hop group 'Brasse Vannie Kaap' (BVK), who conquered the music scene in the crucial early years of the new South Africa.

Brasse Vannie Kaap

The legendary South African hip-hop group Brasse Vannie Kaap conquered the music scene in the crucial early years of the new South Africa.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Diepe Waters S2 on Showmax

Diepe Waters S1-2

Diepe Waters follows a community set around a prestigious swimming club, the Swartmarlyne, owned by the Swarts family.

/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Zandelle Meyer on Wyfie on Showmax

Zandélle Meyer on graduating from Trompoppie to Wyfie

Trompoppie star Zandélle Meyer talks about starring in the groundbreaking Afrikaans university drama Wyfie. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.

Original
/images/za.svgSouth African
Spooksoeker S1 on Showmax

Grade 11 learner to star in Showmax’s Spooksoeker adaptation

Grade 11 learner Rico Immelman talks about his first lead role in the Showmax Original teen series Spooksoeker, based on the bestselling books by multi-award winner François Bloemhof. Launching in December 2024.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Die Bloedhonde on Showmax

Screen legend Tobie Cronjé on laughter and Die Bloedhonde

The South African screen legend Tobie Cronjé talks about his role in Stiaan Smith’s feature film directorial debut, now streaming on Showmax.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Afrikaans screen icons honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Afrikaans screen icons honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Denise Newman, Hans Strydom and Roberta Durrant were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at this year’s Silwerskerm Festival. Stream their greatest hits on Showmax.

/images/za.svgSouth African
Elani Dekker on her role as Katrien in Die Bloedhonde

Elani Dekker on her role as Katrien in Die Bloedhonde

“We can all think differently and see the world differently,” says Elani Dekker, who plays the lead role in Die Bloedhonde, streaming on Showmax

Original
/images/za.svgSouth African
Jano on Die Ondernemers on Showmax

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.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Waldemar Schultz as Jasper and Elani Dekker as Katrien in Die Bloedhonde

The mystery and whimsy of colourful caper Die Bloedhonde

Elani Dekker stars in murder mystery and coming-of-age comedy drama Die Bloedhonde, now streaming on Showmax express from Silwerskermfees.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Die Bloedhonde on Showmax

Die Bloedhonde (2024)

Katrien is on holiday with her family when an unexplained death gives her reason to suspect the beloved local pastor of foul play…

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Die Bloedhonde on Showmax

Stream Die Bloedhonde on Showmax from 6 September

From Silwerskerm to Showmax: the quirky mystery movie Die Bloedhonde starts streaming from Friday, 6 September.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Beaulah Queens van die Kaap on Showmax

Pride Month starts early for Showmax with wins for Beaulah, Wyfie

Showmax Originals Wyfie and Beaulah: Queens van die Kaa both won for Representation of LGBTQIA+ at MIP Africa’s first Inclusive Lens awards.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
The Secret Weapon is on Showmax

7 South African short films to watch on the fly

Dive into these 7 vibrant short films, each designed to transport you to another world in just minutes. Now streaming exclusively on Showmax.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
The Office USA on Showmax

Showmax orders Afrikaans version of BBC Studios’ The Office

Showmax is set to localise The Office for Showmax and kykNET, filmed primarily in Afrikaans, with production to start in 2025.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Meisiekind on Showmax

Meisiekind

In this 50-minute film written by and starring Iette Blignaut, Louise and Megan form an adventure-filled friendship. But can it survive heartbreak?

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Sandra Prinsloo as Moekie and Cindy Swanepoel as Christelle in Koek

Showmax puts a second season of Koek in the oven

One of the 10 most-streamed Afrikaans series on Showmax since its relaunch is coming back for a second season in 2025.

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Cindy Swanepoel in Koek

All the best reactions from Silwerskerm Award nominees in 2024

The stars of Showmax Originals Koek, Wyfie and Trompoppie tell us how it feels to be nominated for a prestigious Silwerskerm Award.

Original
/images/za.svgSouth African
Die Geval van Gideon on Showmax

Die Geval van Gideon

Gideon’s night of fun in Johannesburg turns into a nightmare when he wakes up next to a corpse. He’s been set up by three women needing his IT skills…

Original
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Celeste Loots as Amanda in Wyfie

Wyfie: 14 new songs and music video by late SA rapper Angie oeh

It’s been a year since local rapper Angie oeh’s tragic passing. Her legacy lives on with 14 new songs and a music video featuring Wyfie stars.

/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Daar's Bloed on Showmax

Daar’s Bloed (2023)

A famous South African actress becomes paranoid when private photos of her appear in a magazine. Does she have a stalker?

First
/images/za.svgMade in South Africa
Wyfie S2 on Showmax

Meet the women who direct groundbreaking series Wyfie

Eva du Preez and Emilie Badenhorst speak about directing Wyfie, which is turning heads from Cannes to Seoul. New episodes land every Tuesday on Showmax.

Original
/images/za.svgSouth African