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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.
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.
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.
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.
Diepe Waters S1-2
Diepe Waters follows a community set around a prestigious swimming club, the Swartmarlyne, owned by the Swarts family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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…
Stream Die Bloedhonde on Showmax from 6 September
From Silwerskerm to Showmax: the quirky mystery movie Die Bloedhonde starts streaming from Friday, 6 September.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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…
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.
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?
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.