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20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa, Vaal Riviera, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, and more of South Africa's best reality shows on Showmax.
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Where to see the cast of Mpondoland on Showmax
From Thembekile Komani as Mkhondwana to Tina Jaxa as Pele-Pele, see the cast of Mpondoland in some of their acclaimed roles on Showmax.
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New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The latest seasons of Youngins, Outlaws, Hacks, The Equalizer, Tokyo Vice, and more are all streaming on Showmax.
The best romantic series on Showmax
All you need is love — and these addictive series: Northern Lights, Love Island: All Stars, Love Island Games, Outlaws S2 and more.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Set in the 1960s in the town of Derry, this horror series explores its strange happenings, disappearances, and the origins of Pennywise the Clown.
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17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency
From St. Denis Medical to New Amsterdam to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.
Big mobs, small jobs: 10 crime series to stream on Showmax
Not everybody can be the Godfather. From MobLand to The Cleaning Lady to Gangs of London, we look at 11 small but essential jobs that take care of the organising behind organised crime.
RSVP for a Showmax wedding: 40+ celebrations to enjoy
From surprise vows to family feuds, Showmax is serving up over 40 wedding-themed movies and series. We’re saying I Do to non-stop entertainment!
31 top shows & movies to watch with Pride
While we held space for our friends in the US in June, South Africa celebrates Pride in October, so here are 31 shows that fly the Pride flag high.
Where to see the cast of Levels on Showmax
From Bonko Khoza as Steve to Lunathi Mampofu as Bongi and Melusi Mbele as Frans, see the cast of Levels in some of their acclaimed roles on Showmax.
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Ace your Matric exams with 10 Afrikaans series and movies
Looking for the less-sweat, more-fun way to study? Brush up your Afrikaans before exam time with these shows and movies.
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Afrikaans series to stream on Showmax
From Donkerbos to Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, from Een Keer Om Die Son to Troukoors, here are some of the best Afrikaans shows to stream on Showmax.
5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1
The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.
5 new reality shows on Showmax in August
King's Court, Vaal Riviera, The Valley S2, Next Gen NYC and more reality shows to stream on Showmax this month.
Celebrate Vinette Ebrahim in 10 roles on Showmax
This Women’s Month, the 2025 Silwerskerm Festival is honouring Vinette Ebrahim with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and we’ve picked just 10 roles that highlight her talent and charisma.
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Everyone Else Burns and 8 more cult classics
Strap in for armageddon! British sitcom Everyone Else Burns is set in a rigid sect - but they're not the only ones with weird haircuts. Let’s all join a cult show and become one big, happy family.
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Binge five of the 10 biggest Emmy nominees on Showmax
Showmax has 5 of this year’s top 10 Emmy-nominated titles, from The Penguin to The White Lotus — all ready for you to stream now.
Dangerous minds in The Institute + 7 more superpowered series
When kids develop strange abilities, do you train them, or “study” them so you can figure out how to stop them? Find out what they’re up to at The Institute … and in 7 more superpowered series.
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Travel through time with historical dramas on Showmax
Whether you want to live in Downton Abbey, ancient Rome, the Roaring 20s or the Swinging 70s, we have a series for you – including the brand-new Mary & George.
10-city tour! See the world with Showmax
So the exchange rate has clipped your wings and now your travel budget won’t get you further than the spaza? Tour these 10 must-see cities in 10 series and movies.
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.
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10 top cop shows for Donut Day
From Brooklyn Nine-Nine to Drift, we’ve hand-picked 10 silly-to-serious police series from our lineup that you can take into custody, starting on Official Donut Day, Friday, 6 June.
Happy Face and the monster at home
What’s it like to find out that someone you love has committed atrocities? We look at the new serial killer crime drama series Happy Face, along with three documentaries about killers and criminals close to home.
10 international movies and series shot in South Africa
From Boy Kills World, to Milli Vanilli exposé movie Girl You Know It’s True, to Yellowstone series 1923, we sent our location scouts to figure out where 10 international productions filmed some familiar scenes.
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