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Ira Blanckenberg on finding Spooksoeker’s teen stars
Ira Blanckenberg talks about finding Spooksoeker’s teen stars and playing a ghost in the series, now streaming on Showmax.
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10+ South African book adaptations on Showmax
Some of South Africa’s best-loved stories have inspired our favourite series and movies, from the new Spooksoeker, to The Wife, Red Ink, and those Deon Meyer crime thrillers.
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Kadia Banyini on his breakthrough role as Mazambane in Youngins
Kadia Banyini reflects on his breakthrough role as Mazambane in teen drama Youngins, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.
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6 strong female leads in Showmax Originals in 2024
Stream these must-see Showmax Originals that highlight strong female leads who are bold and fiercely brilliant, now streaming on Showmax.
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Soft Life Season 1 opens with secrets, scandals and sacrifices
Showmax Original Soft Life kicks off as Owami celebrates her 23rd birthday and gets invited to a NubiaBlaq launch party as a potential “brand ambassador”. Catch new episodes on Mondays on Showmax.
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Zizipho Buti on her role in Showmax Original Soft Life
Zizipho Buti talks about her most challenging yet most rewarding role as Owami in Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax.
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The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to this December holiday, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.
The best reality shows to stream on Showmax in December and January
From local hits to African firsts and international favourites, there’s no shortage of exciting content to keep reality TV fans hooked.
Welcome to dystopia: 7 sci-fi movies that feel close to home
From The Fix to Civil War, 7 dystopian sci-fi films are now streaming on Showmax, ready to transport you to a world that’s more recognisable than you’d like.
Civil War: Nick Offerman role call
It’s Nick Offerman Opposite Day as the guy who played Ron “big government hater” Swanson becomes Civil War’s present-dicator. What else has he been up to?
“If you’re gonna break up with me, just do it already”: Kieran Culkin on Season 4 of Succession
Kieran Culkin, who portrays Roman Roy, talks about his Emmy-nominated role in Season 4 of the acclaimed series Succession.
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Annie wants her apology
On episode 11 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, Slee and Mbali confront Nonku and Annie wants her apology. Now streaming on Showmax.
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Adulting Season 1 episode 4 recap: Four guys down to clown
In episode 4 of Adulting Season 1, Bonga convinces Nkanyezi (Londeka Shishi) to go out on a date with him. Meanwhile, Eric is still fighting to keep Ncumisa in his life. Binge-watch Adulting on Showmax.
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The Wife Season 3 episodes 58-60: Hlomu and Mqhele’s tragic deaths
In The Wife finale, Hlomu and Mqhele meet their tragic demise, while Qhawe and Naledi live happily ever after.
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Mbalenhle Mavimbela looks back on her career-making role as Hlomu in The Wife
Mbalenhle Mavimbela reflects on playing Hlomu in Showmax’s groundbreaking telenovela. All episodes of The Wife are streaming on Showmax.
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The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Sorisha wants Jojo to apologise
In episode 10 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, Sorisha urges Jojo to apologise for how things went down on their getaway.
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Showmax and Moja Love partner on first reality series, KuRuff
Launching 17 April 2023, KuRuff is a 13-part reality show that tackles the issue of black tax among South African families, hosted by Wright Ngubeni.
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Adulting Season 1 episode 3 recap: Lads v ladies in Sun City
In episode 3 of Adulting, the boys are off to Sun City to celebrate Eric’s birthday. They meet four beautiful women and things get wild.
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Haven’t watched The Republic Season 2 yet? Here’s why you should
South Africa’s first woman President, Lufuno Mulaudzi, is on a mission to fight corruption and restore dignity to the country she leads and loves.
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The Wife Season 3 episodes 55-57 recap: The truth about the Zulu brothers revealed
Hlomu makes a bold move that threatens to destroy the Zulu family. Meanwhile, the royal family is at war, with the princesses striving to dethrone their father.
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Nhlanhla Kunene on his captivating role of Eric in Adulting
Nhlanhla Kunene talks about playing his fan-favourite character Eric in Adulting, now streaming on Showmax.
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The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Slee gushes over her new man
Slee talks about the new man in her life on the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Durban S3, now streaming on Showmax.
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Winter begins to bite in Season 2 of the multi-award-winning Yellowjackets
The first two episodes of the dark, compelling, and horrifying drama Yellowjackets Season 2 land on Showmax on 1 April 2023, with new episodes on Saturdays.
Adulting Season 1 episode 2 recap: Wicked women and deadbeat dads
In episode 2 of Adulting, Bonga pursues Nkanyezi, while Mpho grapples with being dumped by his side chick. Meanwhile, Vuyani gets fears about being replaced by his sugar mama and Eric gets into trouble once again.
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