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The American Society of Magical Negroes on Showmax

Would you join The American Society of Magical Negroes?

Writer-creator Kobi Libii cracks open his bag of tricks to reveal what’s really going on in The American Society of Magical Negroes. And we suggest 5 more Black comedies with culture.

The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

Londie London on RHODurban S5, her return and more

Londie London talks about returning to The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 as a friend of the main cast. Catch new episodes every Friday on Showmax.

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Presley Chweneyagae on Cobrizi

A tribute to Presley “Cobrizi, Mokwepa” Chweneyagae

Remembering one of Mzansi’s GOATs, Presley Chweneyagae, who has passed away at the age of 40. See him in his final role as Cobrizi on DStv or his acclaimed role in The River on Showmax.

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Empini S2 on Showmax

5 explosive moments from Empini Season 2 so far

Empini Season 2 hits hard with betrayals, secrets, and twists that keep viewers hooked. Stream it now on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesday.

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Twisters on Showmax

Twisters and 5 other man-versus-nature nail biters

Tornado alert! A category F5 spin on the blockbuster 1996 movie Twister has just touched ground to sweep us up in the terrifying power of nature. Find out about how it was made, and what to watch next.

The Mommy Club S3 on Showmax

Noksie on The Mommy Club S3 and the explosive reunion

Noksie talks about joining The Mommy Club S3, how she feels about the ladies and what went down at the explosive reunion, now streaming on Showmax.

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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol on Showmax

Which Mission: Impossible is it?

With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning now in cinemas, we match each previous Mission: Impossible film to its most iconic scene. You know, it’s the one where…

Yellowjackets S3 on Showmax

Paramount+ with Showtime greenlights Season 4 of Yellowjackets

With release dates for Season 4 of Yellowjackets yet to be announced, stream every episode of Seasons 1-3 of the horror-thriller-coming-of-age drama series on Showmax.

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Trevor Noah stand-up specials to stream

Trevor Noah stand-up specials to stream

A bumper crop of Trevor Noah comedy shows: from Crazy Normal to African American and both Daywalker specials.

lunga Tshabalala as Lindani in The River

The River: Farewell Lindani …. for real this time

It was a heart-wrenching farewell to Lindani, a much-loved character on The River

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Family lessons from The Ranakas Season 5

Family lessons from The Ranakas Season 5

Meet Dineo Ranaka’s family in the hilarious, heartwarming reality show that gives us a real glimpse of an ordinary African family.

10 Afrikaans series and movies to help you ace your Matric exams

10 Afrikaans series and movies to help you ace your Matric exams

Showmax has a tonne of fun Afrikaans content to help you immerse yourself in the language ahead of your final exams.

Meet the cast of Legacy S1-2

Meet the cast of Legacy S1-2

Kgomotso Christopher, Michelle Botes, Mary-Anne Barlow and more are joined by some new faces in Season 2 of the telenovela.

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Watch: Director Mandla N’s inspiring masterclass

Watch: Director Mandla N’s inspiring masterclass

Writer, director and producer Mandla N shares his filmmaking secrets in the latest Actor Spaces x Showmax masterclass. 

Opening up the industry with Actor Spaces x Showmax

Opening up the industry with Actor Spaces x Showmax

Showmax has partnered with Actor Spaces to produce six masterclasses designed to teach and inspire actors, directors and creatives. 

Nobody is safe at the Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau

Nobody is safe at the Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau

Stream the Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau Brought To You by Showmax from 9pm on Monday, 8 August 2022.

Boer Soek ‘n Vrou S15: Meet the farmers

Boer Soek ‘n Vrou S15: Meet the farmers

Looking for love? The 2022 crop of farmers on Boer Soek ‘n Vrou are waiting to hear from you! 

4 best legal dramas to stream

4 best legal dramas to stream

All’s fair in love and law – or at least that’s what the legal eagles in these top legal TV series would have you believe. 

How DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz met on DJ Zinhle The Unexpected on Showmax

DJ Zinhle on how she met Murdah Bongz

In DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected, Zinhle lets the public into her world and reveals how her romance with Murdah Bongz started.

Love Lies and Hybrids on Showmax

11 South African movies you’ve probably never seen

Sci-fi, drama, sex, romance, comedy – these homegrown hidden gems have it all. Stream them all on Showmax.

Pride Month: Top shows and movies with LGBTQIA+ characters on Showmax

Pride Month: Top shows and movies with LGBTQIA+ characters on Showmax

Showmax brings you some of the best local and international shows and movies featuring LGBTQIA+ characters this Pride Month (and every month).

Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy in Succession

“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.

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Annie on The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3

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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Nhlanhla Kunene is Eric in Adulting Season 1

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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