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Die Ondernemers on Showmax

Must-watch trailer: Showmax reality series Die Ondernemers

See the trailer for Die Ondernemers, a Showmax reality series featuring three South African undertakers, premiering 5 August 2024.

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Eksie Perfeksie on Showmax

Showmax’s raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie asks: ‘Can you stay friends with your exes?’

Watch the trailer for the Showmax Original raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie, landing on 9 August 2024.

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Manila von Teez in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap on Showmax

Manila von Teez on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap

Drag superstar Manila Von Teez talks about being on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap. New episodes land every Thursdays on Showmax.

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Showmax QVWi device

Showmax and South African manufacturer QVWi partner to transform TVs into smart TVs

Showmax partners with QVWi, a Skyworth Digital Company, to upgrade older TVs into smart TVs with the latest technology at an affordable price.

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Dark Side of Glory on Showmax

Must watch trailer: true-crime doccie Dark Side of Glory

Watch the explosive first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary about the shocking cases of murder in the world of sport. Premieres 31 July on Showmax.

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Melusi Mbele in The Butcher's Soul

Must-watch trailer for The Butcher’s Soul coming to Showmax

First look at the explosive trailer for The Butcher’s Soul, starring SAFTA winner Melusi Mbele. Premiering 2 August on Showmax. 

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One Weeks S1 on Showmax

Sihle Ndaba delves more into her character on One Weeks

Sihle Ndaba talks about her role in the new feel-good comedy One Weeks now streaming on Showmax. New episodes land every Monday.

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Beaulah Queens van die Kaap on Showmax

Drag spectacular Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap is now streaming on Showmax

The queens share what being on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap means to them and their community. Now streaming on Showmax with new episodes every Thursday.

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The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice on Showmax

The Mommy Club OGs tell the Sugar & Spice cast what to expect

Hermajesty, Mrs Mops, Ratile and Nunurai give advice to the ladies of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice ahead of their reality show launch on 8 August 2024.

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Beaulah Queens van die Kaap on Showmax

Jaw-dropping reality shows to stream this July

Stream Married at First Sight Mzansi, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – SA, Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap, and so much more on Showmax this July.

Marc Jury Showmax CEO

Showmax pricing update sees no increase to Premier League plan

Showmax Premier League plan to remain R69 for the new football season while Showmax Entertainment to revert to original R99 price point in August.

One Weeks S1 on Showmax

See the trailer of new Showmax comedy series One Weeks

Sihle Ndaba and Zakhele Mabasa Mokone co-star in new Showmax Original One Weeks, premiering on Showmax on 22 July, with new episodes every Monday.

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Football documentary Shine on Showmax

Showmax set to release gripping new football documentary Shine

The brand-new African football documentary Shine releases on Showmax this Friday, 5 July 2024, directed by acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker nora Awolowo.

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Angela Sithole as Winnie in Empini on Showmax

Angela Sithole on her role in the Showmax Original drama series Empini

In Empini, Angela Sithole plays Winnie Badhoza, wife of Khaya Badhoza, played by Siyabonga Thwala. New episodes land every Thursday.

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Londie London on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - SA on Showmax

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Where is Londie?

Five episodes in, and Londie London is yet to make her appearance on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. We asked the cast for their take on her absence.

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Cantona James as Ethan in Spinners.

Spinners beats out Succession in Shanghai

On 28 June 2024, South African Showmax Original Spinners beat Emmy-winning HBO series Succession at one of the most prestigious television awards in Asia.

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016FM is on Showmax

Joseph Sedibo on 016FM and working with Mpho Sebeng

Joseph Sedibo talks about his role in the Showmax Original 016FM and what it was like working with the late Mpho Sebeng. New episodes land every Wednesdays.

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Nozipho on The Mommy Club S2

Nozipho shares her thoughts on The Mommy Club

Nozipho shares her thoughts on her first season, receiving love and the friendships she formed on The Mommy Club Season 2.

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Bev on Ultimate Girls Trip SA on Showmax

“My fans have helped me heal” – Bev Steyn

Bev Steyn shares her thoughts on the ladies, the drama and more on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – SA, now streaming on Showmax. New episodes every Monday.

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Legendary actor Owen Sejake as General in Empini now on Showmax

“It’s war” – Owen Sejake on how Empini mirrors real life

Veteran actor Owen Sejake talks about his role as General Moeti in the Showmax Original drama Empini, now streaming on Showmax. New episodes every Thursday.

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Robert Marawa the Showmax Premier League ambassador

Robert Marawa and Skhumba team up in new football show

The pilot episode of the new Quantum Football Show featuring legendary broadcaster Robert Marawa and funny man Skhumba Hlophe is now streaming on Showmax. 

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Mrs Sande on The Mommy Club S2

Mrs Sande on why she walked out of The Mommy Club S2 reunion

Mrs Sande talks about the reason she walked out of The Mommy Club S2 reunion. Catch part 3 of the reunion on Monday, 17 June on Showmax. 

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016FM on Showmax

First look at Mpho Sebeng’s final work: Showmax Original 016FM

The late SAFTA nominee Mpho Sebeng stars in upcoming Showmax Original 016FM, about rival DJs at a Vaal radio station, landing on 26 June.

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Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho is part of the official cast of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa

Lethabo Lejoy Mathato on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

Lethabo Lejoy Mathato from The Real Housewives of Johannesburg dishes on her experience of joining seven other South African Housewives in Jamaica for the Ultimate Girls Trip.

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