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Soft Life on Showmax

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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Showmax Uganda relaunch

Showmax in Uganda relaunches with MOMO from MTN as payment option

MultiChoice Uganda partners with MTN to enable customers in Uganda to pay for Showmax using MOMO wallets, enhancing customer experience.

The Real Housewives of Orange County S18 on Showmax

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.

Unfollowed S2 on Showmax

Unfollowed S2 is now streaming on Showmax

Spitch Nzawumbi talks about hosting the new season of Unfollowed, which features 8 South African media personalities who have been “cancelled”. New episodes land on Wednesdays.

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Christmas Clothes on Showmax

Celebrate the festive feels with Showmax film Christmas Clothes

The heartwarming comedy film Christmas Clothes, directed by Athi Petela, premieres on Showmax on 6 December 2024.

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Tabby McTat on Showmax

SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat

Now streaming on Showmax, Tabby McTat won the Kids: Animation International Emmy, directed by Cape Town directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour.

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MultiChoice partners with Vodacom to introduce Showmax in Tanzania

MultiChoice partners with Vodacom to introduce Showmax in Tanzania

MultiChoice partners with Vodacom to introduce Showmax in Tanzania, providing the country with a diverse selection of local and international content. 

Youngins S2 on Showmax

Youngins S2 has the biggest launch yet on Showmax 2.0

Toka Mtabane shares insights about his role in Youngins S2, which has already become a hit, setting a record for the most first-day views on Showmax 2.0. New episodes land on Fridays!

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Showmax Masterclasses

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi’s blueprint for a lasting career

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi shares insights on navigating a successful career in the new Showmax Masterclass. Watch her on Empini, ready to binge on Showmax.

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Joshwin Dyson in Spooksoeker S1

Rising star Joshwin Dyson is hunting for ghosts in Spooksoeker

Rising star Joshwin Dyson talks about starring in his first Showmax Original series, Spooksoeker, coming to Showmax on 5 December 2024.

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Katleho Mabote as Tokollo in Youngins S2

Rising star Katleho Mabote on Youngins’ tearjerker start

Rising star Katleho Mabote talks about his role as Tokollo in the new season of Youngins, his third Showmax Original role. New episodes land every Friday!

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Spitch Nzawumbi hosts Unfollowed S2

See the must-watch trailer for Unfollowed Season 2

Showmax has released the trailer for Unfollowed S2, featuring SA celebs who have been “cancelled.” Hosted by Spitch Nzawumbi, S2 lands on 27 November.

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Wyfie S2 on Showmax

Wyfie vs EastEnders at top London awards

Wyfie is vying for Best Soap or Telenovela against hit shows like EastEnders and Hollyoaks at the 63rd Rose d’Or Awards in London.

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Catch some of the best UEFA Nations League games live on Showmax PL.

Showmax brings you the best of the UEFA Nations League

Showmax Premier League has a riveting lineup of UEFA Nations League matches live on platform.Starting this week, viewers will be treated to a feast of high-stakes encounters, featuring some of […]

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Youngins S1 on Showmax

Showmax beats Netflix to win Best Television/Streaming Network

Showmax content swept 14 awards at the National Film and TV Awards, while Youngins clinched Best African Streaming Series at the Behind The Scenes Awards.

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Ayakha Ntunja as Amo in Youngins S2

Ayakha Ntunja reflects on her breakthrough role in Youngins

Ayakha Ntunja discusses her breakthrough role in the award-winning Showmax teen drama Youngins. Season 2 lands on Showmax on Friday, 15 November 2024.

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Die Tollie & Manila Show on Showmax

Jack Parow on being in drag in Die Tollie & Manila Show

Jack Parow dishes on Die Tollie & Manila Show, being in drag and his entire experience. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax.

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The Real Housewives of Dubai S2 on Showmax

The best reality TV to stream this November on Showmax

Stream the stellar line up of reality series this November, from The Real Housewives of Dubai to Ubuthe Uzobuya.

The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice reunion on Showmax

Neetasha on what was left unsaid in the Sugar & Spice reunion

Neetasha Singh Bugwandin shares her thoughts on The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice’s dramatic reunion and why she walked out. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.

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Ubuthe Uzobuya host Tshepo Maseko

The host of Ubuthe Uzobuya on the show’s emotional impact

Tshepo Maseko talks about how Ubuthe Uzobuya proves that “relationships are fundamentally about choices we make every day”. New episodes land on Tuesdays.

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Katlego Lebogang as Zinhle in Soft Life

Spinners star Katlego Lebogang returns to Showmax in Soft Life

Spinners actress Katlego Lebogang talks about returning to Showmax in the drama series Soft Life, premiering on 2 December 2024.

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Youngins S2 on Showmax

Lebohang Lephatsoana on what to expect in Youngins Season 2

Rising star Lebohang Lephatsoana talks about his breakthrough role in Showmax’s hit teen drama Youngins. Season 2 premieres on 15 November.

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The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice S1 on Showmax

Christina talks about The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice reunion

Christina opens up about what viewers can look forward to in The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice reunion and how she will approach the ladies. 

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Daniel Sharman and Grace van Dien star in The Fix

Hollywood stars rave about Cape Town ahead of The Fix premiere

Hollywood stars Grace van Dien and Daniel Sharman, who star in the Showmax Original film The Fix, rave about Cape Town ahead of the film’s premiere on Halloween.

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