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The Roast of Helen Zille vs The Mommy Club reunion moments

Here are some of the jaw-dropping quotes and moments from The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille and The Mommy Club S3 reunion, now streaming on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club S3 on Showmax

The Mommy Club S1-3

Meet the glamorous ladies of the Mommy Club, the Jozi mothers who let us into their lives. All episodes are streaming including Part 1 of the reunion. Part 2 lands on 24 May.

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The Roast of Helen Zille on Showmax

The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille: Burn unit

Get your ice and aloe gel ready: we’ve scooped just 25 of the best burns from Laugh Africa Presents: The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille.

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The Roast of Helen Zille on Showmax

Laugh Africa Presents: The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille

South African comedy royalty Tumi Morake and Trevor Gumbi take the reins as Roast Masters. With Helen Zille in the hot seat and a cross-section of South African voices – anything can happen.

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The Mommy Club S3 on Showmax

Must-watch trailer for the reunion of The Mommy Club Season 3

Watch the trailer for the reunion of The Mommy Club S3, premiering in two parts on 17 and 24 May on Showmax. 

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The Roast of Helen Zille on Showmax

Helen Zille on her Showmax Roast and a legacy of laughter

Helen Zille shares her thoughts on her Showmax Roast and her reasons for agreeing to it. Stream from Friday, 16 May on Showmax.

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AMVCAs now on Showmax

Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Watch the awards on Showmax

Showmax will stream the full broadcast of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards from 14 May 2025.

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Roast of Helen Zille exclusively on Showmax

Glam pics: Inside the star-studded Showmax Roast of Helen Zille

A look at the unforgettable moments from the Showmax Roast of Helen Zille at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, streaming from 16 May on Showmax.

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Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo as the host of The Mommy Club S2 reunion

Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo to host The Mommy Club S3 reunion

TV presenter, actress and singer Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo to host The Mommy Club reunion for the second consecutive year. The two part reunion streams on Showmax on 17 and 24 May 2025.

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Faizon Love at Laugh Africa Comedy Festival 2025

Faizon Love joins Laugh Africa Comedy Festival as new headliner

Laugh Africa Comedy Festival announces Faizon Love as the festival’s new international headliner, following Deon Cole’s withdrawal due to an unforeseen medical emergency.

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Roast of Helen Zille on Showmax

Showmax and Laugh Africa reveal the panel for the Roast of Helen Zille

The star-studded lineup of panelists at the Showmax Roast of Helen Zille includes Patricia de Lille, Loyiso Gola, Zwai Bala, JJ Tabane and more.

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Kites on Showmax

Kites (2024)

On a night when Sihle is driving his DJ friends to their gig, things turn upside down when they get a call about a body in an apartment.

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The Mommy Club: Tanzania is on Showmax

The Mommy Club Tanzania

One of Showmax’s biggest Original reality shows, The Mommy Club, heads to Tanzania where five celebrated actresses balance motherhood, careers, and friendships.

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The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad breaks Showmax record

The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad is now the most-watched Afrikaans show on Showmax since its relaunch. Cast member Johandri Johnson tells us why it’s so popular.

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Reënboogrant S1 on Showmax

Reënboogrant’s first term report

What subjects are we passing, and who’s getting a failing grade? Find out how the students at Hoërskool Reënboogrant did in their first term on Showmax.

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Adulting S3 is on Showmax

Nhlanhla Kunene drops masterclass ahead of Adulting finale

Nhlanhla Kunene delivers a masterclass ahead of the highly anticipated Adulting Season 3 finale, highlighting how to portray men with authenticity, vulnerability, and complexity.

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The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad on Showmax

Ansu Viljoen on The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad, being a mom and more

Ansu Viljoen gives us the scoop on The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday.

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Aphiwe Mkefe as DJ Links and Craig Nobela as Sihle on Kites

Kites stars on how far they’d go for their friends

Fresh from its sold-out premiere at Joburg Film Festival, Kites premieres on Showmax on Friday 25 April. Directed by first-time feature film director Menzi Mzimela.

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Perfect Match is on Showmax

Perfect Match (2024)

A man seeks to secure his future by hastily proposing to his girlfriend. However, a case of mistaken identity during lobola negotiations leads him to enlist the help of a spirited woman.

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Ndingowakho on Showmax

Ndingowakho (2024)

Raised in the city with her well-off aunt, Thandi suddenly returns to her roots to live with her mother in the township, where she grapples with accepting this unfamiliar environment.

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Pheletso on Showmax

Mpho Sibeko on playing a charming, ambitious man in Showmax film, Pheletso

Mpho Sibeko talks about starring in the Showmax Original film Pheletso, premiering on 18 April following its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival last month.

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Kwanele Kubheka on The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

Kwanele on joining The Real Housewives of Durban, her marriage and more

Kwanele Kubheka talks about joining the new season of The Real Housewives of Durban, the drama and overwhelming reactions from viewers to her personal story. New episodes land every Friday on Showmax.

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Roast of Helen Zille on Showmax

Showmax and Laugh Africa announce the 2025 Roast of Helen Zille

Get ready for the Roast of Helen Zille at this year’s Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, happening from 2 May to 4 May at Sandton Convention Centre.

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Adam on Showmax

Adam (2024)

In modern-day South Africa, 18-year-old Adam is sent to Prinsloo Bush School, where he faces brutal training from his militaristic teachers.

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