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Jaw-dropping reality shows to stream this October
Stream this stellar line up of reality series this October, from fan-favourites to iEmmy-nominated shows ready to binge on Showmax.
Roomies S1
After a bad breakup and going broke, besties Naledi and Tsholo move into an apartment with two guy friends, and navigate love, family and work while living in Jozi.
Made in South AfricaRoomies S1 and the 8 worst housemates on Showmax
Sitcom Roomies S1 throws four mismatched millennials together to share the rent. But times are tough, so we searched our series to find eight even worse people for their flatshare.
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Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream
These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.
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Straat S1
Whistleblower Robert Muller hides out in a cul-de-sac after dangerous businessmen and CEOs hire a hitman to take him out before he can testify against them.
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7 South African stand-up comedians that bring the laughs
Discover these top SA comedians ready to make you laugh out loud in their comedy specials and the 13-part Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, now streaming on Showmax.
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See the trailer for the new Showmax Original, Ubuthe Uzobuya
Showmax releases a trailer for the upcoming reality series Ubuthe Uzobuya, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals who have been ghosted by their spouses. Lands 29 October 2024.
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Must-watch trailer: local sci-fi Showmax Original film The Fix
Kelsey Egan talks about writing and directing The Fix, opening film at MIPAfrica. Premieres on 31 October on Showmax.
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The Real Housewives of Cape Town
The Real Housewives of Cape Town follows the lives of powerful and affluent women who are beloved, enigmatic and often misunderstood.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Born Into Fame, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
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Meet the host of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice reunion
Shahan Ramkissoon will host the two-part reunion special for The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, premiering on 31 October and 7 November on Showmax.
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The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Devina’s tough journey
In episode 10 of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Devina shares her most heartbreaking journey. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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“We didn’t try too hard to be funny” – One Weeks’ Siphiwe Mtshali
Renowned actor Siphiwe Mtshali talks about playing his first comedic role in the Showmax Original comedy series One Weeks. All the episodes are available to binge-watch on Showmax.
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Law, Love and Betrayal episode 6: Against good morals
In episode 6 of Law, Love and Betrayal, complications arise at an industry event where Gatsha is supposed to be honoured. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Empini episodes 41-42: Comrades don’t run against each other
In episodes 41-42 of Empini, Zenzele finds out the truth behind his assassination attempts, and things heat up between him and Ndoni. New episodes Thursdays on Showmax.
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Showmax is your ticket to 26 SAFTA-nominated shows
Showmax is setting the pace with the most SAFTA nominees this year of any streaming platform. All these are available to watch immediately.
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Mampho Brescia on her “morally corrupt” character in Soft Life
Mampho Brescia dives deep into her role as Zam in Soft Life, the Showmax Original drama series set to premiere on 18 November 2024, with new episodes every week.
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Lenore from The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice on her heritage
In her own words, Lenore tells us what she’d like to clear up about The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, now streaming on Showmax.
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Cintaine Schutte on Wyfie and how unexpected love can be
Award-winning actress Cintaine Schutte talks about her role as Maggie in the hit university telenovela Wyfie. Catch new episodes of S2 every Tuesday on Showmax.
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Brasse Vannie Kaap director Lauren Scholtz on the iconic group
Lauren Scholtz talks about Brasse Vannie Kaap, which premiered to a standing ovation at Silwerskerm in August, now streaming on Showmax.
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Brasse Vannie Kaap
The legendary South African hip-hop group Brasse Vannie Kaap conquered the music scene in the crucial early years of the new South Africa.
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The unexpected crossover: The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice meets The Real Housewives of Durban
In Episode 9 of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Maria from RHOD makes a crossover appearance. New episodes every Thursday.
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Death in the Heartlands up for Sports Documentary of the Year in London
Death in the Heartlands is up for Sports Doc of the Year in London. Stream this and more awards contenders now on Showmax.
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