Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream

These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we're living in today.

Slay Queens S1

A raw, unapologetic,and bold 5-part docuseries exposing the hustle, glamour, and risks behind social media fame. New episodes on Showmax every Friday.

Navajo Police: Class 57 S1

Recruits face grueling training, personal demons, and cultural pride as they join the Navajo Police to protect the people of the reservation.

Slay Queens: Inno Morolong on the dark side of the lifestyle

Influencer and reality star Inno Morolong tells viewers what to expect from docuseries Slay Queens, landing 31 October 2025 on Showmax.

Die Stories van Afrikaans S1

More than 100 voices and rich archival material tell the stories that have shaped Afrikaans over four centuries.

IdeaCandy docuseries Unspoken War looks to start a national conversation

Unspoken War lands on Showmax in full on 12 November 2025, and on M-Net weekly on Wednesdays from 12 November. Produced by iEmmy nominees IdeaCandy.

Young, Gifted & Queer (2025)

This bold exploration of the lives of Black queer artists shaping Mzansi's cultural landscape is told through intimate and personal reflections.

Must-watch trailer: Slay Queens doccie coming to Showmax

Watch the explosive trailer for Slay Queens, a Showmax Original docuseries about women chasing the soft life. Streaming from 31 October, new episodes every Friday.

Manchester City vs Liverpool: The Rivalry Reignites

Catch the thrilling encounter between Manchester City and Premier League champions Liverpool live on Showmax Premier League on Suynday at 18:30 (SAST)

Hakeem Kae-Kazim on Showmax crime thriller Masinga - The Calling

SAFTA winner Hakeem Kae-Kazim talks about his title role in the crime thriller Masinga - The Calling, premiering on 5 December 2025 on Showmax.

Alert: Missing Persons Unit S3

Showrunner John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx are behind this police procedural. After her son goes missing, Nikki Batista joins the Philadelphia Missing Persons Unit, helping find people's loved ones as she searches for her own.

Lehlohonolo Mayeza on Leruo’s battles in Outlaws Season 2

New love, old foes: Lehlohonolo Mayeza unpacks Leruo's journey in Outlaws S2, on Showmax from 17 November and Mzansi Magic from 22 November.