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The ABC Killer on Showmax

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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Wild Wild Space on Showmax

Wild Wild Space and 10 more titles to join your space race

We have liftoff! As new HBO documentary Wild Wild Space takes us into low orbit, mission control has 10 more titles ready for space junkies, from Apollo 13 to Interstellar.

Anatomy of Lies on Showmax

Anatomy of Lies: Women who con

Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.

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A Very Royal Scandal S1 on Showmax

A Very Royal Scandal: 5 downfall documentaries and drama series

What do Prince Andrew, King Juan Carlos I, Sean Combs, Alex Jones, and Markus Jooste have in common? In-depth documentaries more shocking than an Oscar-winning movie!

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Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

Wild Wild Space (2024)

Wild Wild Space (2024)

Chimp Crazy S1

Chimp Crazy S1

The Nazi Cartel S1

The Nazi Cartel S1

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York S1

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York S1

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The Hitman Ricky Hatton on Showmax

The Hitman: Ricky Hatton

This 90-minute film offers extraordinary access to boxing hero Ricky Hatton, exploring his life in and outside of the ring.

False Glory on Showmax

False Glory

A true-crime docuseries about stories that rocked the sports world, from cheating at the Comrades to rigging South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup warm-up games.

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Edge of the Earth S1 on Showmax

Edge of the Earth S1

Four groups of extreme athletes embark on four never-before-accomplished missions, including big wave surfing on Africa’s west coast.

Ukuwela: The Crossing on Showmax

Ukuwela: The Crossing

An inspiring story following Sibusiso Sizatu’s journey from a carefree herd boy to leading his crew on a gruelling Cape to Rio yacht race – the longest continent-to-continent race in the southern hemisphere

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Love Undercover on Showmax

Love Undercover S1

Follow elite athletes in this modern-day fairytale meets buddy comedy series about a group of international soccer stars who go on a secret quest for true love.

Chasing the Sun 2

Chasing the Sun 2

A five-part series about the 2023 Rugby World Cup, when all of South Africa was ‘Stronger Together’ towards a historic fourth Webb Ellis trophy.

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Chasing the Sun

Chasing the Sun

Nobody backed the Springboks to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup. This is the incredible story of their journey to victory.

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The Fastest Woman on Earth is on Showmax

The Fastest Woman on Earth (2022)

A fascinating and tragic documentary about Jessi Combs, a professional racer and TV personality who set out to break new records in racing.

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Light entertainment to binge-watch

Last Call S1 on Showmax

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York S1

This intense and emotional book-inspired documentary tells the story of a serial killer who preyed on gay men in New York City in the early 90s.

Duster Season 1 on Showmax

Duster S1

Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.

Married at First Sight S2 on Showmax

Married At First Sight Mzansi S2

Eight strangers, one goal – to meet their perfect match for the very first time at the end of the wedding aisle. 

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Dexter on Showmax

Dexter S1-8

The full boxset of the classic crime thriller series about a brilliant forensic technician who hunts down murderers who have evaded justice.

Mary & George S1 on Showmax

Mary & George S1

Mary Villiers moulds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.

Obstruction on Showmax

Obstruction S1

A fiery netball superstar dreams of being noticed by the Gauteng provincial coach and playing for the national team… until her mom uproots her to a new school.

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Date My Family S1-12

Date My Family S1-12

Find your next bae based solely on the impression their family gives. That’s the format of Date My Family S1-12 on Showmax.

Laugh Africa Comedy Club Series on Showmax

Laugh Africa Comedy Club

A high-energy celebration of stand-up, spotlighting the continent’s finest comedic talent and international guests, straight from the iconic Laugh Africa Comedy Festival.

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The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Durban on the most shocking reunion moment

Three cast members give as a teaser of what to expect in the explosive second part of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion.

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Untied S1 on Showmax

Sonia Booth on her public divorce in eye-opening talk show Untied

Sonia Booth opens up about divorce and her journey towards healing on Untied, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Tuesday.

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The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad on Showmax

The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad S1

Stream the reunion of the hit Showmax Original reality show, featuring five dynamic, wealthy women from Pretoria as they manage relationships, families, businesses, and busy social lives. All episodes now streaming.

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MaBlerh as the host of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion on Showmax

MaBlerh returns to host The Real Housewives of Durban reunion

MaBlerh returns to host The Real Housewives of Durban reunion for the third year in a row. The Season 5 reunion drops in two parts on 4 July and 11 July 2025.

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