Documentaries

Editor's choice for documentaries

Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream

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

IT: Welcome to Derry

Set in the 1960s in the town of Derry, this horror series explores its strange happenings, disappearances, and the origins of Pennywise the Clown.

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Telemarketers

Two former telemarketers team up to investigate the dark side of American capitalism, uncovering widespread abuse of customer trust.

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.

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Catch all five episodes of the first season of Giants on Showmax now!

Giants S1

A compelling docuseries that takes you deep inside the lives of players from one of South Africa's most iconic football clubs, Orlando Pirates.

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Catch all five episodes of Giants on Showmax now!

Uncover the soul of South African football with the boxset of Giants

You can now binge-watch all five episodes of Giants, which takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of a legendary football club: Orlando Pirates

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Unleash the All Black magic on Showmax

Showmax debuts the All Blacks Greatness collection, an exclusive set of programmes featuring rugby’s most iconic team. All 18 episodes are now available to watch on Showmax and Showmax PL.

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.

The Hitman is coming to knock out your streaming routine

The award-winning documentary The Hitman: Ricky Hatton, which throws jabs of raw emotion and uppercuts of truth, is now streaming on Showmax.

False Glory: The fate of Ivorian teens who aimed for football fame

This three-part true-crime documentary reveals shocking sports scandals, from Comrades Marathon cheating to match-fixing and illegal immigration. Now streaming on Showmax.

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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

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

Light entertainment to binge-watch

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is on Showmax

Lockerbie: A Search For Truth S1

After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth.

Watson S1

A year after the death of Sherlock Holmes, Dr John Watson resumes his medical career - until his old life starts pulling him back.

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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!

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How To Manifest a Man S1-2

Duduzile refuses to accept that her husband wants to leave her. She takes drastic steps to ensure she gets a second chance.

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Life with Felix S1

Outspoken radio host and comedian Felix Hlophe takes viewers behind the scenes as he balances the demands of his career with his personal life.

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Bel-Air S1-4

A dramatic and gritty re-imagining of Will Smith's iconic hit sitcom about a street-smart teen who moves from west Philadelphia to Bel-Air.

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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.

MobLand S1

Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan propel this gripping, gritty crime drama series that follows two powerful families engaged in an intense power struggle.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa on Showmax

Angel on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, Jojo and more

Angel talks about being on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, her friendship with Jojo and more. New episodes every Friday on Showmax.

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Thandolwethu Zondi on his new role in Outlaws S2

Rising star Thandolwethu Zondi talks about joining the cast of Outlaws S2. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax and on Mzansi Magic on Saturdays

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Masinga - The Calling (2024)

Inspector Masinga is dispatched back to Africa on a sex-trafficking case, and once he's home, he tries to find justice for the killing of his brother.

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