Documentaries
You Were My First Boyfriend (2023)
In this introspective high school reunion movie turned inside out, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo relives her tortured adolescence.
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God S1
This HBO docuseries explores the rise and fall of cult leader Amy Carlson, aka Mother God. As her health declined, followers awaited UFO salvation.
Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School (2023)
This heartfelt documentary follows a unique music programme at Hill-Freedman World Academy, which teaches students to create original songs.
“No one wins in war” - Nikki Comninos on Unspoken War
Nikki Comninos talks about directing the raw and haunting documentary series Unspoken War, now streaming on Showmax.
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Unspoken War
The South African Border War left broken nations and haunted lives. Unspoken War reveals the hidden cost of the conflict.
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Reney Bouwer gets candid in Showmax documentary Slay Queens
Reney Bouwer opens up about the glamour, pain, and truth behind life as a slay queen. Stream Slay Queens now on Showmax, with new episodes on Fridays.
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The Insurrectionist Next Door (2023)
An intriguing and insightful documentary that focuses on the individuals who stormed the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
No Accident (2023)
A lawsuit followed the deadly Charlottesville rally, targeting white nationalist leaders. Who were the conspirators? And were they held accountable?
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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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.
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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.
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.
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Die Stories van Afrikaans S1
More than 100 voices and rich archival material tell the stories that have shaped Afrikaans over four centuries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.
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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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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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Flight 149: Hostage of War (2025)
When Flight 149 landed in Kuwait, its passengers became pawns in Saddam's invasion, held as human shields. Decades later, survivors seek justice and the truth.
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Tracking Thabo Bester
A documentary about the convicted murderer and rapist who faked his own death. All episodes are on Showmax.
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5 reasons to pick up HBO’s Telemarketers
Scam caller alert! Five reasons to find out who’s really cashing in on a job that everyone hates, in the HBO documentary series The Telemarketers.
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Two former telemarketers team up to investigate the dark side of American capitalism, uncovering widespread abuse of customer trust.
10 game-changing shows to celebrate Showmax turning 10
Stream these original titles to celebrate Showmax turning 10. A decade later, streaming service has since expanded to 44 African countries.
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