Drama
Law, Love and Betrayal Season 1 episode 1 recap: Status quo
In episode 1 of Law, Love and Betrayal, ambitious attorney Gugu pursues a wealthy divorcee as a client by promising to get her more money from her stingy ex-husband. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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The Girls on the (party) Bus: 5 secrets about political reporters
Find out what really happens on the press bus as comedy drama The Girls on the Bus follows four political journalists through 52 cities in 32 days on the campaign trail.
Empini Season 1 episodes 31-32 recap: Everybody needs a bodyguard
In episodes 31-32 of Empini, Khaya invokes the next phase of his plan and Zenzele finally learns how far his enemies will go to destroy him. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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The mystery and whimsy of colourful caper Die Bloedhonde
Elani Dekker stars in this murder mystery and coming-of-age comedy drama, Die Bloedhonde, now streaming on Showmax express from Silwerskermfees.
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Random Acts of Flyness S2
Artist, musician and filmmaker Terence Nance explores the metaphysics of Black life through avant-garde storytelling.
016FM Season 1 episode 11 recap: Hostage and alliance
In episode 11 of 016FM, Karabo is upset with Tsietsi, and Keith is still missing. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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The Girls on the Bus S1
Four female journalists follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, discovering friendship, love and a dangerous scandal.
Law, Love and Betrayal
Gugu Mabaso is a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton, where she finds that everyone has secrets, just like her.
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Pearl Modiadie on being the feisty lawyer in Law, Love and Betrayal
Renowned presenter and actress Pearl Modiadie talks about her role as the feisty lawyer in the new Showmax legal drama Law, Love and Betrayal. Now streaming, with new episodes every Thursday.
South African
Empini S1 episodes 29-30 recap: Brother from another mother
In episodes 29-30 of Empini, Winnie spirals with a drastic request for Enoch and Thobani urges Zenzele to see MPS for what it is. New episodes Thursdays on Showmax.
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Showmax puts a second season of Koek in the oven
One of the 10 most-streamed Afrikaans series on Showmax since its relaunch is coming back for a second season in 2025.
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Reflecting on crime in May December
Director Todd Haynes and his team chat about how Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman hold up a mirror to a groomer in the film May December.
016FM Season 1 episode 10 recap: Whose cash is it anyway?
In episode 10 of 016FM, Tsietsi decides to investigate a suspicious amount of cash he found in Queen’s desk. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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The Miracle Club (2023)
In 1967, a group of Irish Catholic women win tickets to visit the sacred French town of Lourdes in the hope of a miracle.
May December (2023)
An actress visits a female sex offender she’s about to play in a movie to study her and her family. Inspired by a true story.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Based on the real-life story of Lali Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who had to tattoo ID numbers on prisoners’ arms in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War II.
Dineo Rasedile acts her age in legal drama Law, Love and Betrayal
Dineo Rasedile talks about playing her first adult role as Gugu in the new Showmax Original legal drama Law, Love and Betrayal, premiering on 5 September 2024.
Dress the rich on Showmax: from Industry to Bel-Air
Bringing the rich and super-rich to our screens is a labour of love for wardrobe departments in shows like Industry, Succession, Billions and Bel-Air. If money talks, clothes talk louder.
Industry S1-3
Young bankers and traders in the UK banking world make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.
Empini Season 1 episodes 27-28 recap: Welcome to Joburg
In episodes 27-28 of Empini, Zenzele arrives in Joburg, shaking up the leadership of MPS, but danger lurks around every corner. New episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa016FM Season 1 episode 9 recap: Divided we fall
In episode 9 of 016FM, violence heats up in the Vaal, with Sebokeng and Sharpeville divided. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
Nimrod Nkosi on new legal series Law, Love and Betrayal
Veteran TV presenter and actor Nimrod Nkosi talks about his role as Gatsha Gumede in new Showmax Original Law, Love and Betrayal, landing on 5 September 2024.
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Where to stream Bel Air S3 online in Africa
Bel-Air is back! Stream the highly anticipated Season 3 of the Fresh Prince reboot, now available on Showmax. New episodes land Mondays!
Wyfie: 14 new songs and music video by late SA rapper Angie oeh
It’s been a year since local rapper Angie oeh’s tragic passing. Her legacy lives on with 14 new songs and a music video featuring Wyfie stars.