Drama
Empini Season 1 Episodes 19-20 recap: Shocking revelations and hidden agendas
In episodes 19-20 of Empini, Ndoni finally confides in her mother and the future of MPS’s leadership is in question as Khaya’s will is read. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Sullivan’s Crossing S1
A drama about reconnecting and rebuilding. A neurosurgeon has it all until her business partner is indicted for fraud. To distance herself, she returns home and navigates her present while confronting her past.
016FM Season 1 episode 5 recap: The real deal
In episode 5 of 016FM, Tsietsi’s campaign seems to be gaining momentum while Whiskey scrambles to stay on top. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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Must-watch trailer for The Butcher’s Soul coming to Showmax
First look at the explosive trailer for The Butcher’s Soul, starring SAFTA winner Melusi Mbele. Premiering 2 August on Showmax.
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The rise and fall of BlackBerry
Stream BlackBerry, an enthralling drama by Matt Johnson, about the rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone. A must-see movie to add to your watchlist.
The Curse Season 1 & more flipping scandals
Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder play a cute couple out to gentrify a little town for their house flipping show, but what happens when reality takes a wrecking ball to home reno?
Sihle Ndaba delves more into her character on One Weeks
Sihle Ndaba talks about her role in the new feel-good comedy One Weeks now streaming on Showmax. New episodes land every Monday.
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One Weeks S1
When a successful ad exec decides to kick her lazy boyfriend of six years out of her house, he lies about being in danger and begs her to let him stay for one more week – with hilarious consequences.
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The Curse S1
Emma Stone stars in this thrilling and bizarre dramedy series. A newlywed couple struggle to make their vision for eco-living a reality in a small New Mexico town.
All American: Homecoming S1-3
A young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of historically Black colleges and universities, where Black excellence is a way of life.
Empini Season 1 Episodes 17-18: Past and present
In episodes 17-18 of Empini, Khaya’s past is put on display as Masasa recalls the events of more than 30 years ago. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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016FM Season 1 Episode 4 recap: The makeover
In Episode 4 of 016FM, Queen establishes her presence at 016 FM and Tsietsi tries a drastic new look. Catch new episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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BlackBerry (2023)
This enthralling drama is the cautionary tale of the world’s first smartphone’s meteoric rise and catastrophic demise.
How filmmakers brought BlackBerry back from the grave
New drama movie BlackBerry tells the story of the spectacular rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone, now streaming on Showmax.
Master Gardener (2022)
A compelling thriller by Paul Schrader. A man with a dark past has reinvented himself as a horticulturist. However, when his employer’s grand-niece arrives, his past begins to sprout.
Where to see the cast of Queen Modjadji on Showmax
From Makoma Mohale as Queen Modjadji to Sipho Ndlovu as General Phaahla, see the cast of Queen Modjadji in some of their acclaimed roles on Showmax.
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Empini Season 1 episodes 15-16 recap: Aftershock
In episodes 15-16 of Empini, the aftermath of a tragic loss leaves the Bhodoza house crumbling and Masasa arrives to a shocking discovery.
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The Irrational S1
A world-renowned professor of behavioural science applies his unique expertise to solve difficult criminal cases.
016FM Season 1 episode 3 recap: Madala
In episode 3 of 016FM, Tsietsi realises his campaign needs to attract the youth, while Whiskey attempts to sabotage Team Tsietsi.
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Empini episodes 13-14 recap: The morning after
In the latest episodes of Showmax Original Empini, Khaya is released from hospital, but he’s far from safe. New episodes land every Thursday.
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016FM episode 2 recap: Whose side are you on?
WIth only a month to turn the station around, competition is fierce between rivals DJ Whiskey and DJ Tsietsi. Here’s what happened in episode 2 of 016FM.
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Angela Sithole on her role in the Showmax Original drama series Empini
In Empini, Angela Sithole plays Winnie Badhoza, wife of Khaya Badhoza, played by Siyabonga Thwala. New episodes land every Thursday.
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Mienke Ehlers on her lead role in Wyfie
Mienke Ehlers stars as Mia in hit Showmax Original Wyfie, about a group of four mismatched university students at a top Afrikaans university.
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The guts, glory and gold of Champions
Watch Champions, an inspiring film about a basketball coach working with a team of mentally disabled players as part of his community service. Now streaming on Showmax