Drama
Zarelda de Bruin on her breakout debut role in Spooksoeker
The 17-year-old Zarelda de Bruin plays Melissa in the Showmax Original Spooksoeker, now available to stream. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
Gog’Shezi’s Christmas (2022)
The holidays are here, but Gog’Shezi’s children want nothing to do with her. Watch this local Christmas movie on Showmax.
Chicago Med S9
Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.
Nhlanhla Kunene unpacks Eric’s journey in Adulting S3
SAFTA nominee Nhlanhla Kunene shares how Eric navigates love and friendship in the new season of Adulting, landing 25 January 2025. Binge S1-2 now on Showmax.
Ayanda Daweti on being a supportive boyfriend in Soft Life
Ayanda Daweti reflects on his role in the new Showmax Original drama Soft Life, now streaming, with new episodes every Monday.
5 reasons we’re obsessed with Emperor of Ocean Park
Emperor of Ocean Park: Forest Whitaker, a murder mystery with chess moves, America’s Black elite, power and politics. Come check it out, kings, queens and Bel-Air fans!
Die Skynwerper (2024)
After Nelis’s audition for the reality show The Spotlight fails, he starts suspecting the manipulative presenter. A Silwerskermfees 2024 short film.
Selah (2024)
A sleep-deprived mother struggling with a colicky baby finds herself unable to handle her new harsh reality. A Silwerskermfees 2024 short film.
Emperor of Ocean Park S1
When a Black candidate for the Supreme Court dies of a heart attack, his daughter, a former journalist, believes his death was foul play.
Ira Blanckenberg on finding Spooksoeker’s teen stars
Ira Blanckenberg talks about finding Spooksoeker’s teen stars and playing a ghost in the series, now streaming on Showmax.
Spooksoeker S1
When he is suddenly thrust into the supernatural realm, a teenage boy must quickly learn how to banish ghosts and save his town, friends, and family.
Kadia Banyini on his breakthrough role as Mazambane in Youngins
Kadia Banyini reflects on his breakthrough role as Mazambane in teen drama Youngins, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.
Soft Life Season 1 opens with secrets, scandals and sacrifices
Showmax Original Soft Life kicks off as Owami celebrates her 23rd birthday and gets invited to a NubiaBlaq launch party as a potential “brand ambassador”. Catch new episodes on Mondays on Showmax.
My Brilliant Friend S4
This gorgeous HBO series recounts a 60-year friendship between two women, which began in 1950s Naples, based on the bestselling novels.
Zizipho Buti on her role in Showmax Original Soft Life
Zizipho Buti talks about her most challenging yet most rewarding role as Owami in Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax.
Soft Life S1
An ordinary township girl enters the secretive world of high-society companionship to settle her mother’s medical bills in this Showmax Original drama.
Law, Love and Betrayal Season finale recap: As a benefit to whom?
In Law, Love and Betrayal Season finale, Ayanda is on a mission to get Gugu out of the firm but gets sidetracked. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
Youngins S2 has the biggest launch yet on Showmax 2.0
Toka Mtabane shares insights about his role in Youngins S2, which has already become a hit, setting a record for the most first-day views on Showmax 2.0. New episodes land on Fridays!
Law, Love and Betrayal episode 12: Done in bad faith
In episode 12 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Ayanda is fed up with her father pulling rank on her and decides to take action. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
The End We Start From (2023)
Jodie Comer’s performance propels this compelling story of a family’s survival. As flood waters submerge London, a mother and child are forced to leave home in search of safety.
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi’s blueprint for a lasting career
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi shares insights on navigating a successful career in the new Showmax Masterclass. Watch her on Empini, ready to binge on Showmax.
Rising star Joshwin Dyson is hunting for ghosts in Spooksoeker
Rising star Joshwin Dyson talks about starring in his first Showmax Original series, Spooksoeker, coming to Showmax on 5 December 2024.
Rising star Katleho Mabote on Youngins’ tearjerker start
Rising star Katleho Mabote talks about his role as Tokollo in the new season of Youngins, his third Showmax Original role. New episodes land every Friday!
Empini episodes 51-52: A picture is worth a thousand bullets
In Empini Season 1 finale, Ndoni confronts Khaya and Zenzele is alerted about General’s impeding doom. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.