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Empini S1 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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.

Tsietsi in 016FM S1

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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Emma Stone in The Curse

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? 

One Weeks S1 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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 is on Showmax

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 S2 on Showmax

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 S1 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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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Thabo Bopape as Mambo Mugodo, Makoma Mohale as Queen Modjadji, and Masutang Rasekele as Dzungundini

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 S1 on Showmax

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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Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer in The Irrational now on Showmax

The Irrational S1

A world-renowned professor of behavioural science applies his unique expertise to solve difficult criminal cases.

016FM on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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 on Showmax

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 as Winnie in Empini on Showmax

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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Wyfie on Showmax

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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Cantona James as Ethan in Spinners.

Spinners beats out Succession in Shanghai

On 28 June 2024, South African Showmax Original Spinners beat Emmy-winning HBO series Succession at one of the most prestigious television awards in Asia.

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Empini S1 on Showmax

Empini episode 11-12 recap: Wedding drama and a deadly turn

In episodes 11-12 of Empini, Nosipho decides to tough it out with Uhuru by her side and Khaya gets shot. New episodes every Thursday.

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Joseph Sedibo on 016FM and working with Mpho Sebeng

Joseph Sedibo talks about his role in the Showmax Original 016FM and what it was like working with the late Mpho Sebeng. New episodes land every Wednesdays.

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016FM S1 on Showmax

Episode 1 of 016FM is live and on air!

Get hooked on the new Showmax Original 016FM as it premieres on Showmax, with new episode every Wednesday.The series follows rival DJs at a beloved Vaal radio station.

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016FM on Showmax

016FM S1

To save their community radio station from closing, two polar opposite DJs prepare to compete on air, unaware that a syndicate has infiltrated the station.

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Empini S1 on Showmax

Empini episodes 9-10 recap: Two steps forward, one step back

In episodes 9-10 of Empini, secrets prove life-threatening, and Ndoni makes a drastic decision. New episodes every Thursday.

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