Drama series
Roomies S1
After a bad breakup and going broke, besties Naledi and Tsholo move into an apartment with two guy friends, and navigate love, family and work while living in Jozi.
Made in South AfricaRoomies S1 and the 8 worst housemates on Showmax
Sitcom Roomies S1 throws four mismatched millennials together to share the rent. But times are tough, so we searched our series to find eight even worse people for their flatshare.
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Belgravia: The Next Chapter S1
In the 1800s, a couple’s happiness is threatened by the scandalous world of high society that has long-buried family secrets.
Law, Love and Betrayal episode 6: Against good morals
In episode 6 of Law, Love and Betrayal, complications arise at an industry event where Gatsha is supposed to be honoured. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Empini episodes 41-42: Comrades don’t run against each other
In episodes 41-42 of Empini, Zenzele finds out the truth behind his assassination attempts, and things heat up between him and Ndoni. New episodes Thursdays on Showmax.
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Mampho Brescia on her “morally corrupt” character in Soft Life
Mampho Brescia dives deep into her role as Zam in Soft Life, the Showmax Original drama series set to premiere on 18 November 2024, with new episodes every week.
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Cintaine Schutte on Wyfie and how unexpected love can be
Award-winning actress Cintaine Schutte talks about her role as Maggie in the hit university telenovela Wyfie. Catch new episodes of S2 every Tuesday on Showmax.
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Empini Season 1, episodes 39-40 recap: In the name of Bonga Themba
In episodes 39-49 of Empini, Ndoni forces another suspension and the Bhodoza family forces Winnie to accept Zenzele for the day. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Law, Love and Betrayal Season 1, episode 5 recap: The thing speaks for itself
In Ep 5 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Gugu tries to negotiate for an advance on her salary to deal with a crisis. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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“We haven’t had a legal show in South Africa for a while now.” Siya Sepotokele on Law, Love and Betrayal
Siya Sepotokele talks about his role as Thabo in the Showmax legal drama Law, Love and Betrayal. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Magaeng S1
The wife of a vengeful crime boss, Zama Ndaba, is forced to go under witness protection in a small rural town. With her estranged teenage kids in tow, the Ndabas must stick together under their new, low-profile aliases.
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Law, Love and Betrayal: We know a man by the company he keeps
In episode 4 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Gugu and James are tasked with finding the person behind tweets that sparked an incident. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Fire Country S1-2
Bode Donovan joins a fire-fighting programme to shorten his prison sentence, battling massive, unpredictable blazes across the country.
Empini Season 1, episodes 37-38 recap: We could be allies
In episodes 37-38 of Empini, Ndoni stops the worst from happening and Zenzele gets ready to use info he’s found against General. New episodes land every Thursday on Showmax.
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Zandélle Meyer on graduating from Trompoppie to Wyfie
Trompoppie star Zandélle Meyer talks about starring in the groundbreaking Afrikaans university drama Wyfie. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
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Grade 11 learner to star in Showmax’s Spooksoeker adaptation
Grade 11 learner Rico Immelman talks about his first lead role in the Showmax Original teen series Spooksoeker, based on the bestselling books by multi-award winner François Bloemhof. Launching in December 2024.
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Zizipho Buti stars in upcoming Showmax Original Soft Life
Zizipho Buti stars alongside Mampho Brescia, Katlego Lebogang, and the legendary Nambitha Mpumlwana in Soft Life, premiering on 18 November 2024, with new episodes every Monday.
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Law, Love and Betrayal Season 1, episode 3: Fake agent
In episode 3 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Ayanda represents a famous influencer who wants to sue her agent. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Empini Season 1, episodes 35-36 recap: Duck, duck, roll
In episodes 35-36 of Empini, Mkhonto takes extreme measures to prove he has what it takes to make it at MPS. New episodes Thursdays on Showmax.
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016FM Season 1 episode 13 recap: Showdown
In the finale of 016FM, the Kwaal is going well but Pius is still holding Mosoeu and TK hostage. Can they rescue their loved ones? All episodes are available to binge on Showmax.
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COBRA: Cyberwar
Following a cyber-attack that continues to jam communications, the Prime Minister convenes an emergency COBRA meeting.
Empini episodes 33-34 recap: The alpha protection team
In episodes 33-34 of Empini, Winnie’s greatest fears come alive and Thobani blames Ndoni for what happened to Zenzele. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Law, Love and Betrayal episode 2: The mind of the possessor
In episode 2 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Ayanda is unimpressed when she’s instructed to assist Gugu on a land claim case. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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016FM Season 1 episode 12 recap: Kwaal ‘n all
In episode 12 of 016FM, Kwaal kicks off, and Whiskey is determined to bring down Pius. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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