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Shaka iLembe S1-2
Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king. All episodes are now available to binge.
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20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa, Vaal Riviera, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, and more of South Africa's best reality shows on Showmax.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3
Venture into the unknown with Captain Pike, Spock, Number One and the USS Enterprise crew a decade before Captain Kirk's legendary five-year mission.
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Diepe Waters S1-3
Diepe Waters follows a community set around a prestigious swimming club, the Swartmarlyne, owned by the Swarts family.
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Outlaws S1-2
Outlaws is the story of two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles.
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Horror countdown: 31 days of Halloween
Get ready for Showmax's epic countdown to Halloween this October. From supernatural thrills to chilling horrors, there's something for everyone.Stream now on Showmax.
Love Island Games S1-2
Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.
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Youngins S1-3
When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KZN to a boarding school in Jozi, she gets entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.
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Kate and Annie take charge in Ten Pound Poms Season 2
Michelle Keegan (Kate) and Faye Marsay (Annie) take us back to Australia in 1957 as Annie starts a bikini revolution, and Kate lets her hair down.
White Bird (2023)
In the sequel to Wonder (2017), former bully Julian is struggling at his new school, until a visit from his grandmother offers perspective.
Flight Risk (2025)
On a small plane, a US Marshal escorts a government witness, but the pilot (Mark Wahlberg) turns out to be an assassin.
Tshepo Miya talks about being on Married at First Sight
Tshepo opens up about his journey on Married at First Sight, Palesa and more. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.
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Anora leads 10 sex workers who break the pole
No shame in the game! Mikey Madison on how Oscar winner Anora dodged sex worker stereotypes to join the ranks of our favourite on-screen hustlers.
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Anora (2024)
An Oscar-winning romantic drama that follows a young sex worker who marries the son of an oligarch. Life is good, until the news reaches Russia...
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Vaal Riviera S1
Follow four prominent families in the Vaal Triangle as they showcase their wealth, confront personal challenges, and host extravagant parties.
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Charl on the Vaal Riviera, joining a reality show, motorsports and more
Afrikaans reality show Vaal Riviera lands on Showmax Friday, 22 August as it premieres at the Silwerskerm Festival. New episodes land Tuesdays.
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5 patients you’ll meet in The Pitt Season 1
The Pitt’s head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti and her team scored one of the series’ 13 Emmy nominations for their jaw-dropping special effects makeup. We’ve picked just five of their patients for a checkup.
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Ilana Glazer delivers in Babes
Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about the conception, development and “birthing” of her new movie Babes. And we’ve added seven more series and movies about mom friends to enjoy.
10 game-changing shows to celebrate Showmax turning 10
Stream these original titles to celebrate Showmax turning 10. A decade later, streaming service has since expanded to 44 African countries.
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Makoto on what really went down in her Married at First Sight journey
Makoto opens up about being on Married at First Sight, her co-stars, and newlywed life. Catch it on Mzansi Magic and Showmax every Sunday.
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Palesa Mphaki on being Married at First Sight, her husband and more
Palesa shares her thoughts on Married at First Sight South Africa S2, now on Mzansi Magic and Showmax every Sunday.
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Win cash and rub shoulders with the cast of Youngins!
Enter the Showmax Fan Day competition to win the chance to hang out with the cast of Youngins, plus great cash prizes!
The Real Housewives of Orange County S18-19
In The Real Housewives OG series, we follow the lives of some of the wealthiest women and their families who live in Orange County, California.