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Tulsa King S2
An Italian mobster, played by Sylvester Stallone, is given the startling task of reestablishing his Italian mafia family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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!
April’s fools: Catch 10 of SNL’s biggest stars on Showmax
Documentary series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night takes us behind the scenes of the longest-running sketch comedy series in the US. And while you might not know the show, you do know its stars!
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night S1
SNL creator Lorne Michaels commemorates the show’s 50th anniversary. Featuring a look into the audition and writing processes, a deep dive into the ‘More Cowbell’ sketch, and an exploration of SNL’s 11th season.
Onthul S1-2
Onthul is a series of documentaries that investigate the current affairs that are gripping the Afrikaans viewers.
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Where to see the cast of Niggies in other roles on Showmax
From Beer Adriaanse as older André Fourie to Erica Wessels as Ousus Nel and Albert Pretorius as Gustaff Fouché, see the cast of kykNET’s new drama Niggies in their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.
South African
Women take control in Adulting S3, shaking the gents to their core
The women are shaking things up and embracing their power in Adulting S3, ensuring that the gents in their lives feel their presence. Catch new episodes every Saturday on Showmax.
South African
Talitha Ndima on being a mother in the Showmax film Ndingowakho
Talitha Ndima discusses her role in the Showmax film Ndingowakho, premiering on 12 April on Showmax, following its successful debut at the Joburg Film Festival last month.
South African
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Catch, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
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Mathews Rantsoma on the action-packed movie Sterring
Mathews Rantsoma discusses his role as Ramz in the Showmax film Sterring, premiering on 4 April 2025, after its debut at the Joburg Film Festival.
South African
Big mobs, small jobs: 10 crime series to stream on Showmax
Not everybody can be the Godfather. From The Cleaning Lady to Gangs of London, we look at 10 small but essential jobs that take care of the organising behind organised crime.
Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023)
An epic documentary about Taylor Mac’s flamboyant 24-hour-long musical odyssey covering 24 decades of American popular music.
The Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya (2023)
This explosive two-part sports documentary peels back the layers of this celebrated yet complicated figure.
Brilliant Minds S1
Follow a gifted neurologist with a rare condition and an unconventional approach to tackling puzzling psychological cases in this medical drama series.
Danny McBride on how Bradley Cooper became the first Gemstone
Creator and star Danny McBride talks about the final season of the HBO comedy series The Righteous Gemstones, now streaming on Showmax.
The brains behind Brilliant Minds, plus 5 more medical mavericks
Zachary Quinto plays neurologist Dr Oliver Wolf, based on real-life maverick, Dr Oliver Sacks, in medical drama series Brilliant Minds.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
This prequel to the trilogy tells an intriguing origin story of a young Coriolanus Snow, 64 years before his reign.
The Righteous Gemstones S1-4
Danny McBride created this outlandish, star-studded HBO comedy about a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.
Inside Abigail’s fangtastic ballerina vampire tale
Step aside mermaid unicorn, we have a new supernatural mashup to love. Find out how horror movie Abigail set a ballerina vampire loose on a crew of kidnappers.
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, plus 10 real-life revolutionaries
Discover the origins of The Hunger Games in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and then stream 10 more shows and movies about real-life revolutionaries.
Abigail (2024)
When a group of criminals kidnaps the daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they soon realise she is no ordinary little girl.
Steinheist
Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste got caught pulling the scam of the century. Follow the money in this Showmax Original documentary series that investigates the events leading to his suicide in 2024.
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The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring (2023)
Rachel Lee was the “teenage mastermind” behind high-profile celebrity robberies in 2008. This candid documentary reveals her motivations.
Must-watch: The Real Housewives of Durban S5 intro videos
Watch the explosive introduction videos for The Real Housewives of Durban S5.landing 28 March 2025 on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday.
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