Romance
Nay Maps talks about starring in Showmax film Perfect Match
Nay Maps talks about playing Muzi in the Showmax Original film Perfect Match. Premiering on 12 April after debuting at the Joburg Film Festival.
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She Came To Me (2023)
Peter Dinklage stars in this romcom about love in all its forms. A composer suffering from writer’s block finds inspiration after an adventurous one-night stand.
Soos Pynappel Op Pizza
When Becca and Waldo meet at a singles retreat, it’s “no thanks” at first sight. But when they get lost in the wilderness together, everything they thought they knew about love is challenged.
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Not My Type (2025)
A strict, old-fashioned young woman rejects every marriage proposal while waiting for the perfect match. When pressure mounts, she takes matters into her own hands and kisses a few frogs to find the one.
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Kate Pinchuck on her romcom lead role in Soos Pynappel op Pizza
Kate Pinchuck talks about her first romcom lead role as “sassy, sexy” Becca in the Showmax Original Soos Pynappel op Pizza, premiering on Valentine’s Day.
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Lorraine Moropa finds “the one” in the Showmax film Not My Type
Lorraine Moropa talks her new film Not My Type and how love delayed is not love denied. The film premieres on Showmax on Valentine’s Day 2025.
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Gebokste Liefde (2024)
Suma-Lee is a single mother who falls hard for her boxing trainer – but his life is just as messy as hers. Will she flee, or fight for love?
Made in South Africa17 South African romantic picks for the month of love – and all year round
These homegrown romcoms, romantic series and loved-up movies, all streaming on Showmax, will hit you right in the feels.
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Schalk Bezuidenhout on his first role as a romantic lead
Schalk Bezuidenhout talks about his first lead role in a romantic comedy in Soos Pynappel op Pizza, set to premiere on Valentine’s Day.
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Tarryn Wyngaard gets romantic in Gebokste Liefde
Tarryn Wyngaard talks about starring in her first romcom, Gebokste Liefde. Stream the movie from 8 February on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaTriple bill of local romcoms on Showmax this Valentine’s Day
Watch these romantic movies, which promise laughter and love, making them the perfect choice for your Valentine’s Day watchlist. Stream them from 14 February on Showmax.
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Entangled S1-2
This rom-com drama series follows the trials and tribulations of a woman and her friends as they navigate the world of relationships and the complications that come with it.
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Behind the Masc4Masc mask in romcom Bros
Billy Eichner and the Bros team chat about what it took to make a romantic comedy with pride. Now streaming on Showmax.
Bros (2022)
A funny, charming romcom about two gay men who avoid commitment. They find themselves drawn to each other and start dating.
Cuddle up with 8 heartwarming romances
From Anyone But You to A Cinderella Story, watch these 8 romantic movies that are sure to make your heart flutter and soar. All available to stream on Showmax.
Alice & Jack and 4 more soulmate stories
Looking for real love? From Alice & Jack to Past Lives, we have five movies and series about lifelong loves to sweep you off your feet in unexpected ways.
Alice & Jack S1
A destined romance between long-time lovers Alice and Jack seems unbreakable until Alice’s past trauma makes her retreat.
7 series about the different ways to fall in love
From that meet-cute moment to marital bliss or meltdowns, with Colin from Accounts, The Lovers and more, there’s a story for however you feel about love tonight.
Live, laugh, swoon: the best romantic comedies now on Showmax
Discover these charming and lovable romcoms now streaming on Showmax, from Definitely Maybe to Notting Hill, 50 First Dates and more.
Adrian Steyn as Matthys in Matilda & Matthys
The Getroud Met Rugby star Adrian Steyn plays the lead in romantic comedy Matilda & Matthys, streaming exclusively on Showmax.
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Emma van Heyn on Showmax romcom Matilda & Matthys
Actress and singer Emma van Heyn talks about her role in the Showmax Original romcom Matilda & Matthys now streaming.
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Forever Yena (2024)
When online “it” couple Tumisho and Asanda have a big fight during a social media livestream, it puts a strain on their relationship.
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Matilda & Matthys (2024)
An ambitious writer goes on a series of fake dates with a tech entrepreneur for research purposes, but things soon get complicated.
Made in South AfricaTriple-bill of local romance on Showmax this Valentine’s Day
South African romance movies Forever Yena, Matilda en Matthys and Intlawulo are all streaming on Showmax in the month of love.
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