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Youngins S1-2 on Showmax

Youngins stars tease the final season at Showmax Youth Day event

Youngins stars Kealeboga Masango and Toka Mtabane recently confirmed that Season 3 will be coming to Showmax. They reflect on its cultural impact and teased what viewers can expect in the upcoming season.

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The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

Minnie Ntuli talks about joining The Real Housewives of Durban S5

Minnie opens up about joining Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban, and where things stand with Londie. New episodes land Friday on Showmax.

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Mr Throwback S1 on Showmax

Slam dunk: 5 hoop-dream series on Showmax

Stream 5 basketball series that bring the hopes, dreams and team dynamic of the competitive and thrilling sport to life. Now streaming on Showmax.

The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO

South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya’s edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.

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Mr Throwback S1 on Showmax

Mr Throwback S1

In this hilarious basketball comedy, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer looks for redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Steph Curry.

Shaka iLembe on Showmax

Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe S1-2 on Showmax

From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu and Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax.

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Youngins S2 on Showmax

Showmax Gen Z stars speak out for Youth Day 2025

The young stars of Youngins, Soft Life, and Adulting share what Youth Day means to them and how their roles are influencing their generation. See them all on Showmax.

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Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo in Shaka iLembe

Youth Day 2025: How 8 South African stars got their start

From Thembinkosi Mthembu to Thuso Mbedu and Lemogang Tsipa, these South African stars have journeyed from humble beginnings to taking our screens and the world by storm.

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Relebogile from Untied on Showmax

Must-watch trailer for upcoming Showmax talk show, Untied

Watch the explosive trailer for Untied, featuring eight South African celebrities who have gone through public divorces. Hosted by Relebogile Mabotja, the talk show premieres on Showmax on 24 June 2025.

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Married At First Sight Mzansi S1

Eight strangers, one goal – to meet their perfect match for the very first time at the end of the wedding aisle. Stream all of Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 1 while you wait for Season 2, on Showmax.

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Doc S1 on Showmax

Doc S1

A powerful medical drama based on an incredible true story. Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) loses her memory during a car accident and must return to being an intern as she rebuilds her life.

Doc S1 on Showmax

16 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency

From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

Funny Woman S2 on Showmax

Funny Woman S1-2

Based on the Nick Hornby novel Funny Girl, this is the story of a Blackpool beauty queen who tries to make is a comedian in the 1960s.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine S8

10 top cop shows for Donut Day

From Brooklyn Nine-Nine to Drift, we’ve hand-picked 10 silly-to-serious police series from our lineup that you can take into custody, starting on Official Donut Day, Friday, 6 June.

Hacks S4 on Showmax

Hacks S1-4

Emmy winner Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make an odd partnership in the acclaimed HBO dramedy Hacks, about a legendary Vegas comedian and her new writer. 

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Showmax and DStv celebrate the legacy of Presley Chweneyagae

Relive Presley Chweneyagae’s breakout role in the Oscar-winning Tsotsi on Showmax or DStv Stream from 9pm on 6 June, on M-Net at the same time, or in the following days on Mzansi Magic and M-Net Movies Channel 4. Plus the finale of Cobrizi, with Presley in a fan-favourite role, lands on Sunday, 8 June on Mzansi Magic. 

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Striking With Pride on Showmax

10 top shows and movies to watch with Pride

We’re double dipping on Pride! While South Africa celebrates in October, we’re also holding space for our friends in the US this June, with 10 top-rated shows that fly the Pride flag high.

Binnelanders S14 is now on Showmax

Binnelanders S8-14

Binnelanders, an Afrikaans soapie set in and around a fictional private hospital, follows the trials and trauma of the staff and patients.

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The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad on Showmax

Showmax announces The Mommy Club: Van die Hoofstad reunion

Leandie du Randt is set to host The Mommy Club: Van die Hoofstad reunion, premiering on Showmax in two parts on 27 June and 4 July 2025.

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Billy The Kid S2 on Showmax

Love Downton Abbey? These series should be on your watchlist

Travel back in time with these historical dramas, all packed with family scandals, dirty secrets and skeletons in the closet.

Summertide on Showmax

Summertide S1

An exhilarating South African multi-generational drama following the Field family and those who cross their paths – each with their own secrets and desires.

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Tulsa King S2 on Showmax

New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming

The latest seasons of Tulsa King, Gangs of London, The Cleaning Lady, The Righteous Gemstones, The White Lotus, The Real Housewives of Durban and more are all streaming on Showmax.

The Catch S1 on Showmax

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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Smothered on Showmax

The best romantic series on Showmax

All you need is love—and these addictive series: Smothered, Northern Lights, Love Island: All Stars, Love Island Games, Colin from Accounts and more.