23 July 2025
Giants: Buccaneers’ untold story streams live on Showmax PL
Get ready, football fans. Showmax Premier League is set to bring you Giants, an extraordinary documentary series that delves deep into the heart of South African football. In collaboration with award-winning film company T+W, SuperSport proudly presents Giants, a compelling story about faith, family, and football.
This ambitious five-year SuperSport Originals project grants exclusive, all-access insights into iconic South African football teams, revealing the human stories and inner workings that shape Mzansi’s first sporting love – idiski.
The journey kicks off with the legendary Orlando Pirates football club, with “Ezamagebula” headlining the first season. Future seasons will feature more beloved South African teams, including Ezimnyama Ngenkane. Thanks to the support of production partners Carling Black Label, Toyota, and Vodacom, Giants stands as a vital piece of South African sporting archival work, rich in humanity and cultural resonance.
The series is set to premiere on 27 July, with Showmax Premier League as your go-to destination.
DStv Compact customers will also get an exclusive look into the soul of the Buccaneers, revealing the unseen sacrifices and personal triumphs behind the badge.
The journey begins with Episode 1: Awakening the Sleeping Giant, as Orlando Pirates embark on their quest to end a 13-year league drought.
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