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Melusi Mbele in The Butcher's Soul

Must-watch trailer for The Butcher’s Soul coming to Showmax

First look at the explosive trailer for The Butcher’s Soul, starring SAFTA winner Melusi Mbele. Premiering 2 August on Showmax. 

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Bookie is on Showmax

Bookie S1

A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.

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Football documentary Shine on Showmax

Showmax set to release gripping new football documentary Shine

The brand-new African football documentary Shine releases on Showmax this Friday, 5 July 2024, directed by acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker nora Awolowo.

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Killing It S2 on Showmax

Killing It S2

A comedy series about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And to kill really big snakes.

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Past Lives on Showmax

Star-crossed love beyond time in Past Lives

Stream this touching, romantic multi-Oscar nominee about two lost lovers getting another chance, on Showmax.

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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life is on Showmax

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)

Albert Brooks has been a major force in American comedy since the 1960s. Here, HBO explores the origins and evolution of his’ career.

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Knuckles Season 1: Idris Elba gets seriously silly

Knuckles Season 1: Idris Elba gets seriously silly

Idris Elba, executive producer and the voice of an echidna warrior in the Sonic spinoff series Knuckles, joins a host of serious actors undercover.

Knuckles S1

Knuckles S1

From the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, follow Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery. Knuckles agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.

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Empini S1 on Showmax

Empini Season 1 Episodes 19-20 recap: Shocking revelations and hidden agendas

In episodes 19-20 of Empini, Ndoni finally confides in her mother and the future of MPS’s leadership is in question as Khaya’s will is read. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.

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Manila von Teez in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap on Showmax

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1 Episode 2 recap: Putting on a show

Ina and Madison go skating, the queens discuss how they came out as drag artists, and Manila puts on an epic show in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 2.

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Shamiso in Born Into Fame S1

Born into Fame S1: Shamiso confronts sincerity doubts and sets boundaries

In episode 6 of Born Into Fame S1, Shamiso confronts sincerity and sets her boundaries with Robbie. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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Die Ondernemers on Showmax

Die Ondernemers

Die Ondernemers follows three entrepreneurs in the funeral business. Stream from 5 August, with new episodes every Monday on Showmax. 

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Tsietsi in 016FM S1

016FM Season 1 episode 5 recap: The real deal

In episode 5 of 016FM, Tsietsi’s campaign seems to be gaining momentum while Whiskey scrambles to stay on top. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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Manila von Teez in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap on Showmax

Manila von Teez on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap

Drag superstar Manila Von Teez talks about being on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap. New episodes land every Thursdays on Showmax.

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Dark Side of Glory on Showmax

Must watch trailer: true-crime doccie Dark Side of Glory

Watch the explosive first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary about the shocking cases of murder in the world of sport. Premieres 31 July on Showmax.

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Dark Side of Glory on Showmax

Dark Side of Glory

Dark Side of Glory tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder and unexplained deaths in the world of sport. Stream from 31 July 2024.

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