1 February 2023
Is The Wife series on a production break?
Yes, Showmax’s hit telenovela The Wife is currently on a broadcast break.
New episodes of The Wife Season 3 drop on Showmax every Thursday morning – except for Thursday, 16 February and Thursday, 23 February, when Season 3 is on a two-week broadcast break.
When does Season 3 of The Wife continue?
The Wife will return on 2 March 2023 to answer all your remaining questions before the third and final season concludes on 6 April 2023. How will Mqhele and Hlomu’s toxic love story end? Will Qhaledi reunite and live happily ever after, despite their families’ rivalry? And what is Xoli going to do next? So many questions; so little time…
How many episodes of the Wife are there?
Showmax has commissioned three seasons of The Wife – the third season is the final season.
What is there to watch in The Wife broadcast break?
Stream 10 episodes of DiepCity Season 1 every Friday, or binge-watch The Real Housewives of Cape Town or new episodes of The Real Housewives of Durban and, from 17 February, The Real Housewives of Abuja.
There are also nine seasons of Date My Family to stream, new weekly episodes of Makoti, Are You The One?, plus brand-new instalments of the sixth and final season of The River. If you’re looking for an intriguing South African movie, try Thato Ya Modimo, starring rising star Zikhona Bali, landing only on Showmax on 17 February.
Original African stories by local talent
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
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Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
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The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
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Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
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The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. All episodes, including both reunion episodes, are streaming on Showmax.
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Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge-watch Adulting S1-3 now on Showmax.
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The Chocolate Empire S1
The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
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The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
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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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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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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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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