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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)
Christopher Reeve rose to fame as a celebrated actor before a near-fatal riding accident left him paralysed. This award-winning and Emmy-nomintead documentary was produced by South African Robert Ford.
10 South African true-crime series, ranked
From The ABC Killer to Tracking Thabo Bester, these true-crime documentary series explore some of South Africa’s darkest crime stories – all available to stream on Showmax.
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Mikayla and Jesse Brown on co-directing Showmax film Finding Optel
Siblings Mikayla and Jesse Brown talk about co-directing Finding Optel, the Showmax film set to premiere at the Silwerskerm Film Festival this August, and coming to Showmax on 5 September.
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10+ reality series on Showmax in July and August 2025
Stream the stellar line up of reality series available to stream this July and August, from Nelly & Ashanti to Married at First Sight, BBNaija S10 and more.
M Night Shyamalan chats about his family outing in Trap
Find out how M Night Shyamalan got his daughter Saleka to record an album and stage an entire concert for his new serial killer-thriller movie, Trap.
Trap (2024)
In this tense M Night Shyamalan thriller, a father takes his daughter to a live show by her favourite artist as a treat … but all is not as it seems.
Matlock S1
Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.
Love Island: Beyond the Villa S1
This riveting and drama-filled spinoff of the popular dating reality show follows the lives of former Islanders as they take on life outside the villa.
Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1
Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16
These sassy women of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.
Must-watch trailer: upcoming Showmax reality show Vaal Riviera
Watch the explosive trailer for Vaal Riviera, a reality series following four families from the Vaal Triangle. Premiering 22 August on Showmax.
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Christopher Reeve documentary on Showmax get four Emmy nods
South African producer Robert Ford discusses his Emmy-nominated documentary, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which premieres on Showmax on Friday, 25 July 2025.
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Showmax PL kicks off new football season with unmatched action
Football fans, get ready for an action-packed year, as Showmax Premier League brings you every moment of the Premier League, English knockout competitions, the Betway Premiership, and more!
Shaka iLembe’s Dawn Thandeka King on Untied
Dawn Thandeka King opens up about her spiritual journey, motherhood and marriage in Untied, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Tuesday.
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Giants: Buccaneers’ untold story streams live on Showmax PL
Showmax Premier League is set to bring you docuseries Giants, which delves deep into the heart of South African football, from 27 July 2025.
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Ugochi Oparanozie backs Nigeria to overcome Banyana Banyana
Former Nigerian star Ugochi Oparanozie backs the Super Falcons to defeat Banyana Banyana at WAFCON. Catch it live on Showmax Premier League on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
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Director Jasyn Howes on true-crime documentary The ABC Killer
The director of Showmax Original doccie The ABC Killer, Jasyn Howes, talks about the twisty three-part series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream it now on Showmax.
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The ABC Killer S1
Delve into the story of South African serial killer Moses Sithole, whose reign of terror on young Black women in Atteridgeville, Boksburg and Cleveland earned him the nickname the ABC Killer.
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Get Ready for the PL Summer Series – live on Showmax
Get ready for thrilling action as the Premier League Summer Series lands in the US from 26 July to 3 August. And the best part? Showmax Premier League will be bringing you every live moment.
Nthabeleng Modiko backs reigning champions for WAFCON glory
With back-to-back titles firmly in their sights, former Banyana Banyana captain and formidable defender Nthabeleng Modiko shares her insights on what it takes to conquer Africa.
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Here, and 15 more great movies to cry about
Whether you’re looking to shed happy tears or shed part of your soul, we have movies centred on love in all its forms to help you, starting with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright’s Here.
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)
This documentary chronicles the world of soft rock epitomised by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Better Man (2024)
This Oscar-nominated unusual biopic tells the tale of pop superstar Robbie Williams’s pursuit of money, fame and acceptance.
Big Brother Naija Season 10 launches on 26 and 27 July 2025
Big Brother Naija is coming back for its landmark 10th season. Premiering over two nights on 26 and 27 July 2025, exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase, Family and Showmax.
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