Latest stories

Stiekyt: The Afrikaans dark comedy set in a drag club
Written and directed by Etienne Fourie, this coming-of-age film follows a soap actor who starts moonlighting at a drag club.
Made in South Africa

Brian Cox on his documentary Made of Money
Succession star Brian Cox tells us about travelling to the front lines of the exploding wealth gap to talk to billionaires on one hand and homeless people on the other.

Breaking (2022)
A war veteran in mental and emotional turmoil holds several people hostage inside a bank in this poignant thriller.

“Showmax changed my life”- Lehlohonolo Mayeza of Outlaws
Mosotho actor Lehlohonolo Mayeza talks about his breakout role as Leruo Ts’eole in the Showmax Original Outlaws, and how it has changed his life. New episodes land Wednesday.
South African

Outlaws episodes 5-6 recap: “The heart wants what it wants”
In Outlaws Season 1 episodes 5-6, Leruo and Sihle’s love blossoms, while the body count in the war between the Zulus and the Basotho continues to rise.
Made in South Africa

“This interview is going to get me in s**t” – Zoe Mthiyane on Unfollowed
In episode 5 of Unfollowed S1, Generations: The Legacy actress Zoe Mthiyane speaks to host Thembekile Mrototo about Lebo M, Robert Marawa, Rapulana Seiphemo and more. New episodes land Wednesdays on Showmax.
Made in South Africa

Made of Money With Brian Cox S1
Brian Cox travels to the front lines of the exploding wealth gap as he speaks with billionaires on one hand and homeless people on the other.

New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The latest seasons of Power Book III, New Amsterdam, Bel-Air, Succession, Minx, Gossip Girl and more are all streaming on Showmax.

20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream The Real Housewives of Durban, This Body Works For Me and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
Made in South Africa

Live stream Soweto vs Tshwane in two DStv Premiership clashes
Stream Pirates vs Sundowns and SuperSport United vs Kaizer Chiefs on Showmax Pro, courtesy of SuperSport, on 20 September 2023.
Made in South Africa

Fire Country: bad guys to the rescue in 6 series and movies
When you need a hero but Batman is busy, can a villain save the day? Meet the Fire Country prison work crew who save lives, and five more devils who’re earning angel wings.

Watch the trailer for Boetie Boer: Inside The Mind Of A Monster
See the chilling first trailer for the Showmax Original true-crime series Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster, coming 18 October 2023.
Made in South Africa

Fire Country S1
Bode Donovan joins a fire-fighting programme to shorten his prison sentence, battling massive, unpredictable blazes across the country.

1883
Follow the Dutton family on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America in the Yellowstone prequel story.

Wondering about Adulting Season 2?
Adulting is a Showmax Original drama series that follows four gents navigating life and love while having each other’s backs.
Made in South Africa

The Suspect S1
Doctor Joseph O’Loughlin appears to have the perfect life. But nothing can be taken for granted, as his seemingly flawless life is about to unravel.

Showmax renews Adulting for a second season
Find out more about Adulting Season 2 episodes and the cast, and watch the trailer for Season 1 or binge-watch all episodes while you wait.
Made in South Africa

Be iconic for Halloween: get your outfit inspiration from these shows and movies
The clock is ticking if you love to dress up at Halloween. Pick a character, hit pause to study the details, make it your own, and you could make instant friends with fans of the show.

African players lighting up the Premier League
You’ll see these African stars when you live stream all Premier League games on Showmax Pro, courtesy of SuperSport.

5 major talking points at the start of the UEFA Champions League
Stream UEFA Champions League games live on Showmax Pro, courtesy of SuperSport, in South Africa, Mauritius and Lesotho.

Lawyer up with 6 hard-hitting legal dramas
Legal dramas like Perry Mason, Suits and Billions raise the stakes for great TV and are available to stream on Showmax.

UEFA Champions League 2023/2024 kicks off on Showmax Pro
Showmax Pro will be live streaming all UEFA Champions League games in South Africa, Mauritius, and Lesotho, courtesy of SuperSport, from 19 September.

Significant Other (2022)
All is not as it seems in this sci-fi horror. A young couple take a remote backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, where things take a dark turn.

Fraksie S1
One man’s ambition brings four people together to form a new company. As they chase success, each must ask how far they will go to succeed.
Made in South Africa