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Apartment 7A on Showmax

Inside Apartment 7A, America’s biggest haunted house

Find out how the Apartment 7A production team recreated New York City’s notorious Bramford building – home of Rosemary’s Baby, creepy cults, and “helpful” neighbours.

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Apartment 7A (2024)

An ambitious young dancer, played by Julia Garner, is offered another chance at fame by an older, wealthy couple, but at what cost?

The Bachelor S29 on Showmax

The Bachelor S29

This season of the ultimate reality dating show features Grant Ellis, who left the previous season of The Bachelorette with his hopes dashed. Will he find his future wife this time round? 

Wicked Little Letters on Showmax

Wicked Little Letters (2023)

Set in the 1920s, this witty comedy-drama is based on the true story of a rowdy Irishwoman who is accused of sending letters full of hilarious profanities to her English neighbours.

AmaGrootman on Showmax

Ama Grootman S1

Six friends confront the challenges of fixing relationships and making pivotal choices in this reality show about Port Shepstone’s elite.

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Gladiator II on Showmax

Movie fight club: Gladiator II and more intense punch-ups

For their Gladiator II fight to stand up to rhinos, sharks and sea battles, Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal had to do more than wave their swords at each other. We break it down along with 8 other films’ most intense punch-ups.

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The Mommy Club S3 on Showmax

Must-watch trailer for the reunion of The Mommy Club Season 3

Watch the trailer for the reunion of The Mommy Club S3, premiering in two parts on 17 and 24 May on Showmax. 

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The Catch S1 on Showmax

5 shocking moments from The Catch, now streaming on Showmax

Romance can be messy. Throw in R500K, secret imposters, and sabotage? That’s The Catch. Binge it now on Showmax or risk being left out of the group chat.

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Power Book III: Raising Kanan S4 on Showmax

Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4

Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.

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Tulsa King S2 on Showmax

Frank Grillo takes on the Tulsa King

Frank Grillo and Sylvester Stallone go head to head as rival mob bosses in Tulsa King Season 2. And we rate 9 more Frank Grillo roles, from Boss Level to Billions.

Die Tragiese Saak Van Pamina Vermaak on Showmwax

Die Tragiese Saak van Pamina Vermaak (2022)

An unemployed journalist ends up back in her small West Coast hometown, where she meets a floundering rock star.

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The Roast of Helen Zille on Showmax

Helen Zille on her Showmax Roast and a legacy of laughter

Helen Zille shares her thoughts on her Showmax Roast and her reasons for agreeing to it. Stream from Friday, 16 May on Showmax.

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AMVCAs now on Showmax

Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Watch the awards on Showmax

Showmax will stream the full broadcast of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards from 14 May 2025.

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy on Showmax

Renée Zellweger chats about Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy

Renée Zellweger reveals why two men find 50-something widowed mom Bridget Jones simply irresistible – plus, we list 5 of our favourite romcom couples you can watch now.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy on Showmax

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024)

Bridget’s back, and ready to start dating again as a single mom and widow in her 50s. She finds herself pursued by a younger man, and (maybe?) her son’s science teacher.

Happy Face on Showmax

Happy Face S1

A young woman’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father is an infamous serial killer in this tense series.

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Happy Face on Showmax

Happy Face and the monster at home

What’s it like to find out that someone you love has committed atrocities? We look at the new serial killer crime drama series Happy Face, along with three documentaries about killers and criminals close to home. 

10 international movies and series shot in South Africa

10 international movies and series shot in South Africa

From Boy Kills World, to Milli Vanilli exposé movie Girl You Know It’s True, to Yellowstone series 1923, we sent our location scouts to figure out where 10 international productions filmed some familiar scenes.

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Catch the Nedbank Cup final live on Showmax Premier League, on Saturday, 10 May at 15:30.

Fish: Final just another game for Pirates; massive clash for Chiefs

Forget league points; this Saturday, it’s all about the gleaming silverware of the Nedbank Cup final as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates go head to head. Catch the game live on Showmax PL.

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Widow Cliquot on Showmax

Widow Clicquot and 10 more sparkling biopics: Life writes the plot

Get ready to pop the cork on some vintage storytelling with the tale of how Widow Clicquot revolutionised French wine-making, then check out our menu for 10 more sparkling movies about real people. 

Widow Cliquot on Showmax

Widow Clicquot (2023)

This extraordinary period drama tells the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who, at the age of 20, became the head of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family.

The Real Housewives if Atlanta S16 on Showmax

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.

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Pastor Wants A Wife S3 on Showmax

Pastor Wants A Wife S1-3

Pastor Wants A Wife follows South African pastors as they balance their family lives and their roles at church with finding love. 

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Anatomy of Lies on Showmax

Anatomy of Lies: Women who con

Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.

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