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Celebrate Vinette Ebrahim in 10 roles on Showmax
This Women’s Month, the 2025 Silwerskerm Festival is honouring Vinette Ebrahim with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and we’ve picked just 10 roles that highlight her talent and charisma.
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Will anyone stop the champs? Booth on Downs’ quest for a 9th title
The Betway Premiership officially kicks off this weekend, and Showmax Premier League has you covered with all the action. Catch Mamelodi Sundowns take on Chippa United on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at 15:00.
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10 Women’s Month movies in the spotlight
Want a night-in that’s all about women’s friendships, careers, dreams and schemes? We’ve picked 10 movies that are watch-now or worth-the-wait this Women’s Month.
Ship wars, schemers and shock moves: BBNaija S10 is unhinged
Missed any of the drama in the first two weeks of BBNaija S10? Here’s a quick refresher. Catch all the non-stop chaos and shockers live on Showmax.
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The Weeknd Live at Sofi Stadium
In front of an adoring sold-out crowd in Los Angeles, The Weeknd brings fans up close with this intimate and epic special concert event.
Pearl spills the tea on casting Youngins as S3 trailer drops
Watch the trailer for the third season of Youngins, landing on Showmax from 19 September 2025, and find out how actress Keneilwe Matidze selected the incredible young cast.
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My Mom Jayne (2025)
Mariska Hargitay assembles a new portrait of her mother, Hollywood legend Jayne Mansfield, showing what an extraordinary and complex woman she was.
1923 S2
In this powerful prequel of Yellowstone, the Duttons face new challenges, from the Western expansion to the Great Depression.
The curtain rises: Wembley Showdown – LFC vs Crystal Palace
This Sunday, Wembley Stadium will host the FA Community Shield, an epic clash between Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Catch the action live on Showmax PL.
Must-watch trailer: R-rated South African comedy Khaki Fever
After heading to the kykNET Silwerskerm Festival on 22 August 2025, the R-rated comedy Khaki Fever comes charging onto Showmax on 5 September 2025.
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Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist: 15-18 August 2025
Stream all Premier League and PSL games live on Showmax Premier League.
Queen Modjadji S1
In a land facing desperation and strife, one woman will rise up to save them all. From hit-makers Rhythm World Productions (My Brother’s Keeper, Sibongile & the Dlaminis, Umkhokha the […]
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Showmax PL kicks off football fiesta with MTN8 quarter-finals
Stream the MTN8 quarter-finals on Saturday, 2 August, and Sunday, 3 August, live on Showmax Premier League.
Win cash and rub shoulders with the cast of Youngins!
Enter the Showmax Fan Day competition to win the chance to hang out with the cast of Youngins, plus great cash prizes!
Rob Peace (2024)
An underprivileged, gifted young Black man reaches Yale University, only for past injustices to threaten his future, in this emotional drama based on a true story.
Love Island UK S12
Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa – with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate – in this fun and flirty reality series.
Dexter: Original Sin S1
The prequel series to the multi-award-winning show follows young Dexter Morgan, who is about to become everyone’s favourite vigilante serial killer.
Found S2
Found follows recovery specialist Gabi Mosely as she and her team work tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.
Meet the Housemates of BBNaija Season 10
BBNaija Season 10 introduces 15 Nigerian men and 15 Nigerian women, ready to set your screens on fire with strategic alliances, spicy ships, and unforgettable moves, streaming live on Showmax.
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Jojo dishes on her Real Housewives of Durban journey
Now that Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban has come to an end, Jojo opens up about her relationship with Nonku, and which cosmetic procedure is most like RHOD.
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What to watch on Showmax in August 2025
In August, the reign is coming – watch out for Queen Modjadji and other brilliant new shows to stream on Showmax, including new seasons of The Pitt and Peacemaker.
Melissa Kape Saili tips Morocco to win WAFCON final
Ahead of the WAFCON final, former Zambia star player Melissa Kape Saili shares her prediction on whether Morocco or Nigeria will take the title. Stream it live on Showmax Premier League on Saturday, 26 July.
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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