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The ‘Burbs on Showmax

The ‘Burbs S1

In this adaptation of the 1980s Tom Hanks dark comedy, a couple moves back to the husband's hometown, only to face a cul-de-sac shrouded in mystery.

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Shaka iLembe S2 on Showmax

“You don't create something so powerful purely through military tactics” - Shaka iLembe co-creator

Shaka iLembe co-creator Desireé Markgraaff reflects on the vision, research, and importance of telling our stories. Stream Seasons 1–2 on Showmax.

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Shaka iLembe on Showmax

Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe S1-2 on Showmax

From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu and Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax. Binge now on Showmax.

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Sweethearts on Showmax

Sweethearts (2024)

Two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts during the "Drunksgiving" holiday break, but their plan goes awry.

MaBlerh as the host ofThe Real Housewives of Durban Season 4 reunion on Showmax

MaBlerh to host the first-ever The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa reunion

MaBlerh will host the first-ever reunion for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, set to air in two parts in February 2026.

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Shaka iLembe on Showmax

Shaka iLembe S1-2

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king. All episodes are now available to binge.

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The Madison S1 on Showmax

Six Taylor Sheridan series while we wait for The Madison

Excited about The Madison coming in April? We’ve rounded up all the Taylor Sheridan series you can watch on Showmax while we wait.

Law, Love and Betrayal S2 on Showmax

Nhlanhla Kunene confirmed for Law, Love and Betrayal Season 2

See Nhlanhla Kunene in Law, Love and Betrayal Season 2 as Mondli Gumede, from 8PM on 8 March on Mzansi Magic, and streaming from 9 March on Showmax.

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Landman S2 on Showmax

Landman S1-2

Taylor Sheridan's Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton. In the heart of Texas, roughnecks and billionaires collide in the get-rich-quick oil industry.

M3GAN 2.0 on Showmax

How M3GAN 2.0 blurred the lines between human and AI

Allison Williams, Ivanna Sakhno and M3GAN 2.0 writer-creator Gerard Johnstone talk about how the back-and-forth between humans, robots, and AI turned creepy on set.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa on Showmax

Christall dishes on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

Christall Kay on the drama of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, and what it was like to reunite with Evodia. All episodes on Showmax.

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M3GAN 2.0 on Showmax

M3GAN 2.0 (2025)

Killer doll M3GAN is resurrected to face a new threat: Amelia, a military-grade robot created using M3GAN's technology.

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The Naked Gun on Showmax

The Naked Gun (2025)

In this slapstick comedy reboot, Frank Drebin Jr follows in his father's footsteps to prevent the closure of Police Squad.

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Brakpan Chronicles on Showmax

Brakpan Chronicles: Die mense sê, kom in

Watch the hard-hitting trailer for the two-part documentary series Brakpan Chronicles, premiering on Showmax on Friday, 20 February 2026.

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Die Kantoor is on Showmax

Schalk Bezuidenhout trades stand-up for 9-5 in Die Kantoor

Schalk Bezuidenhout talks about his role as Tjaart in Die Kantoor, the Afrikaans adaptation of The Office, now streaming on Showmax.

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Jurassic World: Rebirth on Showmax

Dino-mite comes in big packages in Jurassic World: Rebirth

Find out about the big three, the movie’s most adorable newcomer, and all your favourites who’re stomping and chomping in Jurassic World: Rebirth

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Jurassic World: Rebirth on Showmax

Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)

Scarlett Johansson leads a stellar cast in the seventh instalment in the iconic dinosaur franchise, about a team that needs to extract dinosaur DNA.

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I Love LA S1 on Showmax

I Love LA S1

Toxic friendships are taken to a whole new level in this off-the-wall comedy, as a co-dependent friend group navigates life and love in Los Angeles.

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Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition on Showmax

Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition

The pressure is on in this unique edition of Wife Swap as The Real Housewives stars "step into a real housewife's shoes."

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Outlaws S2 on Showmax

A heartbreaking loss: Nolwandle Biyela’s final stand in Outlaws Season 2

Nosipho Pehlo talks about Nolwandle's final stand in Outlaws S2, now streaming on Showmax. New episodes land every Monday.

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Crutch S1 on Showmax

Crutch S1

Crutch, a Harlem widower, has his empty-nest plans put on hold after his millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home.

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Die Kantoor on Showmax

Die Kantoor S1

A workplace mockumentary set at Deluxe Processed Meats, a polony distribution company in Klerksdorp, where outdated opinions, low ambition and misplaced leadership collide.

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The Copenhagen Test S1 on Showmax

The Copenhagen Test S1

An analyst realises his brain has been hacked, allowing access to his senses, leaving him stuck between the agency and hackers.

Touch on Showmax

Fall in love with romantic drama Touch, now on Showmax

Director Baltasar Kormákur talks about bringing a personal touch to the romantic drama Touch, which was Iceland’s entry for the 2026 Oscars.