26 January 2022
LGBTQ+ Collection
Complex, sad, outrageous, happy – these movies and series are an examination and a celebration of what it means to belong to the LGBTQ+ community, or be an ally.
Movie highlights include African films Inxeba: The Wound, Kanarie, Moffie and documentary Skeef.
If you’re looking for a great series, try Euphoria, featuring transgender actor Hunter Schafer, The L Word: Generation Q, BBC series Gentleman Jack and HBO series Sally 4 Ever and Looking.
For more LGTBQ+ movies and series, read about our Pride Month picks.
The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax
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More Mzansi gold
Showmax and Laugh Africa reveal the panel for the Roast of Helen Zille
The star-studded lineup of panelists at the Showmax Roast of Helen Zille includes Patricia de Lille, Loyiso Gola, Zwai Bala, JJ Tabane and more.
Made in South Africa
Kites (2024)
On a night when Sihle is driving his DJ friends to their gig, things turn upside down when they get a call about a body in an apartment.
Made in South Africa
The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad breaks Showmax record
The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad is now the most-watched Afrikaans show on Showmax since its relaunch. Cast member Johandri Johnson tells us why it’s so popular.
South African
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor (2022)
A 90-year-old widower wants to grow old on his own terms, but when he is forced into a retirement home, he leads a revolt against the management.
Made in South Africa