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.
Feel the burn in The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
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In this South African tabloid talk show, controversial guests who are not afraid to bare it all hang their dirty laundry out to dry in the open.
The Mommy Club S1-3
Meet the glamorous ladies of the Mommy Club, the Jozi mothers who let us into their lives. All episodes are streaming including Part 1 of the reunion. Part 2 lands on 24 May.
Made in South Africa
The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille: Burn unit
Get your ice and aloe gel ready: we’ve scooped just 25 of the best burns from Laugh Africa Presents: The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille.
Made in South Africa