10 September 2020
Life’s a treat with Shaun the Sheep and friends
Aardman Animations is known for creating some of the most delightful stop-motion animated series and features, including Morph, Wallace and Gromit and, of course, Shaun the Sheep. Find some of the best of Aardman on Showmax.
Shaun the Sheep S1-5
The world’s favourite award-winning sheep Shaun is back with hilarious farmyard antics. Shaun and his frolicsome flock promise outrageous inventiveness, sheepish shenanigans and panic in the pasture.
Shaun the Sheep: The Farmers’ Llamas
Shaun has to save the day after Farmer and Bitzer accidentally buy a bunch of llamas, who are much meaner than they seemed! A hilarious animation for young and old!
Timmy Time
Being an ‘only lamb in the flock’ Timmy has been used to getting his own way. Now for the first time Timmy is going to have to learn to get along with other little animals.
Timmy Time: Timmy’s Seaside Rescue
Osbourne and Harriet take Timmy and his friends from the nursery on their first seaside outing — along with stowaway Bumpy the Caterpillar.
Early Man
In this stop-animated comedy, a caveman named Dug tries to win his home back after it gets invaded by challenging the invading tribe to a game of soccer.
Arthur Christmas
A fun family movie with loads of festive spirit. Christmas has become an operation rather than a joyous time and Santa’s youngest son, Arthur, seems to be the only one who still cares about the holiday.
Original African stories by local talent
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Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream from 24 June on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream from 23 June, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaUntied, coming to Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Sparky Xulu channels real emotion as Zenzele in Empini Season 2
Sparky Xulu talks about his role as Zenzele in the Showmax Original series Empini S2, a role he says is shaped by personal loss. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Youngins stars tease the final season at Showmax Youth Day event
Youngins stars Kealeboga Masango and Toka Mtabane recently confirmed that Season 3 will be coming to Showmax. They reflect on its cultural impact and teased what viewers can expect in the upcoming season.
Made in South Africa
Minnie Ntuli talks about joining The Real Housewives of Durban S5
Minnie opens up about joining Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban, and where things stand with Londie. New episodes land Friday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
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.
South African