29 January 2020
Lockdown S1-5
Get locked in to Thabazimbi Women’s Correctional Facility with a cast of characters who are each more complex than the last. Over its past four seasons, Lockdown has been raking in the SAFTAs, including the award for Best TV Drama in 2019 and Best Drama Script in 2018.
In Season 1, we’re introduced to the prison and key characters including resident bully Tyson and matriarch MaZet. Later, we’ll meet prison governor Deborah Banda, who’s no less criminal than the worst of her charges.
For a full summary of what happens in the first four seasons, ready this handy guide. Lockdown S5 now available to binge, and promises even more revelations and explosive storylines. Sophie Lichaba joins the cast of Lockdown S5 as a psychiatric nurse, and all your favourites (or at least, the ones who survived) also return for what promises to be the best season ever.
Stream the final season of Adulting
Binge-watch Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener
More Mzansi gold
Die Byl S1-5
Byl and his elite unit are reeling from the Adriaan Klopper nightmare. They’re traumatized, have no offices, and Byl’s about to lose his job…
Made in South Africa
Showmax Presents Tyla red carpet hosts: Kat Sinivasan, Moozlie
From 8.30pm on Saturday, 18 January 2025, the Tyla Red Carpet Experience will be streaming on Showmax, followed by the live stream of her homecoming concert.
Minke Marais puts on her blazer to play Shani in Reënboogrant
Minke Marais talks about her role as Shani in Reënboogrant, inspired by Louise van Niekerk’s bestselling 90s novels. Catch new episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
South African
Reënboogrant S1
Follow the Brink siblings as they navigate teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries in this wholesome Afrikaans telenovela.
Made in South Africa