14 July 2020
Love Lives Here + more local gems to love
Everyone’s talking about Love Lives Here, now streaming on Showmax. In it, the gorgeous Thando Thabethe plays Zinhle, a hard-working single woman with a modern outlook but traditional values. She knows what’s best for her, and that the next step in her life is to get married. But can she find a man who’s ready to commit?
On her road to romance, she meets a beguiling partner (played by Lungile Radu), and they get down to business. A clip of the steamy scene has gone viral on SA Twitter. Now that you’ve watched the movie, take your pick from these shows and films also streaming on Showmax.
You can also see Thando Thabethe in Housekeepers, streaming express on Showmax from Mzansi Magic.
Looking for Love (2018)
A 38-year-old Zulu woman is pressured into looking for a husband. Disastrous dates ensue – until someone from her past returns and turns things upside down. Hilarious comedy starring Celeste Ntuli.
Mrs Right Guy (2016)
Gugu has cut herself off from love, shooting down any potential suitor before they can even come close. Yet sometimes love comes to find you, even if you try to run away, as we see in this brilliant romantic comedy. Also starring Thando Thabethe, also featuring an unforgettable sex scene.
Tell Me Sweet Something (2015)
Moratiwa runs her bookstore with ambitions of being a writer. Then she meets Nat, a model who wants to be loved for his mind, not body. But are they meant for each other? Starring Nomzamo Mbatha (Isibaya) as Moratiwa and Maps Maponyane as Nat.
Kandasamys: The Wedding (2019)
Enemies turned friends Jennifer Kandasamy and Shanti Naidoo are thrilled that their children are getting married. But as the big day draws closer, things start to fall apart.
Housekeepers S1-2
Thando Thabethe is back as Linda the housekeeper in Season 2 of this fan-favourite drama series. New episodes land on Showmax every week. Read more about who you’ll meet in the new season here.
Black Tax S1
Successful professional Thuli Dlamini grapples with the unspoken “pay as you grow” rule in her community – that when you’re successful, you pay everyone back for the support they gave you while you grew up. The tradition comes home to roost when her parents turn up on her doorstep, suitcases in hand – and they’re not planning to go home. Ever.
Untied, 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.
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