26 May 2022
National Lampoon’s Collection
Slapstick, inappropriate and totally hilarious, the National Lampoon Vacation comedy film series is a classic. Now available to stream on Showmax, the box set includes National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation (1997), and Vacation (2015).
Emmy winner Chevy Chase (Community) and nominee Beverly D’Angelo headline most of the films, with the likes of Eugene Levy, John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Jane Krakowski, Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Emilio Estevez, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Curry and William Shatner among the casts.
The legendary John Hughes (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Home Alone) wrote the screenplays for the three films (and the National Lampoon short story that started it all), setting the tone for these perennial crowd-pleasers, with the original film, National Lampoon’s Vacation, cracking the 11th spot among 1983’s blockbusters, and still rated at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Original African stories by local talent
Vaal Riviera
Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.
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The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.
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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 now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
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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.
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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.
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Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
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Now that Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban has come to an end, Jojo opens up about her relationship with Nonku, and which cosmetic procedure is most like RHOD.
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From The ABC Killer to Tracking Thabo Bester, these true-crime documentary series explore some of South Africa’s darkest crime stories – all available to stream on Showmax.
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