Original African stories by local talent
Rosemary’s Hitlist
Cop Rosemary Ndlovu may have sworn to protect, but what she did instead shocked South Africa. This is the story of her crime spree.
Made in South Africa
Spinners
Spinners, an upcoming Showmax Original made in collaboration with CANAL+, is the first African series ever to screen in competition at Canneseries.
Made in South Africa
Adulting
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else in this new drama. All episodes of Adulting are ready to binge on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Boetie Boer: Inside The Mind Of A Monster
This South African true-crime documentary about serial killer Stewart Wilken features descriptions of his crimes in his own words, and is not suitable for sensitive viewers, or anyone under the age of 18.
Made in South Africa
Outlaws
Outlaws is the story of two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyelas and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles. New Outlaws episodes every Wednesday.
Made in South Africa
Second Family
Second Family follows Sinde, a small-town girl whose perfect life is shattered when she finds out that it’s all been a big lie. Season 2 now streaming.
Made in Kenya
Jay Jay: The Chosen One
Jay Jay: The Chosen One is an animated series inspired by Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha. All 13 episodes are available to binge-watch exclusively on Showmax.
Made in Nigeria
The Billionaire’s Wife
A woman from the slums marries a rich, older man, only to find that being a billionaire’s wife in glamorous Accra can be lethal. Only on Showmax.
Made in Ghana
This Body Works For Me
This Body Works For Me goes behind the scenes of South Africa’s thriving adult entertainment industry. Season 2 is now streaming.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. New episodes every Wednesday.
Made in South Africa
Faithless
Four churchgoers join the criminal underworld when they are forced to turn their savings scheme into a money laundering operation. All episodes now streaming.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club
The Mommy Club is a reality show that sees five glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the challenges of parenting – and the cutthroat world of “it moms”. All episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Stella Murders
On 26 May 2018, the bodies of two girls were found at Stella High School. This documentary examines the tragedy that shattered a small town.
Made in South Africa
Sex and Pleasure
Everybody does it – let’s talk about it! Sex and Pleasure explores the topic everyone secretly wants to discuss.
Made in South Africa
Wura
Wura-Amoo Adeleke is the perfect wife, a loving mother of two, and a ruthless mining CEO with an empire to run. All episodes of Season 1 now streaming.
Made in Nigeria
The Real Housewives of Abuja
The Real Housewives of Abuja are coming to Showmax. Welcome to the lives of Nigeria’s ultra-rich. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.
Made in Nigeria
Kyallo Kulture
Betty Kyallo, one of Kenya’s most prominent media personalities, and her sisters, Mercy and Gloria, let us into their bold, fabulous lives.
Made in Kenya
The Real Housewives of Nairobi
The Real Housewives of Nairobi follows five influential women as they navigate their relationships and careers in Kenya. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.
Made in Kenya
The Real Housewives of Durban S3
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3 is stacked with familiar favourites and fabulous new divas, plus all the glitz and glam you love.
Made in South Africa
DAM S1-2
Secrets pushed down will rise to the surface in this psychological thriller series. Binge S1 and S2 now.
Made in South Africa
Single Kiasi S1-2
Even when their worlds crumble, they will always have each other. All episodes of Season 2 of Single Kiasi are now streaming.
Made in Kenya
Donkerbos
A small South African town hides some chilling secrets in this twisty crime drama that’s already being called a “masterpiece”.
Made in South Africa
Crime and Justice Lagos
Set in Africa’s biggest city, Crime and Justice Lagos follows the Serious and Special Crimes Unit, led by Superintendent Kelechi ‘KC’ Farasin and Superintendent Danladi Dikko.
Made in Nigeria
My Perfect Funeral
My Perfect Funeral is a 10-part docuseries that follows five families in Ghana preparing to bury their loved ones. All episodes now streaming.
Made in Ghana
The best movies on Showmax
Be iconic for Halloween: get your outfit inspiration from these shows and movies
The clock is ticking if you love to dress up at Halloween. Pick a character, hit pause to study the details, make it your own, and you could make instant friends with fans of the show.
Local movie round-up: 15 SAFTA-nominated films, ranked
From Indemnity to Gaia and Stiekyt, Showmax is home to some of the biggest films that have garnered significant acclaim at the SAFTAs.
Made in South Africa
The best British movies to stream
From gangsters in bowler hats to wedding guests in feathered hats, comedy to drama, here are some of the best British movies streaming on Showmax now.
6 epic, fierce and fun-filled animated adventures
Explore some of the most epic animated movies now available to stream on Showmax, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.