Original Sin: My Son The Killer

Tracking Thabo Bester

A documentary about the convicted murderer and rapist who faked his own death. All episodes are on Showmax.

Khaki Fever and more sexy Afrikaans movies and series

Watch these sexy Afrikaans series and movies on Showmax now.

Vaal Riviera S1

Follow four prominent families in the Vaal Triangle as they showcase their wealth, confront personal challenges, and host extravagant parties.

Charl on the Vaal Riviera, joining a reality show, motorsports and more

Afrikaans reality show Vaal Riviera lands on Showmax Friday, 22 August as it premieres at the Silwerskerm Festival. New episodes land Tuesdays.

10 game-changing shows to celebrate Showmax turning 10

Stream these original titles to celebrate Showmax turning 10. A decade later, streaming service has since expanded to 44 African countries.

The Laugh Africa Comedy Festival S2

Stream 13 of the best stand-up comedians in South Africa in their sets at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival.

Bev Steyn on Untied, Joku and more

Beverly Steyn on sharing her story in Untied, opening up about vulnerability, her bond with Nonku Williams, and more.

Laugh Africa's Nonto R: Funny bones and blind date skits

See South African comedian Nonto R's hilarious stand-up set in Season 2 of the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival on Showmax.

Christopher Jaftha gets top billing in raunchy Khaki Fever

The actor behind "himbo" Daniel in upcoming Showmax R-rated movie Khaki Fever talks about sex scenes, short shorts, and director Brett Michael Innes.

uThando Nes'thembu S1-8

Musa Mseleku and his wives give you carte blanche to come into their home in this dramatic, addictive reality show.

Love Island USA S6-7

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.

Nkululeko Mahlangu on Makoto, marriage and more

Nkululeko Mahlangu on being in Married at First Sight. Catch it every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

Dog Man (2025)

This charming and heartwarming animated adventure follows Dog Man - a dog and human hybrid - who must take down feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Alexander Isak a great option for LFC's attack, say former Liverpool striker David Ngog

This weekend, the Premier League ignites as LFC faces Arsenal in a huge clash. Before the showdown, Showmax chatted to former LFC striker David Ngog.

Nosferatu rises from the grave again in creepy horror movie

Director Robert Eggers, Bill Skarsgård, and the Nosferatu production team reveal how the movies’ creepiest vampire has risen from the grave to feast on the living.

What to watch on Showmax in September 2025

This September, Showmax drops a stellar new lineup. From the final season of Youngins to buzzworthy film Khaki Fever plus global smash hits Landman, Conclave and The Brutalist.

Telemarketers

Two former telemarketers team up to investigate the dark side of American capitalism, uncovering widespread abuse of customer trust.

Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream

These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we're living in today.

Wild Wild Space and 10 more titles to join your space race

We have liftoff! As new HBO documentary Wild Wild Space takes us into low orbit, mission control has 10 more titles ready for space junkies, from Apollo 13 to Interstellar.

Anatomy of Lies: Women who con

Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.

A Very Royal Scandal: 5 downfall documentaries and drama series

What do Prince Andrew, King Juan Carlos I, Sean Combs, Alex Jones, and Markus Jooste have in common? In-depth documentaries more shocking than an Oscar-winning movie!

9 South African true-crime series, ranked

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.

Rosemary's Hitlist: Rosemary's deadliest shockers

She kicked her baby, sent hitmen to kill her family, and danced in court. These Rosemary’s Hitlist moments left us reaching for life support … and life cover.

Rosemary's Hitlist breaks record on Showmax; launches podcast

Showmax true-crime documentary Rosemary's Hitlist has broken Devilsdorp and Steinheist records. Listen to the Rosemary's Hitlist podcast now.

Rosemary’s Hitlist: “the most gripping crime story since Devilsdorp”

Rosemary's Hitlist debuts on Showmax today, and critics are calling it "the most gripping crime story since Devilsdorp".

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.