Red Ink

Lorcia Cooper Kumalo from Red Ink on her intentions when choosing roles

SAFTA winner Lorcia Cooper Kumalo talks about her role as Detective Morapedi in Red Ink and her intentions when choosing roles.

Red Ink Season 1 episode 8 recap: Till we meet again

In the finale of Red Ink, Lucy learns the shocking news about Napoleon, evoking complex emotions. All the episodes are now streaming.

Red Ink Season 1 episode 7 recap: What's in the box?

In episode 7 of Red Ink, Lucy and Kagiso's efforts to expose a powerful politician's link to Napoleon put Lucy's life in danger.

Red Ink episode 6 recap: Hope eternal

In episode 6 of Red Ink, Lucy seeks answers from Sifiso about a murder, uncovering another shocking revelation. New episodes every Tuesday.

Red Ink Season 1 episode 5 recap: You lie with the dogs, you get fleas

In episode 5 of Red Ink, Lucy visits Napoleon and Sifiso's roots, where her investigation takes an unexpected turn. New episodes every Tuesday.

Red Ink episode 4 recap: Seeing double

In episode 4 of Red Ink, Lucy gets an offer from Patricia's family and later, at KK's party, she comes face to face with a shocking reveal. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.

Bonko Khoza on playing a serial killer in Red Ink

SAFTA winner Bonko Khoza talks about his role as Napoleon Dingiswayo aka The Butcher in the Showmax drama series Red Ink.

Red Ink episodes 1-3 recap: Lucy meets The Butcher

In the first three episodes of Red Ink, Lucy comes face to face with a serial killer, and her life takes a dramatic turn. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.

12 South African movies you've probably never seen

Sci-fi, drama, sex, romance, comedy - these homegrown hidden gems have it all. Stream them all on Showmax.

Ace your Matric exams with 10 Afrikaans series and movies

Looking for the less-sweat, more-fun way to study? Brush up your Afrikaans before exam time with these shows and movies.

10 Afrikaans movies to stream now

Looking for a fliek to stream? Whether you're after comedy or a serious drama, you'll find an excellent Afrikaans pick on Showmax.

“This was the most fun I’ve ever had on a set” - Liam Bosman on record-breaking Khaki Fever

Liam Bosman talks about his role in Khaki Fever, the record-breaking film streaming on Showmax, fresh from its sold-out premiere at the Silwerskermfees.

Nelisa Ntabeni on finding love in Married at First Sight

Nelisa Ntabeni shares the best things about being on Married at First Sight. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Mzansi Magic and Showmax.

Giants S1

A compelling docuseries that takes you deep inside the lives of players from one of South Africa's most iconic football clubs, Orlando Pirates.

Afrikaans series to stream on Showmax

From Donkerbos to Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, from Een Keer Om Die Son to Troukoors, here are some of the best Afrikaans shows to stream on Showmax.

Make a date with an Afrikaans romcom

From Khaki Fever, to Swaaibraai, Gebokste Liefde, and Soos Pynappel op Pizza, we’ve got the perfect romantic comedy to steal your heart and make you cry…with laughter.

The Wife Season 3 episodes 58-60: Hlomu and Mqhele's tragic deaths

In The Wife finale, Hlomu and Mqhele meet their tragic demise, while Qhawe and Naledi live happily ever after.

Mbalenhle Mavimbela looks back on her career-making role as Hlomu in The Wife

Mbalenhle Mavimbela reflects on playing Hlomu in Showmax's groundbreaking telenovela. All episodes of The Wife are streaming on Showmax.

The Wife Season 3 episodes 55-57 recap: The truth about the Zulu brothers revealed

Hlomu makes a bold move that threatens to destroy the Zulu family. Meanwhile, the royal family is at war, with the princesses striving to dethrone their father.

The Wife Season 3 episodes 52-54 recap: Hlomu catches her first body

Hlomu kills Xoli after finding out that she's a Majola and has been sleeping with her husband on the latest episodes of The Wife Season 3.

The Wife Season 3 episodes 49-51 recap: Qhawe fights for Naledi his love

Qhawe rescues Naledi and Hlomu suspects Mqhele is cheating on the latest episodes of The Wife Season 3, now streaming on Showmax.

The Wife Season 3 episodes 46-48 recap: Naledi is missing

Naledi gets kidnapped by her abusive ex and Xoli turns up the heat with the Zulus on the latest episodes of the Wife Season 3.

The Wife Season 3 episodes 43-45 recap: Naledi is pregnant

The Wife Season 3 returns with drama, betrayal and jaw-dropping moments. Qhawe makes a shocking revelation about Naledi while Xoli gets one step closer to destroying the Zulu family.

5 take-aways from The Wife Behind-the-Scenes Special

Get the inside scoop from the stars of The Wife in front of and behind the camera in this exclusive behind-the-scenes special.

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.