Showmax x Actor Spaces Masterclasses

Showmax x Actor Spaces Masterclasses

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Sit down with six of South Africa’s most talented actors, directors and filmmakers to learn some of their secrets. 

Showmax teamed up with Actor Spaces and some of South Africa’s most talented filmmakers to present six Masterclasses. Thabo Rametsi talks about how to direct crew and background. Blood Psalms’ Bokang Phelane reveals what it’s like to be a lead actress and action hero. Producer Layla Swart talks about what it takes to get a film or TV series from paper to screen. The Wife’s Bonko Khoza takes us through his character development process. And finally, legendary director Mandla N reveals some of his artistic secrets.

Showmax x Actor Spaces Masterclasses were nominated for a 2023 SAFTA for Best Online Content.

A deeper look

Empini S2 on Showmax

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. 

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Youngins S1-2 on Showmax

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.

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The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

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.

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Cheta M on Showmax

Power, passion and legacy: binge Cheta M S2 on Showmax

Executive producer and showrunner James Omokwe talks about Cheta M S2 and its dramatic finale. All the episodes are now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO

South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya’s edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.

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What if we believed the best can come from here?

Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local. 

Youngins S2 on Showmax

Showmax Gen Z stars speak out for Youth Day 2025

The young stars of Youngins, Soft Life, and Adulting share what Youth Day means to them and how their roles are influencing their generation. See them all on Showmax.

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Untied on Showmax

Untied S1

Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream from 24 June on Showmax.

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