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Showmax x Actor Spaces Masterclasses
Made in South Africa
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
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Empini Season 1 Episodes 19-20 recap: Shocking revelations and hidden agendas
In episodes 19-20 of Empini, Ndoni finally confides in her mother and the future of MPS’s leadership is in question as Khaya’s will is read. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
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Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1 Episode 2 recap: Putting on a show
Ina and Madison go skating, the queens discuss how they came out as drag artists, and Manila puts on an epic show in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 2.
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Born into Fame S1: Shamiso confronts sincerity doubts and sets boundaries
In episode 6 of Born Into Fame S1, Shamiso confronts sincerity and sets her boundaries with Robbie. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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Die Ondernemers
Die Ondernemers follows three entrepreneurs in the funeral business. Stream from 5 August, with new episodes every Monday on Showmax.
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Fareed Khimani to host The Real Housewives of Nairobi reunion for the second year in a row
Fareed Khimani to host the reunion of The Real Housewives of Nairobi for the second year in a row. The two-part reunion will stream on 16 August and 23 August 2024.
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016FM Season 1 episode 5 recap: The real deal
In episode 5 of 016FM, Tsietsi’s campaign seems to be gaining momentum while Whiskey scrambles to stay on top. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
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Must-watch trailer: Showmax reality series Die Ondernemers
See the trailer for Die Ondernemers, a Showmax reality series featuring three South African undertakers, premiering 5 August 2024.
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Showmax’s raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie asks: ‘Can you stay friends with your exes?’
Watch the trailer for the Showmax Original raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie, landing on 9 August 2024.
More Mzansi gold
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Empini Season 1 Episodes 19-20 recap: Shocking revelations and hidden agendas
In episodes 19-20 of Empini, Ndoni finally confides in her mother and the future of MPS’s leadership is in question as Khaya’s will is read. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
![Manila von Teez in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap on Showmax](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.stories.shwmx.co%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F07%2FBeaulah-Queens-van-die-Kaap_Manila-1-798x449.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1 Episode 2 recap: Putting on a show
Ina and Madison go skating, the queens discuss how they came out as drag artists, and Manila puts on an epic show in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 2.
![Shamiso in Born Into Fame S1](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.stories.shwmx.co%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F07%2FBorn-Into-Fame-S1_2024-798x449.png&w=3840&q=75)
Born into Fame S1: Shamiso confronts sincerity doubts and sets boundaries
In episode 6 of Born Into Fame S1, Shamiso confronts sincerity and sets her boundaries with Robbie. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.
![Die Ondernemers on Showmax](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.stories.shwmx.co%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F07%2FDie-Ondernemers-2024-798x449.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Must-watch trailer: Showmax reality series Die Ondernemers
See the trailer for Die Ondernemers, a Showmax reality series featuring three South African undertakers, premiering 5 August 2024.