Mashabela Galane

2016 Native Tongue award winner Mashabela Galane is very proud of his origins in Moletjie, Limpopo. Take a tour with him as he shows Skhumba around.

Mashabela Galane

2016 Native Tongue award winner Mashabela Galane is very proud of his origins in Moletjie, Limpopo. Take a tour with him as he shows Skhumba around.

Siya Seya

Siya Seya moved from the Eastern Cape to Jozi with a few bucks in his pocket and a dream. He’s dazzling on stage - see where it all started.

Siya Seya

Siya Seya moved from the Eastern Cape to Jozi with a few bucks in his pocket and a dream. He’s dazzling on stage - see where it all started.

Schalk Bezuidenhout

With his signature moustache and short shorts, it’s no surprise that Schalk Bezuidenhout hails from the metropolis of Kempton Park.

Schalk Bezuidenhout

With his signature moustache and short shorts, it’s no surprise that Schalk Bezuidenhout hails from the metropolis of Kempton Park.

Celeste Ntuli

Actress Celeste Ntuli is native to Empangeni in KZN. Check out the hometown of this famously single, famously funny woman.

Celeste Ntuli

Actress Celeste Ntuli is native to Empangeni in KZN. Check out the hometown of this famously single, famously funny woman.

Tumi Morake

One of SA’s best-known comedians, Tumi Morake takes us on a trip to Bloem. She’s never afraid to speak her mind

Tumi Morake

One of SA’s best-known comedians, Tumi Morake takes us on a trip to Bloem. She’s never afraid to speak her mind

Salesman wa Motokwa

Salesman wa Motokwa, also known as Botsisa, is from Ga-Rankuwa, near Pretoria. No topics are off limits - even his own stint in a wheelchair after an accident.

Salesman wa Motokwa

Salesman wa Motokwa, also known as Botsisa, is from Ga-Rankuwa, near Pretoria. No topics are off limits - even his own stint in a wheelchair after an accident.

Skhumba Hlope

He is going on the road, hanging out with SA’s top comedians, visiting their hometowns and checking out the comedy scene.

Skhumba Hlope

He is going on the road, hanging out with SA’s top comedians, visiting their hometowns and checking out the comedy scene.

Jojo on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa reunion, social media backlash and more

Jojo opens up about the highly anticipated reunion for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, coming to Showmax on 20 and 27 February.

South Africa’s stories and storytellers recognised as SAFTA nominees announced

Mzansi’s boldest stories take centre stage as the 2026 SAFTA nominees are unveiled, with a wave of nominations across DStv and Showmax.

“You don't create something so powerful purely through military tactics” - Shaka iLembe co-creator

Shaka iLembe co-creator Desireé Markgraaff reflects on the vision, research, and importance of telling our stories. Stream Seasons 1–2 on Showmax.

Where to see the cast of Shaka iLembe S1-2 on Showmax

From Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi to Lemogang Tsipa as King Shaka Zulu and Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo, see the cast of Shaka iLembe in some of their other acclaimed roles on Showmax. Binge now on Showmax.