Wyfie S1-2

Beáta Bena Green as Shay

Beáta Bena Green stars as Shay, a soft-hearted and socially conscious drama student who feels overshadowed by her politically active father.

Celeste Loots as Amanda

Celeste Loots plays Amanda, Shay's high school best friend and adventurous yet destructive nightmare roommate. Amanda is a brilliant chemical engineering student with rage issues.

Kristen Raath as Kyla

Kristen Raath plays Kyla, a highly religious and controlled student from a small town, under significant pressure due to her many responsibilities.

Mienke Ehlers as Mia

Mienke Ehlers stars as Mia, a political sciences and economics student who doubles as the residence drug dealer, rebelling against three generations of her family.

Cintaine Schutte on Wyfie and how unexpected love can be

Award-winning actress Cintaine Schutte talks about her role as Maggie in the hit university telenovela Wyfie. Catch new episodes of S2 every Tuesday on Showmax.

Zandélle Meyer on graduating from Trompoppie to Wyfie

Trompoppie star Zandélle Meyer talks about starring in the groundbreaking Afrikaans university drama Wyfie. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.

Pride Month starts early for Showmax with wins for Beaulah, Wyfie

Showmax Originals Wyfie and Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap both won for Representation of LGBTQIA+ at MIP Africa's first Inclusive Lens awards.

Wyfie: 14 new songs and music video by late SA rapper Angie oeh

It's been a year since local rapper Angie oeh's tragic passing. Her legacy lives on with 14 new songs and a music video featuring Wyfie stars.

Meet the women who direct groundbreaking series Wyfie

Eva du Preez and Emilie Badenhorst speak about directing Wyfie, which is turning heads from Cannes to Seoul. New episodes land every Tuesday on Showmax.

Wyfie S1-2

An edgy, youthful and urban Afrikaans drama that follows four friends as they navigate the complicated world of university life.

Afrikaans TV series are having a moment in Asia

After Spinners beat Succession in Shanghai, now it’s Wyfie vs Wong Kar-Wai in Seoul. The new season premieres 6 August on Showmax.

Mienke Ehlers on her lead role in Wyfie

Mienke Ehlers stars as Mia in hit Showmax Original Wyfie, about a group of four mismatched university students at a top Afrikaans university.

Khaki Fever (2025)

A group of game rangers challenge each other to see who can bed the most tourists during the holiday season in this raunchy comedy.

Rianza Snyman on Vaal Riviera and being a stay-at-home mom

Rianza, the matriarch of the Snymans, talks Vaal Riviera and her family. Catch the reality series now on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesdays.

Amahle Khumalo talks about her role as Nosipho in Empini S2

Amahle Khumalo opens up about her breakthrough role as Nosipho in the Showmax Original Empini. Catch all the episodes now on Showmax.

SA siblings’ debut film chosen for BFI London Film Festival

Finding Optel, co-directed by 20-something Mikayla and Jesse Brown, will make its international premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October.

Simo Magwaza on his challenging role as De Klerk in Youngins

Veteran actor Simo Magwaza reflects on his role as the Olifants principal known as De Klerk in Youngins. Stream S3 from 19 September on Showmax.

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.

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.

Khaki Fever (2025)

A group of game rangers challenge each other to see who can bed the most tourists during the holiday season in this raunchy comedy.

Rianza Snyman on Vaal Riviera and being a stay-at-home mom

Rianza, the matriarch of the Snymans, talks Vaal Riviera and her family. Catch the reality series now on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesdays.

SA siblings’ debut film chosen for BFI London Film Festival

Finding Optel, co-directed by 20-something Mikayla and Jesse Brown, will make its international premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October.

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.

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.

Luca Human on her breakthrough role in Trompoppie

Child star Luca Human talks about her breakthrough role in the twisty Showmax Original Trompoppie. All episodes are available to binge.

"It's going to keep people on the edge of their seats" - Jane de Wet on Trompoppie

SAFTA nominee Jane de Wet talks about her latest role as Valerie in drama series Trompoppie. New episodes land every Thursday on Showmax.

Elzet Nel on Trompoppie: "Look forward to incredible dance routines - and unexpected twists"

Rising star Elzet Nel talks about playing Mindy, the drum majorette captain in Trompoppie, now on Showmax. New episodes land Thursdays.

Trompoppie S1

Luna, a talented gymnast from the wrong side of the tracks, is awarded a bursary to a prestigious private school to join their elite group of drum majorettes. But then a hazing ritual goes tragically wrong...