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.

Slay Queens

Slay Queens is a bold, no-holds-barred documentary series that dives straight into the glitzy, gritty world of Mzansi’s most talked-about women. Stream from 31 October, with new episodes every Friday.

Must-watch trailer: Slay Queens doccie coming to Showmax

Watch the explosive trailer for Slay Queens, a Showmax Original docuseries about women chasing the soft life. Streaming from 31 October, new episodes every Friday.

Thabiso Ramotshela on the heart-wrenching Youngins Season 3

Thabiso Ramotshela talks about his heart-wrenching performance as Mahlatse in Youngins S3, now streaming on Showmax. Watch new episodes every Friday.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)

When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.

Finding Optel's Zenobia Kloppers on her breakout year

Zenobia Kloppers talks about Finding Optel, which is having its international premiere at BFI London Film Festival and comes to Showmax on 24 October.

Youngins S1-3

When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KZN to a boarding school in Jozi, she gets entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.

Kealeboga Masango’s wild ride in Youngins' final season

Kealeboga Masango talks about Buhle's wild ride in the final season of Youngins, premiering Friday, 19 September on Showmax.

Lebohang Lephatsoana on Tumelo’s journey in Youngins

Rising star Lebohang Lephatsoana delves into Tumelo's turbulent journey in Youngins Season 3, premiering on Showmax on Friday, 19 September 2025.

Wie Word 'n Miljoenêr? S2-5

The world's biggest game show - in Afrikaans! Contestants must answer general knowledge questions correctly to win R1 million in cash.

Finding Optel's Zenobia Kloppers on her breakout year

Zenobia Kloppers talks about Finding Optel, which is having its international premiere at BFI London Film Festival and comes to Showmax on 24 October.

Nêrens, Noord-Kaap S1-2

When three estranged brothers reunite, secrets, heartbreak and the truth surrounding their mother’s death threaten the path to redemption.

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.

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.

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...