30 March 2020
Pinky Pinky (2020)
A bereaved teenager tries to cope with the loss of her twin sister by running away to boarding school. There, she encounters a monster not too different from the one she was escaping – but way more powerful. Will she keep running, or defeat it?
In this made-for-TV horror movie, the South Africa urban myth of Pinky Pinky comes to horrifying life. The creature that attacks girls when they dare to go to the bathroom gets a 21st-century makeover that’s sure to keep you up at night.
Youngins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Outopsie S1-3
Senior forensic pathologist Dr Hestelle van Staden reveals what really happens behind closed doors in captivating cases where forensic pathology played a central role.
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Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener (2024)
This one-off special explores three dramatic cases that left South Africa stunned: Daisy de Melker, the so-called Sea Cottage incident, and the Krugersdorp bank robbery.
Made in South Africa
Zarelda de Bruin on her breakout debut role in Spooksoeker
The 17-year-old Zarelda de Bruin plays Melissa in the Showmax Original Spooksoeker, now available to stream. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
9 reasons that 2024 was the best year yet for local TV
Stream the best local content on Showmax in 2024, featuring iEmmy winners, record-breaking documentaries, SAFTA winners, and globally acclaimed hits.
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