6 April 2021
Rockville S1-5
One of South Africa’s most popular shows, Rockville is ready to binge all the way from the beginning to the latest season, episodes of which are coming express to Showmax from Mzansi Magic.
Rockville revolves around the wealthier Bogatsus and the working class Mabasos, and their ongoing feud. Jackson “JB” Bogatsu is played by SAFTA winner and BET A-List Game Changer Shona Ferguson, while determined Mavis is played by his real-life wife, Connie Ferguson. Notable cast members over the seasons have included Terry Pheto, Bonnie Mbuli, Mbali Mlotshwa, Boity Thulo, Brenda Ngxoli, Trevor Gumbi, Sello Sebotsane, Thembsie Matu, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Clint Brink, Masego “Maps” Maponyane and many, many more. Thulisile Phongolo joins the cast for Season 5.
Season 5 of the popular, SAFTA-winning Ferguson Films drama series Rockville catches up with JB as he tries to field the aftermath of what Covid-19 did to his finances, leaving him out of money, with his business barely making ends meet and creditors knocking on the door.
As the crisis threatens to cost him both his house and the fancy cars he has gifted Lindi (SAFTA nominee Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa from upcoming Showmax Original Blood Psalms), tensions rise in his marriage, and JB must ask tough questions about the survival of his family.
SA celebs open up about divorce on Untied
The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold
Jojo dishes on her Real Housewives of Durban journey
Now that Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban has come to an end, Jojo opens up about her relationship with Nonku, and which cosmetic procedure is most like RHOD.
Made in South Africa
10 South African true-crime series, ranked
From The ABC Killer to Tracking Thabo Bester, these true-crime documentary series explore some of South Africa’s darkest crime stories – all available to stream on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Must-watch trailer: upcoming Showmax reality show Vaal Riviera
Watch the explosive trailer for Vaal Riviera, a reality series following four families from the Vaal Triangle. Premiering 22 August on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Christopher Reeve documentary on Showmax get four Emmy nods
South African producer Robert Ford discusses his Emmy-nominated documentary, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which premieres on Showmax on Friday, 25 July 2025.
South African