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Wicked is on SHowmax

The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays

Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to during school holidays in June/July 2025, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.

10 international movies and series shot in South Africa

10 international movies and series shot in South Africa

From Boy Kills World, to Milli Vanilli exposé movie Girl You Know It’s True, to Yellowstone series 1923, we sent our location scouts to figure out where 10 international productions filmed some familiar scenes.

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Christmas on Showmax

11 Christmas movies with love, sugar and spice from Africa

These 11 festive films from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria will remind you of the joys of home during the holidays. 

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Genie on Showmax

12 days of Christmas movies

Grinches, elves, kids, lovers and fighters unite! It’s time for 12 days of jolly holly movie action to get you in the holiday spirit.

A Christmas Chorus on Showmax

The best South African Christmas movies to stream on Showmax

This is our pick of the best South African Christmas movies now on Showmax, for a feast of local flavour during the holidays.

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The Wife Season 3 episodes 55-57 recap: The truth about the Zulu brothers revealed

Hlomu makes a bold move that threatens to destroy the Zulu family. Meanwhile, the royal family is at war, with the princesses striving to dethrone their father.

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Stream hit series and movies from Jahmil XT Qubeka

Stream hit series and movies from Jahmil XT Qubeka

Looking for superb local content? Check out these South African gems from the writer and director of Blood Psalms, Jahmil XT Qubeka.

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Come to the party: stream the best local movies on Heritage Day

Come to the party: stream the best local movies on Heritage Day

Spend Saturday, 24 September with Showmax and meet some fascinating guests in super-cool local movies that are dripping with gees, ubuntu and lekkerheid!

My Brilliant Friend on Showmax

5 series and movies that are worth the subtitles

Just because you can’t watch them while scrolling on your phone doesn’t mean you should dismiss shows that aren’t in English.

What to watch on Showmax in August 2025

What to watch on Showmax in August 2025

In August, the reign is coming – watch out for Queen Modjadji and other brilliant new shows to stream on Showmax, including new seasons of The Pitt and Peacemaker.

Obstruction on Showmax

Watch her win! Women’s sports watch list

While you wait for Banyana Banyana’s next WAFCON game, we have drama series and documentaries celebrating women in sport, on and off the court. 

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Alice & Jack S1 on Showmax

The best romantic series on Showmax

All you need is love—and these addictive series: Alice & Jack, Northern Lights, Love Island: All Stars, Love Island Games, Colin from Accounts and more.

The ABC Killer on Showmax

What to watch on Showmax in July 2025

July brings a packed Showmax lineup — from the true-crime Original The ABC Killer and two-part The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion, to international hits like Dexter: Original Sin, Matlock, and Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. 

Shaka iLembe 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.

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Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo in Shaka iLembe

Youth Day 2025: How 8 South African stars got their start

From Thembinkosi Mthembu to Thuso Mbedu and Lemogang Tsipa, these South African stars have journeyed from humble beginnings to taking our screens and the world by storm.

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Mandisa Nduna as Mbali in Empini S2 on Showmax

Mandisa Nduna on playing a VIP bodyguard on Showmax’s Empini

Mandisa “Zulu Mecca” Nduna discusses her role as the formidable and sharp-witted VIP security guard Mbali in Empini Season 2, now streaming on Showmax.

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Mpumi Mpama as Khaya Bhodoza in Empini Season 2

What to watch on Showmax in March 2025

Showmax is set for a packed March lineup, featuring new seasons of Empini, and The Real Housewives of Durban, plus an Afrikaans spin-off of The Mommy Club.

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Showmax expands African reach with first-ever Kiswahili interface

Showmax is the first streaming service in Africa to offer a Kiswahili interface, joining English and Portuguese. 

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6 best on-screen couples on Showmax Originals to stream this Valentine’s Day

Ready for a binge-worthy love story? From Adulting to Soft Life, Youngins, and Outlaws, the couples in these Showmax Originals will have you hooked this Valentine’s Day. All streaming on Showmax.

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My Brother's Keeper on Showmax

How to watch Mzansi Magic online

With a bumper line-up of Mzansi Magic shows available to binge-watch, Showmax delivers your local series fix.

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Reënboogrant on Showmax

10+ South African book adaptations on Showmax

Some of South Africa’s best-loved stories have inspired our favourite series and movies, from the new Reënboogrant and Spooksoeker, to The Wife, Red Ink, and those Deon Meyer crime thrillers.

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Christmas Clothes on Showmax

Celebrate the festive feels with Showmax film Christmas Clothes

The heartwarming comedy film Christmas Clothes, directed by Athi Petela, premieres on Showmax on 6 December 2024.

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Thembinkosi Mthembu, Siyabonga Shibe, Mnqobi Kunene, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, Mmabatho Mogomotsi, Lehlohonolo Mayeza, and Keketso Mpilo in Oulaws, coming to Showmax

Showmax is your ticket to 26 SAFTA-nominated shows

Showmax is setting the pace with the most SAFTA nominees this year of any streaming platform. All these are available to watch immediately. 

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Headspace on Showmax

Headspace (2023)

An alien invasion animation like no other, as miniature aliens want to take over the world!

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