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Original African stories by local talent
One Weeks
One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle. Stream from 22 July 2024.
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The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice
The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice is a brand-new Showmax Original reality series, following affluent moms in Durban’s Indian community. Watch from 8 August 2024.
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Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap
Meet Cape Town’s most charismatic drag queens in this eye-opening reality series. Now streaming, with new episodes every Thursday.
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016FM
016FM follows rival DJs at a beloved Vaal radio station threatened with closure, starring the late Mpho Sebeng, and Joseph Sedibo. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
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Jiji
Jiji follows the lives of four girls in the streets of Jericho, forced into a life of crime to make ends meet. Stream now, with new episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Born Into Fame
Born Into Fame follows six South Africans with famous parents, as they try to live up to their family legacies while discovering their own unique paths to success. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa is the spin off that fans have been waiting for. Stream now on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday.
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Nilichoma
The Kenyan Showmax Original docuseries features celebs who received an unexpected windfall, and then blew it all. Stream now on Showmax.
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The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Meet the moms
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Eye-opening homegrown documentaries to stream
These unmissable South African shows and movies deliver surprising insights on the country we’re living in today.
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Empini Season 1 Episodes 17-18: Past and present
In episodes 17-18 of Empini, Khaya’s past is put on display as Masasa recalls the events of more than 30 years ago. New episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream Born Into Fame, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
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Born into Fame S1: AJ and Shamiso share an emotional moment
Emotions run high when AJ and Shamiso share a moment and remember their friend, artist Tumi Tladi.
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