Showmax Olympics gold rush hub

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Catch events streaming live from the Paris 2024 Olympics on Showmax Premier League from 26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024.

Welcome to the Olympics gold rush hub on Showmax, your one-stop destination for all things Olympics! Stay updated with the latest news, highlights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest sporting event in the world.

Get your daily dose of the 2024 Paris Olympics with our comprehensive schedule, ensuring you never miss a moment of the action.

Celebrate the achievements of South African and African Olympians as they strive for gold on the global stage.

Track their progress with our regularly updated medals page and cheer them on every step of the way. Some of the events that will be shown live on Showmax Premier League include swimming, football, 7’s rugby, basketball, athletics, and hockey.

Plus, get exclusive insights into the Olympic programmes that will be featured on Showmax, bringing you closer to the heart of the games.

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Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.

Medal corner: Team SA in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Team SA took home a total of six medals in the Paris Olympics, which streamed live on Showmax Premier League.

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Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Showmax

Catch Olympics fever with our daily event schedule, exciting recaps, and all the latest news from Paris. Catch some of the best events at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games live on Showmax.

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The stunning female athletes of Paris 2024 Olympic Games

These athletes' beauty, combined with their incredible sporting accomplishments, have made them the talk of the games. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.

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"Why I didn't make it to the Olympics": the hilarious viral trend

In what's now become a viral trend, dozens of people online are posting videos of times when their various athletic endeavours have gone awry, joking it's “Why I didn’t make it to the Olympics". Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games moments that stole the headlines

There have been some unbelievable moments at the Paris Olympics. But which moments have grabbed the headlines and gone viral? Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.

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Prudence Sekgodiso: SA’s rising middle-distance star

Catch South African Prudence Sekgodiso in the 800m final at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games live on Showmax.

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Olympic sensation Tatjana Smith announces her retirement

No DNA, just RSA: Tatjana Smith closes out her career as South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. Showmax takes a look at Smith’s Olympic haul in her special career. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.

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Celebs spotted at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games

Some of the famous faces spotted in Paris include A-listers like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron, former Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps and Serena Williams, and many others. Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics live on Showmax.

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Our pick of the best movies to stream

Novocaine: the US box office hit shot in Cape Town

Nathan Caine stars in the US box office hit Novocaine, shot in SA and premiering this Sunday at 8PM on M-Net and on Showmax from 1 December.

IT: Welcome to Derry

Set in the 1960s in the town of Derry, this horror series explores its strange happenings, disappearances, and the origins of Pennywise the Clown.

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim on Showmax

10 fun things to watch on World Animation Day

Get drawn into comedy, drama and fantasy where, if you can imagine it, you can bring it to life – from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime, to The Wild Robot.

Creating The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Anime director Kenji Kamiyama and Oscar-winning screenwriter-producer Philippa Boyens chat about how the LOTR trilogy team reunited to turn back the clock in Middle-earth.

Inside spy movie Black Bag

Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp give us a top-secret peek inside their new spy movie Black Bag.

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

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

Horror countdown: 31 days of Halloween

Get ready for Showmax's epic countdown to Halloween this October. From supernatural thrills to chilling horrors, there's something for everyone.Stream now on Showmax.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith on Showmax.

Our pick of the top series to watch online

New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming

The latest seasons of Youngins, Outlaws, Hacks, The Equalizer, Tokyo Vice, and more are all streaming on Showmax.

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20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream

Stream The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa, Vaal Riviera, The Real Housewives of Durban, The Mommy Club, and more of South Africa's best reality shows on Showmax.

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The best romantic series on Showmax

All you need is love — and these addictive series: Northern Lights, Love Island: All Stars, Love Island Games, Outlaws S2 and more.

IT: Welcome to Derry

Set in the 1960s in the town of Derry, this horror series explores its strange happenings, disappearances, and the origins of Pennywise the Clown.

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17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency

From St. Denis Medical to New Amsterdam to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

Big mobs, small jobs: 10 crime series to stream on Showmax

Not everybody can be the Godfather. From MobLand to The Cleaning Lady to Gangs of London, we look at 11 small but essential jobs that take care of the organising behind organised crime.

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RSVP for a Showmax wedding: 40+ celebrations to enjoy

From surprise vows to family feuds, Showmax is serving up over 40 wedding-themed movies and series. We’re saying I Do to non-stop entertainment!

31 top shows & movies to watch with Pride

While we held space for our friends in the US in June, South Africa celebrates Pride in October, so here are 31 shows that fly the Pride flag high.

Showmax Originals you will love

Masinga - The Calling (2024)

Inspector Masinga is dispatched back to Africa on a sex-trafficking case, and once he's home, he tries to find justice for the killing of his brother.

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Must-watch trailer for Showmax's turbo-charged reality series Volspoed

Watch the trailer for Volspoed, Showmax's upcoming reality series about racer Antonie Marx, his family and his racing team. From 6 January 2026.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip cast on first impressions, beefs and more

The ladies from The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa share their first impressions of Housewives from other franchises. Catch new episodes every Friday on Showmax.

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