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.
Everything to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics 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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best movies to stream
Immaculate and 3 more holy terrors to witness on Showmax
Convent or coven? We take a peek under the wimple at what nuns are up to in Immaculate, The Conjuring 2, The Nun II and The Exorcist: Believer.
Dev Patel on Monkey Man and 7 martial arts must-sees
Dev Patel reveals how he gave kung fu movies an Indian twist in revenge thriller Monkey Man. And we pick a fight with 7 epic martial arts shows.
8 movies to match your every mood
Whether you’re feeling anxious, joyful, or a bit lonely, there’s the perfect movie waiting for you on Showmax.
Arthur the King and 10 more dog stars to love
Find out how Arthur the King became an adventure dog and meet 10 more stars who’re making us sit up and beg for more.
From page to screen: 7 South African adaptations
In celebration of some of our most acclaimed authors, here are 7 film adaptations, either based on or inspired by their novels, currently available to stream on Showmax.
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Slam dunk: 5 hoop dream movies on Showmax
Stream these fine basketball films that bring the hopes, dreams and team dynamic of the competitive and thrilling sport to life. Now streaming on Showmax.
The Blackening and more new horror movies with creepy props
The Blackening, Talk to Me, and Evil Dead Rise have captured the imagination of horror movie fans around the world with the help of three iconic props.
6 sports movies to ignite your Olympic passion
From Champions to Big George Foreman, stream these six films to fuel and inspire your Olympic passion. Now streaming on Showmax.
Our pick of the top series to watch online
Dune: Prophecy’s 10 000-year timeline meets its match
From Dune: Prophecy, to Yellowstone, to Transformers, we break down what happens in 7 movies’ and series’ biggest storytelling time jumps.
Love Downton Abbey? These series should be on your watchlist
Travel back in time with these historical dramas, all packed with family scandals, dirty secrets and skeletons in the closet.
New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming
The latest seasons of Industry, Bel Air, All American, Julia and more are all streaming on Showmax.
Would you fall for the Fight Night scam?
A fool and their money are soon parted, sure. But if you put in enough work, everyone’s a fool. We look at Fight Night and two other real-life cons to see how the scams come together.
The best romantic series on Showmax
All you need is love – and these addictive series, from Alice & Jack to The Lovers, Bel Air and Colin From Accounts.
20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream
Stream Die Tollie & Manila Show, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.
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South African sitcom showdown: Hotel vs Taktiek
The Afrikaans sitcoms Hotel and Taktiek, both in the style of The Office, have gained growing popularity among local audiences. But which one should you watch first?
Made in South Africa10 Movember moustaches on Showmax
Growing a moustache to support men’s health this Movember? We’ve hand-picked the best soup strainers and cookie dusters to inspire you.
Showmax Originals you will love
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi’s blueprint for a lasting career
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi shares insights on navigating a successful career in the new Showmax Masterclass. Watch her on Empini, ready to binge on Showmax.
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Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream on Showmax from 5 December.
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Rising star Joshwin Dyson is hunting for ghosts in Spooksoeker
Rising star Joshwin Dyson talks about starring in his first Showmax Original series, Spooksoeker, coming to Showmax on 5 December 2024.
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Helen Zille on her drag transformation on Showmax
Helen Zille takes on a quickfire round, offering insights into her time in drag on Die Tollie & Manila Show. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
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