Showmax Olympics gold rush hub

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

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

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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Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics 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.

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Catch some of the besy 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.

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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.

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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.

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Catch some of the best events at the Paris Olympics 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

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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Horror countdown: 31 days of Halloween

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Toorbos on Showmax

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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Woody Harrelson as Marcus, Matthew von der Ahe as Craig, James Day Keith as Benny, Ashton Gunning as Cody, and Tom Sinclair as Blair in Champions now on Showmax

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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 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. 

Champions on Showmax

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.

The Barbie movie is on Showmax

Your Women’s Month movie watchlist: the ultimate girly pop vibes

In August, we celebrate women who make waves, break chains and raise the nation. And since we all deserve a treat, we’ve picked out some movies with immaculate girly pop vibes.

Anyone But You on Showmax

Cuddle up with 8 heartwarming romances

From Anyone But You to A Cinderella Story, watch these 8 romantic movies that are sure to make your heart flutter and soar. All available to stream on Showmax.

The Longest Yard on Showmax

Comedy chaos: Prepare to laugh out loud

Check out these must-watch and crowd-pleasing go-to comedies that are sure to have you in stitches. All streaming on Showmax.

Our pick of the top series to watch online

Dark Side of Glory on Showmax

Death in the Heartlands up for Sports Documentary of the Year in London

Death in the Heartlands is up for Sports Doc of the Year in London. Stream this and more awards contenders now on Showmax.

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Industry S3 on Showmax

New seasons of your favourite series, now streaming

The latest seasons of Industry, Bel Air, House of the Dragon, Fargo and more are all streaming on Showmax.

The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice on Showmax

20+ addictive South African reality shows to stream

Stream The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, Born Into Fame, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and more of South Africa’s best reality shows on Showmax.

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Cassandra Freeman as Vivian and Adrian Holmes as Philip in Bel Air S3

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.

Fantasmas is on Showmax

16 shows-within-a-show: a deep dive

From vampire cops to house flipping, Housewives-style drama and silly sitcoms, we’ve found 16 shows to watch exclusively in your favourite series.

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Showmax takes an early lead at the SAFTAs

Showmax has the most SAFTA nominees to watch of any streamer, including Shaka iLembe, the most nominated title overall.

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Industry S3 on Showmax

Dress the rich on Showmax: from Industry to Bel-Air

Bringing the rich and super-rich to our screens is a labour of love for wardrobe departments in shows like Industry, Succession, Billions and Bel-Air. If money talks, clothes talk louder.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 on Showmax

7 shows and movies to watch in your House of the Dragon drought

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