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21 July 2022
Stream the New in August 2022 Collection
Plan your August binge-watch schedule with the New in August Collection on Showmax.
Here are some of the titles you’ll find in the full collection.
The Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau Brought To You by Showmax – 8 August and 15 August
The Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau Brought To You by Showmax is coming to Showmax on 8 August. And on 15 August, audiences will experience an uncensored and uncut version exclusive to Showmax. Khanyi Mbau will be roasted on the panel by Celeste Ntuli, Selbeyonce Mkhize, Devi Sankaree Govender, Tbo Touch, Youngsta CPT, Nadia Nakai, Sello Maake kaNcube, John Vlismas and Sol Phenduka with the Roast Master Mpho Popps.
Mohale: On the Record – 4 August
To the public, Mohale Motaung and Somizi Mhlongo were the perfect couple. But as their union fell apart, allegations of abuse emerged. In a tell-all interview with Aldrin Sampear, Mohale shares his side of the story.
The Baby – 1 August
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Natasha is 38 – all her friends have babies, and she’d like one, too. But when a baby appears on her doorstep, her life is turned upside down. Where does the baby come from? What does it want? British horror comedy from HBO.
The Thing About Pam – 16 August
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Renée Zellweger is a tour de force in this mini-series based on the hit podcast about the shocking murder of Betsy Faria. This crime set off a chain of events exposing a diabolical scheme involving Pam Hupp.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 – 1 August
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Celebrities including Angela Bassett and Laverne Cox join the regular cast, comprising four black female comedians, as guest stars in some of the most hilarious sketches ever seen. 2021 Emmy Award winner, and multiple 2022 Emmy nominee. Seasons 1 and 2 are also on Showmax.
Check out the New in August Collection for the rest of our picks.
Original African stories by local talent
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Dark Side of Glory
Dark Side of Glory tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder and unexplained deaths in the world of sport. Stream from 31 July 2024.
![One Weeks S1 on Showmax](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.stories.shwmx.co%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F07%2FOne_Weeks_S1_2024-1-798x449.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
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 now, with new episodes every Monday.
![The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice on Showmax](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.stories.shwmx.co%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F07%2F1920x1080-CLEAN-798x449.png&w=3840&q=75)
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.
![Beaulah Queens van die Kaap on Showmax](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.stories.shwmx.co%2Fmedia%2F2024%2F07%2F1920X1080-2-795x449.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
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.
One Weeks on Showmax
The Mommy Club Sugar & Spice: Meet the moms
More Mzansi gold
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Must-watch trailer: Showmax reality series Die Ondernemers
See the trailer for Die Ondernemers, a Showmax reality series featuring three South African undertakers, premiering 5 August 2024.
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Showmax’s raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie asks: ‘Can you stay friends with your exes?’
Watch the trailer for the Showmax Original raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie, landing on 9 August 2024.
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Manila von Teez on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap
Drag superstar Manila Von Teez talks about being on Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap. New episodes land every Thursdays on Showmax.
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Showmax and South African manufacturer QVWi partner to transform TVs into smart TVs
Showmax partners with QVWi, a Skyworth Digital Company, to upgrade older TVs into smart TVs with the latest technology at an affordable price.