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
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
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
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
Vaal Riviera
Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.
Made in South Africa
The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
What if we believed the best can come from here?
Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.
Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South AfricaSA celebs open up about divorce on Untied
The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold
Jojo dishes on her Real Housewives of Durban journey
Now that Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban has come to an end, Jojo opens up about her relationship with Nonku, and which cosmetic procedure is most like RHOD.
Made in South Africa10 South African true-crime series, ranked
From The ABC Killer to Tracking Thabo Bester, these true-crime documentary series explore some of South Africa’s darkest crime stories – all available to stream on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaMust-watch trailer: upcoming Showmax reality show Vaal Riviera
Watch the explosive trailer for Vaal Riviera, a reality series following four families from the Vaal Triangle. Premiering 22 August on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Christopher Reeve documentary on Showmax get four Emmy nods
South African producer Robert Ford discusses his Emmy-nominated documentary, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which premieres on Showmax on Friday, 25 July 2025.
South African