Telenovelas and soaps to watch online

Telenovelas and soaps to watch online

If you love the intrigue, drama, romance and thrill of watching storylines unfold bit by bit, episode by episode, these are the soaps and telenovelas you can’t afford to miss. They’re all streaming on Showmax, with new episodes landing throughout the week.

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The River S1-6

The River S1-6

This fan-fave telenovela is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate. Season 6 is the final season.

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Wura S1

The first Showmax Original telenovela in Nigeria follows Wura Amoo-Adeleke, the iron lady and CEO of Frontline Gold mine. New episodes Monday-Thursday.

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The Wife Season 3 is on Showmax

The Wife S1-3

Binge the full Seasons 1-2 of The Wife plus new episodes of Season 3 online or on your phone with the Showmax app.

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Behind The Veil on Showmax

The Wife: Behind the Veil

Go behind the scenes of The Wife to find out more about the Zulu brothers and the women who love them in this eight-part exclusive special.

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Gomora S1-3

Gomora S1-3

A socialite who’s used to the good life finds herself back in the township of her roots in this dramatic, addictive drama. 

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The Queen S1-6

The Queen S1-6

The Khozas may be back on their A-game again, but their betrayal of Shaka and Brutus that might just cost them dearly. 

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Lingashoni S1

Lingashoni S1

The dramatic telenovela about a man’s life going full-circle after a decade-long memory loss is now streaming from the very beginning.

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Suidooster S1-8

Suidooster S1-8

Binge all seven seasons plus new express episodes of Season 8 to enjoy all the drama of the residents of Ruiterbosch.

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Legacy S1-2

Legacy S1-2

The intrigue and machinations of the mega-loaded Price family are the subject of Legacy, M-Net’s riveting drama series.

Arendsvlei S3 is on Showmax

Arendsvlei S3

This family is determined to uplift their community – and they’re starting with the kids in their high school. 

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Selina on Showmax

Selina S1-5

Kenya’s most-watched telenovela is the Swahili smash hit Selina, about the star-crossed romance between Selina and Nelson. Will true love win?

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Isibaya S1-7

Isibaya S1-7

The drama isn’t letting up in Isibaya. Binge it all from the beginning to the latest episode. 

The Throne

The Throne

Power struggles engulf the BaTswana kingdom. Make sure you have ringside seats for all the drama. 

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The Bachelorette S19 is on Showmax

The Bachelorette S19

The 2022 edition of the fan-favourite reality dating show sees not one but two gorgeous women looking for love.

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Jojo Robinson in The Real Housewives of Durban

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Has Jojo had enough of the drama?

In episode 8 of The Real Housewives of Durban S3, Jojo walks away from her cast mates during a heated argument with Annie. 

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The Real Housewives of Durban S3: Sorisha and Nonku’s argument

In episode 7 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, Sorisha and Nonku argue about who Sorisha flew with to Jojo’s Drakensberg getaway.

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Sipho and Ntombi during Diary session in Makoti Are You The One?

The most entertaining moments so far in Makoti, Are You The One?

In Makoti, Are You The One?, four women from different backgrounds prep for their 21-day stay with their in-laws. Will it lead to marriage?

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Makoti, Are You The One? is streaming on Showmax.

Makoti, Are You The One?

Makoti, Are You The One? follows four women as they move into their potential mother-in-law’s home before they marry their son.

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Nonku on The Real Housewives of Durban S3

The Real Housewives of Durban S3: Nonku is not ready for marriage

In episode 6 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, Nonku has a heart to heart with her mom about the new man in her life.

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This Body Works For Me S1

Seven women in the adult entertainment industry let us in on their careers, families and personal lives in this 18LN reality show.

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Contests line up in Survivor SA S9: Return of the Outcasts on Showmax

Survivor SA S9: Return of the Outcasts

Twenty returning players from all seasons of Survivor South Africa reunite and reignite their flames to take home double the prize money!

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