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 for those that are still airing. 

Others, like The Wife, have ended, so every single episode is ready for you to binge-watch. With an endless stream of compelling episodes at your fingertips, prepare to be enthralled as you dive into the addictive world of binge-worthy soap-operas and telenovelas.

100 Days To Fall In Love on Showmax

100 Days to Fall in Love S1

Two good friends put their marriages on the line when one takes a break from her husband and the other reunites with an old flame.

Looking For Frida on Showmax

Looking For Frida S1

An upper-class family’s perfect world is shattered when their daughter, Frida, suddenly disappears. As the search unfolds, everyone is a suspect, including Frida.

My Brother's Keeper on Showmax

My Brother’s Keeper S1

An overly ambitious son, tired of being side-lined by his father, decides to break the family rules by going after his brother’s widow.

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Diepe Waters S2 on Showmax

Diepe Waters S1-2

Diepe Waters follows a community set around a prestigious swimming club, the Swartmarlyne, owned by the Swarts family.

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Hope Mbhele (left) in Umkhokha on Showmax

Umkhokha: The Curse S1

The critically acclaimed series revolves around the ensuing fight to take over the leadership position of one of the biggest churches in KZN.

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Gqeberha: The Empire is now on Showmax

Gqeberha: The Empire S1

A polygamist with a thriving business empire based in Gqeberha decides to take a fourth wife. Soon his wives and children turn against one another, leading to an epic battle for the throne.

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Arendsvlei S3 is on Showmax

Arendsvlei S6

Afrikaans telenovela set at a fictional Cape Flats high school where teachers and pupils deal with issues like depression and addiction.

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Binnelanders S12 is now on Showmax

Binnelanders S1-12

Binnelanders, an Afrikaans soapie set in and around a fictional private hospital, follows the trials and trauma of the staff and patients.

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Gomora Season 4 on Showmax

Gomora S4

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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Suidooster is on Showmax

Suidooster S9

Binge all eight seasons plus new express episodes of Season 9 to enjoy all the drama of the residents of Ruiterbosch.

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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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The Wife Season 3 is on Showmax

The Wife S1-3

Binge the full Seasons 1-3 of hit South African telenovela The Wife, only available on Showmax.

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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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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.

Legacy is on Showmax

Legacy S1-2

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

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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. 

Love reality series?

The Bachelor Season 28 on Showmax

How Joey takes a wrecking ball to The Bachelor

Bachelor Nation, is Joey Graziadei out to ruin it for low-effort guys in The Bachelor Season 28? 32 women with nothing bad to say about him just gave us a huge hint.

The Bachelor Season 28 on Showmax

The Bachelor S28

Joey Graziadei is ready to settle down. The 28-year-old has 32 women vying for his heart before he chooses one of them to be his happy ever after.

Mntase on Showmax

Mntase S1-3

An intervention reality series that seeks to address and resolve the most aggressive, intense sibling rivalries. 

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The Real Housewives of Orange County S18 on Showmax

The best reality shows to stream on Showmax in December and January

From local hits to African firsts and international favourites, there’s no shortage of exciting content to keep reality TV fans hooked.

Izingane Zes'thembu on Showmax

Izingane Zes’thembu S1-2

A reality show that follows the lives of the polygamous businessman’s children as they navigate life within a polygamous family.

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KwaNjomane S2 on Showmax

Kwa Njomane S1-2

A reality show that follows the controversial life of traditional healer Smangele Mhlongo and her three children as they face the challenges of life, relationships, and societal pressures.

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Themba Broly: My Inked World S2 on Showmax

5 shocking scenes from Themba: My Inked World S2

Reality series Themba: My Inked World takes us back into the chaos that follows every move made by tattoo artist, musician and ex-Big Brother star Themba Broly.

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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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