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.

Diepe Waters is on Showmax

Diepe Waters S1

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

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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 1-2 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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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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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. 

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Kwa Mam'Mkhize on Showmax

Kwa Mam’Mkhize Season 2 introduces Shauwn’s daughter-in-law, Tamia

Shauwn Mkhize’s daughter-in-law Tamia Mpisane is set to make her on-screen debut on Season 2 of Kwa Mam’Mkhize, on Showmax from 14 December 2023.

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Bae Beyond Borders Season 1 episode 7 recap: Mali regrets her decision

In episode 7 of Bae Beyond Borders, Malibongwe is forced to share some big news with Luciano that could alter their future plans. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

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Sports Wives is now streaming on Showmax

Sports Wives is now streaming on Showmax

The reality series Sports Wives is now streaming on Showmax. The show features six women who are or have been romantically linked with athletes. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.

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Sports Wives is now streaming on Showmax

Sports Wives S1

Sports Wives is turning up the heat and drama off-field in this reality show that gives you a front-row seat into the lives of the wives, girlfriends, and exes of South Africa’s sporting greats.

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Bae Beyond Borders episode 6 recap: It’s down to the final hour

In episode 6 of Bae Beyond Borders, the ladies have to make their final call on who to take to South Africa. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

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Must-watch trailer: Sports Wives, coming to Showmax

Showmax drops the trailer for Sports Wives, an Original reality series following six women involved with South African sporting greats. Lands 5 December 2023 on Showmax.

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Bae Beyond Borders Season 1 episode 5 recap: Vuvu and Eric hit it off

In episode 5 of Bae Beyond Borders, Vuvu’s date with Chidu flops, but she enjoys an intimate moment with Eric. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

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Thembisa Mdoda to host The Mommy Club reunion special

Thembisa Mdoda to host The Mommy Club reunion

SAFTA-winning presenter Thembisa Mdoda is set to host the explosive reunion special of the Showmax reality series, The Mommy Club, landing on 5 December 2023.

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