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.

My Brother's Keeper S2 on Showmax

My Brother’s Keeper S1-2

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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Umkhokha: The Curse S1-2

Umkhokha: The Curse S1-2

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

The River on Showmax

The River S1-6

Fan-fave telenovela The River is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate, or love to root for – like Cobra. Stream the full boxset on Showmax.

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Reënboogrant on Showmax

Reënboogrant S1

Follow the Brink siblings as they navigate teenage drama, family conflicts, love, aspirations and fierce rivalries in this wholesome Afrikaans telenovela.

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Gqeberha The Empire S2 on Showmax

Gqeberha: The Empire S2

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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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.

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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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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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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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 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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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?

Love Island: Beyond the Villa on Showmax

Love Island: Beyond the Villa S1

This riveting and drama-filled spinoff of the popular dating reality show follows the lives of former Islanders as they take on life outside the villa.

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Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together S1 on Showmax

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1

Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.

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The Real Housewives if Atlanta S16 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16

These sassy women of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.

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Untied S1 on Showmax

Shaka iLembe’s Dawn Thandeka King on Untied

Dawn Thandeka King opens up about her spiritual journey, motherhood and marriage in Untied, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Tuesday.

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BBNaija S10 on Showmax

Big Brother Naija Season 10 launches on 26 and 27 July 2025

Big Brother Naija is coming back for its landmark 10th season. Premiering over two nights on 26 and 27 July 2025, exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase, Family and Showmax.

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BBNaija S10 on Showmax

Big Brother Naija S10

Stream BBNaija Season 10 on Showmax, including the 24/7 live stream, daily highlight episodes, Sunday eviction shows, and other key moments throughout the season.

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Love Island USA S7 on Showmax

Love Island USA S5-7

The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000. 

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The Real Housewives of Durban S4 on Showmax

Londie London on RHOD: “There’s genuine history and love there”

Now that both parts of The Real Housewives of Durban reunion have dropped, Londie London opens up about her journey, and the support she’s received from fans. All episodes are available to binge on Showmax.

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Need a touch of romance?

Turtles All The Way Down on Showmax

Turtles All the Way Down (2024)

A teenager with OCD tries to solve a mystery surrounding a fugitive billionaire in this movie based on John Green’s bestselling YA novel.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy on Showmax

Renée Zellweger chats about Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy

Renée Zellweger reveals why two men find 50-something widowed mom Bridget Jones simply irresistible – plus, we list 5 of our favourite romcom couples you can watch now.

Smothered S1

Smothered S1

Despite growing tired of the struggles of modern dating, Sammy meets mild-mannered Tom and proposes an unconventional relationship for set time frame before they go their separate ways.

Perfect Match on Showmax

Nay Maps talks about starring in Showmax film Perfect Match

Nay Maps talks about playing Muzi in the Showmax Original film Perfect Match. Premiering on 12 April after debuting at the Joburg Film Festival.

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She Came To Me on Showmax

She Came To Me (2023)

Peter Dinklage stars in this romcom about love in all its forms. A composer suffering from writer’s block finds inspiration after an adventurous one-night stand.

Not My Type on Showmax

Not My Type (2025)

A strict, old-fashioned young woman rejects every marriage proposal while waiting for the perfect match. When pressure mounts, she takes matters into her own hands and kisses a few frogs to find the one.

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Lorraine Moropa on Not My Type on Showmax

Lorraine Moropa finds “the one” in the Showmax film Not My Type

Lorraine Moropa talks her new film Not My Type and how love delayed is not love denied. The film premieres on Showmax on Valentine’s Day 2025.

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Not My Type on Showmax

17 South African romantic picks for the month of love – and all year round

These homegrown romcoms, romantic series and loved-up movies, all streaming on Showmax, will hit you right in the feels.

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