8 April 2022
The Alpinist (2020)
Winner of the 2021 Critics’ Choice Documentary Award for Best Sports Documentary, The Alpinist follows the life and climbs of Canadian rock climber, alpinist, free solo legend and untamed spirit Marc-André Leclerc.
Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards, The Alpinist has a 93% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Variety calls it, “Absolutely thrilling, terrifying and mesmerizing”; RogerEbert.com says it’s “a sincere, wonderstruck tribute to a fellow climber,” and Time Out advises, “Pack some motion sickness tablets and experience it on the biggest possible screen.”
Original African stories by local talent
The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South AfricaUntied, coming to Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Nonku opens up about Untied, now streaming on Showmax
Nonku Williams spills the tea on why she agreed to be on the new Showmax Original talk show, Untied. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax, hosted by Relebogile Mabotja.
South AfricanUntied S1
An eye-opening reality talk show that follows beloved South African celebrities as they navigate the highs and lows of divorce. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaMust-watch trailer: The ABC Killer, about serial killer Moses Sithole
Watch the chilling trailer for the Showmax twisty true-crime documentary The ABC Killer, about serial killer Moses Sithole. Premiering 22 July on Showmax.
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Sparky Xulu channels real emotion as Zenzele in Empini Season 2
Sparky Xulu talks about his role as Zenzele in the Showmax Original series Empini S2, a role he says is shaped by personal loss. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
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