26 May 2023

A tribute to top cop Piet Byleveld

Original African stories by local talent

Adam to Eve

Blessing Lungaho stars in Adam to Eve, as a man whose world is turned upside down when a mysterious curse transforms him into a woman.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together fan favourites from Nigeria, Kenya and SA. New episodes land on Showmax on Fridays.

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Unspoken War

Six-part docuseries Unspoken War, produced by IdeaCandy, lands on Showmax and M-Net on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

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Slay Queens

Slay Queens is a bold docuseries that dives straight into the glitzy, gritty world of Mzansi’s most talked-about women. New episodes every Friday.

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Vaal Riviera

Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Now streaming, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

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The ABC Killer

The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.

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Collage of images from Showmax's new ad 'Watch Us'

What if we believed the best can come from here?

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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