Umkhokha: The Curse S1-2

Diepe Waters S1-3

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

iThonga S1

Follow the journey of twin brothers whose bond is shattered when one is murdered, leaving the other to inherit a world of corruption and violence.

Skemergrond S1

Skemergrond is set in Gemoedsdrif and revolves around the Louw family and their beautiful flower farm. The Louws' peaceful existence is turned upside down when unexpected guests arrive.

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.

Binnelanders S8-14

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

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 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.

"Reënboogrant ignited my love for reading" - Mila de Villiers

Mila de Villiers talks about her role in Showmax's Tshwane-set telenovela Reënboogrant, now streaming on Showmax.

Must-watch trailer: The People vs VBS explores South Africa’s biggest bank heist

The People vs VBS is IdeaCandy's true-crime docuseries on South Africa’s biggest bank heist. On Showmax from 25 March and on M-Net from 2 April.

What to watch on Showmax in March 2026

Local gems, Showmax Originals, international hits and intriguing documentaries await Showmax viewers in March.

Brakpan Chronicles S1

What is true about the town of Brakpan and what is fiction? Do the jokes about this place have any basis in reality? In this two-part documentary, we aim to find the real Brakpan, the place that exists beyond the memes.

Pearl Modiadie steps into her power in Law, Love and Betrayal S2

Pearl Modiadie talks about stepping into power as Ayanda in Law, Love and Betrayal S2, premiering 8 March on Mzansi Magic and 9 March on Showmax.