Why live news is leaving Showmax

29 June 2020

Why live news is leaving Showmax

From the end of June 2020, live news will be leaving the Showmax platform. We were given access to these channels as a temporary measure in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis in order to help everyone keep up-to-date on the latest developments. 

As lockdown is now easing and we’re slowly getting back to some kind of new normal, we’re going to be discontinuing the news service. The Mindset Pop channel, which was added to help parents while schools were closed, will also be leaving Showmax. We’ll keep an eye on developments and, if the circumstances change, we’ll do our best to step in again.

If you’re looking for excellent content that entertains and informs, why not check out our selection of documentaries? This selection of South African documentaries gives insight into the inner machinations of the political and social machine, while these international doccies cover a wide range of fascinating topics, from Fake News to the manipulation of the US electoral system, to the real story behind the hit podcast Serial.

Original African stories by local talent

Spooksoeker S1 on Showmax

Spooksoeker S1

When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream on Showmax from 5 December.

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4Play is on Showmax

4Play

4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.

Original
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Tollie en Manila

Die Tollie & Manila Show

A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.

Original
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The Station Strangler on Showmax

The Station Strangler

The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.

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Black & Blue on Showmax

Black & Blue S1

Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.

Original
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Ubuthe Uzobuya on Showmax

Ubuthe Uzobuya

Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Original
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Princess on a Hill is on Showmax

Princess on a Hill

Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.

Original
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Brasse Vannie Kaap on Showmax

Brasse Vannie Kaap

Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.

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Youngins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax