Showmax Originals - made in Africa, for Africa

Musangwe is on Showmax

Musangwe (2024)

An arrogant aspiring boxer goes on a journey of self-discovery when he’s introduced to an indigenous bare-knuckle combat sport.

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Original Sin: My Son The Killer on Showmax

Original Sin: My Son The Killer (2024)

The chilling story of Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, told by his mother, who helped him flee South Africa after he murdered his girlfriend, Andrea Venter. 

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Tracking Thabo Bester on Showmax

Tracking Thabo Bester

A documentary about the convicted murderer and rapist who did not die in Cell 35 but was instead seen shopping in Sandton City. Two episodes 15 March, final episodes 22 March on Showmax.

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The Illuminated S1 on Showmax

The Illuminated

A behind-the-scenes look at non-mainstream religious organisations throughout South Africa, including their members, beliefs, structures and controversies surrounding them.

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Koek is an Afrikaans Showmax Original

Koek S1

A despondent housewife, convinced her husband is having an affair, is inadvertently thrust into the underbelly of a crime syndicate.

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Ekhaya Backpackers is on Showmax

Ekhaya Backpackers S1

The Mthembus are an eccentric Soweto-based family who, saddled with their late mother’s debts, open their family home as a backpackers … with hilarious results.

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The Mommy Club S2 on Showmax

The Mommy Club S2

Meet the glamorous ladies of the Mommy Club, the Jozi mothers who, with the help of their beloved nannies, show us how they have it all.

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Forever Yena is on Showmax

Forever Yena (2024)

When online “it” couple Tumisho and Asanda have a big fight during a social media livestream, it puts a strain on their relationship.

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