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Overview

Showmax, launched in 2015 and available in more than 40 markets across the continent, is a leading African streaming service. It offers a unique combination of original African content, first and exclusive international series, popular movies, premium documentaries and the best kids’ shows, as well as a mobile-only product to watch the Premier League (PL) and South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, and more sports content.

Showmax, from MultiChoice, offers a world of entertainment on-demand. Discover more at MultiChoice.

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Khanyisa Jam Jam in Laugh Africa

Khanyisa Jam Jam opens up in Laugh Africa Comedy Club special

Comedian Khanyisa Jam Jam talks about being part of the Laugh Africa Comedy Club special, now available to stream on Showmax.

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Sorisha Naidoo on being an OG of The Real Housewives of Durban

Sorisha Naidoo on being an OG of The Real Housewives of Durban

Sorisha Naidoo reflects on her journey in The Real Housewives of Durban ahead of the highly anticipated Season 5 reunion, airing in two parts on Showmax, on 4 July and 11 July 2025.

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Untied S1 on Showmax

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.

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The ABC Killer on Showmax

Must-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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Empini S2 on Showmax

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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Youngins S1-2 on Showmax

Youngins stars tease the final season at Showmax Youth Day event

Youngins stars Kealeboga Masango and Toka Mtabane recently confirmed that Season 3 will be coming to Showmax. They reflect on its cultural impact and teased what viewers can expect in the upcoming season.

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The Real Housewives of Durban S5 on Showmax

Minnie Ntuli talks about joining The Real Housewives of Durban S5

Minnie opens up about joining Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban, and where things stand with Londie. New episodes land Friday on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club NBO on Showmax

Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO

South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya’s edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.

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