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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).

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Exclusive interview with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa

Exclusive interview with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa

Showmax chats to Wissa about life in the Premier League and gives us insight into how the support for Brentford has grown in the DR Congo since his debut for the club.

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Youngins is on Showmax

Kealeboga Masango on playing Buhle in Showmax Original Youngins

Rising star Kealeboga Masango talks about her breakthrough role as Buhle, the head girl of Olifantsfontein in Youngins. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.

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Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo as the host of The Mommy Club S2 reunion

Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo to host The Mommy Club S2 reunion

Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo will host the reunion special for The Mommy Club S2, premiering on 10 June 2024 on Showmax.

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The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip South Africa on Showmax

LaConco on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa

Showmax releases first-look trailer of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa and LaConco talks about the reality series. Premiering 27 May on Showmax.

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Nomzamo Mbatha as Alexa in Assassin on Showmax

Nomzamo Mbatha on working with Bruce Willis in Assassin

South African star Nomzamo Mbatha talks about starring opposite Bruce Willis in his final movie, Assassin, now streaming on Showmax.

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Nqobile Sipamla on Empini on Showmax

Nqobile Sipamla joins the cast of Showmax Original Empini

Showmax drops the trailer for Empini, giving us our first glimpse of Nqobile Sipamla. Premiering on 23 May, with new episodes on Thursdays.

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Melissa de Vries and Bianca Flanders as Frieda and Julia in Mince Jou Hare

Mince Jou Hare: Shimmy Isaacs on her Showmax Original sitcom

Watch the trailer for Mince Jou Hare, a feel-good, small-town sitcom, premiering 20 May 2024 on Showmax.

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The Real Housewives of Durban on the upcoming reunion

The Real Housewives of Durban on the upcoming reunion

The RHODurban cast share their thoughts ahead of The Real Housewives of Durban S4 reunion, hosted by MaBlerh. The reunion will air on Showmax on 15 and 22 May 2024.