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Amo and Mahlatse in Youngins S1 on Showmax

Youngins Season 1 episodes 31-33 recap: Revelations

Amo and Mahlatse become a couple, Tumelo ditches Sefako, and Khaya sees both Sefako and Principal Mthembu in a new light in episodes 31-33 of Showmax Original Youngins.

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Tshepo Matlala as Tshepo in Youngins S1 on Showmax

Interview: Knock knock, it’s Youngins’ Tshepo!

Tshepo Matlala talks about how he brings class clown Tshepo’s jokes to life, and what’s behind the mask, in Showmax Original Youngins.

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Three-time SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala stars as Khaya in Empini

Siyabonga Thwala stars in action-packed Empini

Showmax announces new action-drama series Empini, starring three-times SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala. Premieres 23 May on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club S2 on Showmax

The Mommy Club S2 episode 9 recap: Mrs Mops’ launch event

In episode 9 of The Mommy Club, Mrs Mops launches her skincare range and Barbra and Mantshi make amends. New episodes every Monday.

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RHODurban S4 on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Durban S4: No apology for Ameigh

In episode 11 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 4, wounds are opened when Ameigh finally hears the infamous Zama recording.

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Tokyo Vice S1 on Showmax

How Tokyo Vice went back to the 90s

For Tokyo Vice, now streaming on Showmax, to recreate the story of an American journalist reporting on the yakuza, they had to visit Tokyo itself, then jump back in time to the 1990s.

The Winning Ticket on Showmax

The Winning Ticket to trouble: what not to do if you win big

A normal South African family goes from kotas to caviar when their lotto dreams come true in the Showmax Original The Winning Ticket. But here’s why they should brace for trouble.

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Mary J. Blige as Monet Tejada and Michael Rainey Jr as Tariq St. Patrick in Power Book II: Ghost S3 on Showmax

5 power-ups in Power Book II: Ghost S3

Explore five reasons to binge the brand-new season of Power Book II: Ghost – from Noma, to Italy, to Tommy’s return. 

Minnie Dlamini at the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini

Gallery: Glam pics from the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini

All the best outfits from the Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, only on Showmax from 26 April 2024. 

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Ten Pond Poms S1 on Showmax

Ten Pound Poms: scammed or saved?

The cast and writer of Ten Pound Poms talk about how over a million Brits paid just £10 each to move to Australia on the promise of a job, housing, and a sunshine life. 

Imibuzo is on Showmax

South African true-crime documentary series to stream

It’s all too easy to get swept up in the emotional drama of a sensational court case. These true-crime series offer a fresh perspective with all the facts.

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Imibuzo is first on Showmax

New true-crime docuseries Imibuzo coming to Showmax

Watch the teaser trailer for the South African true-crime anthology series that examines some of the biggest headline-grabbing cases from the last decade.

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Slee in The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3 finale on Showmax

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Slee and Nonku get physical

In the season finale of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, the ladies sit down for a dramatic last supper. Here’s the tea.

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David Tennant in Litvinenko

David Tennant on his role in true-crime drama Litvinenko

“It didn’t feel like something that happened in the real world” – David Tennant plays the real-life Russian defector who accused Putin of his murder.

Adulting episode 5 is on Showmax

Adulting Season 1 episode 5 recap: Bad decisions, deadly consequences

In episode 5 of Adulting Season 1, Mpho’s mistress Phindile goes loco, and it’s a night of horror, strange revelations and tragedy for Eric.

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KuRuff Season 1 is on Showmax

KuRuff, a Showmax and Moja Love production, now streaming

What happens when you can’t live with your family living off you? All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.

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Blind Ambition is on Showmax

7 must-see South African human interest documentaries

Don’t miss these stories of hope, ambition, courage and tragedy, all from South Africa and streaming on Showmax.

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Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy in Succession

“If you’re gonna break up with me, just do it already”: Kieran Culkin on Season 4 of Succession

Kieran Culkin, who portrays Roman Roy, talks about his Emmy-nominated role in Season 4 of the acclaimed series Succession.

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Annie on The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Annie wants her apology

On episode 11 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, Slee and Mbali confront Nonku and Annie wants her apology. Now streaming on Showmax.

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Nhlanhla Kunene is Eric in Adulting Season 1

Adulting Season 1 episode 4 recap: Four guys down to clown

In episode 4 of Adulting Season 1, Bonga convinces Nkanyezi (Londeka Shishi) to go out on a date with him. Meanwhile, Eric is still fighting to keep Ncumisa in his life. Binge-watch Adulting on Showmax.

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Hlomu and Mqhele on The Wife Season 3

The Wife Season 3 episodes 58-60: Hlomu and Mqhele’s tragic deaths

In The Wife finale, Hlomu and Mqhele meet their tragic demise, while Qhawe and Naledi live happily ever after.

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The Wife Season 3 finale now streaming on Showmax

Mbalenhle Mavimbela looks back on her career-making role as Hlomu in The Wife

Mbalenhle Mavimbela reflects on playing Hlomu in Showmax’s groundbreaking telenovela. All episodes of The Wife are streaming on Showmax.

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Sorisha is on The Real Housewives of Durban

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3: Sorisha wants Jojo to apologise

In episode 10 of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3, Sorisha urges Jojo to apologise for how things went down on their getaway.

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KuRuff presented by Wright Ngubeni is only on Showmax

Showmax and Moja Love partner on first reality series, KuRuff

Launching 17 April 2023, KuRuff is a 13-part reality show that tackles the issue of black tax among South African families, hosted by Wright Ngubeni.

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