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Thabo Bester’s attempt to stop Showmax documentary to be heard by High Court
The four-part documentary Tracking Thabo Bester is due to start streaming on Showmax on 15 March, the same day that Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magadumana will be heard in the Johannesburg High Court.
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Showmax appoints Robert Marawa as brand ambassador
Robert Marawa joins Showmax in a game-changing brand ambassadorship deal for the Showmax Premier League mobile plan.
Showmax and MTN partner to make streaming more accessible
Partnership between MTN and Showmax to help customers manage data costs for streaming: get MTN’s Showmax Premier League LivePass to stream every live match #LiveDataFree for only R79 p/m or a weekly subscription plan with MTN for R19 a week.
5 things to love about the new Showmax
Here’s a quick summary of everything to love about the new Showmax, including the Premier League mobile plan, unbeatable prices, top international content, and a huge slate of new African Originals.
The new Showmax is revolutionising streaming for Africa
The exciting new Showmax era is driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a sizeable investment to increase African Originals by 150%.
Final season of Succession takes home Best TV Series: Drama Golden Globe for the third time
The smash-hit HBO drama series Succession takes home the prestigious Best TV Series: Drama Golden Globe for the third consecutive time.
The new Showmax launching in February with an incredible content slate
In February 2024, the new Showmax will launch with a brand-new look, new app and entirely new product suite, plus more African Originals and international hits than ever before.
What’s new on Showmax in January 2024
Welcome to 2024! And the new year is bringing plenty of entertainment for Showmax subscribers.
HBO releases House of the Dragon S2 teaser and first-look images
Binge-watch the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon while you wait for Season 2 to land on Showmax express from the US in 2024.
“It felt like I could redo high school” – Melissa Myburgh on Trompoppie
Showmax Original Trompoppie plunges us into the catty world of high school cheerleaders. These are mean girls who just might be capable of murder.
South AfricanSouth African-directed The Smeds and the Smoos wins an iEmmy
The Smeds and the Smoos has won the International Emmy for Best Kids’ Animation, holding off the likes of Moominvalley. Stream it now on Showmax.
Showmax sets sights on becoming the number-one streaming service in Africa with bold relaunch
The streaming service reveals fresh new brand identity and plans in the build-up to its February 2024 relaunch.
Showmax calls for live-action movie pitches
Showmax recently announced an open commissioning brief to the African film industry.
Showmax’s latest ad celebrates the power of local storytelling
Showmax’s new advert touches the hearts of South Africans. Director Teboho Mahlatsi describes it as “fresh and not flashy: a simple, authentic story”.
“School lets us down” – Sex and Pleasure co-host on sex ed
Showmax Original Sex and Pleasure is now streaming, and it promises to take a long, hard look at topics most of us shy away from.
Made in South AfricaWhat to watch on Showmax in March 2023
An incredible array of series and new movies await you in March on Showmax.
Showmax releases first trailer for Stella Murders, from the makers of Devilsdorp
A new documentary from the director and producers of Devilsdorp examines the murders of two high school students.
That’s a wrap! Every time Showmax was the MOST in 2022
In 2022, Showmax had the most explosive documentary, the most talked-about sex scene, and the most controversial break-up.
Must-watch trailer for third season of SA’s Best Comedy series, Tali’s Joburg Diary
Binge Tali’s Joburg Diary, from the makers of SA’s Best Comedy, according to the SAFTAs!
Reyka up for two International Emmys – stream now on Showmax
Kim Engelbrecht has been nominated for an International Emmy for her role in the M-Net crime drama, which has also been nominated for Best Drama Series.
Showmax emerges as the biggest winner at the 2022 Emmys
Along with this year’s biggest winner, The White Lotus, Showmax is also the home to seven other Emmy winners, from Succession to Euphoria.
Showmax adds BBC and Sky News in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will be able to live stream the Queen’s funeral on Wednesday, 19 September on BBC World News and Sky News.
Meet The Wife’s new Mqhele: Wiseman Mncube
Stained Glass, the production company behind The Wife, has confirmed that Wiseman Mncube will play Mqhele in Season 3 of the Showmax Original telenovela.
Opening up the industry with Actor Spaces x Showmax
Showmax has partnered with Actor Spaces to produce six masterclasses designed to teach and inspire actors, directors and creatives.