5 November 2019
How to get your 14-day free Showmax trial
All new subscribers to Showmax get 14 days free to test out the streaming service when paying with credit or debit card.
Note that there as a free trial is incompatible with live sport, there is no free trial for Showmax Pro or Showmax Pro Mobile.
Claim your free Showmax trial:
- Go to showmax.com
- Sign up with your email and create a password.
- Choose either Showmax mobile (R39) or standard (R99) plan
- Select a Credit/Debit Card to start your 14-day free trial. If you cancel within those 14 days, you won’t be charged.
DStv Premium customers get Showmax at no cost
If you’re already a DStv subscriber, here’s how to get Showmax included in your monthly subscription.
- Go to www.showmax.com.
- Sign up to Showmax with your email address.
- Create a password.
- Choose “DStv Add to Account” as your payment method. This will add Showmax to your DStv bill.
- Enter your SA ID number.
- Confirm your mobile number.
- Enter the OTP received on the mobile number you entered to verify your account.
- Start watching your favourite shows now, either through your connected Explora, on your laptop or PC, or through the app on your smartphone or tablet.
There are currently no special deals for DStv subscribers for Showmax Pro or Showmax Pro Mobile.
DStv Compact or Compact Plus customers get Showmax for R49
Enjoy a R50 off a Showmax standard plan by linking Showmax to your DStv Compact or Compact Plus account.
- Go to www.showmax.com.
- Sign up to Showmax with your email address.
- Create a password.
- Choose “DStv Add to Account” as your payment method. This will add Showmax to your DStv bill.
- Enter your SA ID number.
- Confirm your mobile number.
- Enter the OTP received on the mobile number you entered to verify your account.
- Start streaming now on any device with the Showmax app, on your connected Explora, or your laptop or PC. You’ll pay only R49 per month!
Original African stories by local talent
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.
Cheta M
Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
Sadau Sisters S1
Rahma, Zainab, Aisha, and Fatima Sadau pull back the curtain on their family, fame, and lifestyle. Stream now on Showmax.
Tracking Thabo Bester: coming soon to Showmax
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More Mzansi gold
Lorcia Cooper Kumalo from Red Ink on her intentions when choosing roles
SAFTA winner Lorcia Cooper Kumalo talks about her role as Detective Morapedi in Red Ink and her intentions when choosing roles.
Red Ink Season 1 episode 8 recap: Till we meet again
In the finale of Red Ink, Lucy learns the shocking news about Napoleon, evoking complex emotions. All the episodes are now streaming.
The Mommy Club S2 episode 6 recap: How to keep hustling
In episode 6 of The Mommy Club, Nozipho and Nunurai discuss business, while Hermajesty treats her daughter to a car shopping spree. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Former SAPS profiler on the murder that “stands out the most”
Former SAPS head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne discusses the true-crime documentary Original Sin: My Son The Killer, noting it as the most troubling case in his career.