21 February 2018
How to watch Mzansi Magic online
Showmax is the place you go to binge-watch the best of Mzansi Magic online, so if you’re hankering for some homegrown series and movies, check out this list of the hottest local shows. Here’s how to stream your favourite soapies online.
The Queen | New episodes every weekday
When the husband of a successful businesswoman and loving wife discovers her dreadful secrets, she is forced into a corner, with no choice but to do the unthinkable. New episodes arrive every weekday, express from the Mzansi Magic broadcast. Watch it now »
Isithembiso | New episodes every weekday
Isithembiso is a youth drama that tells the story of two young people from rural SA trying to make it in the dazzling city of iGoli but all that glitters is not always gold. Catch new episodes every single weekday, express from the Mzansi Magic broadcast. Watch it now »
The Housekeepers | All episodes
Out to avenge her mother’s death, Linda takes a job as a helper to help plan her revenge. But her desires will come at a great cost in this thrilling new series as she dives deeper into an unknown world of secrets and scandals. New episodes arrive every Monday, express from the Mzansi Magic broadcast. Watch it now »
The River | New episodes every weekday, express from 1Magic
Did you know that drama-filled new episodes of The River are on Showmax every week day – just 15 minutes after they air on 1Magic! Watch it now »
The Ranakas, S1
Straight from Dineo’s Diary, meet Dineo Ranaka’s family in the hilarious, heartwarming reality show that gives us a real glimpse of an ordinary African family – only there’s nothing ordinary about this amazing group of people! Watch it now »
Living the Dream with Somizi, Season 1-4
Watch Somizi living his dream in all its ‘fabulosity’, blood, sweat and bling. Watch it now »
Watch: Living the Dream with Somizi Season 5, first on Showmax from 4 May 2022
Being Bonang, S1-3
Catch Bonang Matheba, the businesswoman and media personality as she gives South Africans a captivating glimpse of her life. Watch it now »
Rockville
The show revolves around two different families, the wealthy Bogatsus and the hard working Mabasos, who have are embroiled in an ongoing feud over a series of misunderstandings and hardships, particularly the one where the patriarch of the Bogatsu family is secretly a pimp who corrupts innocent girls. Watch it now »
Isibaya, S1-5
Set against the backdrop of the taxi industry, with two young lovers who are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families. Watch it now »
iNumber Number
A new original series based on the award-winning South African movie, iNumber Number. The series takes street warfare, law and order, justice and retribution to a new level. Watch it now »
Igazi, S1-2
In this popular drama series, the war for the kingdom continues, with Bantu fighting to hold onto everything he loves and Nomarashiya scheming to reclaim what’s hers. Watch it now »
Saints and Sinners, S1-2
Saints and Sinners, a 13-part drama is a gripping family drama centred on the lives of two very different families, living in the south of Johannesburg. Watch it now »
Diski Divas, S1-3
Season 3 launched recently on Showmax: the divas are back for a third sizzling season of behind-the-scenes football lifestyle, drama and sexiness, including three new women who join the footballers’ wives club! Watch it now »
Please note that release dates and availability are subject to change.
Watch all episodes of The River
DStv Compact and Compact Plus subscribers get Showmax at a discount, which makes Showmax the most affordable way to watch every episode of The River. All you have to do to get Showmax for R49 per month is add it to your DStv bill. Add to bill »
All non-DStv subscribers get Showmax for R99 per month.
Watch all episodes of The Queen and Isithembiso
DStv Access, Family and EasyView subscribers don’t have access to the Mzansi Channel on their DStv bouquet, but the good news is that by subscribing to Showmax, you get each and every episode of The Queen and Isithembiso, directly from the DStv broadcast every day.
All you have to do is sign up to Showmax and start streaming!
Original African stories by local talent
Empini S1
Stream the Showmax Original drama series Empini from 23 May 2024.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in South Africa
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Made in South Africa
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in Nigeria
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
Made in South AfricaThe Roast of Minnie Dlamini: The roast everyone's been waiting on
Empini, coming soon
More Mzansi gold
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi stars in Showmax Original Empini
Multi-award winner Nambitha Ben-Mazwi leads new Showmax Original Empini. The action-packed drama series premieres on Showmax 23 May 2024.
Made in South Africa
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.
Made in South Africa
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.
South AfricanSiyabonga 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.
Made in South Africa