The discontinuation of Showmax signals a significant shift in the South African streaming landscape, leaving fans to ponder the fate of local productions and the future of digital content.

Brakpan Chronicles investigates a South African town that has long been mocked, memed and misunderstood. The Showmax Original challenges online narratives that have shaped Brakpan’s reputation. The ...

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The Afrikaans-language adaptation of “The Office” has locked in its premiere date, with “Die Kantoor” set to debut on Showmax on Jan. 20. Broadcaster kykNET will preview the first episode on Jan. 18, ...

If there is one thing that will be a constant from now until the end of time, it’ll be my endless adoration for Nightdive Studios’ seemingly irrepressible obsession with remastering titles from ...

It: Welcome to Derry, a prequel series based on the multi-award-winning franchise It by Stephen King, is streaming on Showmax from today (31 October 2025). The supernatural horror series follows a ...

In a move that combines entertainment with smart financial habits, Jollof+, Nigeria’s fast-rising digital savings platform and Baobab Nigeria’s flagship product, has announced a new partnership with ...

Showmax is expanding its hit “Real Housewives” franchise with “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa,” bringing together standout cast members from South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria for a ...

In the newest season, as always, the talents of 40 drivers will be put to the test as they aim to win the titular No Prep Kings street race competition. On the line is both the reputation of the ...

Musi was a respected drag racer known for her frequent appearances on Street Outlaws. In April 2023, she revealed that she’d “been diagnosed with triple negative stage 4 breast cancer that has moved ...