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Must-watch trailer: Slay Queens doccie coming to Showmax

Watch the explosive trailer for Slay Queens, a Showmax Original docuseries about women chasing the soft life. Streaming from 31 October, new episodes every Friday.

The best kids' shows and movies to stream during school holidays

Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to during school holidays in October 2025, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City S5-6

Follow the hidden social circle made up of successful Utah women who have created their own paradise filled with luxury homes and shopping sprees.

A Nice Indian Boy (2025)

In this humorous, heartfelt romcom, a gay doctor brings his white fiancé home to meet his traditional Indian family.

The Premier League canvas: a Saturday masterpiece painted in blue and red

Catch all the action from the Chelsea v Liverpool game live on Showmax Premier League on Saturday, 4 October at 18:30.

RSVP for a Showmax wedding: 40+ celebrations to enjoy

From surprise vows to family feuds, Showmax is serving up over 40 wedding-themed movies and series. We’re saying I Do to non-stop entertainment!

Thabiso Ramotshela on the heart-wrenching Youngins Season 3

Thabiso Ramotshela talks about his heart-wrenching performance as Mahlatse in Youngins S3, now streaming on Showmax. Watch new episodes every Friday.

31 top shows & movies to watch with Pride

While we held space for our friends in the US in June, South Africa celebrates Pride in October, so here are 31 shows that fly the Pride flag high.

Spinners beats out Succession in Shanghai

On 28 June 2024, South African Showmax Original Spinners beat Emmy-winning HBO series Succession at one of the most prestigious television awards in Asia.

Meet the cast and characters of Spinners

The cast of the award-winning Showmax Original Spinners includes Cantona James, Elton Landrew, Chelsea Thomas and Brendon Daniels.

Katlego Lebogang on her role as Phumeza in Showmax Original Spinners

Katlego Lebogang talks about playing detective Phumeza and breaking stereotypes in Spinners, now streaming on Showmax.

Elton Landrew on playing a gang boss in Spinners, now streaming

Elton Landrew talks about playing the role of Damien in Showmax Original Spinners. New episodes every Wednesday.

Spinners S1

A pulsating, high-octane South African drama. Ethan, a 17-year-old driver trying to escape gang life, discovers a possible way out via spinning, an extreme motorsport.

Spinners

The exhilarating world of spinning promises a way out for a conflicted young man trapped in a gang war in Spinners. All the episodes are ready to binge.

DJ Ready D on curating the soundtrack for Spinners

The hip hop legend DJ Ready D talks about being the music supervisor and composing tracks for Showmax Original Spinners.

Dillon Windvogel on Spinners and gangsters with heart

Dillon Windvogel talks about speaking his mother tongue for the first time in Showmax Original, Spinners, coming 8 November.

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 10 recap: finale!

It’s the finale! Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 10 gives us a proposal, an unexpected son, one final all-queen stage performance, and storytime with Cape Town’s veteran queens. 

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap episode 9 recap: It's giving mother

Kat and the Drag Cartel put on a show, Ina confesses to stealing an earring, and Madison’s mama warns her to mind her manners in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 9. 

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap episode 8 recap: Take a day off!

The queens are on a mini-break in Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season 1, episode 8. Shots are fired but, for once, just at a target for archery practice.

Pride Month starts early for Showmax with wins for Beaulah, Wyfie

Showmax Originals Wyfie and Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap both won for Representation of LGBTQIA+ at MIP Africa's first Inclusive Lens awards.