Showmax’s first Original true-crime docu-series, titled Devilsdorp, will look at a series of cult murders that took place in South Africa between 2012 and 2016. The series follows the Krugersdorp Killings, also known as the Appointment Murders. It follows on the international streaming trend of true crime docu-series, made popular by the likes of Making a Murderer, [...]
Showmax has just announced the first look trailer for Uthando Lodumo, the three-part reality show which will premiere on the streaming service at the end of June. The reality show will follow Bongekile Simelane and Mandla Maphumulo, better known as gqom superstars Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha.Uthando Lodumo is produced and directed by Safta winner Thomas [...]
Showmax announced the premiere of new film, Pearls of Wisdom which will feature leading actress Linda Sokhulu and Amina Jack. This new announcement was part of Showmax’s new content line up which also included Jafta Mamabolo’s Freedom. Pearls of Wisdom has been put together as a coming-of-age story played by Amina Jack. The film will [...]
The two-hour TV special, also known as, “The One Where They Get Back Together” is coming to Showmax fresh from the US. Friends: The Reunion will feature a variety of special guest appearances, including David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, [...]
Showmax mobile subscribers across Africa will pay on average 20% less for access to the full Showmax catalogue on a single mobile device since April 19. MultiChoice Group CEO for Connected Video, Yolisa Phahle, said, “We know that consumers are under pressure at the moment and we believe this change will be appreciated by our [...]
Showmax has licensed its first international reality TV series format, Temptation Island. The ultimate relationship test, Temptation Island follows four couples at a pivotal time in their relationship, where they must mutually decide if they are ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives — or go their separate ways. Together, [...]
MultiChoice Namibia has introduced its brand new Showmax Add to Bill offering to allow DStv Premium subscribers the opportunity to enjoy the best streaming international series and movies on Showmax at no extra cost. The Managing Director at MultiChoice Namibia, Roger Gertze, said, Showmax Add to Bill was introduced in response to their subscribers’ changing [...]
The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) is set to launch at the end of January with new episodes following every Friday. RHOD is the 24th International instalment of the Real Housewives franchise which is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. The new show is set to build popularity with, of [...]
South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is working to enforce 30% local content on video-on-demand services including Netflix and Showmax to promote local content and languages. As part of the department’s propositions in a recently drafted white paper presented to parliament, streaming platforms will be mandated to offer at least 30% South African [...]
Showmax has announced a 5-year sponsorship contract with the South African Football Association (SAFA) with the purpose of generating a more professional image around officiating in the country. This patronage aims at revamping refereeing in South Africa. SAFA stated, “The partnership supports more than 40,000 referees officiating in all matches played under the auspices of [...]