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The latest Showmax Originals

Slay Queens
Slay Queens is a bold, no-holds-barred documentary series that dives straight into the glitzy, gritty world of Mzansi’s most talked-about women. Stream from 31 October, with new episodes every Friday.

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.

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.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)
When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.

Finding Optel's Zenobia Kloppers on her breakout year
Zenobia Kloppers talks about Finding Optel, which is having its international premiere at BFI London Film Festival and comes to Showmax on 24 October.

Youngins S1-3
When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KZN to a boarding school in Jozi, she gets entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.

Kealeboga Masango’s wild ride in Youngins' final season
Kealeboga Masango talks about Buhle's wild ride in the final season of Youngins, premiering Friday, 19 September on Showmax.

Lebohang Lephatsoana on Tumelo’s journey in Youngins
Rising star Lebohang Lephatsoana delves into Tumelo's turbulent journey in Youngins Season 3, premiering on Showmax on Friday, 19 September 2025.
More Mzansi gold

Skemergrond S1
Skemergrond is set in Gemoedsdrif and revolves around the Louw family and their beautiful flower farm. The Louws' peaceful existence is turned upside down when unexpected guests arrive.

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.

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.

Wie Word 'n Miljoenêr? S2-5
The world's biggest game show - in Afrikaans! Contestants must answer general knowledge questions correctly to win R1 million in cash.
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