Oscar films and fun from SA
August 29, 2025
BILLY SUTER reports that recent award-winning movies, plus a fun local comedy-drama set in a game reserve, are headed for streaming platform, Showmax. … More Oscar films and fun from SA
Tag: Showmax
SA versions of 2 hit TV comedies
January 14, 2025
BILLY SUTER reports that the Showmax streaming platform is poised to create local versions of the popular comedy series, “Superstore” and “The Office”. … More SA versions of 2 hit TV comedies
Helen Zille (and others) in drag…
October 30, 2024
BILLY SUTER reports on a new Showmax talk show hosted by two top South African drag stars – and featuring politicians, musicians and other celebrities in drag! … More Helen Zille (and others) in drag…
SA version of “The Office”
September 2, 2024
BILLY SUTER reports that streamer Showmax is planning to produce a South African version of the hit comedy series, “The Office”, primarily in Afrikaans. … More SA version of “The Office”
Widows: pain, drama and triumph
January 24, 2024
BILLY SUTER reports that a new 10-part local reality series following the lives of five women who were married to public figures starts on Showmax on February 12. … More Widows: pain, drama and triumph
Showmax feast of festive treats
December 6, 2022
BILLY SUTER reports that a very good variety of films and series has been scheduled for streaming on the popular Showmax platform in weeks to come. … More Showmax feast of festive treats
New ‘wives’ for Durban TV show
January 11, 2022
BILLY SUTER reports that three new faces appear on the second season of “The Real Housewives of Durban”, starting on Showmax on January 28, with new episodes on Fridays. … More New ‘wives’ for Durban TV show
Gripping doccie on SA and Guptas
April 22, 2020
BILLY SUTER reviews the new Showmax documentary, “How to Steal a County”, focusing on South Africa, the Guptas and alleged State Capture. It streams from April 23. … More Gripping doccie on SA and Guptas
Double celebration for Showmax
March 5, 2019
BILLY SUTER reports that it was a double celebration this week when Showmax became the first streaming service to win at the South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas), … More Double celebration for Showmax
More of Showmax’s ‘The Bold Type’
January 14, 2019
BILLY SUTER reports that the second second season of “The Bold Type”, the series inspired by the life of former Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, is now on Showmax. … More More of Showmax’s ‘The Bold Type’
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