The plummiest picks
The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Showmax, DStv Now and Amazon Prime in South Africa.
Your first look at Netflix’s Daybreak, coming on 24 October
When the apocalypse arrives on the night of the Homecoming dance, the jocks, gamers, nerds and other tribes of Glendale High have to go to war to survive.
10 spicy series for adults only on internet TV
Sex! A lot of sex! Okay, now that we've got your attention, let’s take a voyeuristic peek into the steamiest, most sexually explicit shows to stream.
The very, very, very best of Veep S1-7
The cast and writers of HBO's satire series Veep take top spot in the high-stakes game of ripping off politics and the people who run the world.
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These people should never have spent one night with their ex
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Frights for fun in Los Espookys
Quirky, heart-warming, absurd and hilarious, Los Espookys dares viewers not to love it.
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The most shocking moments in S1-7 of MTV Shuga
The series may be described as "educational", as it portrays social and health issues that affect the continent - but, trust us, this is way more entertaining than any Life Orientation lesson.
11 of the best adult animated series to stream
From crass genius grandpas and depressed superstars to the dysfunctional normality of families, these NSFW sitcoms go where no other shows can.
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The battle of the binge: Showmax or Netflix?
We pitted the two biggest video streaming services against one another. Hours of TV and one worn-out couch later, this is what we’ve learned.
Get started with streaming in South Africa
Want to get started with streaming movies, series and music? Here’s a basic guide on what’s on offer.
How to stream Showmax on the DStv Explora
Here’s how to stream Showmax using your internet-connected DStv Explora.