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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 Messiah
Will he convert you? The suspenseful thriller launches worldwide on 1 January 2020.
Glorious depravity shines bright in The Righteous Gemstones
This outrageously hypocritical family of televangelists will fill the pews with laughter.
8.1/10
81%
Bianca Coleman’s pick of the top dramas of 2019
From dark dramedies to harrowing series based on real-life events, these are the 2019 shows Bianca Coleman says you can't afford to miss.
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The best kids’ shows for a 2019 end-of-year holiday binge
These highly rated kids' series all have 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and are ready to be streamed or downloaded right now on Showmax.
100%
Is Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix?
Nope - but Seasons 1 to 15 are now streaming on Showmax.
7.6/10
79%
To these Ifalakhe characters, we say Rest In Peace
To avoid disappointment and heartbreak, do your best not to invest your feelings in any of the characters on Ifalakhe.
15 kids’ shows to stream right now
No usual suspects here - these kids' shows are all hidden gems on internet TV that parents will enjoy almost as much as their children do.
Where to watch the M-Net Sunday Night Movies online in December
From Bohemian Rhapsody to The Crimes of Grindelwald, there's loads of blockbuster magic to look forward to this month.
Catch-22: The story behind the story
The iconic book was almost caught in its own catch.
7.8/10
85%
Settle in for a Scorsese masterclass that’s a pure treat
There’s no easy way to say this: The Irishman is a cinematic triumph.
8.7/10
96%
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Data deals to sweeten your streaming experience
Cash in on these special deals on data for streaming video on Netflix, DStv Now and Showmax when on the go.
The best smart TVs to buy for streaming
Craig Wilson offers his advice for those whose TV is getting a bit long in the tooth ahead of Black Friday: the perfect time to boost your internet TV experience.
How to set up profiles and watchlists on internet TV
Check out these nifty tricks to take your experience of streaming TV to the next level.
There’s a new data deal in town
Showmax is now offering a new mobile plan – get 2GB of Vodacom data plus a Showmax Mobile subscription for R99 per month.