The plummiest picks

The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Showmax, DStv and Amazon Prime in South Africa.

6 gritty British detective dramas on Showmax and Netflix

On Netflix and Showmax

The top cops in Hinterland, The Bay, Line of Duty, A Confession and more make for an addictive binge-watch session.

10 spell-binding fantasy period dramas to binge-watch

On Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Showmax

From The Nevers to The Irregulars, here are our favourite fantasy dramas set in alternate eras, and years gone by.

Watch: The first trailer for Trippin’ With the Kandasamys

On Netflix

Best friends Jennifer and Shanthi go on holiday to celebrate Shanthi’s 50th, when an uninvited guest triggers the start of a mid-life crisis.

Jet off into space with shows that are out of this world

On DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

For a dose of pure escapism and a fresh perspective, stream these series, movies and doccies on Netflix, Showmax, Apple TV+ and DStv online.

How-tos

Tips for streaming in Africa

How do I watch Amazon Prime Video on DStv?

The DStv Explora Ultra comes with ready-to-use streaming apps Showmax, Netflix, Prime Video and more. Here’s how to get Amazon’s streaming service.

How do I watch Netflix on DStv?

With the new DStv Explora Ultra, subscribers get streaming apps Showmax and Netflix already integrated. Here’s how to get set up.

Get 1GB free data for streaming with your Showmax Mobile subscription and MTN

New and existing Showmax Mobile customers are now able to stream up to 10 hours of series, movies, kids’ shows and more with 1GB of free MTN data every month until 31 October 2021.

How to watch sport online in South Africa

Here’s where you’ll find live sport from SuperSport to stream in your web browser or on your phone or tablet.

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