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The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Showmax, DStv Now and Amazon Prime in South Africa.
Tyson’s reign of terror in Lockdown
SAFTA winner Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo tells us about her character ruling the roost and exacting revenge in the Mzansi Magic prison drama.
The first pics from Netflix’s Queen Sono are out
Filming has started on Netflix's first African Original series starring Pearl Thusi and other South African A-listers.
Where to stream two of the most anticipated TV shows of 2019 in South Africa
The first episodes of Big Little Lies S2 and The Handmaid's Tale S3 are now streaming on Showmax and DStv Now!
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Hitchcock’s Rear Window, but on the Cape Flats
Nosipho Dumisa's stunning debut Nommer 37 was the only African movie in competition at SXSW last year, and has scooped accolades around the world.
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15 kids’ shows to stream in June 2019
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.
New series based on Deon Meyer’s Trackers is going global
MultiChoice, Cinemax and ZDF are partnering to produce Trackers, making it Africa's biggest original co-production ever.
Benedict Cumberbatch talks the BAFTAs and his bucket-list role
There are two characters he's always wanted to play, he says - Hamlet, and Patrick Melrose. He got to do the latter in this BAFTA-winning miniseries.
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Shocked by When They See Us? Check out this horrifying SA story
Stealing Sunflowers is just as disturbing - especially because the case unfolds in modern-day South Africa.
From settling scores for a crime syndicate to scoring scripts in Hollywood
No plot and no characters were harmed in the making of Get Shorty, the series, which is considered more of an homage to the book than an adaptation.
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Have a nice doomsday!
Can a series based on a satire written 30 years ago hold relevance today? Yes. Yes, it can. Especially when a quick scroll through your social media TL will have you convinced that Armageddon is nigh.
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How-tos
Tips for streaming in Africa
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.
How to download with the DStv Now app
Get the DStv Now app on smartphone or tablet, connect to Wi-Fi and download shows to watch offline later.