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Disney+ arrives today in South Africa

Subscribers are now able to access the greatest stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, all in one place.

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Disney+ sets 18 May 2022 as launch date for South Africa

The streaming service will launch in South Africa on 18 May 2022. South African pricing has also been announced at R119 per month.

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The 2022 Golden Globe winners and where to stream them

On Netflix and Showmax

Both the best drama winner, Succession, and the best comedy winner, Hacks, were made by HBO and are streaming only on Showmax.

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First look: A sneak peek of Bridgerton Season 2

On Netflix

The steamy period drama will return to Netflix in 2022 - this time, it's Anthony Bridgerton's turn to search for love in the ton.

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Coming soon: BET Africa and Showmax Original sitcom Black Tax S2

On DStv and Showmax

Jo-Anne Reyneke returns with new cast members Owen Sejake and Motlatsi Mafatshe from 9 October 2021 on BET Africa and Showmax.

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NBCUniversal Formats and Showmax take The Real Housewives to Lagos

On Showmax

The Real Housewives of Lagos and - wait for it - The Real Housewives of Durban Season 2 are launching on Showmax in early 2022!

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Temptation Island South Africa has landed on our shores

On Showmax

Stream the first episode now and see the singles bringing the sass. New episodes land every Thursday, only on Showmax.

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Showmax Originals coming soon, from Blood Psalms to Troukoors

On Showmax

Showmax has just announced its Originals slate for the coming months, including the platform's first telenovela, epic fantasy and romcom.

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BritBox makes its SA debut with binge-worthy British TV

South Africa welcomes a new streaming platform that promises fresh series like S6 of Line of Duty and classics like Black Adder.

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Binge-watch all four episodes of Devilsdorp, the chilling Showmax Original

On Showmax

The first Showmax Original true-crime series focuses on the Krugersdorp Killings, and has been hailed as "a corker of a show".

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Watch: The first-look trailer for Temptation Island South Africa

On Showmax

The Showmax Original series is the first-ever South African version of the global pop culture phenomenon, landing on 26 August 2021.

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Emmy nominations 2021: here are some of our favourite reactions

On DStv, Netflix, and Showmax

These award-worth gems, from Mare of Easttown to Bridgerton, are streaming on Showmax, Netflix, Apple TV+ and DStv online in South Africa.

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Watch: First trailer for Devilsdorp, a Showmax Original true-crime series

On Showmax

Hell comes closer to home in the trailer for the first Showmax Original true crime series, which will be available to binge from 29 July 2021.

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The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are coming to Showmax Pro

On Showmax

From 23 July to 8 August 2021, Showmax Pro will live stream the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in more than 50 countries across Africa.

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Friends: The Reunion to premiere on M-Net on Sunday, 30 May 2021

On DStv and Showmax

It's the one you've been waiting for! Here's where to stream Friends: The Reunion in SA on 30 May 2021, and where to find it after it airs.

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Disney+ arrives today in South Africa

Disney+ sets 18 May 2022 as launch date for South Africa￼

The 2022 Golden Globe winners and where to stream them

Coming soon

Coming soon to Amazon Prime

Coming soon to DStv

Coming soon to Netflix

Coming soon to Showmax

First look: A sneak peek of Bridgerton Season 2

Coming soon: BET Africa and Showmax Original sitcom Black Tax S2

NBCUniversal Formats and Showmax take The Real Housewives to Lagos

Temptation Island South Africa has landed on our shores

Showmax Originals coming soon, from Blood Psalms to Troukoors

BritBox makes its SA debut with binge-worthy British TV

Binge-watch all four episodes of Devilsdorp, the chilling Showmax Original

Watch: The first-look trailer for Temptation Island South Africa

Emmy nominations 2021: here are some of our favourite reactions

Watch: First trailer for Devilsdorp, a Showmax Original true-crime series

The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are coming to Showmax Pro

Friends: The Reunion to premiere on M-Net on Sunday, 30 May 2021

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Disney+ sets 18 May 2022 as launch date for South Africa