This year brings brand-new originals and returning favourites spanning several genres and languages. Here’s what is new to our extensive library:
When a hazing ritual at an elite private school goes wrong, bodies start turning up and some serious questions are asked about this seemingly tight-knit community.
This Showmax Original was written and directed by SAFTA-winner Etienne Fourie (Stiekyt, Tydelik Terminaal) and features Silwerskermfees winners Melissa Myburgh (Dinge van ’n Kind) and Stian Bam (Donkerbos, The Story of Racheltjie de Beer).
The mystery and nail-biting drama unfolding in Trompoppie will keep audiences guessing until the very end while also captivating them with powerful performances.
This is a brand new gripping legal drama. It follows the lives of three individuals entangled in the murder case of Jonathan, a close friend of Pius. Pius is a believer in traditional worship who is accused of killing his friend in a forest. Etim, a 50-year-old lawyer looking to revive his dying career, jumps on the case. He faces Victoria, an ambitious prosecutor with whom he has a complicated history.
On the way to finding the truth, the complex trial sheds light on a plethora of dark secrets. The twists and turns throughout Agu will make you question the truth and eagerly anticipate the outcome.
The series is directed by AMVCA-winning director Anis Halloway (Unmarried, Truth, Hustle).
Two young women new to university life are destined to fulfill a legacy much greater than themselves in this unique fantasy drama. Their bond becomes clear when a murder on campus draws them closer through the incredible spiritual connection they share with each other as well as with their ancestors. S'phiwo is led by Zeno Maseko (The River) and Nozuko Ncayiyane (DiepCity).
The compelling ten-episode drama is the perfect addition to any prime time slot and promises to take viewers on a unique journey that crosses between physical and spiritual realms.
This popular relationship intervention show hosted by Busisiwe MaCele Mseleku (Uthando Nes'thembu) and Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku (The Real Housewives of Durban) is back for a second season as more couples with unresolved issues come to them in an attempt to save their marriages.
In its first season, viewers became invested in the stories of the couples who came to Busisiwe and Thobile to find any glimmer of hope for their relationship. Each episode features personal storytelling, expert intervention, and healing activities designed to get to the root of the issues in the marriage.
South African comedian and TV personality Tumi Morake is back for another season of her variety show, Sunday Sexy Love. The show examines the different forms love can take by exploring the relationships of some of South Africa’s most beloved couples and aims to inspire audiences to love again.
Over the course of ten episodes, celebrity couples openly share their stories, including the good and the bad of their relationship, as well as their personal secrets to maintaining the spark.
“Our Sundays at Mzansi Magic are known for their reality and drama content, and we are thrilled to add an original, themed talk show to this line-up. We pride ourselves in giving our viewers a bird’s eye view into our celebrities’ lives and this show will be a totally different lens,” said Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
Sunday Sexy Love is the perfect fit for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of bingeing.
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