Africa-Press – Botswana. Big news for streaming fans! Showmax Originals—the African stories everyone loves—are moving to DStv Stream, giving you the ultimate mix of live TV, sports, and on-demand entertainment all in one app.
From 30 April 2026, the current Showmax service will close, but don’t worry—your favourite series won’t disappear. Instead, they’ll live in a dedicated Showmax section on DStv Stream. That means award-winning African shows like The Wife, Youngins, Devilsdorp, Adulting, and hits from across the continent such as Wura and Single Kiasi will still be just a click away.
Why this is awesome
“Showmax helped unlock a wave of world-class African storytelling,” says Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice’s Director of Content. From South Africa to Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond, these series showcase the best of African talent—writers, producers, and actors all coming together to tell stories that matter.
Plus, DStv Stream brings your favourite international content, including shows like Starfleet Academy and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, as well as Afrikaans hits like Die Kantoor and Koek. And more content drops every week!
World-class sport through SuperSport, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, LaLiga, and South Africa’s Betway Premiership (don’t miss the Soweto Derby on 25 April!)
Popular local reality and lifestyle shows like Mgidi Moms, uThando Nes’Thembu, Inimba, and The Real City Makoti
Unlike the old Showmax Premier League, DStv Stream works on smart TVs, phones, and tablets—so you can watch anywhere, anytime.
Showmax Originals are available for DStv Compact and DStv Premium subscribers, including both satellite and streaming-only customers. DStv Compact Stream starts from just R299.
With DStv Stream, you get the best of both worlds: epic African originals, international hits, live TV, kids’ shows, and sport—all in one place, whenever you want.
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