{"id":83238,"date":"2026-04-21T07:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/showmax-originals-find-a-new-home-on-dstv-stream"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:29:33","slug":"showmax-originals-find-a-new-home-on-dstv-stream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/showmax-originals-find-a-new-home-on-dstv-stream","title":{"rendered":"Showmax Originals Find a New Home on Dstv Stream!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Big news for streaming fans! Showmax Originals\u2014the African stories everyone loves\u2014are moving to DStv Stream, giving you the ultimate mix of live TV, sports, and on-demand entertainment all in one app.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From 30 April 2026, the current Showmax service will close, but don\u2019t worry\u2014your favourite series won\u2019t disappear. Instead, they\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p>Why this is awesome<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShowmax helped unlock a wave of world-class African storytelling,\u201d says Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice\u2019s Director of Content. From South Africa to Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond, these series showcase the best of African talent\u2014writers, producers, and actors all coming together to tell stories that matter.<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>World-class sport through SuperSport, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, LaLiga, and South Africa\u2019s Betway Premiership (don\u2019t miss the Soweto Derby on 25 April!)<\/p>\n<p>Popular local reality and lifestyle shows like Mgidi Moms, uThando Nes\u2019Thembu, Inimba, and The Real City Makoti<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the old Showmax Premier League, DStv Stream works on smart TVs, phones, and tablets\u2014so you can watch anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>With DStv Stream, you get the best of both worlds: epic African originals, international hits, live TV, kids\u2019 shows, and sport\u2014all in one place, whenever you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Botswana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. Big news for streaming fans! Showmax Originals\u2014the African stories everyone loves\u2014are 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\u2019t worry\u2014your favourite series won\u2019t disappear. 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