Watch thousands of shows, movies and more with no commercial breaks by signing up for Africa’s biggest internet TV service, ShowMax.
Launched last year, ShowMax is Naspers’ answer to Netflix. ShowMax’s internet TV service gives you access to Africa’s biggest library of online entertainment for a monthly subscription of R99. Pick what you want, when you want it. Binge entire series in one go – no adverts and no interruptions.
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1. Watch the best TV - Game of Thrones, Big Bang Theory and more
ShowMax has some of the hottest shows on TV: How hot? Fire-breathing dragon hot. ShowMax has all six seasons of Game Of Thrones(2011-current). Other hit shows include The Big Bang Theory, Criminal Minds, The Good Wife, Suits, Vikings, Friends, Pretty Little Liars, Shameless, Teen Wolf, Californication, Nashville, Hawaii Five-O and Downton Abbey.
2. Enjoy great South African shows
KykNET shows include everything from comedies like Nommer Asseblief(1970) to crime series Die Byl. There are also isiZulu soapies Isibaya, iNkaba and Sepedi drama Skeem Saam plus Afrikaans kids shows like Liewe Heksie and Die Swart Kat.
3. Download shows now, watch later
Download up to 25 shows and keep them for 30 days using either the Android or Apple app. Piggyback off free Wi-Fi zones (or download sneakily in the office) and watch your favourite shows offline.
4. Control your data usage
Worried about data usage? Changing to a lower quality of streaming can use up to 75% less data. Use the bandwidth calculator to see how much you’ll need.
5. Watch on two devices
Watch ShowMax at the same time on two devices – kids can watch cartoons on the tablet while you watch on the big screen.
6. You can ShowMax on lots of different devices
You can watch ShowMax on the following devices:
Personal computers (via web browsers) - If you have a laptop and a TV with an HDMI input, you can connect your computer to the TV
Apple iPhones and iPads running iOS 8.4 or higher
Apple TV (4th Generation)
Apple TV (2nd, 3rd and 4th Generation) via AirPlay
Android phones and tablets running Android 4.1.0 or higher
Google Cast devices (casting from the ShowMax app for Android or iOS)
Samsung Smart TVs (2012 and later)
Samsung Tizen Smart TVs (2015 and later)
LG NetCast Smart TVs (2012 to 2014)
LG WebOS Smart TVs (2014 and later)
Hisense Vidaa 2.0 Smart TV (2016 and later)
DStv Explora (SA only)
7. You don’t need a credit card
Pay using a credit or debit card, PayPal account, ShowMax voucher (available at CNA, Pick n Pay stores), FNB eBucks vouchers, or add it to your DStv account.
8. You can create kid-friendly profiles
Create multiple profiles so everyone in the family can watch what they want. Children watch worry-free with kids’ profiles – four settings are available: younger kids, older kids, teens, and adults.
Go to showmax.com and explore internet TV for yourself today.