Showmax Originals – TWFLD https://twfld.com The home of independent tech and motoring news and reviews in South Africa Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:41:58 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 254850515 With Showmax shutting down soon, what happens to the streaming channel’s Originals? https://twfld.com/with-showmax-shutting-down-soon-what-happens-to-the-streaming-channels-originals/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:33:42 +0000 https://twfld.com/?p=28366 A question we’re sure most of you are asking, thankfully we have all the answers, customers are set to enjoy the best of both worlds as Showmax Originals and fan favourites join live sport, and award-winning local and international content on DStv Stream.

  • Showmax Originals and select titles are moving to DStv Stream, where they will live in a dedicated Showmax section within the app.
  • The move ensures the award‑winning African stories remain widely available after the Showmax service closes on 30 April 2026.
  • DStv Stream brings together on‑demand entertainment and live TV, including sport, in one streaming destination.
  • Showmax Originals and more will be available to DStv Compact and DStv Premium satellite and streaming-only customers via the DStv Stream app.
  • More movies and series will be added over the coming weeks.

“Showmax helped unlock a wave of world-class African storytelling,” says Nomsa Philiso, Director Content, General Entertainment English and Portuguese speaking territories at MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company. “Series like The Wife, Youngins, Devilsdorp , and Adulting, along with productions from Nigeria, Kenya and across the continent, were created through collaboration between MultiChoice’s content teams and local producers. That commitment to African storytelling does not change.”

The success of Showmax Originals has been built through partnerships with producers, writers and creative talent across Africa. Series such as Spinners, a co‑production between MultiChoice and CANAL+, which aired across Africa and in France, demonstrate how locally developed African stories are increasingly reaching global audiences. 

For South African customers, DStv Stream remains the platform where this content is available locally, alongside a much broader library of African and international content, live channels and sport.

“This move brings together Showmax Originals, on‑demand entertainment and live television in a single platform designed around how audiences want to watch and enjoy their content today,” says Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice SA (Pty) Ltd, the broadcasting services licensee.

How to get Showmax on DStv

You (customers) can download the DStv Stream app or visit the DStv website, log in or sign up, and navigate to the Showmax section. Showmax Originals on DStv Stream are available on DStv Compact and DStv Premium packages. This includes satellite customers, who get access to DStv Stream as part of their package, as well as standalone DStv Stream customers. DStv Compact Stream is available from R299. 

Beyond its content library, DStv Stream includes a range of useful streaming features such as live and on‑demand viewing, pause and rewind, Watch From Start, offline downloads, recording, and the ability to adjust video quality to manage data usage.

Category DStv Stream
*Content and channels available varies per package.		Showmax (across plans) 
Live TV channels ✅ Yes ❌ No 
Live sport (incl. Premier League) ✅ Yes – via SuperSport, Compact and above on all devices✅ Premier League and PSL only, on mobile plans only 
Other live sport ✅ Yes ❌ No 
MultiChoice Originals ✅ Included ✅ Included 
Showmax Originals ✅ Included ✅ Included 
International series & movies ✅ Included ✅ Included 
All content in one place ✅ Yes ❌ Mainly Entertainment and some sport (split) 
Single, simple platform ✅ Yes ❌ Multiple plans required 
Devices supported Mobile, Smart TV, laptop, Android TV, Apple TV, Hisense and more,Showmax Entertainment: Mobile, Smart TV, laptop, Android TV, Apple TV and more.
Showmax PL: Mobile only  
Maximum resolutionHD (1080p) HD (1080p) 
Mobile‑only plans ❌ No ✅ Yes 
Concurrent streams ✅ Multiple (plan dependent) Varies by plan (1–2 streams) 
Downloads for offline viewing ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Watch from start (live TV) ✅ Yes ❌ No 
Catch‑up / replay ✅ Available (not all content) ❌ Not available 
Reverse EPG ✅ Yes (selected channels) ❌ No 
Kids profiles & parental controls ✅ Profiles, PINs & age limits ✅ Profiles & age limits 
Split / shared bill payments ✅ Yes (Split My Bill via MyDStv App) ❌ No 
Rewards & loyalty benefits ✅ DStv Rewards (earn & redeem Coins, incl. bill payments) ❌ No 
Advertising model Ad‑supported streaming Ad‑free 
Overall proposition All‑in‑one live TV, sport, entertainment and value platform Entertainment and sport accessed via separate plans 
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