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 resolution | HD (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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