Ek se, what is Showmax?
So what is this internet TV thing and why should I get? Remember that guy back in the day whose hard drive was packed with the best series and movies. Showmax is basically that guy but better nje!
You can get a free 14-day trial to check Showmax out here, but first let us tell you what you need to know.
With Showmax you can watch anywhere. On your phone, tablet, laptop or TV. You can stream your shows online when you’ve got Wi-Fi or download on your phone or tablet to watch later when you don’t have internet. Best of both worlds baba! And in HD quality!
Showmax is also completely safe and secure, unlike that ninjas hard drive that is probably loaded with viruses. Plus, the authorities are starting to shut down illegal sites and South African pirates are being fined for illegal downloads.
So what’s on Showmax?
First off, it has the biggest catalog in South Africa with over 25,000 movies and series episodes. But what we really grand is the HBO collection that had shows like Ballers and Game of Thrones.
All six seasons of Game of Thrones are on Showmax, perfect to binge on before the new season premieres 17 July.
They also have the hot local shows like Isibaya, Rockville and The Road. As well as dope international shows like The Fixer, Billions and The Young Pope. There’s also exclusives like the MMA fighting series, Kingdom, that’s huge in the States right now!
You can browse all the content here and check it out for yourself! There are new shows added every week so the catalog keeps growing. You can even share your login details with your bae or best bra because two people can watch at the same time.
How do I get a free trial?
Easy ntwana! Start your free trial in two simple steps.
1. Go to showmax.com/signup and sign up with your email address and create a password.
2. To start your free trial you’ll need to select the credit card or cheque card payment method from the various options. But don’t worry bra, you won’t be charged a cent until the free trial ends and you even cancel during the free trial and you won’t be charged.
If you choose to pay with vouchers or add to your Vodacom bill, sadly you won’t get the free trial.
There are also no contracts, so you can cancel at absolutely any time.
Once your free trial is up it costs just R99 a month which is like R3 a day. That’s cheaper than a cup of coffee ma boi and you get thousands of series and movies. It’s a deal!
If you’re keen to check it out, head over to Showmax.com and take a look around. Remember, there are no contracts when you sign up and you can cancel at anytime, even during the free trial. Now that’s DOPE!