Showmax is giving the people what they want by kicking off 2024 with a variety of reality shows that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Whatever your taste is, there is something for everyone.
Here are some of the must-see reality shows that Showmax has to offer this February.
Widows Unveiled | Showmax Original | Stream from 12 February
Widows Unveiled follows five widows who were married to public figures. The reality series documents the journeys of each woman from pain to triumph as they navigate the drama and scandal that followed the death of their husbands.
The cast includes PR specialist and marketing professional Lerato Sengadi, the widow of Motswako legend HHP; businesswoman Mpho Tshabalala, the widow of kwaito legend Mandoza; businesswoman Sikelelwa Ngubane, the widow of SAFTA-winning actor Menzi Ngubane; businesswoman Fundiswa Molefe, the widow of businessman John Molefe; and businesswoman Lerato Maphatsoe, the widow of former Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe.
The Real Housewives of Durban S4 | Showmax Original | Thursdays from 12 February
Produced by Let It Rain Films,The Real Housewives of Durban is back for a fourth season, making it the longest-running Housewives edition in Africa. In Season 4, we have returning queens Jojo Robinson, Maria Valaskatzis, Nonku Williams, Sorisha Naidoo and Silindile Wendy Ndlovu joined by newcomers Ameigh Sibahle Thompson, Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela and Zamaswazi Ngcobo.
Sam Kelly, executive producer at Let It Rain Films, says, “The new season of The Real Housewives of Durban is going to be bigger and better. Over the past seasons, we have been aiming to tell stories that audiences relate to. The essence of the show is real and that is why viewers fall in love with these women, because they can see themselves in their personal stories, journeys, triumphs and struggles.”
The Mommy Club S2 | Showmax Original | Mondays from 19 February
The record-breaking The Mommy Club is back for a second season and once again, the mommies are not holding back.
This time, we have two new mommies. Nozipho Ntshangase is an energetic, forward and enthusiastic Zulu wife and mother of eight children. She says she joined the show because she wanted to do something for herself: “When the call came for me to be on the show, I knew that I had to do it. It spoke to me as a mother. This is one of the first few times that I am doing something solely for me and it feels good.”
The second addition is Jabulile Sande. After battling depression and anxiety, the businesswoman is ready to do something for herself and reclaim her life. “I joined The Mommy Club because I have been in my shell for so long and I wanted to challenge myself. I have been suffering from anxiety and depression so me taking this step was one of the things I did to reclaim my life and just have fun,” she shared.
The new faces are set to join returning cast members Her Majesty, Mrs Mops, Nunurai and Ratile as they give us an inside look at the lives of moms who seemingly have it all and the nannies who assist them in building their empires.
Kwa Mam’Mkhize S2 | Showmax Original | Binge now
Kwa Mam’Mkhize follows the extraordinary life of Shauwn Mkhize as a single woman, a businesswoman, mother and grandmother.
Season 2 features Shauwn and her children Sbahle and Andile Mpisane, as well as her daughter-in-law, Tamia Mpisane, and her grandchildren. Season 2 of Kwa Mam’Mkhize has been consistently trending on X, making it one of the most talked-about shows on the platform.
In the season finale, Shauwn and her family get together for Christmas in their Johannesburg mansion, which was transformed into a festive wonderland. Shauwn looks back at yet another year of life lessons and successes with her loved ones.
Produced by POP24 (The Mommy Club), Kwa Mam’Mkhize S2 is now available to binge.
Sports Wives | Showmax Original | Binge episodes 1-9 right now, with new episodes every Tuesday
Ever wondered how the wives and girlfriends of sports stars live? Then look no further as Sports Wives will give you all the inside tea into the very cliquey world of WAGs.
Bomzi September is married to ex-footballer Thabo September, now second assistant coach at his old team SuperSport United. Chrissie Kgamphe-Jane and Tsholo Makgalemele-Mbane are married to Banyana Banyana players Refiloe Jane and Bambanani Mbane respectively. Clarissa Manaças was in a 12-year relationship with Lionel Mapoe, a two-time Currie Cup champion. Dipuo Maloi has two baby daddies who play soccer – Andile Jali, who has played for Bafana Bafana, Orlando Pirates, Sundowns and now Moroka Swallows, and Lantshene Phalane, his teammate at Moroka Swallows. And Sisanda Cetyiwe has a baby with Kennedy Mwene, Zambia’s most capped player.
Directed by Thumeka Hlotshana (The Real Housewives of Durban S2-3), Sports Wives showcases the personal stories of women who have found themselves in relationships with prominent athletes where they share their love, triumphs, failures and heartbreaks.
Sadau Sisters S1 | Showmax Original | Weekly from 12 February
Sadau Sisters follows the lives of actress Rahama Sadau and her three sisters – Aisha, Fatima, and Zaina. As they navigate the intricacies of sisterhood, not only do they discover gripping facts about each other, but they also get to deal with past family traumas and controversies in hopes of finding healing.
Set against the background of strong religious and cultural beliefs, the debut season will see the sisters reunite in a new home and city – a move that uncovers many secrets about their family.
Each episode will take viewers on a captivating journey of the personal lives of these young northern Nigerian women as they juggle the demands of fame, family and everything in between!
Queens Court S1 | First on Showmax | Weekly from 12 February
Love and happiness aren’t guaranteed — and for many women in the public eye, finding a man who can handle their success, fame, and fortune can make things even more complicated. With Queens Court, Emmy-nominated mega producer Will Packer (Girls Trip, Night School and Put a Ring On It) brings together three famous single women for an epic new dating series.
Queens Court co-stars Grammy and Emmy nominee Tamar Braxton; author, marketing entrepreneur, and Livin’ Lozada star Evelyn Lozada; and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Nivea, who form a sisterhood to support each other on their quests to find a king fit for a queen.
Race To Survive: Alaska | First on Showmax | Weekly from 12 February
In one of the toughest competition shows ever attempted, eight teams of elite athletes embark on a harrowing journey across an unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.
With no food or shelter, they must fend for themselves and survive off the land. Over the course of six different race legs, 46 days, and 300 square miles, teams will traverse through some of the harshest and most extraordinary landscapes in the world, from sprawling mountain ranges to massive prehistoric glaciers and suffocating rainforests.
Teams will be tested like never before, enduring physical pain and challenging their mental fortitude. They will scrape and claw, forge alliances, and backstab their way to claim a spot in the finale and a chance to win a life-changing $50 ,000 prize, if they can survive the hostile land… and each other.