Showmax was launched in 2015 in South Africa but has, over the years, spread rapidly across the continent, operating in scores of countries.

MultiChoice Group says it plans to discontinue Showmax, it's streaming platform, as part of a broader review of its digital strategy.

The discontinuation of Showmax signals a significant shift in the South African streaming landscape, leaving fans to ponder the fate of local productions and the future of digital content.

MultiChoice to discontinue Showmax By Admire Moyo, ITWeb news editorJohannesburg, 05 Mar 2026Showmax has over three million subscribers. MultiChoice, which was recently acquired by French-based media ...

The announcement by MultiChoice that it will soon shut down its Showmax video streaming service has shocked subscribers and sparked concerns about the future of local content production.

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MultiChoice has decided to shut down Showmax, the popular streaming service, following a review. Current users can continue ...

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Kindly share this postMultiChoice is closing its continental streaming platform Showmax after 11 years, notifying subscribers ...

Showmax reassured its clients that there will be no interruption to its current services. “You can continue streaming as ...