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 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 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 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.

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

Catch these movies and TV shows on Showmax this month As the holiday dust settles and routines begin to take shape, Showmax is here to make sure your entertainment lineup is anything but boring. There ...

The decision reflects a focus on "financial discipline and investment optimization in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment." ...

Africa’s creatives and content producers are upset, fearful for the future and extremely concerned about where it will leave ...

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