There are so many reasons to sign up to Showmax today

News 12 October 2020

Want access to the world’s best shows and local favourites the whole family will love? Showmax has you covered!

There are so many reasons to sign up to Showmax today

Want access to the world’s best shows and local favourites the whole family will love? Showmax has you covered! Sign up and you’ll also be able to stream binge worthy Showmax Originals and other exciting viewing options.

Like DStv, you can access a Showmax account on any device, be it a Smart TV, tablet, game console, or mobile phone via an internet connection. That gives customers on-the-go access to extra kids’ entertainment, movies, series, and sports from around the world.

No internet? No problem! You can also download the shows you want to watch while you’re in a free wi-fi zone and catch up later.

How to Sign up for Showmax

With Showmax, there are no ads to contend with, no additional contracts required, and the ability to cancel anytime. It’s easy to subscribe to Showmax and DStv Premium customers can simply adding it onto their existing DStv account at no extra cost.

Here’s how customers can get watching in a few easy steps:

  1. Log into DStv Self Service
  2. Click activate on the Showmax banner
  3. Click activate now to confirm activation
  4. By clicking on “create account” you will be redirected to the Showmax website
  5. Sign up or sign into the Showmax website
  6. Start enjoying world class series, movies and so much more!

With Showmax, there’s no tedious paperwork and no contract. There’s only one kind of access - and that’s unlimited access to some of the world’s best television.

DStv Premium customers are now able to get their Showmax subscriptions added to their account, so they only need to make one payment their services.

How to Stream Shows on Showmax and Manage Showmax Devices

It couldn’t be simpler to watch Showmax using an Explora or other internet-connected devices.

To get started, the Explora must be connected to the internet. Once the Explora is connected, it’s as easy as pressing the blue button on the Explora remote control, scrolling to ‘Watch Now’, and selecting ‘Showmax’ from the menu, picking a show and signing in.

Devices can easily be added or removed from a Showmax account by selecting the ‘My Devices’ option on the Showmax website.

What’s Hot on Showmax Right Now

If you haven’t taken advantage of this great benefit yet, now’s the time. Check out these great offerings available on Showmax right now:

Heritage Africa

This gripping classic examines what happens when a young man abandons his culture in favor of his colonial masters, losing all sense of self in the process. 

The tale follows his journey through the colonial education system to the point where he turns his back on all that’s dear to him. Eventually, a series of frightening dreams and humiliating encounters help him see the error of his ways. But is it too late?

Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It

Don’t miss this hilarious performance by Nigerian born comedian Yvonne Orji. The jokes are authentic, and her timing and wit are impeccable.

We all need a laugh right now, and Yvonne delivers time and time again with her humorous take on the African way of doing things.

Supa Strikas 

Supa Strikas never disappoints when it comes to good, clean kids’ entertainment. This popular comic, now repurposed as an animated series, is a hit.

It deals with important life lessons, using technology, exploration, and non-stop action against a backdrop of competitive soccer.  

These are just some of the excellent productions that Showmax brings to the DStv world of entertainment. Sign up now so you don’t miss a thing!

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Watch it Online

Sign up for DStv – it’s an online streaming service for all DStv subscribers. Watch the channels you watch on your decoder at home, on the Internet! Go to now.dstv.com on your laptop and Catch Up on the episodes you missed.

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