Showmax packages, prices & plans in South Africa: An easy guide (2025)
Showmax delivers vast content to South Africa, including gripping reality shows, movies, Premier League games, and exclusive originals. The platform has something for everyone from kids to adults. So, if you are considering signing up but are concerned about Showmax packages and prices, this guide breaks down the options available in South Africa in 2025.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key Takeaways
- What are Showmax packages and prices?
- What are the Showmax packages for Smart TV?
- What can you watch on Showmax mobile?
- Does Showmax have channels?
- Does Showmax have SABC channels?
- How much is Showmax per month in South Africa?
- What is the Showmax R99 package?
- What are the Showmax R99 package's channels?
- Can you watch Showmax without DStv?
- How much is Showmax on TV without DStv?
- How can you pay for Showmax without DStv?
- What Showmax deals are available in South Africa?
- How much data does Showmax use?
- Which is better, Netflix or Showmax?
- Does Showmax have EPL?
Key Takeaways
- Showmax is a video-on-demand service offering diverse entertainment content.
- With a monthly subscription, you get unlimited access to new content, with the flexibility of cancelling at any time.
- Showmax is available on a wide range of internet-connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, streaming devices like Chromecast, gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox), and set-top boxes like the DStv Explora Ultra.
- You can check the Showmax Help Centre to see if your device supports Showmax or whether it can access the app or web browser.
What are Showmax packages and prices?
Showmax offers a variety of packages, including the Entertainment Mobile plan, which is available without a DStv subscription. In South Africa, the 2025 Showmax packages without DStv and prices for each package are as follows:
1. Showmax Entertainment - ZAR 99
The Showmax Entertainment package lets you watch Showmax Originals, international and local series, movies, and kids' shows on TV and mobile devices. Anyone opting for this package pays R99 per month.
2. Showmax Entertainment Mobile - ZAR 45
The package allows you only to watch Showmax Originals, international and local series, movies, and kids' shows on one mobile device. If you consider this package, you will pay R45 monthly.
3. Showmax Premier League - ZAR 69
With an R69 monthly subscription, this plan lets you watch the Premier League live from SuperSport. You also have all-access content on your mobile device.
4. Showmax Entertainment + Premier League - ZAR 140
The package offers a variety of benefits, including access to the Premier League, from SuperSport, plus all PSL games. With only R140 monthly, you can download VOD content to watch offline anytime.
5. Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League - ZAR 99
This Showmax package offers access to live Premier League matches, from SuperSport, plus all PSL games, as well as other content, on mobile devices for R99 monthly. You can also download VOD content to watch offline anytime.
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What are the Showmax packages for Smart TV?
You can stream the Showmax Entertainment or the Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League package on your smart TV in South Africa.
What can you watch on Showmax mobile?
You can watch movies, series, documentaries, and live sports. The Showmax Premier League Mobile plan is a mobile-only service that gives you access to every live Premier League game, an alternative to DStv Supersport.
Does Showmax have channels?
Showmax does not have TV channels but offers a wide range of entertaining content from hit international and local movies and series to documentaries, kids' shows, Premier League games, and Showmax Originals.
Does Showmax have SABC channels?
Showmax does not have SABC channels but has South African reality shows. It also offers series, movies, documentaries, kids' shows, Premier League games, and African Originals.
How much is Showmax per month in South Africa?
The Showmax Entertainment package costs R99 per month, the Showmax Entertainment Mobile package costs R45 per month, the Showmax Premier League package costs R69 per month, the Showmax Entertainment + Premier League package costs R140 per month, and the Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League package costs R99 per month.
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What is the Showmax R99 package?
The Showmax Entertainment package costs R99 per month. You can also subscribe to the Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League package at R99 per month.
What are the Showmax R99 package's channels?
Neither the Showmax Entertainment package nor the Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League package has TV channels. However, you can watch a wide range of entertaining content available on either package for R99 per month only.
Can you watch Showmax without DStv?
You can watch Showmax without DStv, but note that DStv Premium subscribers can watch the Showmax Entertainment package at no extra cost. Other DStv subscribers can add Showmax to their accounts for a fee and subscribe to any Showmax package.
How much is Showmax on TV without DStv?
In South Africa, the Showmax Entertainment package costs R99 per month without DStv. Meanwhile, the Showmax Entertainment Mobile package costs R45 per month, the Showmax Premier League package costs R69 per month, the Showmax Entertainment + Premier League package costs R140 per month, and the Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League package costs R99 per month.
How can you pay for Showmax without DStv?
There are many convenient ways to pay for Showmax, depending on the country you are in. If you are in South Africa, here are different methods you can use:
- Credit or debit cards: Use a VISA or Mastercard debit or credit card.
- Prepaid vouchers: Buy a prepaid voucher from a retailer or voucher vendor.
- MTN Add to Bill: Add the cost of Showmax to your MTN bill.
- Vodacom Add to Bill: Add the cost of Showmax to your Vodacom bill or have it deducted from your airtime.
- Gift vouchers: Redeem your gift vouchers to pay for your subscription.
- Promo codes: Enter special promo codes (available in SA) to pay for your subscription.
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What Showmax deals are available in South Africa?
If you want to save on the amount of money you pay for Showmax packages in South Africa, take advantage of these deals:
- Capitec customers save 50% when they subscribe through the Capitec banking app.
- MTN customers benefit from great deals that bundle entertainment and data.
- DStv customers benefit from discounts depending on the package when they add Showmax to their DStv bill.
How much data does Showmax use?
Showmax uses minimal data with different streaming settings like choosing a lower video resolution and setting data limits for streaming. It can go as low as 40MB per hour on mobile devices, allowing a 2GB bundle to provide up to 50 hours of streaming entertainment.
Which is better, Netflix or Showmax?
It depends on your preference, but if you must pick between the two, Netflix South Africa is arguably cheaper than Showmax and has more than double the amount of content you'd find on Showmax.
However, each platform has similar features like dedicated kids' profiles, maturity rating restrictions, content blocks, and profile locks.
Does Showmax have EPL?
Showmax has channels dedicated to streaming Premier League (EPL) games. You can stream EPL matches live from SuperSport, plus all PSL games, watch match highlights, interviews, magazine shows, and more on Showmax.
Showmax packages in South Africa offer a range of options to suit every viewer's needs. With constant updates, the entertainment provider ensures affordability and value for money, stacking its content with the best titles. Whether you are a drama, comedy, or sports fan, the entertainment service provider has something for everyone, making it a must-have streaming service.
Briefly.co.za shared an informative article about DStv packages, channels, and prices to help you compare and select the most suitable package for your household.
With more than 150 channels on DStv, you can enjoy a vast range of entertainment in the comfort of your living room. However, note that each DStv Explora package has a different price and number of channels you can access.
Source: Briefly News
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