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Volspoed on Showmax

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Volspoed is now streaming exclusively on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesday. The adrenaline-fuelled reality series takes viewers straight into the demanding world of endurance racing, following Antonie Marx as he chases podium finishes at full speed. At his side is his wife, Ronette Marx, a former Miss South Africa finalist who keeps everything running smoothly off the track and holds the fort when the pressure peaks.

Spanning eight episodes, Volspoed goes beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of the race. It offers an inside look at a world where every second counts, where one wrong call can derail everything, and where success demands far more than horsepower. This is a story about commitment, resilience and what it really takes to keep pushing when the stakes are at their highest.

We recently caught up with Antonie, the man at the helm of the team, who gave us a front-row seat into his life, the reality show, and why this first-of-its-kind series is a must-watch.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/LlbIqt6yFzg?si=vDOwAEvM7FUiA1cP

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6: What to Expect

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The first four episodes of the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale are now streaming first on Showmax, with new episodes coming every Wednesday, express from the US.  

Since the first five seasons won 15 Emmys, Season 6 is one of the most anticipated TV shows of 2025, according to everyone from Vanity Fair to Variety. The season has not disappointed, with an 88 % critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As  MSNBC says, the show is “more relevant than ever”.

Elisabeth Moss returns to her Emmy-winning role as June, whose unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead – a patriarchal, totalitarian and theocratic country where the United States of America used to be.  

“The one thing that Elisabeth Moss, as an actor, can’t hide is how strong she is as a person,” says creator and executive producer Bruce Miller. “That comes through even when June is being beaten or imprisoned. You never feel like she’s down and out. Every time Lizzie puts her shoulders back and straightens up, you believe that June can make it through.” 

We caught up with Elisabeth, who also directs the first two and last two episodes this season, to find out more:  

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Mike White Discusses The White Lotus: Fresh Storylines in Season 3

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With new episodes of The White Lotus hitting Showmax and M-Net every Monday, Jim Halterman caught up with Mike White to find out more about writing, directing and executive producing the hit HBO show, which has won 15 Emmys so far and has already been renewed for a fourth season. 

Why Thailand this season?

Originally, I wanted to shoot in Japan. I’ve spent more time there and I just had a vision for doing it in Japan. 

Then we got to Thailand and obviously it’s such a lovely country and the people charmed us. Then I had a weird experience where I got very sick with some kind of bronchitis and they put me on a nebuliser, which I’d never been on before, and it kept me awake for 48 hours. In those 48 hours, the whole season came to me, so after I got better, I came to the producers and said, “I think I just came up with the season and it’s in Thailand.’ 

Obviously, Japan is amazing and it would be incredible to shoot there, but it turned out to be such a great decision to shoot in Thailand and very life changing.

I’ve read a lot of Buddhism in my life for whatever reason, so the idea that Season 3 would be in a Buddhist country and grapple with some of the concepts of the Buddhist religion excited me. 

How do you keep The White Lotus feeling fresh each season? 

For the show to feel fresh, it needs to either expand or shift or change. The first season was a lot about privilege and a kind of upstairs/downstairs thing with the employees and the guests and the comedy of that. And then, when we were in Italy [for Season 2], the theme was more about sex and the dynamic between men and women. This season is dealing with more religion and spirituality and God, so the show itself and the kind of stories that these characters are facing are a little bit more existential and tragic. 

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The White Lotus Season 3: A Sneak Peek Review

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Showmax and HBO gave me access to the first 6 episodes of The White Lotus season 3, and here’s my sneak peek review without giving away any spoilers!

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 transports us to the breathtaking landscapes of Thailand, with its luxurious resorts and postcard-perfect beaches setting the stage for another round of satire, scandal, and social commentary. Known for its razor-sharp take on wealth, privilege, and human nature, the show once again crafts a slow-burning mystery filled with power plays, unexpected alliances, and darkly comedic twists.

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Top 3 South African Rom-Coms to Stream on Showmax This February

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Being the month of love, Showmax has ticked all the boxes for rom-coms this February. Here are 3 South African movies to watch on Showmax this month.

Not My Type | Stream from Friday, 14 February

Church baddie Letsatsi has spent years designing wedding dresses while waiting for the perfect man God has in store for her. When her younger sister receives a marriage proposal, she becomes desperate. Her meticulously planned life, which should have included a husband by now, is not unfolding as she expected.

Lorraine Moropa (Guilt, Hope, Ikani) stars as Letsatsi, with Lulama Nyembezi (The Queen, House of Zwide) as Thimothi, a former believer who turned bad boy after experiencing church hurt. Moagi Kai is Mhlonishwa, a fellow Christian who Letsatsi believes is her answered prayer.

Produced by Thape Media Production (Gospel Unplugged, Widowed, Fix My Love, Fooled By Love), Not My Type is directed by SAFTA winner Siyabonga Mkhize (Umkhokha, 7de Laan, eHostela, Champions).

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