Published by on

When it comes to on-demand entertainment, the streaming landscape has grown rapidly, offering viewers more choices than ever before.

With Showmax coming to a close, South Africans may not know how much content is still available to them. This guide breaks down the most popular streaming services in South Africa, what they offer, and how to choose the right platform for your viewing habits and budget.

DStv Stream

While DStv continues to offer both local and international content, on-demand content is available on DStv Stream. With over 55 channels, DStv Stream offers a mix of live sports, including SuperSport channels. The streamer also offers the latest movies through DStv Box Office, including:

  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Regretting You
  • Zootropolis 2
  • Song Sung Blue
  • Marty Supreme
  • The Housemaid

DStv Stream also offers kids’ content, including Disney Channel and Dreamworks, along with some local Showmax originals. Membership prices range from R99 to R699 per month, depending on the package.

Netflix

The biggest name in the streaming world, Netflix, offers a wide variety of international content. From Netflix originals to acquired classics and recent Hollywood hits, you can never run out of content. As of April 2026, trending content in South Africa includes:

  • Fatal Seduction
  • Beauty in Black
  • Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
  • XO, Kitty
  • Heartbreak High
  • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
  • Anaconda (2025)

Along with the international series filmed in Cape Town, One Piece, the streamer also features some fully-local content, including:

  • Kings of Jo’Burg
  • Blood & Water
  • The Ultimatum: South Africa

With plans ranging from R59 to R229 per month, Netflix is the best place to go for a wide range of content.

Disney+

Disney+ is a must-have streaming service for families, offering a wide range of content, including all Disney and Pixar content. While some may believe the streamer offers only Disney content, there are plenty of acquired titles for adults. Popular content hubs include the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars franchise, as well as National Geographic and Hulu titles.

Current trending content on the streamer includes:

  • Grey’s Anatomy
  • High Potential
  • Modern Family
  • Zootropolis 2
  • The Rookie
  • Bluey
  • 9-1-1
  • Paradise
  • Criminal Minds
  • Family Guy

With plans ranging from R49 to R159 per month, Disney+ is a great choice for any household.

Prime Video

Easily the most underrated streaming service in South Africa, Prime Video offers a wide variety of content, from classic films and TV shows to new original content. With Showmax closing its doors, Prime Video is the new spot for Warner Bros. content, including the DC superhero film franchise.

Popular titles on the streamer include:

  • Pretty Lethal
  • Crime 101
  • Mercy
  • The Dark Knight trilogy
  • The Hungers Games films
  • The Twilight films
  • The Lord of the Rings franchise
  • The Harry Potter films
  • Invincible
  • The Summer I Turned Pretty
  • The Boys

The streamer also includes a large selection of binge-worthy box sets, including beloved TV shows like:

  • Smallville
  • Will & Grace
  • 2 Broke Girls
  • Pretty Little Liars
  • Teen Wolf
  • The Office
  • The Vampire Diaries
  • Two and a Half Men
  • Gilmore Girls
  • The O.C.
  • One Tree Hill
  • Shameless

With plans ranging from R29 to R79 per month, Prime Video offers the most budget-friendly streaming service with a wide variety of content.

Also Read: 

New movies and shows to watch in April

Picture: Cottonbro Studio / Pexels

Article written by