Showmax, one of Africa’s popular streaming services, is joining forces with Capitec, the biggest digital bank in South Africa, to make entertainment and sport more affordable for viewers.
This partnership will enable viewers to watch their favourite shows on Showmax for half the price when they purchase the streaming vouchers from the Capitec banking app.
The deal was announced on Wednesday. Capitec bank users will be able to purchase the Showmax discounted voucher, which is valid for 30 days, via the Capitec banking app.
Pricing
Showmax Entertainment:
Standard Price: R99
Capitec Price: R49
Showmax Entertainment Mobile:
Standard Price: R45
Capitec Price: R22
Showmax Premier League:
Standard Price: R69
Capitec Price: R34
Marc Jury, CEO of Showmax said: “We are proud to have joined forces with Capitec to make entertainment even more accessible and affordable.
“We’re kicking off this partnership with incredible pricing that we believe will make customers smile, giving South Africans access to the stories they love from across South Africa, the continent, the world and live football from the Premier League. Get ready for a streaming marathon!”
Group Executive for Strategic Initiatives at Capitec, Henk Lourens added that their shared “proudly South African” vision is the reason that Capitec and Showmax formed a partnership, and this is only the beginning of an exciting journey in the quest to disrupt the entertainment landscape.
“We want to make entertainment available anywhere and anytime at very affordable rates. We’ve partnered with Showmax to disrupt the entertainment landscape and create value to our clients.
“Our clients will have access to entertainment from less than R1 a day, and this is only the start of a very exciting journey with much more disruption to come,” said Lourens.
In the month of August, Showmax customers can enjoy nine new Showmax Originals, including Durban-based reality show The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice.
International fans can look forward to hit HBO series like House of the Dragon, currently IMDb’s most popular series globally, and Talk To Me, named Best Horror Movie at the 2024 Critics Choice Super Awards.
On Showmax Premier League, the new Premier League football season kicks off on Friday and reigning champions Manchester City take on previous champions Chelsea on Sunday.
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