Jonga List
Hot shows Down arrow OMG Moments Find shows Find something to watch
  • On all services
  • On DStv
  • On Netflix
  • On Showmax
Close
  • Hot shows Right arrow
  • OMG Moments Right arrow

Choose genre

Choose type

Choose service

Added on 9 April 2021 / On Showmax

Becoming S1

Watch Becoming now

This new reality show is set to give Mzansi Magic viewers a first-person account of the journey that transgender South Africans go through in the process of changing their gender to the one that they identify as.

While many South Africans often have to endure the challenges that come with changing one’s gender on their own, the process also affects their family and friends. Becoming will follow the lives of four trans people, Gina Sokoyi, Ramazan Ngobese, Yaya Mavundla and Gugu Kumalo, as they face many obstacles and find ways to overcome them.

“The most compelling aspect about our content offering is that we give viewers content that is relevant to their lived experiences. Our reality shows have grown in popularity over the past few years and this compelling series will not only entertain, but it will also inform and educate. It will hopefully help viewers understand how trans South Africans navigate through prejudice in their respective communities,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.

Now that the first episode has aired, emotions are running high for members of the cast and crew on the set of Becoming as they remember and pay tribute to Gina Sokoyi, one of the four people featured in the show, who sadly passed on late last year while the show was being filmed.

This 13-part reality show will, without judgment, delve deeper into the psyche of being a transgender person, as well as the barriers they need to overcome to live as their true selves.

Viewers should expect an honest and heartfelt show that will reveal all aspects of gender transformation – from taking a closer look at psychological impact and gender dysmorphia, to hormonal changes and the emotional impact on each individual.

Becoming airs every Wednesday on Mzansi Magic, channel 161 at 20:00pm and express to DStv online.

Watch Becoming now

What is Showmax?

It's a streaming service featuring hit African content, international series and movies, documentaries and kids' shows. Showmax Pro includes all this plus live sport from SuperSport, live music and news. Go to showmax.com for more.

Loading comments

More gems like this

Reality
The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

On Showmax
Are you ready for more drama, more laughter and more lavish lifestyles? #RHODurban S2 is streaming on Showmax - new episodes every Friday!
Preview
5 singles see the door on Temptation Island South Africa episode 10

5 singles see the door on Temptation Island South Africa episode 10

On Showmax
Final date picks and more eliminations get underway in the action-packed penultimate episode of Temptation Island South Africa.
Read more
The Unexpected: Will DJ Zinhle’s second baby take Bongani’s surname?

The Unexpected: Will DJ Zinhle’s second baby take Bongani’s surname?

On DStv
In this week's episode, DJ Zinhle looks for guidance from her family about the naming of her and Bongani's child.
Read more
Nthabi leaves MJ hanging on Temptation Island SA episode 9

Nthabi leaves MJ hanging on Temptation Island SA episode 9

On Showmax
MJ is left with egg on his face after Nthabi decides not to send him a video message. Could this be the end of their dying relationship?
Read more
Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

On DStv
We love how much DJ Zinhle has opened up to the public - and it seems like we're going to love the upcoming episodes even more.
Read more
Dloz’lami S2: Bra Victor’s mysterious death leads to chaos

Dloz’lami S2: Bra Victor’s mysterious death leads to chaos

On DStv
Episode 11 of Dloz'lami S2 sees Thembi Nyathi helping the Ngubeni family come to terms with Victor's death.
Read more
Two singles see the exit on Temptation Island South Africa Ep8

Two singles see the exit on Temptation Island South Africa Ep8

On Showmax
In Temptation Island SA, eliminations and revelations at the bonfire have the couples questioning their relationships.
Read more
The Unexpected: This is why DJ Zinhle doesn’t want to get married

The Unexpected: This is why DJ Zinhle doesn’t want to get married

On DStv
DJ Zinhle makes it clear that although Murdah Bongz is an amazing boyfriend and father, she is in no rush to get married.
Read more

What's hot?

On DStv On Netflix On Showmax

On all services

  • On DStv
  • On Netflix
  • On Showmax
Pick of the Week
Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

We love how much DJ Zinhle has opened up to the public - and it seems like we're going to love the upcoming episodes even more.

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

On Showmax
The Wife

The Wife

On Showmax
Happiness is a Four Letter Word (2016)

Happiness is a Four Letter Word (2016)

On Showmax
Pick of the Week
Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

We love how much DJ Zinhle has opened up to the public - and it seems like we're going to love the upcoming episodes even more.

Blood & Water S2

Blood & Water S2

On Netflix
Umakoti Wethu (2021)

Umakoti Wethu (2021)

On Showmax
Ntash

Ntash

On Showmax
Temptation Island South Africa

Temptation Island South Africa

On Showmax
More hot shows

Follow us on Twitter

Tweets by @Jongalist
TV

About

A guide to South Africa's hottest shows to watch online on Showmax, DStv and Netflix.

Sections

  • What's hot?
  • How-tos
  • Trending
  • People
  • News
  • Video

Connect

  • Contact us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Legal

  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • Sharing and reposting
Brought to you by Connected Video.
Some rights reserved

Back to top