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DSTV’s 1Magic channel to soon close its doors

3y By Bongiwe Mati

Premium and Compact Plus DSTV subscription channel 1Magic is reportedly set for closure after rebranding from Vuzu Amp back in 2018.

The premium subscription channel produced content such as reality shows, telenovelas, and a lot more entertainment content.

The channel which air on DSTV’s 103 is set to come to an end early February.

The news of the channel’s closure was first shared on X formerly known as Twitter by TV host and entertainment commentator Phil Mpela who added:

“1Magic is no more. Premium channel DStv is getting cancelled. Shows slated to debut on the channel will now likely and definitely end up on Mzansi Magic. DStv Channel 103 will shutdown in early February. Unless something happens at Multichoice to try and keep their premium black subscribers.”

Another user shared a screen grabbed notification from DSTV informing the user of the channel’s termination.

On @PhiL Mpela’s post internet users shared their views on the matter commenting:

Phil responded to the user stating that all will be revealed next week.

Another user asked the entertainment commentator is he was the aware of the reason of the channel’s termination.

Tt which he responded:

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