Tag: DStv

DStv’s Big Makeover: Canal+ Plans One Super App For South African Viewers

If you’re a DStv subscriber, there’s some exciting news coming your way. Canal+, the new parent company of MultiChoice, has big plans to change how you watch your favourite shows — by combining all its streaming platforms into one powerful “super app.” One App For Everything You Love The French broadcaster Canal+ recently completed its […]

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Leon Schuster’s Classic Comedies Return to TV After Five-Year Ban

Laughing Again: Leon Schuster’s Comedies Return to Screens South Africans who grew up laughing at Leon Schuster’s slapstick pranks and outrageous disguises have reason to celebrate. MultiChoice has officially lifted its five-year ban on some of Schuster’s classic films, returning them to DStv and Showmax after they were removed over concerns about racial insensitivity. The […]

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L-Tido podcast sees success on DStv

South African rapper and podcast host Thato “L‑Tido” Madonsela has achieved a major breakthrough with his show, The L‑Tido Podcast, now securing a weekly broadcast slot on DSTV. According to The Citizen, the premier of the podcast on DStv begins this Thursday. The podcast will air every Thursday at 9:30 PM on Mzansi Wethu, DStv channel […]

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Lasizwe’s Awkward Dates deal with Multichoice comes to an end

After dominating South Africa’s YouTube space for a while, Lasizwe Dambuza became one of the hand-selected content creators afforded the opportunity to make the move to TV. However, after getting embroiled in some controversy, the deal with Multichoice has ended. Lasizwe’s Youtube career dates all the way back to 2017, when his videos depicting South […]

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Mac G’s Multichoice deal ends after short run

After bagging a notable deal with Multichoice, controversial media personality Macgyver Mukwevho’s careless utterings have led to the end of his short career in the television space after the TV giants severed ties with him. Macgyver Mukwevho, famously known as Mac G, has quickly become the face of controversy in South Africa. He and his […]

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DStv price hike on the cards for April 2025

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, has announced an upcoming increase in subscription fees for its South African customers, effective April 1, 2025. This annual adjustment reflects the company’s efforts to balance operational costs while continuing to provide a diverse range of content to its subscribers. According to The South African, the adjustments represent an […]

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Kefilwe Mabote talks fashion favourites and Dstv award win

Fashion icon Kefilwe Mabote, celebrated for her impeccable style and influential presence, has built up an impressive social media following over the years. Through her content, she continues to inspire followers with her incredible fashion sense while spotlighting local designers and upcoming trends. Last year, Kefilwe took home the Fashion And Style Award at the DStv […]

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Costly and repetitive content: DSTV Subscriptions on the decline

DStv (Digital Satellite Television), a sub-Saharan African video entertainment company owned by MultiChoice, has had a historical dominance in the pay-tv industry since 1995 and can be accessed by customers across the continent via satellite, online, and mobile apps. However, things are taking a turn, DStv’s service and its subscriber base is now declining as […]

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Entries for 2024 DStv African content creator awards are now open

The DStv Content Creator Awards is excited to announce its call for entries, and, for the first time, it is inviting African content creators from across the continent to participate. Now in its third year, the DStv Content Creator Awards continue to celebrate and recognise the exceptional talent and creativity of digital content creators who […]

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Mondli Makhoba lands exciting new presenting role

He is a well-known actor from ‘The Wife’ and ‘Shaka Ilembe’ Mondli Makhoba, is set to embark on a new venture as the host of the groundbreaking show, ‘Vuka Mjita’ airing on Mzansi Wethu (DStv channel 163) starting on the 14th of July. In a statement released by Mzansi Wethu, the show aims to challenge […]

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Zola Nombona to star in a new local series

South African actress Zola Nombona has announced that she will be part of the cast of the new upcoming local series that viewers eagerly await. The Xhosa actress has starred and featured in many local productions that have placed South Africa’s film industry on the map. The mother of one never disappoints as she continuously […]

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