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MultiChoice, DStv, fliekNET, Afrikaans
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DStv is cutting WHAT movie channel

Bonko Khoza from 'The Wife
Entertainment

‘The Wife’ star Bonko Khoza on his favourite television shows

By Erene Roux13-05-2022 16:11

From ‘The Neighborhood’ to ‘Relatively Famous’, here’s how Bonko Khoza from ‘The Wife’ keeps himself entertained.

AfriForumTV DStv
News

Launched on Monday, blocked by Tuesday: DStv ‘shuts down’ AfriForumTV

By Tom Head13-04-2022 09:55

AfriForumTV’s new YouTube channel was left with no available content on Tuesday, after DStv raised a complaint with video streaming site.

DSTV
Lifestyle

SABC given green light to charge DSTV for its free-to-air channels

By Nokuthula Ngcobo07-04-2022 16:24

MultiChoice will be negotiating commercial terms for the public broadcaster’s three main channels, SABC 1, 2 and 3.

Grammy
Music

2022 Grammys: Where to watch the awards in Mzansi

By Naledi de Wee02-04-2022 15:30

Ready for some good vibes and hot performances? Here’s where you can watch the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Mzansi!

YouTUbe
Entertainment

No TV? No problem: YouTube adds 4 000 shows to stream for FREE

By Nokuthula Ngcobo24-03-2022 20:16

YouTube is making life easier for cord-cutters after adding almost 4000 ad-supported films and series to watch for free.

Housekeepers cast
Soapies

‘Housekeepers’: A new season with new faces

By Nokuthula Ngcobo16-03-2022 12:32

Mzansi Magic crime series ‘Housekeepers’ is returning to our screens in April, and with a fresh new cast. Here’s who is joining the show…

Sylvaine Strike and Andrew Buckland in Firefly
Culture

Andrew Buckland and Sylvaine Strike star in ‘Firefly’ at The Baxter

By Nokuthula Ngcobo15-03-2022 14:53

‘The kind of theatre experience you only have once in a blue moon,’ said seasoned critic, Marguerite Robinson, about theatre show ‘Firefly’.

MultiChoice DSTV Russia Today
News

‘It’s out of our control’: MultiChoice sets the record straight on Russia Today

By Nokwanda Ncwane04-03-2022 10:20

MultiChoice received backlash after Russia Today (DSTV Channel 407) was suspended in South Africa on Wednesday.

DStv
Entertainment

Multichoice drops four e.tv channels: Here’s what will replace them

By Alicia Naidoo03-03-2022 14:22

DStv will no longer be broadcasting four e.tv channels… but here are the channels that will be added to the broadcast satellite service.

SADTU
News

SADTU warns MultiChoice: Outrage over removal of Russian channel

By Samantha Riddle03-03-2022 14:01

SADTU has warned MultiChoice that SA isn’t a ‘banana republic’, adamant that there will be action taken unless the channel is reinstated.

Russia Today MultiChoice DStv
News

Russia Today: ICASA questions DStv on removal of news channel

By Nokwanda Ncwane03-03-2022 08:12

On Wednesday, viewers were not able to watch Russia Today, DStv channel 407. MultiChoice confirmed that the channel is indeed suspended.

DStv
Lifestyle

‘Useless greedy thugs’: Mzansians slam DStv’s new streaming policy

By Marilynn Manuel23-02-2022 10:44

‘DStv is the most overrated TV service in history’: Locals are not happy with the satellite company and have made it VERY clear online.

DStv
Lifestyle

DStv makes MAJOR changes to their streaming service

By Nokwanda Ncwane22-02-2022 19:14

Despite the new change, MultiChoice said customers will still be able to watch previously downloaded DStv content on a second device.

DStv price increase
News

DStv increase prices AGAIN: Here’s what you’ll be paying from April 2022

By Tom Head08-02-2022 15:26

Come on, give us a break would you? MultiChoice has confirmed on Tuesday that DStv prices will be rising again later this year.

Daystar presenters Marcus and Joni Lamb
Lifestyle

DStv religious channel Daystar to apologise for anti-vax program

By Megan van den Heever08-02-2022 15:21

Multichoice has been found guilty of breaching the BCCSA code of conduct after channel Daystar made unfounded claims against Covid-19.

Pastors' Wives
Soapies

‘Less than Christian like’: ‘Pastors’ Wives’ set to return [watch]

By Denika Herbst17-12-2021 11:15

Reality TV series ‘Pastors’ Wives’ will be returning for a second season in January 2022 and reports claim it is going to be JUICY!

The final season of Hotel will make is debut on 3 January at 20:00 on kykNET (DStv channel 144).
Entertainment

Welcome back to the Fransen! What you can expect from the last season of ‘Hotel’

By Erene Roux14-12-2021 13:42

Ferdie and the team are back this January in the fifth and final season of the popular mockumentary ‘Hotel’.

Die BYl
Entertainment

‘Die Byl’ welcomes three new faces to its highly-anticipated fourth season

By Erene Roux09-12-2021 16:35

Sean Cameron Michael, Frank Rautenbach and Amalia Uys are some of the new faces that will star in Season 4 of ‘Die Byl’.

Lorna Maseko to discover SA’s
Entertainment

Lorna Maseko to discover SA’s homegrown cuisine in new local production

By Erene Roux23-11-2021 17:42

Lorna Maseko will meet a feast of local faces from celebrities to the country’s incredible chefs in ‘Homegrown Tastes South Africa’.

‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Soapies

‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ returns to TV in Afrikaans: 10 Facts

By Erene Roux25-10-2021 15:04

Over 100 candidates were selected to compete over 26 weeks in the Afrikaans version of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’.

Ernusta delves deeper in the t
Soapies

Ernusta delves deeper in the third season of ‘Op Seer se Spoor’

By Erene Roux25-10-2021 14:24

Follow journalist, Ernusta Maralack as she returns to the scenes of cruel murders in the Western Cape in the third season of ‘Op Seer se Spoor’.

Cristiano Ronaldo
Sport

7 football matches you CANNOT miss this weekend!

By Garrin Lambley21-10-2021 19:25

While there is some big cricket and rugby action on the schedule, it’s football’s fans who are in for a particularly bumper weekend.

‘Fried Barry’: SA cult smash h
Entertainment

‘Fried Barry’: SA cult smash hit to premiere on DStv Box Office

By Erene Roux21-10-2021 17:03

Get ready for Halloween! The cult style film ‘Fried Barry’ is set to premiere on DStv Box Office as a cinema premiere on 26 October.

Kaizer Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs tied THIS 2-year old record after thrashing Chippa United

By Garrin Lambley18-10-2021 06:01

Kaizer Chiefs’ 4-0 win over Chippa United in their DStv Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday tied a two-year old club record.

Lucky Maselesele
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs convey condolences to Lucky Maselesele’s family

By Garrin Lambley17-10-2021 21:54

Kaizer Chiefs has expressed its sadness at the news of the passing of one of South Africa’s talented footballers, Lucky Maselesele.

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