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DSTV MultiChoice
news

MultiChoice bleeds DStv subscribers: The latest scary numbers

dstv, multichoice
Lifestyle

End of an era? South Africans celebrate DStv’s demise after mass subscriber loss

Watch DStv lost almost half a million SA subscribers video
News

WATCH: DStv lost almost half a million SA subscribers [VIDEO]

DSTV MultiChoice
News

MultiChoice bleeds DStv subscribers: The latest scary numbers

dstv, multichoice
Lifestyle

End of an era? South Africans celebrate DStv’s demise after mass subscriber loss

Watch DStv lost almost half a million SA subscribers video
News

WATCH: DStv lost almost half a million SA subscribers [VIDEO]

SABC and MultiChoice
Cricket

SABC, MultiChoice reaches deal to air the Cricket World Cup 2023

By Mihlali Vellem06-10-2023 17:28

The SABC has finally reached a deal with MutiChoice (SuperSport) to broadcast the Cricket World Cup 2023 games.

SABC and MultiChoice
Cricket

SABC rejects MultiChoice, will not broadcast the Cricket World Cup

By Mihlali Vellem04-10-2023 10:29

The SABC will not be broadcasting the Cricket World Cup 2023 due to non-affordable sub-licensing fees imposed by MultiChoice.

'Umkhokha'
Celeb News

‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ at centre of ‘R3m royalties dispute’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo02-10-2023 11:55

‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ is embroiled in a copyright infringement dispute over the songs used on the telenovela.

SAFTAs
Soapies

SAFTAs snub SABC soapies ‘Uzalo’, ‘Skeem Saam’, ‘Generations’

By Rae Seleme02-10-2023 10:02

No SAFTA wins for SABC soapies ‘Uzalo’, ‘Skeem Saam’, ‘The Estate’, ‘Generations: The Legacy’ and ‘Giyani Land of Blood’.

MultiChoice
Lifestyle

MultiChoice investors lose R32 billion

By Rae Seleme21-09-2023 10:33

MultiChoice investors reportedly lost R32 billion due to a decline of DStv subscribers and its inability to find new revenue sources.

SABC soapies unavailable on DStv Catch Up.
Lifestyle

SABC pulls soapies from MultiChoice’s DStv Stream Catch Up

By Rae Seleme20-09-2023 10:22

‘War intensifies’: The SABC has pulled all their popular soapies from MultiChoice’s DStv Stream Catch Up service.

multichoice, rugby world cup, springboks
Lifestyle

Illegally streaming Rugby World Cup? Multichoice vows to take action

By Megan van den Heever13-09-2023 21:35

Springboks fan or not: Multichoice has consulted with Interpol to catch viewers who illegally stream the Rugby World Cup.,,

Rugby World Cup 2023 Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

REMINDER: Springboks v Scotland WILL be screened on SABC

By Garrin Lambley10-09-2023 11:17

South Africans without SuperSport access will be able to watch Sunday’s Rugby World Cup match between the Springboks and Scotland on SABC.

multichoice, sabc, rugby world cup, openview
Lifestyle

‘Bullying tactics’: Calls for Multichoice to remove Rugby World Cup restrictions

By Megan van den Heever08-09-2023 19:38

Multichoice have been blasted for ‘bullying tactics’ after it restricted the SABC from broadcasting the Rugby World Cup to its rival, OpenView

Rugby World Cup 2023 Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

How you can watch the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

By Garrin Lambley08-09-2023 18:23

South Africans will be able to watch the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the SABC struck a deal with MultiChoice.

SABC Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023

SABC will screen THESE Rugby World Cup matches

By Garrin Lambley08-09-2023 11:49

An agreement has been reached between MultiChoice and the SABC. The public broadcaster will screen 16 Rugby World Cup matches.

SABC
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: SABC issues HUGE broadcasting update!

By Ernest Makhaya07-09-2023 11:27

The SABC has issued a HUGE update on the much-talked about broadcasting debacle for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Shaka Ilembe
Entertainment

MultiChoice confirms ‘Shaka Ilembe’ will return for season two

By Mihlali Vellem06-09-2023 12:27

MultiChoice South Africa has confirmed that the Bomb Productions Zulu drama, ‘Shaka Ilembe’ will be back for its second season.

MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela
News

Salary of MultiChoice’s CEO Calvo Mawela REVEALED

By Thabo Baloyi17-08-2023 06:00

Despite a drop in DSTV premium subscribers, MultiChoice’s CEO Calvo Mawela is laughing all the way to the bank – here’ show much he earns

MultiChoice
Entertainment

Halt payments! MultiChoice withdraws its DStv services in Malawi

By Mihlali Vellem09-08-2023 16:39

While an estimated 144 000 DStv subscribers have left the MultiChoice service in Mzansi. The service in Malawi has officially been cancelled.

Shaka iLembe
Celeb News

‘Shaka ILembe’: BCCSA rules against complaint on bare-breasted cast

By Nokuthula Ngcobo25-06-2023 20:59

The BCCSA said there was nothing wrong with the airing of promotional content showing bare-breasted actresses on #ShakaILembeMzansi.

Shaka iLembe
Entertainment

REMIDER: ‘Shaka Ilembe’ premieres tonight on Mzansi Magic

By Nokwanda Ncwane18-06-2023 17:58

Nomzamo Mbathaexecutive produced and stars in the star-studded local drama series ‘Shaka Ilembe, which premiers tonight.

Somizi
Celeb News

Multichoice slammed amid announcement of S5 of Somizi’s show

By Nokuthula Ngcobo06-06-2023 15:55

South Africans have again expressed their discontent after 1Magic shared the trailer of Somizi’s reality series.

DSTV MultiChoice
Offbeat

REMINDER | DStv price hike: What you’ll pay from April

By Garrin Lambley04-04-2023 09:17

MultiChoice announced its annual DStv price increases that came into effect on 1 April 2023. Take a look at what you’ll be paying.

DSTV MultiChoice
Offbeat

DStv 2023 price increase: Here’s what you’ll pay from 1 April

By Garrin Lambley14-02-2023 10:59

MultiChoice has announced its annual DStv price increase that will come into effect on 1 April 2023. Take a look at the new prices.

joburg film festival
Entertainment

Five of the best: Joburg Film Festival highlights [watch]

By Cornelia Le Roux30-01-2023 21:59

With 60 top films to choose from, it’s a no-brainer as to why the Joburg Film Festival is recognised as Africa’s premier film festival.

DSTV MultiChoice
Entertainment

DStv launches new channel to combat load shedding disruptions

By Garrin Lambley24-01-2023 09:08

MultiChoice has announced the launch of a new channel called DStv SWITCH’D ON to help combat the load shedding crisis.

DSTV
Entertainment

DStv adds on-demand Emergency Response app Namola to its digital ecosystem

By Shingai Mhlanga03-11-2022 12:48

Namola is a South African leading safety response app that connects people in distress with its large network of suppliers, for a variety of emergency situations. 

MultiChouce
Lifestyle

MultiChoice launches initiative to support young music creatives

By Nokuthula Ngcobo31-10-2022 21:02

The MultiChoice initiative aims to play a key role in uplifting youth in a way that will create jobs and contribute to the economy.

DSTV App
News

Using the DSTV app? It’s no longer working on these devices

By Thabo Baloyi15-10-2022 07:31

The DSTV app no longer supports certain devices as Multichoice says they do not meet the necessary technical requirements

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