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DSTV

Can Canal+ turn the tide on MultiChoice subscriber exodus?
Business
/ 17 October 2024

Can Canal+ turn the tide on MultiChoice subscriber exodus?

The payTV giant is facing a steep decline in subscribers, falling by nearly half a million

By Anathi Madubela
Celebs heat up the purple carpet at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards
Partner Content
/ 14 October 2024

Celebs heat up the purple carpet at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards

A night of celebration and recognition of the most innovative and engaging content creators in South Africa

By Partner Content
MultiChoice accepts Localisation Certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner
Partner Content
/ 28 March 2024

MultiChoice accepts Localisation Certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner

The certificate underscores its steadfast dedication to supporting and amplifying local content, talent and industries

By MultiChoice
MultiChoice reported for hiking prices before Rugby World Cup
Business
/ 7 September 2023

MultiChoice reported for hiking prices before Rugby World Cup

Restaurant and entertainment owners have urged the DStv pay service to reconsider its up to 50% price increases, saying it is abusing its monopoly

By Lyse Comins
Luxuries sacrificed as consumers shift to energy alternatives
Business
/ 8 July 2023

Luxuries sacrificed as consumers shift to energy alternatives

Investing in alternative energy results in the middle class cutting out luxuries to pay off debt

By Anathi Madubela
Customers affected by DStv app upgrade can access streaming service through Streama
Business
/ 21 October 2022

Customers affected by DStv app upgrade can access streaming service through Streama

Customers can purchase the DStv Streama on Takealot using a 100% voucher valid for three months, according to MultiChoice

By Anathi Madubela
‘Afrimaxx’: Shining a light on African creatives
Friday
/ 11 October 2022

‘Afrimaxx’: Shining a light on African creatives

the show includes content that is innovative and relevant such as using plastic waste.

By Bongeka Gumede
The rise and rise of Thabile Ngwato
Friday
/ 5 October 2022

The rise and rise of Thabile Ngwato

At just 32, she has blazed a trail in media as a presenter, radio personality, producer and news anchor to run two TV channels

By Bongeka Gumede
DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival back with a bang!
Friday
/ 7 July 2022

DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival back with a bang!

The festival is making a grand return after two years of absence due to the pandemic

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Have Covid-19 restrictions affected local football teams financially?
Sport
/ 9 February 2022

Have Covid-19 restrictions affected local football teams financially?

PSL match attendance was low even before the pandemic. And the decline in South Africans’ appetite for football seems to have spilled over to television viewership as well

By Mamaili Mamaila
Top South African companies trip up in Nigeria
Business
/ 16 July 2021

Top South African companies trip up in Nigeria

Local firms have struggled to adapt to the regulatory environment and the dynamics of an unpredictable market

By Sarah Smit
Forex traders share the act
Article
/ 10 October 2019

Forex traders share the act

A reality show reveals the high life of those who trade in foreign currencies, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

By Tshegofatso Mathe
What’s the deal with Moja Love?
Article
/ 1 February 2019

What’s the deal with Moja Love?

Jacqui Setai, the head of DSTV reality channel Moja Love, says the idea behind the venture is to bring positivity into the broadcasting industry

By Zaza Hlalethwa
SuperSport’s empire up for grabs
Article
/ 5 October 2018

SuperSport’s empire up for grabs

Lack of cup games clearly shows that the digital era is ready to dethrone the World of Champions

By Luke Feltham
MultiChoice to launch a streaming-only service in 2019
Article
/ 15 May 2018

MultiChoice to launch a streaming-only service in 2019

MultiChoice has to work out international content streaming rights, as well as the costing and pricing of the service.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: MultiChoice just doesn’t get it
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Editorial: MultiChoice just doesn’t get it

‘​When MultiChoice chief executive Calvo Mawela addressed the media this week, he was contrite. There had been “mistakes”, he said’

By Editorial
Multichoice enquiry reveals no evidence of corruption in ANN7 deal
Article
/ 31 January 2018

Multichoice enquiry reveals no evidence of corruption in ANN7 deal

Last year MultiChoice launched an investigation into payments made to ANN7 that it paid the controversial channel R25-million upfront.

By Thulebona Mhlanga
MultiChoice drops ANN7 from the DStv bouquet
Article
/ 31 January 2018

MultiChoice drops ANN7 from the DStv bouquet

On Wednesday, DStv announced that it will not renew its contract with TV station ANN7 when it expires in August

By Staff Reporter
A guide to couch potatoing
Article
/ 15 December 2017

A guide to couch potatoing

There is plenty out there to binge watch to escape any obligatory merriment this festive season

By Zaza Hlalethwa and Kwanele Sosibo
Don’t Miss: Delicious, (in)filtration of time, and a comedy show
Article
/ 6 October 2017

Don’t Miss: Delicious, (in)filtration of time, and a comedy show

Things you shouldn’t miss this weekend

By Arts Desk
Faith Muthambi likely to bear brunt of the backlash over digital fail
Article
/ 2 June 2016

Faith Muthambi likely to bear brunt of the backlash over digital fail

Some foresee ‘blood in the water’ after the appeal court shot down the minister’s migration policy.

By Lloyd Gedye
Multichoice fined R40 000 for negligence
Article
/ 2 February 2015

Multichoice fined R40 000 for negligence

Broadcaster Multichoice has received two fines for running inappropriate promos on DSTV.

By Sapaxxxx
Competition breaks TV hegemony
Article
/ 29 January 2015

Competition breaks TV hegemony

At last, television viewers in South Africa are being given real alternatives to the fare forced on them.

By Lloyd Gedye
How Netflix has changed video in SA (and it’s not what you think)
Article
/ 28 January 2015

How Netflix has changed video in SA (and it’s not what you think)

SA has been circumventing restrictions on the US-based Netflix service, but that’s not what has changed video-on-demand, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
Pistorius trial: Court to rule on media houses application
Article
/ 25 February 2014

Pistorius trial: Court to rule on media houses application

A court is set to rule on an application by news channel eNCA, MultiChoice and Eyewitness News to film the trial of track star Oscar Pistorius.

By Sapa
Duduzane Zuma to be Gupta news channel’s BEE partner
Article
/ 9 August 2013

Duduzane Zuma to be Gupta news channel’s BEE partner

President Jacob Zuma’s son will be a key BEE partner in the 24-hour satellite news channel being launched by the politically-connected Gupta family.

By Glynnis Underhill
No more SABC for Zimbabwe
Africa
/ 5 July 2013

No more SABC for Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans have been left with no choice but to watch ZTV as the SABC has switched its channels off.

By Staff Reporter
Gupta-TV foils SABC’s news plans
Article
/ 15 February 2013

Gupta-TV foils SABC’s news plans

The SABC has been left red-faced over the loss of its planned 24-hour news channel on DStv after the well-connected Gupta family seized the gap.

By Glynis Underhill
‘Gupta-TV’ gets sweet deal from the SABC
Article
/ 8 February 2013

‘Gupta-TV’ gets sweet deal from the SABC

The Gupta family has partnered with a mystery BEE player to grow media influence with a 24-hour channel on DStv and a prime-time slot on SABC.

By Glynnis Underhill
New Age gets 24-hour news channel on DStv
Article
/ 7 February 2013

New Age gets 24-hour news channel on DStv

The New Age is venturing into TV news. But who’s behind the move and where will it get the money?

By Faranaaz Parker
TopTV files for business rescue
Article
/ 1 November 2012

TopTV files for business rescue

The satellite pay-TV operator, the only rival in the space to MultiChoice’s DStv, has filed for a business rescue under the Companies Act.

By Duncan McLeod
Scramble for digital territory
Article
/ 24 August 2012

Scramble for digital territory

Existing and aspirant broadcasters went before the regulator this week to secure a slice of the pie.

By Lloyd Gedye
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