As streaming platforms continue to gain popularity worldwide, SA audiences are increasingly turning away from DStv Premium subscriptions.

Sinking ship? Multichoice has recorded another substantial drop in DStv subscribers, and many South Africans are unsurprised.

MultiChoice on Tuesday released its disastrous financial results for the six months ending 30 September 2024.

MultiChoice faces a R1.84 billion loss as DStv subscribers decline amid streaming competition.

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] is in the market for a new title sponsor following DStv’s decision to cut ties with the league. 

South Africans are comparing DStv’s downfall to the ANC after the Multichoice company recorded another massive subscriber drop.

MultiChoice has recorded a 9% year-on-year slump in subscribers as it battles difficult trading conditions in SA and the rest of Africa.

A Nigerian tribunal has fined pay-TV company MultiChoice and ordered the company to offer subscribers one month of free service.

eMedia has been granted an interdict forcing MultiChoice to allow the SABC to broadcast sport from SuperSport on Openview.

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana have failed in their bid to interdict the streaming of Showmax docuseries ‘Tracking Thabo Bester’.

DStv announces price updates, but streaming plans remain unchanged. Get the details on traditional packages and streaming costs.

MultiChoice’s annual DStv price hikes will hit consumers hard, with the increases, which take effect 1 April 2024, ranging from just over 3% to almost 7%.

MultiChoice has ended talks with France’s Canal+ after rejecting a buyout offer that it said significantly undervalued the company.

‘Bravo B deeply regrets the actions that led to this outcome, and he takes full responsibility for the disappointment and hurt caused.’

DStv in Turmoil: Unveiling Subscriber Losses, Plunging Profits, and Rising Streaming Rivals. Dive into the full story.

SuperSport Channel has not secured the rights to broadcast the 2023 African Cup of Nations(Afcon), said MultiChoice.

The highly-anticipated fourth season of ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ is premiering in January 2024 with new twists and turns.

The MultiChoice Bursary Scheme for 2024 is now accepting applications, offering bursary opportunities to over 200 South African students.

MultiChoice lost nearly half a million DStv subscribers in South Africa in the past year, according to the company’s latest interim results.

SA viewers claim Multichoice’s R1bn and 500k DStv subscriber loss is their own doing due to reasons like affordability, repeats and packages.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of MultiChoice has lost nearly half a million DStv subscribers in South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

MultiChoice’s concerted effort to reduce password sharing on its DStv streaming platform has been a major success.

DStv subscribers will be able to stream thousands of hours of entertainment with Universal+ launching in October.

‘Whether it’s edge-of-your-seat action you’re after, or the comfort of an old favourite’: the 24/7 channel, Movie Room, launches this month.

Victory for viewers: South Africans can expect the return of the eMovies, eMovies Extra, eExtra, and eToonz channels to the DStv platform.

Up to 82% of registered TV licence owners are refusing to pay the annual fee, forcing them to look into implementing a ‘media levy’…

14 graduates experienced the passion for and devotion for excellence that has become synonymous with the MTFza Academy.

Renown satellite broadcaster DStv is removing its dedicated Afrikaans movie channel fliekNET as a permanent channel.

MultiChoice Talent Factory calls on all emerging filmmakers with either some industry experience or a relevant post-school qualification.

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

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

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

Need your news quickly on the go? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

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

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

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

Orlando Pirates have started to prepare their MultiChoice Diski Challenge side for DStv Premiership action due to the Covid crisis in the league.

MultiChoice has confirmed that Somizi has resumed shooting for ‘Living The Dream with Somizi’. Mohale Motaung won’t be part of it.

The production company, Ferguson Films, has officially parted ways with ‘The Queen’ actor, SK khoza, who played the role of Shaka Khoza.

‘Big Brother Mzansi’ is set to make a bold return and auditions have already opened! Here’s how you can enter.

MultiChoice is opposed to the SABC’s TV licence fee collection plan which might see a household levy system come into place.

The SABC says that the current TV licence system should be scrapped and replaced with a ‘public broadcasting household levy’.

Tweeps have spoken and it seems they are tired of ‘pretending’ to enjoy ‘Idols SA’ without media personality Somizi Mhlongo.

It seems Somizi Mhlongo’s role on the ‘Idols SA’ judging panel may be in jeopardy following the abuse allegations made against him.

MultiChoice launched the DStv Schools Netball Challenge to give young female sports stars a platform to shine and get noticed by sporting scouts in anticipation of the upcoming 2023 Netball World Cup.

The SABC have submitted their plan to see a R265 annual TV levy implemented for any household capable of streaming its services.

Multichoice says it will continue to air the remaining episodes of the disputed cooking show despite intellectual theft allegations against Somizi.

‘Blood Psalms’ tells the powerful story of a fierce teenage African queen, Zazi, who battles a world-ending prophecy.

MultiChoice will soon add both Netflix and Amazon Prime as video streamers to its DStv platform.

According to the EFF, Multichoice have been giving more favourable production budgets to white owned channels than black ones.

Former minister Yunus Carrim has accused MultiChoice of capturing SABC – and Hlaudi Motsoeneng – during his State Capture inquiry testimony.

For those of us complaining about our current DStv prices, it’s important to know that things could be much worse here. Nigeria, meanwhile, leads the way.

The fire was caused by waterproofing repairs on the roof of the building.

The power couple stipulates they “do not owe” anyone an explanation on their lifestyle as they have other business ventures.

The open letter has sparked a controversial debate and many are dishing out the dirt on South Africa’s film and television industry.

South Africa needs its ’95 moment, and that can only be achieved by putting the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup games on our free TV channels.

Although the exact details of the deal struck have not been made available it appears as if PSL matches will return to SABC platforms this weekend.

Nathi Mthethwa is confident the SABC and SuperSport will be able to come to a resolution over the PSL media rights issue by Thursday.

They want to discuss reports of planned retrenchments in the public sector and at some of South Africa’s biggest companies.

The BET Awards, Michael Jackson and retrenchments at MultiChoice had everyone turning to Google this week for answers.

The trade union says Multichoice can afford to employ the workforce they are trying to retrench.

Multichoice could shed over 2,000 jobs in what they have described as a bid to keep pace with streaming services like Netflix.

The soapies are on top, but some of South Africa’s most-watched TV shows are actually quite factual. Here are the most popular productions on the box.

Here are a few tips and tricks which may just cure the dreaded DStv Now error.

If Steve Hofmeyr invites you for a braai, don’t eat anything: He’s taken to grilling DStv decoders, and he is now offering R10 000 to those who join him.

Steve Hofmeyr fans have been left embittered by MultiChoice’s decision to remove his content from DStv. But one supporter has taken it a little further.

MultiChoice has acted decisively and decided that it will not air any material that features Steve Hofmeyr.

It’s good news for Premium subscribers, but it looks like everyone else will have to fork out a little more for their DStv subscriptions from 1 April.

Multichoice has been crowned as the most nominated broadcaster for the 2019 South African Film and Television Awards.

MultiChoice have rolled out all the big guns during an investor presentation this week, and their figures show DStv is holding its own against Netflix.

Will a listing on the JSE give MultiChoice the financial clout it needs to compete with Netflix? It would seem so, according to the experts

A fast internet connection may be a priority when DStv relaunches as a streaming service.

You can either connect your Explora to the internet through an Ethernet cable or a WiFi Connector.

After waiting a while, Multichoice have decided that Newzroom Afrika is the broadcaster that will take Afro Worldview’s place.

Malema referred to the impending Multichoice announcement as a ‘messy’ affair…

Afro Worldview is officially no longer being broadcast on DStv. The channel formerly known as ANN7 has officially met its demise, once and for all.