A few years ago, MultiChoice Africa decided to away with it's Variety 2-4 channels by folding them under Africa 1 and 2 with select content on SuperSport Action. This left them with Variety 1 which is likely due for a major overhaul.
Of course, these changes have yet to take affect in South Africa and it's not known whether SuperSport will make similar arrangements as tests are underway for another TV channel.
Speculated to be SuperSport Play, this channel takes a page of Variety 4 and features a lot of local content and highlights from premium sports channels. It also serves as overflow for various sporting events like Varsity Cup and PSA.
MultiChoice made SuperSport Play available to its Free-To-View customers on DStv Stream alongside paying consumers. Now under French giant Canal+, they might be looking to make it accessible of course nothing is confirmed as yet.
Of course, this channel they've been testing out for a while now had also been airing events live on Variety 2 almost like a simulcast with variations in certain timeslots. Maybe this channel in question will lead to a restructure of the existing Variety offering.
If it's SuperSport Play, I'd imagine they'd want to readjust the lineup a bit perhaps remove all that content from Blitz seeing as it's accessible across packages. That is what happened with SuperSport Schools when it was only viewable on DStv Stream.
According to unofficial information from satkurier.pl, six TV channels from the Kino Polska Group portfolio will soon undergo rebranding. The changes will cover the stations: Kino TV as well as FilmBox Action, FilmBox Arthouse, FilmBox Family, FilmBox Extra, and FilmBox Premium – i.e., all five FilmBox family channels currently available on the Polish market.
The biggest change will be the transformation of the Kino TV channel into FILMBOX+ one. For the remaining stations, the "FILMBOX" part will be retained, but a "+" symbol will appear in their names. The second parts of the names will also be modified – for example: "arthouse" will be replaced by "festival", "family" by "comedy", "extra" by "emotion", and "premium" by "hits". Only the Action channel will keep its current second name part.
Planned new channel names:
• Kino TV → FILMBOX+ one
• FilmBox Action → FILMBOX+ action
ad
• FilmBox Arthouse → FILMBOX+ festival
• FilmBox Family → FILMBOX+ comedy
• FilmBox Extra → FILMBOX+ emotion
• FilmBox Premium → FILMBOX+ hits
The name changes will be accompanied by modifications to the programming schedules of the individual stations, but their film-and-series profile will be maintained.
The planned date for implementing the rebranding of all six channels is June 10, 2026. According to our information, the decision to change the names stems from the need to more clearly differentiate the programming offer and to strengthen the visual recognizability of the FilmBox brand. The goal is also to better reflect the character and scope of the content broadcast on each channel.
Currently, 66% of the shares in the Kino Polska Group are held by SPI International B.V., a company fully controlled by the CANAL+ Group. The Kino Polska Group is one of the leading media groups in Poland and also operates on international markets. It deals with the distribution and production of content for television, VOD platforms, streaming services, and cinemas, as well as the sale of programming licenses. It is also the broadcaster of thematic TV channels. In addition to the mentioned stations, the Group's portfolio includes channels such as Stopklatka, Zoom TV, Kino Polska, Kino Polska Muzyka, and Gametoon.
TLN Network, a Portuguese based entertainment channel operated by TelevisaUnivison will be rolling out Rubi and La Fuerza Del Destino. These shows formed part of TelevisaUnivison 2000s portfolio and recieved international acclaim during its run.
Synopsis for Rubi
The story follows Rubí Pérez, a stunningly beautiful but impoverished university student living in a poor neighborhood with her hardworking sister, Cristina, and their sick mother, Refugio.
Rubí befriends Maribel de la Fuente, a wealthy but shy girl who is self-conscious about a childhood accident that left her with a leg brace. Rubí secretly envies Maribel’s wealth and despises her own poverty.
Through Maribel, Rubí meets two men: Alejandro Cárdenas, a handsome orthopedic doctor, and Héctor Ferrer, a wealthy architect.
Rubí falls deeply in love with Alejandro, but when she discovers he is not a millionaire—he is a middle-class scholar—she cruelly dumps him despite her feelings. She decides to seduce Héctor, Maribel’s fiancé, solely for his money.
It starred Bárbara Mori as Rubí Pérez Ochoa, Eduardo Santamarina as Dr. Alejandro Cárdenas Ruiz, Jacqueline Bracamontes as Maribel de la Fuente, Sebastián Rulli as Héctor Ferrer Garza and Ana Martín as Refugio Ochoa Vda. de Pérez.
Synopsis for La Fuerza Del Destino
The story begins in Álamos, Sonora, where 14-year-old Iván Villagómez and his mother, Alicia, return to seek recognition from his biological father, the wealthy and powerful Juan Jaime Mondragón. Juan Jaime rejects them, forcing Alicia to work as a servant for the Lomelí Curiel family.
As a young man, Iván is seduced by the frivolous Maripaz Lomelí Curiel, who becomes pregnant. To hide the scandal and protect their family's name, Maripaz's mother, Lucrecia, orders her thugs to beat Iván. During the confrontation, a man is killed, and Iván is framed for the murder. With no other choice, he flees illegally to the United States.
In Los Angeles, Iván is adopted by a kind businessman, Anthony McGuire, who provides him with an education and a new identity as Iván McGuire. Eleven years later, Iván returns to Mexico as a successful professional to clear his name and find his mother, only to discover she has died.
He soon finds himself entangled with the Lomelí Curiel family once more, but this time his focus shifts to Lucía, Maripaz’s virtuous younger sister who has loved him since they were children. Together, they must navigate a web of secrets.
It starred David Zepeda as Iván, Sandra Echeverría as Lucía, Gabriel Soto as Camilo, Laisha Wilkins as Maripaz, Juan Ferrara as Juan Jaime and Alejandro Tommasi as Gerardo.
• Brand-New Programming from Animation to Live-Action
• Viewers invited to celebrate with iconic stories, characters, surprises and more
On 25 September 2006, Disney Channel debuted on DStv (Channel 303) for the first time and welcomed viewers to a world of humour, music, friendship and feel-good fun, through iconic live action and animation series. Since then, the channel has continued to introduce unforgettable stories and characters and, in 2026, Disney Channel will be celebrating with fans and viewers across Africa.
In the run up to the 20th anniversary, expect the very latest and greatest programming, on-screen superstars and fun, as well as extra surprise reveals, events, competitions and activations throughout the year, inspired by everything the channel has become synonymous with - music, fashion, friendship and adventure. Keep your eyes glued to the channel as well as on social media platforms for more details.
Link to launch promo video
Kicking off the celebrations this March, a special Throwback programming block will be introduced to the channel, bringing special themed episodes from iconic series. For the first time, fans will have a hand in curating the block by voting on social media for what they want to see - from Hannah Montana to Raven’s Home, Liv & Maddie, Bunk’d and more. With voting now open, the power lies in the hands of the fans.
There is also a slate of brand-new content coming to the channel later in the year. These include the animated original Dragon Striker, set at an elite academy where sports and magic combine, as farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he may be destined to become the legendary Dragon Striker. Also on the animation front, the brand-new ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series follows the daily lives of Zed, Addison, and the entire Seabrook crew as A-spen’s alien time-warp technology gives them a chance to relive senior year with all their friends. Celebrating the high-energy music from the iconic Descendants and ZOMBIES franchises, the Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide Tour thrilled sold-out crowds in over 40 arenas across North America last summer - a concert special will be coming exclusively to Disney Channel.
The channel will also continue its Movie Mayhem slot every Friday at 17:00 where fans can catch all their favourite Disney and Pixar movies - from Toy Story to Wreck it Ralph - as well as several Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs), including The Suite Life Movie and Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe. Fans of the wildly popular Descendants franchise will also be pleased to know the DCOM returns later this year, welcoming new Descendants from Alice in Wonderland and more!
For two decades, Disney Channel has offered up some of the best in entertainment for kids as we’ve danced through the halls of East High with High School Musical, navigated the supernatural secrets of Wizards of Waverly Place, and grown up alongside legends like Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana and Zendaya in K.C. Undercover.
The channel also found local resonance with shows like the SAFTA award-winning series Disney’s Cookabout - a cooking adventure series that saw local kids learning about where their food comes from. The animated series Kiff - which premiered in 2023 was created by South Africans Nic Smal and Lucy Heavens. The buddy-comedy is currently in its second season and has been renewed for a third.
Every family protects its secrets. But when a legacy is built on blood, betrayal, and deception, accountability becomes the ultimate price to pay. This is the world of Emzini, e.tv’s new prime-time daily drama set in the vibrant, fast-paced heart of Alexandra Township.
Centred on a popular and lucrative lounge of the same name, Emzini unfolds in a world where power, status, and family legacy are everything. On the surface, the brand carries all the hallmarks of success: wealth, influence, and a commanding presence in the community. Below that surface lies a history of personal sacrifice, moral compromise, and decisions that can never be undone.
The Creative Vision:
Emzini is brought to life by respected storyteller Loyiso Maqoma, whose work on Imbewu: The Seed and Smoke and Mirrors has built sustained audience loyalty through emotionally layered narratives and authentic South African storytelling. The series is executive produced by Zuko Nodada, the same creative team behind Smoke and Mirrors, returning to the 9 PM slot with another story that earns its place there.
The show’s visual identity reflects its central tension. The gold logo anchors the Emzini brand in the wealth, power, and premium lifestyle associated with the family’s successful lounge business, while the tagline “Family Legacy”cuts to the heart of the story: a dynasty built through ambition, sacrifice, and difficult choices. The creative direction holds both sides of that tension without resolving it. The glamour is real, and so is the cost.
The opening title track was created to carry that same weight. Haunting and deeply symbolic, it was composed with the director’s conceptual vision at its core, specifically the image of blood being washed away, a powerful metaphor for a past that cannot be outrun. The track draws on themes of ancestry, sacrifice, and consequence, reinforcing what the series asks of its audience: that every legacy leaves a mark.
Additional details about the Emzini cast and creative team will be announced in the coming weeks.
