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National Geographic 

ORACLES AND PROPHETS S1 (5 x 60) 

Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 4 March (ends 1 April)

Throughout history, tales of legendary figures have emerged with remarkable powers to see beyond the veil of time. From ancient China, Egypt and Rome to medieval Europe and the 20 th-century United States. Join historians, scholars and literati on a deep dive into the esoteric world of healers, hoaxers, mystics and oracles.

CONTINUING SHOWS include INSIDE AIRPORT LOST & FOUND S1 on Thursdays at 18:50 from 26 February (ends 30 April), AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION S25 on Thursdays at 19:40 from 5 February (ends 9 April), YUKON RESCUE S1 on Tuesdays at 19:40 from 17 February (ends 7 April), NORTHWOODS SURVIVAL S2 on Mondays at 18:50 from 9 February (ends 30 March) and GLADIATORS: WARRIORS OF ANCIENT WORLDS S1 on Fridays at 18:50 from 30 January (ends 6 March).

How to tune in to National Geographic:

DSTV: Channel 181

StarTimes: 220 on DTH, 220 on DTT (249 on DTT in Uganda)

National Geographic Wild

SNAKE MANIA STUNT

Sundays at 18:00, from 1 March (ends 29 March)

Fast, deadly, and masters of camouflage-snakes are some of the most feared creatures on Earth, responsible for over 100,000 human deaths each year. Yet, these misunderstood predators are victims of our encroachment on their habitats, sparking a complex and often dangerous relationship with humans. This stunt reveals the astonishing survival strategies of snakes: from venomous fangs that inject lethal poisons to suffocating constrictors, these reptiles have perfected their deadly skills.

Programming includes:

Sunday 1 March at 18:00 - The Hidden World of Snakes

Some of the most elusive and lethal snakes lurk in the Americas and Australia.

Sunday 8 March at 20:27 - The Hidden World of Snakes

Across Africa, venomous strikers and constrictors thrive in various habitats.

Sunday 15 March at 18:00 - Venom Files - Anatomy of a Snake Bite

Explore nature’s deadliest weapon and the balance between snakes and humans.

Sunday 22 March at 18:00 - Snake City: Snakes in the City Venomous Face-Off

It’s catch and release, as the crew’s in awe of India’s respect for snakes.

Sunday 29 March at 18:49 - Python Invasion

Explore the elusive world of 3 legendary venomous snake species.

GHOST ELEPHANTS

Wednesday, 11 March at 18:00

Ghost Elephants follows South African naturalist Dr Steve Boyes on a decade-long quest into the remote highland plateaus of Angola to track down the elusive “ghost elephants” - a possible, previously undiscovered lineage of giant African elephants believed to be related to the famed Fénykövi specimen, the largest land mammal ever recorded (now in the Smithsonian museum). 

Director Werner Herzog accompanies Boyes, Kerllen Costa and expert San trackers on an arduous expedition through rugged terrain, exploring not only the scientific hunt for physical evidence like DNA but also the deeper mythic and philosophical pull of the search itself. The film blends breathtaking landscapes, indigenous knowledge and ritual with contemplative narration, ultimately questioning whether some mysteries are meant to remain dreams as much as discoveries.

BEAR TRAIL STUNT

Saturdays at 18:00, from 7 March (ends 28 March)

Marathon on World Bear Day 23 March

The Bear Trail Stunt celebrates the power, intelligence, ad charm of the world’s most iconic bears. From polar bears navigating the Artic ice, to grizzlies thriving in remote forests, and pandas mastering China’s bamboo forests, this stunt offers breathtaking encounters with these remarkable animals. Through dramatic wildlife storytelling, intimate behavioural insights, and immersive cinematography, The Bear Train Stunt captures the survival, skill, and resilience of bears across the globe.

Programming includes:

Saturday 7 March at 18:00 - Built For The Kill

Polar Bear exposes real life and death struggles in dramatic second-by-second detail. The cub spends about three years at its mother's side.

Saturday 14 March at 18:00 - Winter of the Bear

For brown bears in northern Finland, life between winters is relentless.

Saturday 21 March at 18:00 - Kingdom of The Polar Bearsf

Dennis searches for a bear den in hopes of capturing the first moments of a cub’s life.

Saturday 28 March at 18:00 - The Hidden Kingdoms of China

From its highest mountains and plateaus, to its thickest jungles and bamboo forests, The Hidden Kingdoms of China will reveal the wild side to China that few knew existed.

CONTINUING SHOWS include CRITTER FIXERS S5 on Mondays at 18:00 from 9 February (ends 20 April).

How to tune in to National Geographic Wild:

DSTV: Channel 182

StarTimes: 221 on DTH, 210 on DTT (250 on DTT in Uganda)

Love Nature Expanding To More Canal+ Markets, Still No Word On MultiChoice's DStv?

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Love Nature is a factual channel operated by Blue Ant Media with content focused on environmental appreciation and conservation. Based in Toronto, it features a range of wildlife and nature documentaries.

Following it's inception on Canal+ Polska, the French broadcaster is looking to expand Love Nature to all its French territories in France, Europe and Africa.

Programming set to be included at launch include Big Cat Country, Malawi Wildlife Rescue, Wildlife Icons Seasons 1 and 2 all of which are filmed in Africa. It seems kind of odd that a channel featuring this much local content is not as yet on DStv.

We've shot up a couple of theories as to why this may be the case as seen with the WBD deal. MultiChoice's contracts was aligned with that of Canal+'s operations in Europe so talks are likely still underway as the deal was said to unlock synergies.

There's no reason to think otherwise as Canal+ had promised that the buyout would include increased content for DStv consumers particularly local. Since last year, MultiChoice had stated they were in position to allocate more content and channels.

If I had guess where Love Nature would be placed probably in People's Planet former space which was channel 180. 

Is Canal+ Looking To Sell Showmax?

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Last month, Canal+ held a media briefing discussing various details about MultiChoice after completing it's acquisition of the company in late 2025. It was revealed that Showmax was losing a lot of money and are exploring options for the brand.

Canal+ is also looking at possibly launching its self titled streaming service in MultiChoice markets which would bundle Netflix and Apple TV.

The problem part as outlined would be Showmax and during that briefing it was revealed that Canal+ would be reducing its investment toward the streamer. They've even held various talks with Comcast about the future of the brand.

One of which could include a possible sale of the brand to Comcast's NBCUniversal after acquiring a 30% stake. Another could be Canal+ acquiring the remaining stake and phasing it out for its self titled streaming service although it may seem unlikely.

In the event, NBCUniversal does look to acquire the remaining 70% which seems possible as Canal+ talked about selling none-core assets. It's likely that a licensing agreement between them and MultiChoice would be put in place for local content. 

Canal+ plans to sell MultiChoice content even to the likes of Netflix which they deem a partner. Under the Nasper era, 

What to me would be unknown is whether Showmax as a brand would continue to operate in Africa under that trademark or fold under Peacock as seen in the US and select international markets.

There's literally nothing stopping NBCUniversal from retaining the Showmax trademark as Canal+ has already begun the due diligence. Several original shows like Youngins and Die Kantoor their windows between DStv has been shortened.

Another is the international deals, Canal+ got out of renewal talks with Warner Bros. Discovery which saw consumers lose out on HBO content. If I had to guess, the next victim to all of these cuts within Showmax will be that Premier League subscription.

Canal+ could redirect this efforts back to DStv Stream.

If NBCUniversal is looking to acquire Showmax, HBO may not be the only thing to get reduced even content from Sony, Paramount and AMC will see radical declines. As NBCUniversal can use this buyout to expand its own catalogue instead.

Blue Ant Media Makes French-Language Debut For Love Nature on Canal+

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Milestone deal grows Blue Ant’s partnership with CANAL+, extends the reach of Love Nature’s wildlife and nature content for French-language audiences across several territories on CANAL+

Blue Ant Media, a global streamer, production studio, and rights business, announced today from NATPE the launch of Love Nature on CANAL+, in which the wildlife and nature brand will enter French-speaking markets in EMEA for the first time on CANAL+ to its francophone audiences. Beginning this month, the high-profile launch will see Love Nature roll out on CANAL+ in France, Africa, and several French overseas territories over the next three months. CANAL+’s French-speaking audiences will have access to Love Nature’s newly launched dedicated linear French-language PayTV channel. Additionally, CANAL+ will offer a Love Nature VOD hub featuring 150 hours of regularly refreshed content. The deal, overseen by Chiara McKee, VP, EMEA Global Channels & Streaming at Blue Ant Media, grows the company’s partnership with Canal+ and builds on Love Nature’s growing momentum across Europe, significantly elevating the brand’s visibility and industry standing in one of Europe’s most influential pay TV markets. 

“CANAL+ is a prestigious partner and signals the appeal that Love Nature’s award-winning wildlife series and documentaries offer in today’s competitive TV market,” says Carlyn Staudt, President, Global Channels & Streaming, Blue Ant Media. “This landmark agreement represents a major strategic milestone for Love Nature and completes the company’s partnership with CANAL+ across all CANAL+ EMEA markets, with Love Nature now available across the group’s full regional footprint.” 

Programming highlights for the launch of Love Nature on Big Cat Country (6 × 60’), which follows the dramatic saga of three lion prides that collide and battle for supremacy in the heart of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley; Malawi Wildlife Rescue (6 x 60), a touching docu-series that follows a veterinarian team at the country’s only wildlife rescue center, as they care for injured and abandoned animals before they are released back into the wild and Wildlife Icons Wildlife Icons Seasons 1 and 2 (14 x 60) a look at the lives of some of Africa’s cutest, coolest and hairiest animals

How Canal+ Might Rollout A Sports Only Package On DStv?

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Canal+ managed to complete it's acquisition of MultiChoice by late 2025 and since then had been undergoing some restructure. This includes scaling back on services such as Showmax and renewal of WBD channels in Europe and Africa.

Prior to the takeover, MultiChoice was exploring possibly offering sports on a separate package with another package offering local entertainment, movies and news.

It should be noted that this isn't the first time they explored such an offering and they've been very skeptical about separating SuperSport. This is because it wasn't deemed as viable as seen with Showmax PRO another had to do with the pricing.

In MultiChoice's first test run, consumers would have been given the option to pay a monthly rate of R300 for Mzansi Magic, Discovery Channel and Cartoon Network. This excluded the AddMovies offering which comprised of M-Net Movies 1 & 2.

SuperSport's offering on this package was divided between two the first would consist of PSL, La Liga and Premier League while the other featured Tennis, Rugby and Cricket. Both of which were also priced at R300 and those opting to pay both got a discount.

As seen with AddMovies where consumers aren't paying for this as a standalone the same is likely to await the sport's offering but under Canal+'s influence they could find some workaround.

A majority of Netflix subscribers are less likely to subscribe to the sports offering if MultiChoice were to tell them they needed to pay for the general entertainment package. This is what MultiChoice wanted to burden onto these clients in its drafts.

Under Canal+, these clients may be given the option to include SuperSport in their Netflix subscription. For those using Showmax, Canal+ could give these clients a discounted rate by bundling this service with SuperSport.

Netflix and Showmax are basically the OTT counterparts to this general entertainment package from DStv so the idea of them bundling SuperSport onto these services wouldn't seem far fetched.