Entertainment Inside Us (Insidus)

As some of you already know there has been a no sign of anime on DStv. Everyday viewers from South Africa have to tune into SABC 2 at 5pm for one anime alongside repeats weekends at 10am. Its just 1 slot that runs for 30 minutes a day on one channel that isn't viewable across other parts of Africa with some of those citizens viewing SABC and e.tv as well as their additional channels illegally. Back in 2000s DStv had an low rated anime channel called Animax that was only viewable on the premium package. Of course some of the anime wasn't as good as the ones SABC distributed and the channel committed the same sin that is currently seen on Sony Channel and Sony Max - repeat. Its natural for a channel to air repeats so that those who missed out or those who saw it and want to see the program again can watch it but the channel as well as its sister channels did the diabolical sin of over repeating series as you can see My Wife & Kids, Ugly Betty even The Amazing Race were ov

The New Channel is Set to Hit South African Screens from September Featuring the Best in Real-Life Entertainment for Women   Discovery, Inc. today announced the expansion of its African portfolio with the launch of Real Time, the brand-new general entertainment channel for female audiences.   Bringing the best of Discovery’s lifestyle and factual storytelling to a whole new fan base, Real Time will launch in South Africa on Monday, 3 September on DStv channel 155, tailored specifically for customers on DStv’s EasyView package.*   “We are incredibly excited to present Real Time to the market, and further expand and diversify our local portfolio offering,” said Amanda Turnbull, Vice President & General Manager for Discovery in Africa and the Middle East. “With an already successful suite of pay-TV brands, Real Time affords us the chance to bring our world-class content to even more audiences across South Africa, in the form of a channel designed to provide much-needed ‘me time’

I Am Frankie Season 2 *NEW SEASON Frankie is finally fitting in and exploring what it means to be human with the help of her best friend, Dayton. Things quickly become complicated when a new android arrives at Sepulveda High and the world learns that androids exist. When WARPA comes back with a new threat, Frankie must struggle to keep her true identity a secret and keep her friends and family safe. Monday 3 September @ 20:00 CAT/19:00 WAT/21:00 EAT SpongeBob SquarePants *NEW EPISODES Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect in the new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants: •Plankton hasn’t tried to steal the secret formula in a while…and that’s making Mr.Krabs nervous! •When a gang of kids steals the Krusty Krab’s grill, SpongeBob and Mr.Krabsgo to extreme lengths to win it back. •The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV, but will SpongeBob make it home in time to watch? •SpongeBob and Patrick have their peaceful day of jelly fishing disturbed by Sandy’s compet

Rocket Power *NEW EPISODES Play hard…move fast…aim high…Forever! Having a blast with your friends is what Rocket Power is all about. Four adventurous, intensely loyal friends are after the big thrill amidst the wind, waves, and half-pipes of their hometown, Ocean Shores (a.k.a. Rocket Beach). They’re all on a mission to feed their need for action and total fun. And best of all: they’ll always be there for each other. In the upcoming episodes of Rocket Power: When the Rocket Gang visits Hawaii, Otto and Reggie are excited because they hope to surf in Oahu. When a strange series of events happen to Twister and Sam, they think it’s because of an old Hawaiian curse of the Menehune. Weekdays from Monday 3 September @ 04:55 CAT/03:55 WAT/05:55 EAT Totally Spies *NEW EPISODES Totally Spies is a fast-paced, fun show that depicts 3 girlfriends ‘with an attitude’ who cope with their daily lives at high school as well as the unpredictable pressure of international espionage. Whether layin

Rusty Rivets *NEW EPISODES When there’s a job to do and stakes are high, ten-year-old Rusty Rivets - along with best bud Ruby invents his way out of every jam by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest most awesome contraptions ever! Weekdays from 3 September @ 08:35 CAT/07:35 WAT/09:35 EAT Shimmer and Shine *NEW EPISODES A pair of fraternal twin genies-in-training unintentionally cause chaos in their attempts to grant wishes for their best friend, Leah. Weekdays from 3 September @ 15:30 CAT/14:30 WAT/16:30 EAT Nella The Princess Knight *NEW EPISODES Nella is a princess who transforms into a knight! She goes on fantastical adventures with her friends, Sir Garret, Trinket, and Clod, to fight for what's right. Weekdays from 10 September @ 15:05 CAT/14:05 WAT/16:05 EAT Paw Patrol *NEW EPISODES No job is too big and no pup is too small — so goes the mantra for Ryder and his group of rescue dogs, aptly named Paw Patrol. Each of these pups has special ski

From Monday 20 August, The following channels will be available on their new channel numbers. Kwesé Free Sports - Channel 115 Trace Sports Stars - Channel 116 BBC World News - Channel 121 New Channels (Confirmed): Star Life Channel 110 From Monday 27 August OpenNews (TBA)

Star Life, launching on DStv on 27 August, is an English language channel specially created with an African audience in mind. With over two decades of award-winning and No 1 rated shows in its repertoire, Star Life will showcase only the very best family dramas (daily soaps, both short and long form), celebrity dance shows and blockbuster movies from its famed library of A-List Bollywood movies. “Delighting our customers with exceptional content is key to our business. What makes Star Life a good addition is that the content is relatable, with shows that tell stories about human weaknesses, strengths, miracles and victories,” says Yolisa Phahle, General Entertainment CEO, MultiChoice. A fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, Star is the undisputed global powerhouse in Indian programming and a market leader in most of the 100+ countries it operates in worldwide. Star Life brings to Africa extraordinary journeys of ordinary people, progressive storylines, inspirational characters

Fine Music Radio is delighted to announce that they will be available on DStv on channel 838 from 28 August 2018.   At the touch of a button, listeners from around Africa will be able to enjoy cool classics and smooth jazz. As the only classical and jazz music station in the Western Cape, Fine Music Radio is peerless.    Station Manager at Fine Music Radio, Mark Jennings said: “We’re thrilled to be on DStv. It really opens up the airways for more people to experience the magic of music that brings calm in chaos and restores the human spirit.”   Fine Music Radio is committed to delivering the very best listening experience from outside broadcasts, compelling content and social initiatives. The classical music selection is melodic and non-raucous appealing to a wide audience without compromising on integrity. Fine Music Radio’s jazz is a mix between mainstream smooth and classic soul.   As a community radio station, Fine Music Radio is mindful that their mandate is to serve the c

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and MultiChoice are pleased to announce that they have signed a new commercial channel supply agreement allowing the SABC News and SABC Encore channels to continue to be broadcast on DStv.   The agreement follows extensive discussions between the parties as the previous contract is set to expire.  SABC and MultiChoice believe that this agreement will give their relationship a new start.   DStv customers will continue to enjoy around the clock news coverage from SABC News on channel 404, while SABC Encore on channel 156 will allow viewers to indulge in nostalgia, airing old favourites and classics.  The SABC archives, which the SABC uses to produce SABC Encore, remains the wholly-owned property of the SABC.   SABC CEO Madoda Mxakwe said: “The SABC welcomes the new agreement with MultiChoice which will bring certainty to our viewers and our staff.  The board and management of the SABC are satisfied that the agreement meets both the

COMING SOON TO EBELLA :-) LABOUR OF LOVE With TANTO AMOR Coming To A End On AUGUST 17,A new telenovela Will starts on AUGUST 20 at 5PM on ch109 #eBella call LABOUR OF LOVE. :-D Labour of Love introduces Ignacia (Ana Layevska), a young engineer who works at a leading construction company owned by her boyfriend Tomas (Fabian Rios). Ignacia and Tomas are in love and are looking forward to getting married. However, a few days before the wedding they have an argument and Ignacia leaves the city where she meets a seemingly wealthy man who makes her forget about her troubles. She spends a wonderful night with him. The next day, feeling upset about what had happened, she returns home, where Tomas - who is looking for forgiveness - is waiting for her with a promise of a new position at his company. She accepts it and to her surprise, when she arrives at the construction site as its new manager - she meets the mystery wealthy man again, who turns out to be Pedro (José Luis Resendez), a simp

Disney XD (DStv 304) is switched to a full 24-hour programming schedule from Wednesday 1 August on MultiChoice's DStv satellite pay-TV platform with the kids channel that will be offering through-the-night repeats of programs such as Counterfeit Cat, Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, Boyster and many more as the channel adjusts to a new regional feed. Since its addition, Disney XD, Disney's boy-focused by girl-inclusive channel, used to shutter at 22:45 nightly. It means that Disney XD joins Disney Channel (DStv 303) and Disney Junior (DStv 309) as a 24-hour feed on DStv. Disney XD was the only kids channel on MultiChoice that closed down until the addition of eMedia Investment's eToonz (DStv 311) in South Africa that also shutters at 22:00 and 00:00 in the weekends and school holidays. Instead of starting at 6:00 in the morning, Disney XD will now be a 24-hour kids channel, similar to Viacom International Media Networks Africa's (VIMN Africa) Nickelodeon, Nick

While the consequence has been yet another year of poor proftability, we believe the benefts of long term sustainability for our broadcast business in a digital age will be well worth the patience and perseverance. We now have some 1,3m boxes in people’s homes, 9% of all television households. Our revenues, while still small, more than doubled last year and we believe this is likely to happen again this year as our share of advertising revenue grows to refect the market performance of our digital channels. Likewise, we have improved the quality of the channels offered on the bouquet and no doubt will continue to be able to do so as the platform generates more revenue. We have introduced BBC, Kwezi Sport and intend to produce a new news channel, Open News, as well as introduce a two hour Afrikaans block on e-Extra in the immediate future. TV channels often hit breakthrough moments where their presence suddenly becomes deeply engraved in the minds of viewers. For CNN it was the Gu

PBS Kids is an American digital broadcast and online television network operated by the Public Broadcasting Service. The network features a broad mix of live-action and animated children's programs distributed to PBS by independent companies and select member stations, which are designed for improving the early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills of young children ages 2 to 11. PBS Kids network was relaunched on January 16, 2017 with a live stream of the channel on the PBS Kids website and video app; no changes were made to the main PBS Kids block. The block is counter programmed from the network, thus the same show would not be shown at the same time on the network and block. MultiChoice recently added PBS Kids content to the DStv Now App through its Catch Up Service with plans to launch a dedicated channel if there's a demand for it. a channel number 318 The current programs viewed on PBS Kids: -Splash & Bubbles -Ready Jet Go -Wild Kratts -Nature Cats -Peg