LIV Golf Joins Forces With SuperSport And Canal+ Group To Transform Golf Broadcasting Across Sub-Saharan Africa

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LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, has announced the renewal of its broadcast partnership with SuperSport, the largest sports broadcaster in Africa and a subsidiary of MultiChoice, a Canal+ Group company.

The partnership allows SuperSport to deliver comprehensive live coverage of the 2026 LIV Golf League season, featuring 14 events across 10 countries and five continents, including events in Adelaide, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, and additional international destinations.

The broadcast agreement follows SuperSport's broadcast of the five-part docuseries, Greens & Gold, which chronicled the on- and off-course performance, team culture, and competitive mindset of Southern Guards GC, providing fans with behind-the-scenes access to the all–South African team and its journey within the LIV Golf League.

Golf fans can look forward to the League’s first-ever event in South Africa, LIV Golf South Africa, taking place 19-22 March 2026, at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg.

The South Africa event has already emerged as one of the fastest-selling events across the 2026 LIV Golf season, reflecting strong demand from fans and underscoring the momentum surrounding LIV Golf’s arrival in the region.

This historic milestone for LIV Golf is a testament to the passion and national pride of the League’s South Africa–based team, the Southern Guards, captained by major champion Louis Oosthuizen , alongside multiple LIV Golf event winner Branden Grace, prolific global performer and LIV Golf Chicago 2025 Champion Dean Burmester, and Open Champion Charl Schwartzel.

“SuperSport is proud to once again be at the forefront of bringing innovation in the sport of golf to Africa,” said Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director: Sport, Content (English & Portuguese-Speaking Africa).

“This partnership with LIV Golf is a credit not just to the broadcast capabilities of SuperSport in bringing the world’s finest golfers in immaculate broadcast quality to viewers across Africa, but to South African golf as a whole. As part of our integration into the global Canal+ Group ecosystem, we are committed to leveraging our best-in-class production and technical facilities to showcase the South Africa event to the rest of the world. This will pave the way for developing golf further in Africa.”

Örjan Olsson, SVP, International Media Rights at LIV Golf, added: “We’re delighted to reaffirm our partnership with SuperSport and the Canal+ Group, which has been a cornerstone of LIV Golf’s journey in South Africa and across the region. Africa represents a strategically important growth market for LIV Golf, and SuperSport’s scale, production excellence, and commitment to premium sports storytelling make it an ideal partner. As 2026 marks a defining chapter for LIV Golf on the African continent, we believe that SuperSport is the ideal broadcast partner to once again deliver unparalleled coverage of elite competition.”

Via the new rights agreement, golf fans across Sub-Saharan Africa can consistently follow a premier global field spanning the sport’s most elite competitors and iconic figures beyond South Africa’s Southern Guards roster - including Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson , Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, and more.

LIV Golf’s competition format, with events contested over four rounds and 72 holes across many of the world’s most iconic courses, is anchored by the League’s signature shotgun start.

The League’s innovative broadcast approach accelerates pace and enhances both individual and team storylines, delivering a dynamic, action-dense viewing experience with significantly more live action than traditional golf broadcasts - all within a four-to-five-hour window.

LIV Golf’s South African Team docuseries, Greens & Gold, is available on DStv CatchUp. 

March 2026 On ESPN Across Africa | NRL | Major League Baseball | More

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NRL 

The National Rugby League is a professional rugby league competition in Australasia which contains clubs from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and New Zealand.

The new season kicks off on 1 March 2026. A few big games to look forward to are: 

Knights vs Cowboys, 1 March at 04:15

Broncos vs Eels, 12 March at 11:00

Sea Eagles vs Roosters, 26 March at 11:00

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 

Major League Baseball is a professional baseball league composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League and the American League, with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.

Exciting fixtures to look out for:

Giants vs Yankees, 26 March at 02:00

Mariners vs Guardians, 27 March at 04:10

Blue Jays vs Athletics, 29 March at 19:35

THE AFL

The Australian Football League is the pre-eminent professional competition of Australian rules football.

The opening round starts on 5 March 2026. Big fixtures include: 

Sydney vs Carlton, 5 March at 10:35

Melbourne vs St. Kilda, 15 March at 06:15

West Coast vs North Melbourne, 22 March at 09:10

NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL – MARCH MADNESS

The NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament, branded as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament played in the United States to determine the men's college basketball national champion of the Division 1 level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

March Madness starts on 17 March on ESPN 2.

Please note: 

All fixtures and schedules are subject to change. 

Broadcast times are provided in CAT (Central African Time) 

How to tune in to ESPN:

ESPN: DStv 218, StarTimes 248 

ESPN2: DStv 219, StarTimes 249

Beat Shazam Returns To eReality For A Season 7

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Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx are returning to Fox‘s interactive music game show Beat Shazam for Season 7.

Jamie Foxx serves as host and executive producer with Corinne Foxx set to co-host and deejay when the show premieres on Saturday, February 14 on eReality. Nick Cannon hosted Season 6 as Jamie Foxx was hospitalized due to “medical complications.”

Beat Shazam is a game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other, as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. In the end, the team with the most money banked will outlast the competition and go against the app Shazam for the chance to win $1 million. Throughout its six previous seasons, the show has given away more than $10 million. This season, Beat Shazam will feature special themed episodes that include teams of fathers, siblings, teachers, heroes and mothers – all battling it out to win the prize of a lifetime.

“Jamie and Corinne are the heart and soul of Beat Shazam,” said Allison Wallach, Fox Entertainment’s President of Unscripted Entertainment. “As our undeniably dynamic father-daughter hosting team, they bring a relationship like no other to a show like no other, and it’s wonderful having them back on set this season.”

The series is created by Jeff Apploff and Wes Kauble and is produced by Apploff Entertainment, MGM Alternative Television and BiggerStage in association with Shazam. Apploff, Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Lauren Zalaznick, Pat Kiely, Sean O’Riordan and Jamie Foxx serve as executive producers.

Xilam Animation’s ‘Submarine Jim’ Sets Sail with Global Broadcasters Including Warner Bros. Discovery

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Academy Award-nominated French studio Xilam Animation has inked a fresh wave of international pre-sales for Submarine Jim, its new 52 x 11’ 2D adventure comedy series, which is scheduled to complete delivery in June 2026.

With premieres commencing via select partners in March 2026, the new free-to-air deals secured by Xilam include the BBC (U.K. and Ireland), RTS (French-Switzerland), RTBF and VRT (Belgium), NPO (Netherlands), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway) and Noga (Israel), as well as Warner Bros. Discovery in EMEA, Latin America, Southeast Asia and South Korea.

Targeted at kids ages six to nine, Submarine Jim was created by Frédéric Martin — the acclaimed director behind Xilam’s hit preschool series Oggy Oggy — and was previously pre-sold to France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany).

Synopsis: When naive young dolphin named Jim is tasked with steering the world’s first-ever submarine on wheels, he sets out on a journey across the continents with his best friends: Bianca, the daring orca and the ever-reliable ship steward, and Cyril the anchovy. Together, they navigate the choppy waters of friendship and self-discovery.

Their water-filled tube has left the ocean to seek out an unlikely destination, the fabled pristine waters of a place called … Las Vegas. Luckily, with no set route in sight, their journey promises to be a long and winding one. Along the way, as they embark on their mission and navigate plenty of twists, Jim will be torn between his captain responsibilities and fun times with his motley crew.

These new deals follow the recently announced sales and launch of Xilam’s CG preschool proprietary series Piggy Builders — commissioned by BBC (U.K.), France TV (France), ZDF (Germany). In 2025, the series sold to RTS and RSI (Switzerland), Warner Bros Discovery (Italy), YLE (Finland), Ketnet (Belgium), SVT (Sweden), HRT 3 (Croatia), MTVA (Hungary), Télé-Québec (Canada), LTV (Latvia), Mediacorp (Singapore), Noga (Israel).

“Since we were first introduced to Frédéric’s vision for Submarine Jim, we knew it had all the ingredients to captivate broadcasters and audiences alike —with laugh-out-loud comedy, an unforgettable crew of characters and plenty of fun twists and turns along the way,” said Safaa Benazzouz, EVP Distribution at Xilam. “Following our recent success with Piggy Builders, it’s fantastic to now be welcoming an array of leading broadcasters from across the globe for another of our original creations in this challenging market. We look forward to diving into the show’s international roll-out and introducing audiences to the hilarious adventures of Jim and his underwater friends.”

March 2026 On National Geographic And National Geographic Wild Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Oracles And Prophets | Snake Media Stunt With Venom Files | More

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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.

Reminder: NCIS - Los Angeles Returns On eSeries For A Season 9

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Season 9 of NCIS: Los Angeles takes viewers deeper into the dangerous world of undercover operations, international crime, and high-risk intelligence missions. The elite NCIS team continues to protect national security while working in the shadows, where trust is fragile, and every decision can mean life or death.

Special Agent G Callen remains calm, strategic, and emotionally complex as his past continues to influence his present. Sam Hanna brings strength, loyalty, and discipline to the team, balancing intense fieldwork with family responsibility. Their partnership anchors the season, underscoring the importance of brotherhood and trust in facing unpredictable enemies.

This season raises the stakes with cases involving terrorism, cybercrime, and global conspiracies. Missions move from the streets of Los Angeles to international locations, giving the series a cinematic feel while keeping stories easy to follow. Each episode delivers action-packed investigations mixed with personal moments that reveal the cost of living undercover.

Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks face challenges that test both their professional skills and personal relationship, adding emotional depth to the storyline. The supporting team plays a vital role, highlighting teamwork, resilience, and shared sacrifice. Technology, strategy, and quick thinking drive every operation.

Season 9 balances suspense with heart, offering thrilling chases, tense interrogations, and powerful character growth. The storytelling remains accessible, with clear motivations and strong heroes audiences can root for. NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9

delivers reliable action drama that celebrates courage, loyalty, and commitment to protecting others, even when the danger is personal, from start to finish.

10 February 8:30PM.

SuperSport Will Not Be Broadcasting The Winter Olympics Which Is Taking Place From 6 To 22 February 2026

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This year, SuperSport will not have any coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, which are taking place from 6 to 22 February 2026.

A spokesperson for MultiChoice, now owned by French media giant Groupe Canal+, told sources that there wouldn’t be live coverage or highlights on Catch Up.

There is currently no official media rights holder for the event listed on the Olympics website. It merely states “TBC”.

After not sending a team to the Winter Olympics since 2018, South Africa has sent its largest-ever winter sports delegation to the games this year.

South Africa has five people competing in the Winter Olympics this year: two in alpine skiing, one in cross-country skiing, one in freestyle skiing, and one in skeleton.

Lara Markthaler has made local headlines as one of the youngest women in the field, celebrating her 19th birthday when she competes in the giant slalom on 15 February. She has also qualified for slalom.

Nicole Burger is the first South African woman to qualify in Skeleton, while Matt Smith qualified for cross-country skiing in just two years.

Malica Malherbe will represent South Africa in freestyle skiing, and 17-year-old Thomas Weir is another up-and-comer in alpine skiing alongside Markthaler.

Dropping the Winter Olympics from DStv means Canal+ is starting to weaken its SuperSport offering to save money, which points to serious trouble for the pay-TV operator.

DStv Premium subscribers are willing to pay over R1,000 a month for a decoder-based package because of its exceptional SuperSport offering.

Streaming-only subscribers on a month-to-month plan pay R799 per month for DStv Premium. On contract, streaming-only DStv Premium packages are available for R699 per month.

Whether it is rugby, soccer, cricket, tennis, boxing, golf, motorsport, or athletics, if there is a big sporting event, it is sure to be on SuperSport.

However, MultiChoice has now broken the trust of DStv Premium subscribers for failing to show the Winter Olympics with a historic South African team representing the country at the games.

KykNet Is Widening The Reach Of M-Net's International Dramas Following The Closure Of Me And 1Magic In 2024

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A few years ago, MultiChoice and M-Net made the decision to yank away both Me and 1Magic from the DStv platform. These endeavours were consolidated under M-Net and Showmax, the company's struggling streaming service.

Since then, viewers of these brands had to resort to Universal TV, Comedy Central and Bravo to get access to The Real Housewives alongside older seasons of Chicago P.D. and The Equaliser. 

The problem part to this rearrangement dealt with the fact that M-Net curated local content like My Kitchen Rules SA and Summertide. With the closure of Me, this offering wasn't being allocated on Mzansi Magic as seen with Showmax's Youngins.

It had even been speculated that Compact+ and Compact's decline in subscribers stemmed from the closures of these brands. While it doesn't seem like MultiChoice or Canal+ could launch something along the lines of Me in a near term.

It seems like under Canal+, they have begun reintroducing these shows or at least to KykNET starting with American drama, Landman.

After KykNET & Kie decided to ramp up international telenovelas similar to what eMedia Investments had been doing for their linear platforms. The brand appears to be broadening this lineup with Landman.

It's likely that more dramas will receive the same treatment as Landman or in this case Summertide, Recipe For Love And Murder and King & Conqueror.

Based in France, Canal+ had been dubbing shows distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney and Paramount in that market. There's no reason to doubt that a similar outcome is awaiting DStv consumers in Southern Africa.

February 2026 on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. And Nicktoons Across Europe And Africa | Channel Premiere: Wallykazam! | Returning Shows Including Peppa Pig | More

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Times are in CET

Nickelodeon 

New The Loud House episodes:

- 2026-02-01 11:50 2x17a ARGGH! You for Real?

- 2026-02-02 06:55 6x14b Food Courting

Note: These episodes were previously "banned" from airing in Central and Eastern Europe due to their content.

-- Brand new episodes of Wylde Pak:

- 2026-02-16 11:00 2x03a J-LAS

- 2026-02-17 11:00 2x03b Big Honey

- 2026-02-18 11:00 2x04a Caught Rubber - Handed

- 2026-02-19 11:00 2x04b And...Action!

- 2026-02-23 11:00 2x09a Summer Chuseok

- 2026-02-24 11:00 2x09b Putting Up with the Plovers

- 2026-02-25 11:00 2x10a The Real Woori World

- 2026-02-26 11:00 2x10b The Collector

-- Brand new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants:

- 2026-02-02 09:00 16x07a SpongeBob TrashPants

- 2026-02-03 09:00 16x07b Krusty Kafeteria

- 2026-02-04 09:00 16x08a The Haunted Bucket (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-05 09:00 16x08b Go Fetch! (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-09 09:00 16x09a Heart of Garbage

- 2026-02-10 09:00 16x09b Near-Mint Plankton

- 2026-02-11 09:00 16x10a Pardon My Wand

- 2026-02-12 09:00 16x10b Stupor-stition

Feed Mergers:

Effective as of February 1st, most Nickelodeon channels will use the Global schedule, albeit with small differences:

Global-Compound

- Nickelodeon Global (Asia, CIS, MENA, Sub-Saharan-Africa excluding South Africa, Turkey; with Turkey having it's own opt-out at night; "censored" feed due to not airing all episodes of The Loud House)

- Nickelodeon Global Unlimited (mostly CEE, Baltics, the Balkans)

- Nickelodeon Commercial (should not be used anymore)

- Nickelodeon Switzerland (only active 0600-2010 CET)

- Nickelodeon Netherlands

- Nickelodeon Flanders

- Nickelodeon Wallonia

- Nickelodeon France (showing Max & Ruby at night)

- Nickelodeon Nordics

- Nickelodeon South Africa

- Nickelodeon North (Mexico)

- Nickelodeon Central (South America)

Commercial-Compound

- Nickelodeon Poland

- Nickelodeon Spain (still active in Portugal as well, though only having a Global-licence there)

Independent Nickelodeon Feeds

- Nickelodeon Germany (also active in Austria)

- Nickelodeon Italy

- Nickelodeon UK / Nickelodeon Ireland

Nicktoons 

* Means these are rebroadcasts in Africa

New episodes of Bubble Guppies*:

- 2026-02-08 02:35 3x23 Bubble Kitty!

- 2026-02-15 02:35 3x24 Super Guppies!

- 2026-02-22 02:35 3x25 A Dolphin is a Guppy's Best Friend!

-- New episodes of Dora the Explorer*:

- 2026-02-06 02:20 8x12 Dora Saves Fairytale Land Part 1

- 2026-02-13 02:20 8x13 Dora Saves Fairytale Land Part 2

- 2026-02-20 02:20 8x14 Dora's Rainforest Talent Show

- 2026-02-27 02:20 8x15 Dora and Diego in the Time of Dinosaurs

-- New episodes of Harvey Beaks*:

- 2026-02-04 01:55 2x23 Kathy's Advice / A Child's Guide to Surviving in the Wild

- 2026-02-11 01:55 2x24 Grand Motel / Missing Harvey

- 2026-02-18 01:55 2x25 Later Dingus / Hair To Help

- 2026-02-25 01:55 2x26 The End and the Beginning - series finale

-- New show Wallykazam!*:

- 2026-02-04 02:25 1x18 Mustache Day

- 2026-02-11 02:25 1x19 Mission for Mom

- 2026-02-18 02:25 1x20 Hopgoblin

- 2026-02-25 02:25 1x21 Castle Cafe

-- Brand new episodes of Max & the Midknights season two:

- 2026-02-02 13:30 2x06 Homeward Bound

- 2026-02-03 13:30 2x08 Before the Storm

- 2026-02-04 13:30 2x09 Battle for Byjovia

-- New episodes of Nella the Princess Knight*:

- 2026-02-05 01:55 2x01 The Unicorn Rescue - season two premiere

- 2026-02-12 01:55 2x02 Awesome Blossom / A Dragon Ate My Homework!

- 2026-02-19 01:55 2x03 Norma's Very Big Day / Minatori's Tea Party

- 2026-02-26 01:55 2x04 Clod's Big Bounce / The New Neighbors

-- New show Rusty Rivets*:

- 2026-02-03 02:40 1x02 Rusty's Ski Trip Blip / Rusty and the Camp Bandit

- 2026-02-10 02:40 1x03 Rusty's Penguin Problem / Rusty's Sand Castle Hassle

- 2026-02-17 02:40 1x04 Ruby Rocks / Rusty's Balloon Blast

- 2026-02-24 02:40 1x05 Rusty Dives In / Rusty's Big Top Trouble

-- New episodes of Planet Sheen*:

- 2026-02-07 02:20 1x07 Thanksgetting / There's Something About Scary

- 2026-02-14 02:20 1x08 Act I, Sheen I / Money Suits Sheen

- 2026-02-21 02:20 1x09 Washing My Sheen / Stuck in the Riddle with You

- 2026-02-28 02:20 1x10 Chock Around the Clock / The Oomlick Maneuver

-- New episodes of Shimmer and Shine*:

- 2026-02-03 02:20 4x04 Costume Chaos / Potion School

- 2026-02-10 02:20 4x05 The Zahra Star / Lighting Strikes Twice

- 2026-02-17 02:20 4x06 Rainbows To The Rescue / Daydreams Come True

- 2026-02-24 02:20 4x07 The Painting Gem / Longest Day Ever

-- Brand new episodes of Super Duper Bunny League:

- 2026-02-16 14:00 2x02 Cool Dudes from Space! / The Legend of Sauce-Squatch!

- 2026-02-17 14:00 2x03 Bath Time for Bunnies! / The Pharaoh's Lunchbox!

- 2026-02-18 14:00 2x04 Auntie Arctica! / Space Ping Pong!

- 2026-02-19 14:00 2x05 Frog Face! / What's-Her-Face!

- 2026-02-20 14:00 2x07 Sock Monkeys! / The Switcheroo!

- 2026-02-23 14:00 2x09a Baby Middy!

- 2026-02-24 14:00 2x09b Mega Chompers!

- 2026-02-25 14:00 2x10a Hoot'n Annie!

- 2026-02-26 14:00 2x10b Boss of the Jungle!

- 2026-02-27 14:00 2x11a Long Tall Sally!

-- New episodes of Top Wing*:

- 2026-02-07 02:40 1x05 Goose on the Loose / Red Cockadoodle Didn't

- 2026-02-14 02:40 1x06 Lunch Box Rescue / Winging It

- 2026-02-21 02:40 1x07 The Great Flash Wing Rescue / Turtle Train Rescue

- 2026-02-28 02:40 1x08 Penny's Deep Sea Dive / Rod's Big Jump

--New episodes of Winx Club (The Original Series)*:

- 2026-02-04 02:40 6x01 Inspiration of Sirenix - season six premiere

- 2026-02-11 02:40 6x02 The Legendarium

- 2026-02-18 02:40 6x03 The Flying School

- 2026-02-25 02:40 6x04 Bloomix Power

NickToons Global is available in Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Africa, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Adria countries (Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia), Turkey, Arabia, France (as Nickelodeon Toon), across Asia. 

Nick Jr.

Brand new episodes of PAW Patrol season 12:

- 2026-02-02 07:30 12x04a Pups Save Hummy Mummy's New Home

- 2026-02-03 07:30 12x04b Pups Save Adventure Bakes

- 2026-02-04 07:30 12x08a Pups Stop a Topiary Tal

- 2026-02-05 07:30 12x08b Pups Save a Hum-Ball

- 2026-02-06 07:30 12x09a Pups Save a Haunted Farm (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-09 07:30 12x09b Pups Save the Adventure Bay Boogie (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-10 07:30 12x10a Pups Save a Big Brother

- 2026-02-11 07:30 12x10b Pups Save a Giant Baby

- 2026-02-12 07:30 12x12a Katie's Arctic Road Trip

- 2026-02-13 07:30 12x12b Pups Save A Magical Mishap

-- Brand new episodes of Peppa Pig:

- 2026-02-09 09:10 7x01-04 Castle / Parachute Jump / Gerald Giraffe / Miss Rabbit's Taxi - season seven premiere

- 2026-02-10 09:10 7x05-08 Playing Pretend / Scooters / Pumpkin Competition / Move To Music

- 2026-02-11 09:10 7x09-12 London / Simple Science / Easter Bunny / School Project

- 2026-02-12 09:10 7x13-15/20 The Police / Mummy Pig's Book / The Zoo / Nursery Rhymes

- 2026-02-13 09:10 7x16-19 The Outback / Surfing / The Great Barrier Reef / The Boomerang

- 2026-02-14 09:10 7x21-24 Digger World / Dolls Hospital / Wendy Wolf's Birthday / George's Wooly Hat

- 2026-02-15 09:10 7x25-28 Canal Boat / Grandpa Pig's Greenhouse / Sailing Boat / Masks

- 2026-02-16 09:10 7x29-32 Molly Mole / Soft Play / The Market / Peppa Goes to Paris

- 2026-02-17 09:10 7x33-36 George's New Clothes / Madame Gazelle's House / Grandpa Pig's Pond / Tiny Land

- 2026-02-18 09:10 7x37-40 Long Train Journey / Once Upon a Time / Police Station / Suzy Sheep Goes Away

- 2026-02-19 09:10 7x41-44 Stamps / When I grow up / The Carnival / The Ambulance

- 2026-02-20 09:10 7x45-48 Doctors / Mr. Bull's New Road / Caves / Super Potato

- 2026-02-21 09:10 7x49-51 Grampy Rabbit's Hovercraft / Grandpa's Toy Plane / Playgroup Star

- 2026-02-21 09:25 8x01 The Panda Twins - season eight premiere

- 2026-02-22 09:10 8x02-05 Chinese New Year / Lots of Muddy Puddles / Mandy Mouse / Recorders

- 2026-02-23 09:10 8x06-09 Miss Rabbit's Relaxation Class / Parking Ticket / Father's Day / Funny Music

- 2026-02-24 09:10 8x10-13 Buttercups, Daisies and Dandelions / The Marble Run / Grandpa Pig's Metal Detector / World Book Day

- 2026-02-25 09:10 8x14-17 Children's Festival / Muddy Festival / Strawberries / Grandpa Pig's Birthday

- 2026-02-26 09:10 8x18-21 The Petting Farm / Pizza! Pizza! / TV Land / Roman Day

- 2026-02-27 09:10 8x22-25 Bird Spotting / Super Potato Movie / Bat and Ball / Buried Treasure

- 2026-02-28 09:10 8x26-29 Christmas at the Hospital / Valentine's Day / The Perfect Day / Breakfast Club

Algoa FM Goes Live On Openview Channel 697

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Algoa FM is the leading commercial radio station serving the Eastern Cape and the Garden Route in South Africa. Celebrating 40 years of broadcasting as of 2026, the station is known as the "Sound of Home" and focuses on an Adult Contemporary format. 

While based in Gqeberha, it operates additional studios in East London and George. Its broadcast signal reaches from the Garden Route to the Wild Coast and as far north as the Free State border. 

Launched on January 1, 1986, as part of the SABC, it was privatised in 1996. It is now a subsidiary of the JSE-listed African Media Entertainment (AME) Group.

Popular Shows & Personalities

• Algoa FM Breakfast: Hosted by Wayne, Lee, and Charlie T (Weekdays, 06:00–09:00).

• The Drive with Gordon Graham: Entertaining banter and trending topics for the afternoon commute (Weekdays, 15:00–19:00).

• Mid-days with KayCee Rossouw: Features a mix of music and community-focused segments like "Algoa Cares".

• Algoa FM Top 30: A two-time award-winning chart show hosted by Kea Zawadi (Saturdays, 09:00–12:00). 

It is currently being broadcast on channel 697 through Openview and can also be found on the DStv Audio Package on channel 837. 

February 2026 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across South Africa | Returning Shows Including Disney Jr's Ariel | Movies Including Cars 3 | More

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DISNEY CHANNEL: DSTV CHANNEL 303

BIG CITY GREENS

SEASON 4 NEW EPISODES

STARTS 9 FEBRUARY

MON - FRI, 16:30 CAT 

Animated comedy-adventure series which follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family – older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbours.

VAMPIRINA: TEENAGE VAMPIRE 

SEASON 1 NEW EPISODES

STARTS 16 FEBRUARY

MON – THU, 17:00 CAT

Vee leaves her home in Transylvania for boarding school, to chase her musical dreams. As she keeps her vampire identity a secret, unexpected obstacles threaten to return her to the shadows

MOVIE MAYHEM

OUR WEEKLY MOVIE SLOT – FRIDAYS AT 5PM

INVISIBLE SISTER

6 FEBRUARY

Cleo has always been overshadowed by Molly, her popular older sister. But when Cleo's Halloween science experiment causes a freak accident that leaves Molly invisible, it's now Molly who nobody notices. By working together to reverse the invisibility, the sisters learn to overcome their differences and find they have more in common than they ever expected.

CARS 3

13 FEBRUARY

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers led by arrogant hotshot Jackson Storm, the legendary Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is suddenly sidelined and pushed from the sport he loves. To get back on track, he’ll need the help of eager young racing technician Cruz Ramirez, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected twists and turns of fate. Bring home the high-octane hit that’s fully loaded with unforgettable characters, spectacular animation and full-throttle fun!

GIRL VS. MONSTER

20 FEBRUARY

Skylar discovers her parents are monster-hunters after accidentally releasing some monsters from a secret containment chamber. Now these monsters are out for revenge, and she and her techno friends must recapture all the monsters and save her parents.

PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAMME

27 FEBRUARY

Carter is a small-town girl and couldn't be more different from Rosalinda, a South American Princess from the country of Costa Luna. The girls are thrown together after Carter's father, an agent in the covert Princess Protection Program, rescues Rosalinda from a military takeover. It's now up to the two to devise a plan to take down Costa Luna's dictator and return Rosalinda to her rule.

DISNEY JUNIOR: DSTV CHANNEL 309

DISNEY JR’S ARIEL

SEASON 2 NEW EPISODES

STARTS 23 FEBRUARY

12:00 CAT

Season 2 of Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid makes its premiere from Monday 23 February and, in this season, Ariel and her pals discover a magical new undersea realm and embark on imaginative journeys through the beautiful Crystal World, meeting new friends like the adventurous mermaid Akiko and her crystal axolotl, Axyl.

Canal+ Looking To Launch It's Own Streaming Service In Place Of Showmax

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Canal+ SA is considering deploying its streaming app, which includes deals with Apple TV and Warner Bros Discovery’s HBO Max, to clients of South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group, which the French firm bought last year.

“All of the content is embedded on the Canal+ app, and as a user, you do not have to go on another app,” chief financial officer Amandine Ferre said in an interview on Thursday.

Canal+ gained control of MultiChoice — part owner of streaming service Showmax with Comcast — late last year in a deal that valued the African platform at about $3 billion.

The Johannesburg-based firm’s operations are mainly in the south and east of the continent, as well as Nigeria and Ghana, while the French company already has a presence throughout francophone western Africa.

It hasn’t taken a final decision on what to do with Showmax — MultiChoice’s streaming offering — or on the roll-out of the Canal+ app to countries where MultiChoice operates, Ferre said.

Canal+ shares surged as much as 15% in London on Thursday and are at a record.

The combined entertainment platform will likely deliver more than €400 million in earnings before interest, tax and amortisation, and about €300 million in free cash flow cost savings by 2030, it said in a statement Thursday.

Canal+ is working to start growing MultiChoice’s subscriber numbers after the company lost almost 3 million customers over the past two financial years.

It has already renegotiated a contract for set-top boxes and has provided cheaper units since November, she said.

“We are really working on the entry ticket and the best packages, and making sure we have the best price,” said Ferre.

The combined entity has returned National Basketball Association content to the SuperSport offering after an eight-year break, and also added French Ligue 1 football matches to its platform.

MultiChoice was created by Cape Town-based Naspers.

In 2019, the company was spun off from Naspers and in 2024, Canal+ made a takeover approach. Its premium service is priced at about $60 a month.

February 2026 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Pokémon The Movie - Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages | Returning Shows Including Mr. Bean | More

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Cartoon Network

The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball S2 - New Season

Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary. Whether he's battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants, Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride.

Regular Show - Rebroadcast 

Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, are groundskeepers at a park, but these best friends are lazy and don't let their jobs interfere with their ability to have fun. While Mordecai tries to be responsible and do a good job, he's frequently led astray by his immature pal, who is totally without fear or shame. The friends often end up having to pay for their irresponsible actions as they usually get into more trouble than they anticipated. Their slacking off at work causes much chagrin for their hot-tempered gumball machine boss, Benson.

The Love Bug

"The Love Bug" on Cartoon Network refers to a recurring Valentine’s month programming event, specifically promoted in February. It featured popular Cartoon Network characters acting irrationally or "lovestruck" in special themed marathons.

POKÉMON 30TH ANNIVERSARY 

The entire year of 2026 is being celebrated as Pokémon's 30th Anniversary, as February 27, 2026 will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green and therefore the thirtieth anniversary of the Pokémon media franchise as a whole.

Pokémon Horizons - New Episodes 

Two young adventurers on a quest visit new lands, unravel ancient mysteries, and encounter Pokémon and Poké Balls they have never seen before.

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages

When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokemon Hoopa, who is able to summon things - including people and Pokemon - through its magic ring. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokemon long ago. Now, that Pokemon is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help overcome the darkness within - or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?

Cartoonito

Mr. Bean S4 - New Episodes 

This series follows Mr Bean, his best friend Teddy and his long-suffering landlady Mrs Wicket as we witness more of the mishaps that surround Mr Bean's daily life.

Bugs Bunny Builders - New Episodes 

Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky and Tweety use their amazing vehicles to take on the looniest construction builds while learning valuable lessons -- they never give up, because The Looney Builders always get the job done.

Grizzy And The Lemmings - New Episodes 

Grizzy the bear loves to snack and relax in a Canadian forest cabin, where a pack of adorable, thrill-seeking lemmings are always making mayhem.

Scooby-Doo And Krypto Too!

Scooby and the gang join forces with Superman's dog when members of the Justice League mysteriously disappear.

Tom And Jerry: The Movie - Premiere

Kayla is responsible for organising a high-profile wedding in a fancy hotel. But when Jerry, a mischievous mouse, wreaks havoc in the hotel, she enlists his arch-rival's help to get rid of him.

Tom And Jerry: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory 

Tom and Jerry help Charlie, an orphan, win a ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. However, they must deal with Wonka's rival from stealing his prized candy, the Everlasting Gobstopper.

Tom And Jerry Sherlock Holmes 

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes is a 2010 animated direct-to-video film where the iconic cat and mouse pair help the legendary detective solve a London jewel heist. While trying to assist Holmes and Dr. Watson in clearing the name of a singer named Red, the duo continues their classic rivalry. 

Happy Valentine's Stunt 

Similar to The Love Bug on Cartoon Network, it is a recurring programming event mainly in February which features various Cartoonito shows including Mr. Bean, Zig & Sharko, Masha And The Bear, Barney And Friends and Grizzy And The Lemmings.

Ben 10 (2016) Will Be Making A Re-entry On Several International Cartoonito Channels

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After Cartoon Network in Africa had picked up rights to Looney Tunes Cartoons and Scooby-Doo! And Guess Who? from Cartoonito. It has been reported that reruns of the Ben 10 reboot will be airing on Cartoonito in various European countries from February 2nd.

Confirmed territories include Balkans, Baltics (except Latvia), Benelux, CIS, Georgia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia. It is currently unknown if it's the same fate awaits the feeds in Africa but both are headquartered in the UK.

Warner Bros. Discovery had remained silent on the sudden inclusion of Ben 10 but if we had to guess several scenarios do come into equation.

Firstly, a lot of their cable networks ranging from TLC, ID and Travel Channel have begun cross promoting content for sometime. And it's very likely that Cartoonito is just following a trend.

Another is that Cartoonito had been operating under a different structure in the US and Europe. 

Despite replacing most Boomerang feeds by 2023, Cartoonito was still regarded as a family channel or the preschool equivalent to Cartoon Network. Ben 10 would serve a similar purpose as Spidey And His Amazing Friends on Disney Junior.

Synopsis for Ben 10 (2016)

During summer vacation, Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max travel across the country in their RV, the Rustbucket. Ben stumbles upon the Omnitrix, a mysterious high-tech watch that allows him to transform into ten different alien heroes, each with unique powers. Throughout their travels, Ben battles a variety of villains, including Dr. Animo, Hex, and Zombozo, while honing his skills as a hero with the help of his family. The series includes multi-part episodes that introduce significant arcs, such as the initial confrontation with the alien warlord Vilgax and the introduction of new aliens and armored forms in later seasons. 

From Discovery Channel To CNN: Could MultiChoice Have Broadened The Reach Of More Channels On DStv?

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During the week, it was confirmed by MultiChoice that DStv Access subscribers would be gaining 3 additional 3 channels. This would consist of 2 music channels Trace Ngoma and Trace Gospel alongside wrestling promotion WWE.

This news came right after several DStv subscribers had spotted this channels on the company's website now listed under Access. It appears that MultiChoice may have broadened the reach of more channels.

As it should be noted, MultiChoice was running an Upsize promotion for various DStv consumers which is scheduled to end by 31 January 2026. Since then, a majority of Warner Bros. Discovery's channels are now listed under particular packages.

And it goes follows:

Discovery Channel - DStv Premium to Compact 

Discovery Family - DStv Family to DStv Access

HGTV - DStv Family to DStv Access

Food Network - DStv Family to DStv Access 

ID - DStv Compact to DStv Access

Travel Channel - DStv Family to DStv Access

Cartoonito - DStv Family to DStv Access

CNN - DStv Compact to DStv Access

Canal+ made a last minute deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for these channels which led to HBO and Warner Bros. content to get exempted from M-Net. Now it appears that the value of the higher end packages are being diluted.

According to a rep at Warner Bros. Discovery and MultiChoice, these channels are part of the Upsize promotion which runs from November 2025 to 31 January 2026. Of course, it still doesn't answer why these channels are listed on these packages.

Global Phenomenon Landman Dubbed In Afrikaans On KykNET

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kykNET has struck a major blow for Afrikaans viewers by purchasing the dubbing rights to this hit series, which captivates audiences everywhere with nail-biting intrigue in the turbulent world of the Texas oil industry. 

“We are very excited to see how viewers will react to this series—including those for whom Landman is completely new, as well as those who may have already watched the series in English on M-Net and now want to experience it in their mother tongue. Landman is one of the major TV highlights of recent years, and we believe the story world created by Taylor Sheridan will be gripping for many kykNET viewers—and entertaining!” says Waldimar Pelser, M-Net Director of Premium Channels. “Be warned, however: it gets quite hot there in Texas!”

The series was created by Taylor Sheridan, who was also responsible for hit series such as Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923. Landman is set in West Texas and tells the complex story of a group of people—from billionaires to oil field workers—whose lives revolve around oil. 

Billy Bob Thornton stars as the landman Tommy Norris. In Afrikaans, a landman is someone involved in working farmland. In this case, it refers to the crucial link between oil companies and landowners; the one who must negotiate rights for extraction and development while considering legal regulations that a team of highly-paid lawyers naturally tries to bend in favour of their employers. 

Landman, however, does not only revolve around landowners and rich oil bosses. West Texas borders Mexico, meaning the area is also used by drug cartels as a distribution route. 

Who's who

• Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton, voiced by De Waal Stemmet): A hardened landman working for M-Tex Oil who handles all their negotiations. Keeping everyone, from oil bosses to drug dealers, happy is no easy task.

• Angela (Ali Larter, voiced by Natasja Jacobs): Tommy's ex-wife and the mother of his two children, Cooper and Ainsley.

• Cooper (Jacob Lofland, voiced by Rowlen von Gericke): Studied geology but dropped out and now works for M-Tex as a roughneck on the oil fields.

• Ainsley (Michelle Randolph, voiced by Anré Buguegnon): A high school student.

• Rebecca Falcone (Kayla Wallace, voiced by Sue Pyler): A lawyer who does work for M-Tex Oil.

• Dale Bradley (James Jordan, voiced by Antowan Nöthling): A petroleum engineer and a good friend of Tommy.

• Monty Miller (Jon Hamm, voiced by Charl van Heyningen): The owner of M-Tex Oil who has a long-standing professional and personal relationship with Tommy.

• Cami Miller (Demi Moore, voiced by Renske Jacobs): Monty's wife.

• Nathan (Colm Feore, voiced by Jakkie Groenewald): An attorney and administrator at M-Tex Oil.

• Ariana Medina (Paulina Chavez, voiced by Claudia Jones): A young widow whose husband died in an accident on one of M-Tex Oil's fields. 

A formidable team of translators, including Morné Coetzer, Janine Opperman, and Francois le Roux, excelled at the challenging task of capturing the atmosphere of this brilliant series in Afrikaans. The dubbing directors are Rina Nienaber and De Waal Stemmet.

kykNET's Afrikaans version is one of the few dubbed versions of the series available worldwide. 

Showmax Has Been Deemed As Unsuccessful, Canal+ Looking To Wind Down On Investments

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Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada says MultiChoice’s streaming platform, Showmax, was not a commercial success and that the company will cut further investments into the service.

Speaking during Canal+’s presentation on cost-cutting targets following its acquisition of MultiChoice, Saada was asked about his company’s plans for Showmax.

“Showmax is not a commercial success. It’s quite obvious. There were a lot of dedicated investments on the marketing side, on the content side, on the technology side,” the CEO said.

“We are in a position to reduce those investments. They are included in the synergies. I won’t say how much, but it is significant.”

However, he explained that their strategy was all about growth. So, when making these decisions, Canal+ will be very careful to avoid losing potentially valuable subscribers.

“Although we are very quick at assessing the investments that we believe are required and those that are not. We are also very cautious not to negatively impact the top line,” Saada said.

“Otherwise, it would be like a bandaid we could rip off, but we are not going to do that. There was so much investment there that we had a lot of room to improve the situation.”

Groupe Canal+ gained control of the MultiChoice Group in September 2025, following a lengthy mandatory buyout process. The final phase of the transaction commenced on 13 October 2025.

MultiChoice first launched its Showmax streaming platform in 2015. However, it received significant upgrades and relaunched as Showmax 2.0 in February 2024.

The DStv-owner had high hopes for the revamped platform, pinning its entire future on it and telling investors that it expected to generate $1 billion (R15.7 billion) in net revenue in five years.

The first indications of MultiChoice’s plans for Showmax surfaced in March 2023, when it announced a deal that would give its streaming service access to the technology behind NBCUniversal’s Peacock.

The deal’s terms stipulated that MultiChoice would sell a 30% stake in Showmax to NBCUniversal and Sky.

Showmax 2.0

MultiChoice invested in marketing, technology, and new content for Showmax’s relaunch. MultiChoice announced three subscription plans for Showmax alongside its relaunch.

These are Showmax Entertainment, Showmax Entertainment Mobile, and Showmax Premier League. The latter is a mobile-only subscription providing access to all 380 English Premier League matches.

Showmax Entertainment offers content like series, movies, and kids’ shows. It is also available in a mobile-only format for a lower monthly fee.

Showmax’s relaunch included an expanded local catalogue, including 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries. It promised that 1,300 hours of new Showmax Originals would be released in 2024.

The company’s strategy aimed to leverage the African streaming market entering an anticipated boom phase, and position Showmax to become the continent’s leading video streaming service.

It highlighted that Africa is home to more than 450 million smartphone users and 250 million football lovers, which MultiChoice saw as a significant untapped market.

“It is critical that we make our move now before others reorganise themselves and make a play for Africa, which is seen as the last remaining growth market,” MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela said.

A year after Showmax’s relaunch, MultiChoice said it was seeing significant growth in its subscriber base, with the number of paying customers increasing 50% year-on-year by September 2024.

“It was a landmark year for Showmax, which grew its paying subscriber base, excluding discontinued services, by 50% year-on-year,” it said.

In its results for the period, the broadcaster said it expected the growth to accelerate as its strategic initiatives start to bear fruit.

“Showmax streamer was named Best Television/Streaming Network at The National Film and TV Awards South Africa and Entertainment App of the Year at the Stuff App Awards,” it added.

While the streaming platform recorded further year-on-year growth in the 2025 financial year, it hasn’t been the success that MultiChoice had envisioned.

The streamer recorded 44% year-on-year growth and said the number of Showmax Originals offered on the platform had increased to 89.

The revenue it generated during the financial year was approximately R750 million, and MultiChoice said its revenue growth was impacted by discontinued products, like Showmax Pro, ahead of the relaunch.

MultiChoice initially projected that Showmax would make trading losses, which would begin decreasing by the 2025 financial year. However, the opposite happened.

MultiChoice’s latest annual results showed that Showmax’s trading loss had worsened by 88% from R2.6 billion to R4.9 billion. At the same time, revenue also significantly declined.

“The increased trading losses reflect the start-up nature of the business, with a step-change in content costs and increased platform costs,” MultiChoice said.

“Its results were also impacted by discontinuation of the Showmax Pro and diaspora packages in 2H FY24, prior to re-launch.”

The Group also recognised a R1.5 billion net loss from Showmax in its bottom line for its last financial year. Considering it owns 70% of the platform indicates that its overall net loss was R2.15 billion.

Canal+ Expects Billions In Savings After MultiChoice Deal

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Canal+ expects to generate more than €400-million (R7.5-billion) in annual earnings “synergies” from its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, underlining the strategic importance of Africa to the French media group’s long-term growth ambitions.

In a statement released on Thursday, Canal+ said the combined group is targeting run-rate cost synergies of more than €400-million at earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (Ebita) level, and more than €300-million in free cash flow, from 2030 onwards.

The group said the acquisition, which gave Canal+ effective control of MultiChoice in September 2025, had created a “unique global entertainment platform” anchored in Europe and Africa, with increased scale allowing it to optimise costs across content, technology and other group functions.

Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada said the deal positioned the group to capitalise on Africa’s long-term growth potential, while also delivering substantial efficiencies. “Our increased scale will enable us to generate substantial synergies, particularly across our cost base,” he said.

Africa is central to Canal+’s growth plans. The company said a combined management team is now responsible for all African markets under the leadership of Canal+ Africa CEO David Mignot, bringing together executives from both businesses.

The group cited favourable long-term trends on the continent, including rapid population growth, improving economic prospects and rising electrification and pay-TV penetration. Canal+ said its African subscriber base grew from 400 000 to nine million between 2010 and 2025, while MultiChoice’s customer base expanded from 3.9 million to 14.1 million over the same period.

Cost base

Together, the combined group has more than 40 million subscribers and operates in more than 70 countries. Canal+ said it is targeting between 50 million and 100 million subscribers over the longer term.

The company added that work is already under way to return MultiChoice’s African operations to growth following subscriber pressure in recent years. Further details on its plans for MultiChoice markets will be shared alongside Canal+’s full-year results in March.

Canal+ estimates the combined group’s 2025 cost base at around €8-billion, split between content costs of about €4.6-billion and technology and other costs of roughly €3.4-billion.

Cost synergies are expected to ramp up steadily, with more than €150-million in Ebita and free cash flow benefits targeted in 2026, rising to more than €300-million by 2028 and reaching full run-rate levels from 2030.

The group said more than €80-million of free cash flow synergies for 2026 have already been secured, including through new content partnerships, renegotiated hardware prices, optimisation of broadcasting and technology infrastructure, and the refinancing of MultiChoice’s long-term debt.

Implementation costs linked to the integration are expected to total about €35-million in 2026, rising to €40-million in 2028 and then declining to €20-million in 2030.

To support delivery of the synergies, Canal+ has centralised key group functions, including sports and entertainment content acquisition, technology, and procurement. It has also established dedicated governance structures to track and manage integration and cost savings.

Canal+ will provide further detail on the combined group’s strategy when it publishes its results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on 11 March 2026.

Canal+ Might Be Shedding More Costs On SuperSport With The Upcoming Spring Classics

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The Spring Classics are an early season event that kicks off the major pro cycling calendar, with Milan-San Remo (longest one-day race, often sprint finish), Strade Bianche (gravel roads, dramatic), and Paris-Roubaix (cobbled sectors, iconic) being huge draws.

SuperSport historically covered many events (e.g., Tour de France via ASO partnerships), but different organizers hold rights: ASO for Paris-Roubaix, RCS for the Italian races. This leads to gaps where SuperSport secures some but not others.

In an enquiry, SuperSport had confirmed they secured rights to the Paris-Roubaix but not Milan-San Remo and Strade Bianche. It's less likely that SuperSport will try to secure them at a later stage.

Rights for these races (organized by RCS Sport) are typically secured well in advance for major broadcasters. The races will commence in March with Strade Bianche on March 7 and Milan-San Remo around March 21.

Fans will have to rely on VPNs, international streams, or other platforms as workarounds.

Several scenarios do enter the fray as to why SuperSport opted to not secure the rights. Firstly, Canal+ took over MultiChoice in late 2025 and had been slashing costs within the company as seen with Philly's Games and World Darts Championship.

Another stems from licensing costs, the relatively small South African cycling fanbase, and rights fragmentation.

February 2026 On Travel Channel, Discovery Family And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Selena + Restaurant | Returning Shows Include Salvage Hunters: The Restorers | More

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Travel Channel 

Naked and Afraid S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

One man and one woman, who meet for the first time in the nude, are paired and tasked with surviving in some of the world's most extreme environments for 21 days with no food, water or clothing.

First TX: 9 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 14:20

Last TX: 26 February

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives S1 & S2

NEW TO CHANNEL

Guy Fieri road trips across America to check out classic greasy spoons. With a new generation of owners and delicious homemade food, these are the kind of places that make America special.

First TX: 9 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:30

Last TX: 24 February

Returning shows include House Hunters International S134, S133, S135 on 4 February at 06:00 (ends 27 February).

Discovery Family 

Expedition X S1

New to Channel

Josh Gates and his team investigate the realms beyond the "unknown ."

First TX: 20 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 21:05

Last TX: 3 March

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford S1

New to Channel

Ed Stafford sets up an extreme survival school that will put struggling modern dads and their children through the toughest challenges.

First TX: 2 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 20:10

Last TX: 9 February

Wild & Weird America  S1

New to channel

Watch uproarious, real-life moments: backyard mishaps, car chaos, avalanche disasters, stunts, spills and thrills, all unforgettably caught on camer.

First TX: 20 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 20:10

Last TX: 27 February

World’s Greatest Cars S1

New to channel

In the ultimate treat for petrolheads, top motoring experts count down the best vehicles ever made in this turbo-charged series.

First TX: 12 February

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 18:25

Last TX: 19 March

Returning shows include Salvage Hunters: The Restorers S4 on 23 February at 15:00 (ends 20 March) and Wheelers Dealers S14 on 10 February at 15:50 (ends 20 February).

Real Time

Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House? S1

New to Channel

Historic house experts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein help homebuyers find cheap, old properties and restore these architectural gems to new glory.

First TX: 2 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 14:35

Last TX: 11 February

The Mountain Kitchen S1

New to Channel

For Annie Starke, it's all about great eats and good times as she prepares delicious meals indoors and over the fire at her family’s mountain ranch in Montana.

First TX: 11 February

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 13:45

Last TX: 16 February

Selena + Restaurant S1

New to Channel

After working with the world's top chefs, Selena Gomez is raising the stakes! She heads out to work in Los Angeles' hottest restaurants, where she'll be put through her paces and have to learn fast to create a dish good enough for the restaurant's menu!

First TX: 16 February

TX Day: Mon-Wed

TX Time: 11:15

Last TX: 18 February

Returning shows include Lone Star Law S6 on 1 February at 23:20 (ends 24 February) and House Hunters International S197 & 198 on 9 February at 15:50 (ends 25 February).