Canal+ Strengthens MultiChoice's Partnership With PSL

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and CANAL+ Group have held talks aimed at strengthening their long-standing partnership following the French broadcaster’s recent acquisition of the MultiChoice Group.

Executives from CANAL+ met with PSL chairman Irvin Khoza as part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its investment in local content, particularly sport.

The PSL and MultiChoice partnership dates back to 2007, with SuperSport playing a major role in improving the production quality and reach of domestic football broadcasts across South Africa and the continent.

Khoza described the PSL as more than just a football competition, saying the league had become a “cultural infrastructure” that connects communities across generations and regions.

“Every PSL match carries consequences and has an impact on the others,” said Khoza. “This cascading effect sustains an ongoing national conversation that reaches across communities and generations.”

He added that CANAL+’s broadcasting capabilities had helped the league reach millions of supporters, despite concerns around declining stadium attendances at some matches.

“Every PSL match carries value, irrespective of the number of spectators in the stadium,” Khoza said. “Each match’s true significance lies in its consequence within the league.”

CANAL+ director for sports content in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa, Rendani Ramovha, reaffirmed the broadcaster’s commitment to South African football.

“The PSL is a key partner to the group, and it is important to ensure that we maintain a good relationship with our key stakeholders,” said Ramovha.

He said local football remained one of the most in-demand offerings on DStv and SuperSport, adding that CANAL+ viewed the PSL as an important platform to continue innovating its sports broadcast product.

The Betway Premiership is currently locked in a tightly contested title race between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Paramount Aims To Finalize Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition By July

Paramount Skydance is reportedly aiming to finalize its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery as soon as July.

Paramount, home to CBS, Paramount Pictures and Paramount+, is internally eyeing July 15 as its target date to finalize the deal, the Status newsletter reported late Tuesday.

In public statements, David Ellison-led Paramount has said it expects the $110 billion deal to close by the third quarter, or Sept. 30.

Shareholders have already approved the merger between Paramount and WBD, which owns CNN, Warner Bros Pictures and HBO, though it remains subject to regulatory approval.

UK regulators are getting ready to begin their review of the deal, with their deadline for public comments closing last month.

Paramount has also asked the Federal Communications Commission to approve foreign investment in the deal. Investors outside the US will account for 49.5% of the equity of the combined company.

Another potential hurdle could come at the state level, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta launching a probe of the deal in March.

“There are red flags everywhere for us,” the Dem said earlier this month. “We’re looking at things like higher prices, lower wages, fewer jobs, less quality, less choice, less competition — the things that you look at when you’re looking at an antitrust case and a proposed merger.”

Paramount’s chief legal officer Makan Delrahim has argued that the mega-deal will bring “new competitive” energy to the entertainment business.

In the event that the merger does not close by Sept. 30, WBD shareholders will receive a 25 cent-per-share “ticking fee” for each quarter until closing.

On the chance the deal falls through all due to regulatory woes, Paramount will pay WBD a $7 billion termination fee.

More Details Regarding Insidus, Insidus Plus And Regular Nick

Firstly I'd like to thank readers for continuing to use our platforms as wecm begun a new phase in our lives. For those who don't know, two years ago, Google decimated the visibility of our website and in general affected our earnings. 

A bunch of colleagues had since then been grasping through straws trying to figure out where their next meal would come from. What I'm trying to is this issue is a site wide and I've seen a bunch of publications shut down from all of this.

 

Rather than me talking about this, I want to address the current status of all of my sites as I feel I owe you those who continue supporting us. It may feel like a long reed but it could be worth your time.

Insidus

Following the affects of 2024, news is no longer a priority it's more like a plot filler nowadays we mostly focus opinion pieces, reviews and question based articles which led to the inclusion of Featured Posts. 

Seeing as our other sites have content can still offer value as time progresses, that's what we shifted toward on Insidus. We will still offer news but long term that may not be the case and overtime you may see my investment here drop overtime.

I don't intend to shut down Insidus as its helped me overcome difficult moments in my life and I feel like I'm revisiting this situation with Featured Posts. If you feel like I've been inactive just know I'm probably working on stuff behind the scenes.

Most of the content on my site is now pre-published and it runs all the way to August and if I feel like I have enough I could develop some material for September and October even or even skip a couple of minds if I wanted to.

As mentioned, I'm still active but it might lessen with time.

Insidus Plus

A couple years back we operated a website with a similar name and we just revived it as a means to promote Insidus Television, my YouTube channel. It is home to the funnel of content across the web and is also less creative aspect of Insidus.

We write our own content on Insidus from time to time but Insidus Plus looks for content across the multiverse. It could serve as an extension to Insidus for certain news pieces and other content but that's as far as it goes.

The first time I started there was a lot of conflict with identity and thanks to my YouTube channel I feel like I know what I can do to address the differences. For Insidus, it's role is mainly to set reminders or offer extensions to existing content.

Regular Nick 

Firstly I like to apologize for those who relied on the initial Regular Nick site for taking time to address the situation. As some would recall, I had a site under this name and due to some tests the site went dark and it's less likely to be recovered. 

This is the reason a duplicate site with all its content had since been rolled out and I haven't been able to use the Regular Nick name due to pending issues with the initial site.

As for this newly launched version, my priorities here have changed instead of promoting it through social platforms. I opted to rather use Insidus and Insidus Plus for those endeavours the closest I am to doing it on socials would be Instagram and X.

Then there's something I want to try and do with the site think of this as the Featured Posts column on Insidus. I'm trying to make my workload on here less draining which is why I had been inactive.

South Africa, Get Ready To Bring The Chaos To The Regular Show Recording Booth

On 11 May, Cartoon Network Africa launched the long-awaited brand-new series “Regular Show: The Lost Tapes”. Now, fans across the country are being invited to jump straight into the madness themselves with a brand‑new dubbing competition, and things are about to get not‑so‑regular.

 

To celebrate the launch of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, Cartoon Network Africa is sending a travelling dubbing booth to three locations in South Africa this May and June. Fans can step inside, choose one of four South African languages — isiZulu, Afrikaans, isiXhosa or Sesotho — and bring Rigby to life in a 60-second clip. If you’ve ever watched the show and thought, “I could totally do that voice”, this is your moment. And if you’ve ever wanted to bring your home language into the Regular Show universe … well, get ready, because it’s your turn!

 

The booth will pop up in three cities across the country on the following dates

29 - 31 May: Cresta Shopping Centre in Johannesburg

5 - 7 June: Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein

12 - 14 June: The Pavilion Shopping Centre in Durban

The competition¹ is open to fans of all ages, and participants under 18 simply need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

 

Four winners, one representing each language, will be selected to receive a one-hour recording session at EarCandy, a professional dubbing studio in Johannesburg, where they’ll re‑record their winning scene. Their clips will then be showcased on‑air and online across Cartoon Network Africa, giving fans the rare chance to see and hear themselves on South Africa’s Coolest Kids’ TV Channel².

 

For more than a decade, Regular Show has been a favourite in South African households, drawing an average of 558,000 daily viewers³ on Cartoon Network Africa and creating a fanbase that has kept the show’s chaos alive, from kids discovering the show for the first time to adults who grew up with Mordecai and Rigby’s unforgettable antics. This competition celebrates that fandom by giving viewers the chance to bring their own voice, their own humour and their own language into the world of the park. It’s fun, it’s unpredictable, it’s proudly South African, and it’s exactly the kind of madness Regular Show fans live for.

 

This celebration of South African languages is part of Cartoon Network Africa’s ongoing commitment to incorporating more local voices into its programming via the “CN Your Way” campaign. An initiative launched late last year with the dubbing of popular series into isiZulu like The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball and Teen Titans Go!

 

Watch Regular Show: The Lost Tapes weekdays at 17h20 on Cartoon Network Africa (DStv 301), then start rehearsing for your chance to become a Cartoon Network star! (at least for a minute😉). And for an extra dose of chaos, don’t miss the Regular Show: The Lost Tapes marathon on Saturday, 13 June and Sunday, 28 June at 08:45.

June 2026 On History Channel Across Africa | Channel Premiere: The Last Hunt For Nazi Gold | Returning Shows: Hardcore Pawn | More

Brand New

HARDCORE PAWN S3

01 June

Weekdays 18:10

Pawnbroker Les Gold and his two children, Seth and Ashley, operate Detroit’s largest pawnshop. They’ve bought and sold items from the most ordinary to the most outlandish of things. Every day brings new danger as the Gold family operate in the heart of one of America’s most troubled citi es. But Les is a street-smart old schooler known for driving a hard bargain. Repeat: Next Weekday from 09:00

Brand New

HARDCORE PAWN S4

06 June 

Weekdays 18:10

This season, the Gold family have the chance to snatch up rare pieces like signed Michael Jackson memorabilia, a genuine Olympic torch and Saddam Hussein’s signed personal documents. But all is not smooth sailing at Detroit’s biggest pawn shop. With the owner Les’ daughter, Ashley, having stormed out after a family feud, will they be able to patch things up? Don’t miss the high-drama and intense customer negotiations. Repeat: Next Weekday from 09:00

Brand New

EGYPT’S UNEXPLAINED FILES S1

01 June

Mondays 19:25

Ancient Egypt is one of the world’s greatest civilisations, spanning 3000 years of history. But, even today, it is shrouded in mystery. For the past two centuries archaeologists and historians have slowly been unravelling its secrets. Yet experts believe some of the most important discoveries of this ancient world lie undiscovered beneath the desert sands. Now, new technology is decoding some of Egypt’s most enduring enigmas, to reveal the hidden truths that are rewriting human history. Egypt’s Unexplained Files explores these mysteries, combining expert scientific analysis with first-hand testimony from archaeologists to shed light on the hidden world of the ancients. Repeat: Tuesday 11:45

Brand New & Exclusive 

AMERICAN PICKERS S27 

03 June

Wednesdays 20:15

Season 27 of American Pickers follows Mike Wolfe, his brother Robbie, and Danielle Colby as they hunt for rare treasures across America. This season sees them hit the roads in the South, including Tennessee and Kentucky. The season highlights historical storytelling, featuring major finds like legendary guitarist James Burton’s memorabilia, rare motorbikes, and vintage finds at a 1950s Kentucky drive-in. Repeat: Thursday 12:35

Brand New & Exclusive 

EXTREME AIRPORT AFRICA S1

04 June

Thursdays 19:25

In the wilds of Southern Africa, aviati on takes over where roads don’t go. Extreme Airport Africa brings you into the world of high-octane, high-risk bush flying where pilots brave rough runways, wild fires and wild animals. Go behind the scenes at Southern Africa’s major airports, into the cockpits of airliners and heavy lift helicopters, and over the wilds of Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta. Out in the bush, scientists take to the air to search for lost elephants and pilots land on dirt airstrips while baboons invade. Even in Johannesburg, the main aviation hub for Southern Africa, nature still makes its presence felt, as staff battle flocks of birds overrunning the runways and pilots fly through some of the most intense storms in the world. Aviation doesn’t get any more intense than this. Repeat: Friday 11:45

Brand New & Exclusive 

THE LAST HUNT FOR NAZI GOLD 

07 June

Sundays 20:15

Eight decades after the war, the historian and presenter Guy Walters has decided to step away from his desk and get his hands dirty. He will be driving across Europe in his mostly reliable Land Rover armed only with some old documents and maps, a spade, fork and pickaxe, on a mission to find some Nazi Gold before it gets too late. As the author of an acclaimed history of Nazi hunti ng, Guy has long been fascinated by how the Nazis hid their loot in the dying days of the war. Repeat: Saturday 21:05

Brand New & Exclusive 

HISTORY’S GREATEST MYSTERIES WITH LAURENCE FISHBURNE S7 

27 June

Saturdays 20:15

The latest season of History’s Greatest Mysteries once again casts a spotlight on some of the top theories surrounding the world’s most enigmatic unsolved mysteries. From what the US government is really hiding at Area 51, to the daring theft of the Mona Lisa, and who pulled off the infamous Luft hansa heist – walking away with $5 million in cash and $800,000 in jewellery from a luxury airline hangar. Join host narrator Laurence Fishburne, as he unpacks these and other puzzles. Repeat: Sunday 19:25

Paramount Could Look To Shut Down Remaining Boomerang Feeds Alongside Boing

Paramount is looking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery which would bring Boomerang, Boing and Nicktoons under one umbrella. These are the brands with the least amount of investment which put them at risk of possible extinction.

Although Paramount plans to keep as much of the acquired company intact, cuts form part of the playbook within M&As. While they plan to make cuts within tech and marketing it's less likely the content aspect won't see some ripple effects.

In this case, Paramount will own Boomerang and Boing while distributing Nicktoons. They might as well look to address the overlap between these brands and look to cut off some feeds.

As of 2026, Boomerang only resides in the US, France, UK & Ireland, Canada and Italy. This is because a majority of its international feeds had been replaced by Cartoonito whose future had also been questioned.

Boing being a smaller entity than Boomerang resides mainly in Spain and Italy through its joint venture with Mediaset while being fully owned by Warner Bros. Discovery in Africa.

There's no reason to doubt that Paramount won't look to offload these networks and focus their efforts under one brand, Nicktoons. As plans are underway to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ in their efforts to take on Netflix and Disney+.

Why wouldn't they shift these efforts to Nicktoons?

Nicktoons is still the bigger entity here as it covers up all the markets that Boomerang and Boing reside in. They even take up territories in which Boomerang had been replaced by Cartoonito which include Latin America, Austria and the most of Europe.

Paramount being the acquiring company will usually put their agendas first over the acquired company, another rule in the M&A playbook. The reality here is that Boomerang and Boing had been running on thin ice for quiet sometime.

As mentioned, there's not much investment being put toward new content and a company like Paramount won't see the sense in operating these many brands under one unit especially redundant.

June 2026 On Nicktoons And Nick Jr. Across Europe And Africa | Returning Shows Including The Loud House And Mr. Crocodile | More

Nicktoons

-- Brand new episodes of The Loud House (channel premieres):

- 2026-06-15 17:00 9x10b Sole Searching

- 2026-06-16 17:00 9x10a Gags To Riches

- 2026-06-17 17:00 9x08a Hologram Jam

- 2026-06-18 17:00 9x09b Sick as a Dad

- 2026-06-22 17:00 9x12b Stage Combat

- 2026-06-23 17:00 10x01a Summer Camp: The Grate Outdoors - season 10 premiere

- 2026-06-24 17:00 10x01b Summer Camp: Don't Lose Your Cool

- 2026-06-25 17:00 10x02b Summer Camp: Brawl of the Wild

-- New episodes of Bubble Guppies*:

- 2026-06-07 02:35 3x15 The Bubble Bee-athalon!

- 2026-06-14 02:35 3x16 Party at Sea!

- 2026-06-21 02:35 3x17 Bubble Scrubbies!

-- Brand new The Patrick Star Show episodes:

- 2026-06-01 15:00 4x08a Pat-Tathlon

- 2026-06-02 15:00 4x08b Upturn's Downturn

- 2026-06-03 15:00 4x09a In a Space Pickle

- 2026-06-04 15:00 4x09b Stare Wars

- 2026-06-08 15:00 4x10a Safety Worst

- 2026-06-09 15:00 4x10b De-Pat-ment Store

- 2026-06-10 15:00 4x12a Visiting Vikings

- 2026-06-11 15:00 4x12b It's Too Late... With Plankton

- 2026-06-12 15:00 4x13 Terror on Tape - season four finale; Halloween special

-- New episodes of Harvey Beaks*:

- 2026-06-03 01:55 2x16 Jeremy: Defender of the Forest / Princess Harvey

- 2026-06-10 01:55 2x17 The Split / The Dade

- 2026-06-17 01:55 2x18 Hug Life / On the Fence

-- New episodes of Wallykazam!*:

- 2026-06-03 02:20 1x10 Great Galloping Goblins

- 2026-06-10 02:20 1x11 The Great Wishing Potato

- 2026-06-17 02:20 1x12 The Cake Monster

- 2026-06-24 02:20 1x13 Victor The Villian

-- Rock Paper Scissors season two:

- 2026-06-29 16:00 2x02 Paper and Pencil Tell a Joke / Scissors' Orchestra - season two premiere*

- 2026-06-29 21:30 2x03 Shoot / Rock's First Day of Work

- 2026-06-30 21:05 2x04 Paper Attends an Elite Institution / The New Landlord

- 2026-06-30 21:30 2x06 The Altruistic-Off / The Album

* Due to content issues, "Franz Roll and the Lost Rainbow Hot Pants of Atraxes the Apple Bottomed" (#201) is currently 'banned' from airing on Nicktoons Global.

-- New episodes of Rusty Rivets*:

- 2026-06-02 02:40 1x19 Rusty's Alien Invasion / Rusty's Running Car

- 2026-06-09 02:40 1x20 Rusty Feels Peachy / Rusty's Monkey Mayhem

- 2026-06-16 02:40 1x21 Rusty's Pet Project / Rusty Gets Stuck

- 2026-06-23 02:40 1x22 Rusty's Mysterious Mystery / Rusty's Yard-Cade Game

-- New episodes of Shimmer and Shine*:

- 2026-06-02 02:20 4x21 Found You Day / Nazboo Loses A Tooth

- 2026-06-09 02:20 4x22 Zeashell Surprise / The Zahramay Zuffer-Puff

- 2026-06-16 02:20 4x23 Zadazzler Dizzaster / Hotdog Havoc

- 2026-06-23 02:20 4x24 Ladybugs On the Loose / Zeta the Powerless

- 2026-06-30 02:20 4x25 Zeacorn Cove / Lights of Oceanea

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

- 2026-06-03 02:40 6x18 The Magic Totem

- 2026-06-10 02:40 6x19 Queen for a Day

- 2026-06-17 02:40 6x20 Stella's Big Party

- 2026-06-24 02:40 6x21 The Music Cafe

Nick Jr.

-- Mr. Crocodile season two:

- 2026-06-29 10:40 2x01 Granny Zanny / Croc Gets a Job - season two premiere

- 2026-06-30 10:40 2x03 Goodbye Goosey / Croc Forgot

-- Brand new episodes of Rubble & Crew season four:

- 2026-06-15 06:45 4x07a The Crew Builds A Giant Checkerboard

- 2026-06-16 06:45 4x07b The Crew Builds A Corn Silo

- 2026-06-17 06:45 4x08a The Crew Builds A Soap Box Derby

- 2026-06-18 06:45 4x08b The Crew Builds A Bird Flight School

- 2026-06-22 06:45 4x09a The Crew Builds A Pancake Café

- 2026-06-23 06:45 4x09b The Crew Builds An Airplane Wash

- 2026-06-24 06:45 4x10a The Crew Builds a Farmyard Skatepark

- 2026-06-25 06:45 4x10b The Crew Builds a Room with a View

-- Brand new episodes of Tim Rex in Space:

- 2026-06-01 08:50 1x10 Surf / Spaceship / Pizza - season one finale

- 2026-06-02 08:50 2x07a-b Don't Go Grandma / Stuck

- 2026-06-03 08:50 2x07c-2x08a Rocket Track / Walky Talky

- 2026-06-04 08:50 2x08b-c Brothers / Blob Monster

- 2026-06-05 08:50 2x09a Times Machine

- 2026-06-08 08:50 2x09b Super Tim

- 2026-06-09 08:50 2x09c Uncle Tiberius

- 2026-06-10 08:50 2x10a Friends

- 2026-06-11 08:50 2x10b Star Hunt

- 2026-06-12 08:50 2x10c Spin - season two finale

-- Returning show:

- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom:

From Monday 15th June 2026, airing daily at 09:30, 16:00 and 02:10.

Sun Africa Group Set Major Long Term Theatrical Partnership In South Africa With StudioCanal

STUDIOCANAL has announced a three-year theatrical distribution partnership with Sun Africa Group (SAG), a member of the Telefilms Group, covering the release of English-language feature films across South Africa — a deal that signals growing confidence in the country's cinema market at a time of significant upheaval in African entertainment.

Under the agreement, SAG will distribute STUDIOCANAL's main slate in the territory, including animation titles, films from its genre label 6th Dimension, and select South African productions developed in partnership with M-Net.

The first release under the deal will be Pressure, a thriller directed by Anthony Maras and starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, and Kerry Condon. Further titles include Danny Boyle's Ink, Elsinore, Full Phil, The Custom of the Country, and Sean Byrne's The Mannequin.

The announcement comes against a turbulent backdrop for the African media landscape. Canal+ finalised its acquisition of MultiChoice in October 2025 for approximately $2 billion, gaining them control of DStv and the group's broader content production and distribution operations. The deal reshaped the continent's pay-TV sector but also triggered painful restructuring. Canal+ labelled MultiChoice's streaming service Showmax an "expensive failure" and announced it would shut down in early 2026. Showmax halted new sign-ups on March 31, with a full shutdown following on April 30, 2026, with content migrating to a dedicated section within the DStv Stream app.

The STUDIOCANAL-SAG partnership can be read partly as a response to that streaming contraction, a bet on theatrical exhibition as a durable pillar of the South African entertainment market. The two companies have an existing working relationship, with SAG having previously handled the South African release of We Live in Time, but this agreement formalises a significantly expanded, long-term framework.

The announcement follows STUDIOCANAL's recent reveal of The Road Home, directed by Academy Award-winner Bill Condon and starring Cynthia Erivo, which begins shooting in South Africa in late June. The film explores the friendship between Hugh Masekela and Paul Simon set against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa.

STUDIOCANAL CEO Anna Marsh described South Africa as "one of the world's most vibrant and influential creative markets," adding that the partnership would create opportunities for South African stories to reach global audiences. SAG CEO Debbie McCrum said the deal represented "a significant and exciting milestone" for her company, emphasising its commitment to delivering films to cinema audiences across the territory.

The deal forms part of the broader expansion strategy of CANAL+ and STUDIOCANAL across the African continent.

‘Yokoso Scooby-Doo!’ Anime Series Lands At Tubi In The US While Debuting On Cartoon Network Internationally

Zoinks! “Scooby-Doo” is going anime. Tubi has acquired the new animated series “Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” — which means “Welcome Scooby-Doo” — which focuses on Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, and stars “Scooby-Doo!” voice regulars Frank Welker (“Scoob!”) and Matthew Lillard (“Scream”) as the two main roles.

“Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” is the first original anime “Scooby-Doo!” series, and is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Tubi has exclusive rights to the series in North America, while Cartoon Network will run it internationally.

“Scooby-Doo is one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment, and ‘Yokoso Scooby-Doo!’ lets us reinvent it in a way fans haven’t seen before,” said Tubi chief content officer Adam Lewinson in a statement. “By bringing Scooby and Shaggy into a bold anime world set in Japan, we’re connecting with global fandoms and delivering the kind of fun, chaotic mystery that travels across generations. As we grow our animation slate, this is exactly our brand of fan-first storytelling—familiar, surprising, and unmistakably Tubi.”

Here’s the logline: “While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy unwittingly unleash hundreds of mythical monsters that are causing trouble across the country. With the help of Scooby’s uncle, Daisuke-Doo, along with new friends, a magical girl Yume and gadget whiz Takumi, the group embarks on an all-new mystery filled with monster chasing and fun chaos.”

Welker has been the voice of Scooby-Doo for more than two decades, and has been part of the “Scooby-Doo” franchise from the beginning, as the voice of Fred Jones when “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” premiered in 1969. Lillard played Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo films and has since voiced the character in multiple animated series. 

This is the first anime “Scooby-Doo!” but not the first adventure in Japan for the characters. The 2009 direct-to-video film “Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword” took place in the country.

“Welcome to Mystery Inc., Tubi!” said Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe president Sam Register said in a statement. “We’re excited to partner on this next chapter as we push the Scooby-Doo franchise forward with its first-ever original anime series. Alongside the amazing artists at OLM, we’ll unmask a new batch of mysteries, signature hijinks, and – of course – plenty of Scooby Snacks, all brought to life through the dynamic artistry of anime.”

This reps the second announcement of the day about a project from one of the Warner Bros. Discovery animation studios that is heading to the competition instead of Cartoon Network/HBO Max. Disney+ and Hulu announced the June 29 U.S. premiere date of the new animated series “Adventure Time: Side Quests,” produced by Cartoon Network Studios. 

“Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” will be directed by Itsuro Kawasaki, while Francisco Paredes is co-producer. OLM in Japan will provide production services, while Warner Bros. Animation is producer.

The Braveheart, Brand New Romantic Drama Series Launches On Star Life

Star Life, a Bollywood based entertainment channel offering movies and series in English has announced the addition of a new series, The Braveheart. Known in India as Choti Sarrdaarni, it broadcasts daily at 20:00 CAT from 29 May.

It starred Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia as Meher Kaur Dhillon Gill, Avinesh Rekhi as Sarabjeet "Sarab" Singh Gill, Mahir Pandhi as Rajveer "Raj" Singh Babbar and Amandeep Sidhu as Mannat Kaur Dhillon Randhawa.

The Braveheart serves as another Colors TV original to have been distributed on JioStar brands following the launches of Dr. Aarambhi and Mannat. This is the result of a merger between Disney Star and Viacom18 bringing StarPlus under one umbrella.

Synopsis for The Braveheart 

The narrative initially focuses on Meher Kaur Dhillon, a bubbly young woman who falls in love with a man named Manav and becomes pregnant.

Meher's orthodox mother opposes the relationship, leading to a tragic separation from Manav. Meher is then forced into an arranged marriage with Sarabjit Singh Gill, a wealthy, widowed politician who has a 5-year-old son named Param.

The plot highlights Meher's journey as she confesses her past to Sarabjit. Over time, they build a powerful bond based on mutual respect and love, fiercely protecting their family from various societal and personal threats.

In its later stages, the show transitions forward in time to follow the life of Seher, the fiercely independent daughter of Meher and Sarabjit, as she navigates her own complex love triangle. 

Cartoon Network Introduces International Audiences To Adventure Time: Side Quests

Cartoon Network has announced the international premiere date of its brand-new animated series, Adventure Time: Side Quests, produced by Cartoon Network Studios, launching on Monday, 5 October.

 

A companion to the beloved original, Emmy®, Peabody, and Annie Award-winning series Adventure Time, the new series follows young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake as they embark on adventures across the fantastical land of Ooo — partying with cloud people and punching evil in the butt along the way.

 

One of Cartoon Network’s most beloved and imaginative franchises, Adventure Time captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, playful humour, and richly creative world. Adventure Time: Side Quests builds on the spirit of the early seasons, delivering lighter, self-contained adventures. Designed to introduce a new generation of fans to the land of Ooo, whilst giving existing fans more of what they love. The series brings standalone, silly quests and playful challenges - celebrating the joyful chaos of Finn and Jake’s adventures.

 

Adventure Time: Side Quests is executive produced by Nate Cash, who is the Showrunner, with Darrick Bachman serving as Story Editor. Victor Courtright and Niki Yang direct, Nick Cross is the Art Director, and Matthew Janszen is the Composer. Finn the Human is voiced by Sasha Knight, and John DiMaggio returns as the voice of Jake the Dog. The series will also reunite fan-favourite characters, including Ice King (Tom Kenny), Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch), Marceline (Olivia Olson), and BMO (Niki Yang).

 

Warner Bros. Discovery GM, International Kids, Animation and Franchise Vanessa Brookman said: “With its wit, originality and unpredictability, Adventure Time has always been quintessential Cartoon Network. In Side Quests, Nate and the team have crafted the perfect entry point for new audiences discovering the Land of Ooo for the first time, while offering a heartfelt love letter to fans who have been on the extraordinary journey from the very beginning.”

 

Showrunner and Executive Producer, Nate Cash, said: “Making Side Quests felt like making the original Adventure Time, which felt like hanging out with art school buddies making professional cartoons. That sounds like a big sandwich of feelings, and it was! You're going to love these NEW adventures with Finn & Jake!"

 

Adventure Time: Side Quests will premiere internationally, including on Cartoon Network Africa on Monday, 5 October.

Small Broadcasters Are Likely At Risk Of Being Removed From MultiChoice's DStv

A few years ago, ICASA held talks with various broadcasters (like Cape Town TV for instance) regarding its must carry bill. As it stands this conditions only included public broadcasters such as the SABC.

Cape Town TV and various other provincial broadcasters wanted their services to form part of these laws and wanted companies like MultiChoice to pay for their services under this agreement. But ICASA had since then turned them down.

ICASA has stated that rules only apply to public broadcasters and not any other tier of broadcasting. It is on this basis that the existing regulations are considered sufficient to address local content and must-carry.

This not only puts Cape Town TV at risk of being removed from DStv but also Soweto TV, Mpuma Kapa TV, 1KZN TV, GauTV and Tshwane TV. 

It was stated during this briefing years ago that some of these channels very much like your SABC News and eNCA are dependant on DStv for their survival. Without them, there's no way they continue to be in operation.

Look at what happened when StarSat was shut down in South Africa after failing to renew it's broadcasting licence. One Freestate Televisual and Rising Sun TV had to scale back on its operations and are now grasping through straws.

MultiChoice had not only been distributing some of these channels exclusively but helping them out with content and other expenses. With them continuing to lose subscribers and under French hands this luxury might come to an end.

Canal+ came into an agreement with regulators to ensure they continue sourcing services from these brands. But that doesn't stop them from scaling back on costs and overtime deciding to no longer offer some of these services on DStv.

The Rooms Network Confirms Additional Channels In Development At Canal+'s MultiChoice

Last year, Paramount had closed down its operations across Africa affecting brands like BET and MTV Base as well as local productions on MTV and Nicktoons. Similar to Amazon Prime Video, they no longer produce original content in Africa. 

Canal+ which took over MultiChoice's operations late last year had told regulators and the media that DStv consumers should expect more content during the year. This prompted the inclusion of BASE Pulse as a replacement to MTV Base.

It looks like MultiChoice might be eyeing Newzroom Afrika's parent company The Rooms Network for channels. Not long ago, The Rooms Network announced that Movie Room will be producing its first feature film, Thuli's Doek.

Within the description column of their press release, it was also stated "additional channels in development". The Rooms Network had expressed interest venturing toward general entertainment as seen with Movie Room and Play Room.

With BASE Pulse that launched in place of MTV Base, we can only assume The Rooms Network could be looking to replace BET on DStv. 

The Rooms Network has been dubbing international films and TV shows in Zulu with the announcement of its first feature film, Thuli's Deck. It wouldn't seem far fetched a stretch to think that one of the channels in development was BET inspired. 

Following the removal of 1Magic and Me, there had been talks of another TV channel in development. This channel was said to be locally infused while boasting content from other TV channels and it's likely this formed part of the additional channels.

After rivalling with Cartoon Network, TNT and likely the rest of M-Net's linear offering. We can assume if another TV channel(s) is in development it would either target Bravo or most definitely Telemundo.

June 2026 On Nickelodeon Across Europe And Africa | Channel Premiere: Sonic Prime | Returning Shows: Rugrats (2021) | More

It's time to say goodbye to Nickelodeon's most iconic diaper-wearing characters, while we can finally welcome the blue hedgehog to the main channel as well.

As quiet as May was, June brings a packed schedule from the main Nickelodeon channel. The second half of the new Marsupilami premiere batch arrives with fresh episodes at the beginning of the month, continuing to air in the morning slots. After the little furballs, we stay on in early June with an unexpected continuation. It seems Rugrats is still not a favorite of the programming team, as the series gets no mention again from either Nickelodeon or Paramount. It last returned in March, also quite unexpectedly. Back then, Nickelodeon aired the remaining episodes of Season 2. Now, however, Season 3 arrives as a world premiere, once again with zero reruns. The premiere times favor night owls, as the new episodes start in the final quarter-hour of late evening.

The two evergreen characters, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, are returning with a shorter batch than usual. Instead of the usual two weeks, the iconic duo is back for just a single week in mid-June. For us, this means the 16th season of the series will conclude at the end of the month at 9:00 AM. Finally, we have a channel premiere: Sonic Prime, which was previously aired on the local Nicktoons almost exactly 11 months ago. The lightning-fast hedgehog arrives on Nickelodeon screens at the end of June, with the first season spilling slightly into July. The new series will debut in the morning, but thanks to the global feed, each day's episode will be shown in multiple time slots.

The Marsupilami

2026-06-04 09:45 1x10a Smile for the Camera

2026-06-05 09:45 1x10b School Invaders

2026-06-08 09:45 1x11a Musical Mayhem

2026-06-09 09:45 1x11b Purrfect Punch

2026-06-10 09:45 1x12 Mission Park / Mar-Spooky-Lami

2026-06-11 09:45 1x13 Golfalami / Mar-Sleepwalker

2026-06-12 09:45 1x14 Shell-shock / The Amazing Coat Man

Rugrats – New Season

2026-06-01 23:45 3x01 A Tiger's Tale / Grandchild of the Month – Season Premiere

2026-06-02 23:45 3x02 Bookworm / The Cookie Test

2026-06-03 23:45 3x03 Mudville / Stepping Stone

2026-06-04 23:45 3x04 Scooped / Class Pet

2026-06-05 23:45 3x05 Desert Trip

2026-06-06 23:45 3x06 Wild Doll / The Pest Plant

2026-06-07 23:45 3x07 Forest Friends / Castle Guy

2026-06-08 23:45 3x08 Tricycle Kid / Simply Simon

2026-06-09 23:45 3x09 New Year on Ice

2026-06-10 23:45 3x10 Flower Girl / Flight of the Finster

2026-06-11 23:45 3x11 The Toy Box / The Pit

2026-06-12 23:45 3x12 Dinner Guest / Bucket List

2026-06-13 23:45 3x13 Big Cake Day Part 1

2026-06-14 23:45 3x14 Big Cake Day Part 2 – Series Finale

Sonic Prime – New Series, Channel Premiere

2026-06-22 11:00 1x01 Shattered – Season Premiere

2026-06-23 11:00 1x02 The Yoke's on You 

2026-06-24 11:00 1x03 Escape from New York 

2026-06-25 11:00 1x04 Unwelcome to the Jungle

2026-06-26 11:00 1x05 Barking Up the Wrong Tree 

2026-06-29 11:00 1x06 Situation: Grim 

2026-06-30 11:00 1x07 It Takes One to No Place 

SpongeBob SquarePants

2026-06-15 09:00 16x11 Pigskin Pearl

2026-06-16 09:00 16x12a The Green Tentacle 

2026-06-17 09:00 16x12b Happy Krabby Birthday 

2026-06-18 09:00 16x13a Karate Pals 

2026-06-19 09:00 16x13b Karen's Klatch – Season Finale

This was originally published by Mentrum

Movie Room On DStv In Production Of First Original Feature Film

Currently in production, the film boasts a distinguished ensemble cast led by Lindani Nkosi, Linda Sokhulu, Rorisang Mohapi, Vuyo Biyela, Mbalenhle Mavimbela, Slindile Nodangala, and 2026 Safta Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Magic Hlatshwayo.

Thuli’s Doek is a resonant South African film that explores themes of polygamy, legacy, blended family dynamics, fertility, faith, identity, dignity, and belonging. At its emotional core is one woman’s deeply personal struggle to preserve her voice, her dignity, and her place within her family.

“The launch of Thuli’s Doek represents an important step in Movie Room’s long-term vision to champion world-class African storytelling,” said Thokozani Nkosi, Executive Chairman of The Rooms Network.

“The overwhelming audience response to our vernacular-dubbed Hollywood blockbuster films has reaffirmed the demand for content that reflects the languages, cultures, and lived experiences of African audiences. Through Thuli’s Doek, we are deepening our investment in original local storytelling while contributing meaningfully to the growth of South Africa’s creative economy.”

The film is produced by Eclipse Television Productions.

Further details regarding Thuli’s Doek, including additional creative talent, release plans, and premiere dates, will be announced in due course.

Canal+ Is Looking To Align MultiChoice's Business With International Vendors

Last year, Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery extended their carriage agreement for the channels viewed on MultiChoice platforms. This deal was also expanded to include Warner Bros. Discovery's existing channels in Canal+ territories in Europe.

After Canal+ managed to complete it's acquisition of MultiChoice, plans were put in motion to align some of MultiChoice's business with that of its owners. This included agreements MultiChoice currently has with BBC Studios, NBCUniversal and Disney.

With them now serving over 40 million subscribers in 70 countries, there's really no point in them having to handle contracts separately. When with a combined scale they can just offer one contract and try to bring down the costs.

As some people recall Canal+ was able to call Warner Bros. Discovery bluff by having a last minute agreement put in place for MultiChoice territories.

The reality is that MultiChoice offers the most channels so basically they would serve as Warner Bros. Discovery's largest client in Africa. Despite already having agreements with other players, most of their revenue would reside with MultiChoice.

Canal+ also stood the chance to lose more DStv subscribers as Warner Bros. Discovery offers the top channels on DStv. While they expressed willingness to replace these channels there's no such thing as a like for like alternative.

Warner Bros. Discovery had expressed willingness to recover from the lost income if these channels went dark on MultiChoice platforms. There's really no recovery when MultiChoice competitors are willing to offer the bare minimum of DStv. 

Canal+ Might Look To Strengthen The Bond Between VIU And MultiChoice

With over 45 million monthly active users and 15 million subscribers, Viu ranks amongst the top 3 SVOD/AVOD players in Southeast Asia in terms of revenues. It is operated by VIU International Ltd., a joint venture between PCCW and Canal+.

VIU serves as one of few broadcasters in the streaming regime to curate local content. Aside from licensing shows like Uzalo and Skeem Saam from the SABC, they've also been dubbing various international shows to Zulu and Afrikaans.

They've been creating a lot of buzz for their Zulu dubbed kdramas with shows like Iqhawe Labafundi (High School: Return of a Gangster) and Intengo Yothando (Pear Perfect).

Alongside Canal+'s crown jewel MultiChoice, they've been bulking up on Afrikaans dubbed shows with Landman, Die Stokman and Eerste Liefde Laaste.

As Canal+ continues to build up it's stake in VIU and make further enhancements to MultiChoice. One of the likely outcomes awaiting the two is a potential partnership.

Showmax is going dark soon and this gives VIU ample room to license some of its content. Although, Canal+ plans to launch a dedicated app don't be surprised if VIU alongside DStv Stream were to bulked up on this app.

Same goes for the content, Canal+ Afrique benefitted from the MultiChoice tie-up as they got access to M-Net's local archives and SuperSport. MultiChoice had exclusive agreements with certain suppliers which extended to include them.

Canal+'s stake in VIU is sitting at 37,2% and when they do get it to 51% or before that. Don't be surprised if we got to see these dubbed shows from VIU on (a) separate DStv channel(s) if not Mzansi Magic and KykNET.

MultiChoice had been bulking up on the dubbed stuff with the launch of Landman on KykNET. Prior to this was the rollout of Star Khanya with the future rollout of Zee Dunia in East Africa.

According to some insiders, MultiChoice has more dubbed content they're planning to rollout on DStv and since last year they've been talks about allocating new channels. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if VIU's scraps were one of them.

MultiChoice did away with the English feed of TLNovelas and interesting how the remaining dubbed channels all have to appeal to the local consumer. You have Telemundo (English), Zee World (Sesotho and Swahili) and Star Khanya (Zulu).

Dragon Striker, Brand New Series Coming Soon To Disney Channel Across Italy, Spain And Africa

Set in the world of Asteria, Dragon Striker centers on a high-stakes magical sport called Gorotama—a five-a-side, soccer-like game enhanced with fantastical powers. The story follows Key, a 12-year-old farm boy who dreams of playing Gorotama at the elite school Kal Asterock, despite lacking magical abilities. That changes when he discovers a hidden connection to his late mother, a legendary champion known as the Dragon Striker.

Key’s journey introduces him to Ssyelle, a gifted player who can slow time and becomes a core part of the newly reformed team known as the Knights. Other teammates include Milo (who controls jelly), Oddward (who can duplicate himself), and the mysterious Ameline (who drains tamas). Standing in their way are rival squads like the Bards, Roses, Shadows, and the fearsome Dragons, led by Key’s new rival, Ragno.

The series, created and produced by Sylvain Dos Santos, will be directed by Charles Lefebvre from screenplays by writer Paul McKeown. Cyber Group Studios and La Chouette Compagnie produce for Disney EMEA.

Charles Lefebvre, the show's co-creator who also co-founded Chouette after working at its parent La Chouette Co., had worked on anime such as “My Hero Academia” and “One Piece”.

Originally set for a release in 2024, a preview of the new series was made available at the 2025 Annecy Animation Festival in France. The 22 20-minute episodes, will now on Disney Channel feeds across Spain, Italy and Africa from June 10th, and will also be streaming on Disney+.

Canal+ Announces JSE Listing, Unveils More Details

French media conglomerate and the MultiChoice Group’s new owner, Groupe Canal+, announced that its shares will begin trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on 3 June 2026.

“The JSE has granted approval to Canal+ for a secondary listing, by way of introduction using the fast-track listing process, of all its issued ordinary shares,” Canal+ stated.

Canal+ said it has 991,959,494 ordinary shares in issue with a nominal value of €0.25 (R4.84) each. They will launch on the JSE’s main board under the abbreviated name “CANALPLUS”, share code “CNP”.

“The Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank has approved the fast-track secondary inward listing of CANAL+ on the JSE, which will be classified as ‘domestic’.”

This comes five months after MultiChoice delisted from the stock exchange on 10 December 2025. It had been on the JSE for 6 years and 9 months, and was delisted following its acquisition by Canal+.

Canal+ stated that it will be the first French company to trade its shares on the South African stock exchange.

The French media giant confirmed that it would pursue a secondary listing on the JSE in October 2025. Groupe Canal+ is already listed on the London Stock Exchange.

The secondary listing was part of the undertakings Canal+ made to the Competition Commission when it sought approval to acquire MultiChoice.

The London Stock Exchange, where Canal+’s primary listing will remain, offers a “Secondary Listing” section that is self-regulated. It is designed for firms that wish to add a foreign listing.

Canal+ said a secondary listing on the JSE will preserve South African investor access and market liquidity.

The company had committed to a nine-month timeframe for its secondary listing, aiming to have its shares trading on the JSE before September 2026.

The DStv owner was originally owned by Naspers, but the MultiChoice Group was spun out into a separate listing in February 2019, with an opening share price of R95 per share.

Naspers said the unbundling aimed to unlock value for shareholders, while simultaneously creating an empowered, top-40 JSE-listed African entertainment company.

“Listing and unbundling MultiChoice Group is intended to create a leading entertainment business listed on the JSE that is profitable and cash generative,” former MultiChoice chairman Imtiaz Patel said.

“We offer an unmatched selection of local and original content, as well as a world-class sports offering.”

DStv And Openview Channel Changes From 01 January 2025 To 31 March 2026

Continuing onto 2024, MultiChoice hasn't been productive in new channel allocations we can only assume this had to do with the loss in DStv consumers. With Canal+ that takeover in 2025 is working on trying to reverse these losses.

We're going to divulge on the number of developments to have occured between 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026.

As we've previously mentioned, MultiChoice hasn't done much in terms of additions with Star Khanya that made its 2025 slate followed by Base Pulse in 2026. There was also the rebrand of E! to Bravo and Trace Africa to Trace Ngoma.

With Canal+ taking the heels they do promise new content for 2026 so we'll see what happens. But to a lot of people that worked around this industry, 2025 for MultiChoice was kind of sloppy but an improved from the bloodbath of 2024.

MultiChoice lost about 12-14 within the 2024 period and only got 2 to 3 new channels added. Last year, these cuts only affected 7 channels including 1Max, Qwest TV, CBS Reality, CBS Justice, BET, MTV Base and TLNovelas.

These numbers could have skyrocketed to 19 channels if Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery couldn't come to an agreement to continue carriage of Discovery Channel, TLC and Cartoon Network.

Aside from this, consumers got to see the expansion on existing DStv services with Compact and Access that got 5 channels and Family that got 6 channels. These would include DreamWorks Channel, History, Comedy Central and Zee World.

eMedia Investments had also moved at a slow pace in terms of additions on Openview but in their case it's understandable considering there's no monthly fees. In 2024, consumers welcomed two channels to their offering, Sporty TV and Star Khanya.

It was also a disastrous and embarrassing year as it's failed pay-tv venture Ultraview was silently discontinued. To top it off, eMedia Investments opted to keep the closure details of this offering under wraps from the media.

Unlike OUTtv and FUSE whose offering formed part of eVOD, eMedia Investments didn't retain any of the content from Star Select and Zee Family. The only way anyone can view the lineup would be getting the DStv Indian package.

JioStar and Zee Entertainment Enterprises that serve as the distributors of Star Select and Zee Family also distribute Star Life and Zee One on Openview. So it's likely that some of the content will resurface dubbed on these channels.

Below is a summary of the changes 

DStv

New channels/rebrands

Star Khanya

Bravo (formerly E!)

Trace Ngoma (formerly Trace Africa)

Base Pulse 

Closure

1Max

Qwest TV

CBS Reality

CBS Justice

BET 

MTV Base

TLNovelas 

Expansion

SuperSport Action - from DStv Compact+ to Compact 

History - from DStv Compact+ to Compact 

Curiosity Channel - from DStv Compact+ to Compact 

CBS Justice - from DStv Compact+ to Compact 

Africa Magic Showcase - from DStv Compact+ to Compact 

Disney Channel - from DStv Compact to Family

HGTV - from DStv Compact to Family 

Comedy Central - from DStv Compact to Family 

Nickelodeon - from DStv Compact to Family 

Nick Jr. - from DStv Compact to Family 

DreamWorks Channel - from DStv Compact to Family 

Nicktoons - from DStv Family to Access 

Zee World - from DStv Family to Access 

SuperSport Schools - from DStv Access to Easyview 

WWE - from DStv Family to DStv Access

Trace Ngoma - from DStv Family to DStv Access

Trace Gospel - from DStv Family to DStv Access

Openview

New channel

Sporty TV

Star Khanya

Closure 

Star Select

Zee Family 

Op 'n Afgrond, Brand New Series Launches On eVOD

eVOD, a South African based streaming service operated by eMedia Investments will be rolling out a new Afrikaans dubbed Turkish drama called Op 'n Afgrond. Known in Turkey as Siyah Kalp, it will be streaming on eVOD from Wednesday 13 May.

It starred Ece Uslu as Sumru Devresli, Aras Aydın as Nuh Çakırca, Hafsanur Sancaktutan as Melek Çakırca, Burak Tozkoparan as Cihan Şansalan, Leyla Tanlar as Sevilay Günser and Burak Sergen as Samet Şansalan.

Synopsis for Op 'n Afgrond 

The story kicks off with the arrival of twins, Nuh and Melek, in Cappadocia. They are seeking the mother who abandoned them years ago—Sumru.

Sumru has built a new, wealthy life as the matriarch of the Şansalan family, keeping her first children a complete secret from her husband and her current life.

When Nuh and Melek find her, they aren't just looking for a reunion; they are fueled by the pain of abandonment. Their presence threatens to dismantle the "perfect" facade Sumru has carefully constructed.

As the twins infiltrate the Şansalan world, they become entangled with Sumru's other children and business associates. This creates a web of forbidden romances and high-stakes rivalries, particularly involving characters like Cihan and Sevilay.

SA Rugby and Canal+ Sign Rights Renewal Agreement

SA Rugby and the CANAL+ Group, MultiChoice Group’s parent company, have concluded the renewal of their multi-year domestic broadcast rights agreement.

The renewal of the agreement will see SuperSport, Africa’s leading sports broadcaster, continue to be the only official broadcast rights holder for all SARU’s domestic competitions and Springbok women’s and junior age-group matches in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This announcement is the first of its kind with a major local sports federation since CANAL+ joined forces with the MultiChoice Group in September last year, reaffirming CANAL+’s long-term commitment to local sport.

SuperSport has been a proud SA Rugby broadcast partner for more than 30 years.

SARU President Mark Alexander said: “We are very happy to have concluded our first agreement with the MultiChoice Group and CANAL+ Group after a thorough and extensive series of engagements. They have demonstrated a shared understanding of the importance of rugby to the South African public and we trust this is the first of many such agreements.”

CANAL+ Africa CEO David Mignot was delighted with the continuation of the domestic rights agreement, which will make all domestic rugby matches available exclusively on SuperSport.

'PROUD MOMENT'

In South Africa, the SuperSport channels are supplied by Canal + Africa to MultiChoice (Pty) Ltd, which provides the DStv offering to subscribers.

“As promised, we are doubling down on our investment in local content, including the sports content that matters the most to people on the continent. In the South African market, rugby has grown into becoming a part of the national psyche – as evidenced by the national euphoria that erupted each time the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup,” said Mignot.

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer added: “Broadcasting rights are fundamental to the health and sustainability of sport in South Africa and rugby is no different. SuperSport has been a long-standing and trusted partner to South African rugby, and we are delighted to continue our partnership.

“The world of rugby and broadcasting has changed significantly since we signed our first agreement in the 1990s but it is a testimony to our mutual interests that the partnership continues to endure.”

Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director for Sports Content in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa : “The renewal of the domestic broadcast agreement is not just the strengthening of our long-standing partnership with SA Rugby but a victory for DStv viewers and subscribers, who have come to trust us to bring the best sports content to them in our world-class broadcast quality.

“To be able to continue this promise is a proud moment for us, and it reaffirms our commitment to the sports fan. We’re grateful to our partners at SA Rugby for their collaborative spirit.”

e.tv Is Bringing Two Original Dramas To The Lineup: eGagasini: Waves Of Change And The Four Of Us

e.tv is bringing two new original dramas to its primetime lineup with the upcoming premiere of eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us. Scheduled to launch on 29 June 2026, the two series will anchor a brand-new primetime power hour, delivering exactly what South African audiences want at the peak of the evening schedule: intense conflict, compelling characters, and high-stakes drama.

Both titles join a strong slate of local storytelling on e.tv, stepping into the timeslots held by two of South Africa’s most-loved dramas, Scandal! and House of Zwide. With eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us, viewers can expect bold narratives rooted in family, ambition, betrayal, and survival - brought to life by two of the country's most respected production houses.

Joining the new 7:30PM slot is eGagasini: Waves of Change, taking over from House of Zwide as a stylish youth music daily drama produced by Stained Glass TV, the award-winning production house behind Durban Gen. Produced by Gugulethu Zuma and Pepsi Pokane, the series delivers a fresh, youthful story set against the vibrant pulse of Durban's fast-rising music scene.

Tshedza Pictures brings a gripping new family drama to the 8PM slot with The Four of Us, marking the acclaimed production company's first-ever production for e.tv and taking over from Scandal!. Produced by celebrated storytelling duo Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon, the series promises the kind of captivating, character-driven drama that e.tv audiences know and love.

Speaking on the production, Stained Glass TV executive producer Pepsi Pokane says eGagasini is a story about the dangerous collision between dreams and consequences.

"At its heart, eGagasini explores what young people are willing to sacrifice in pursuit of success. It is vibrant, aspirational, and deeply rooted in music culture, but beneath that is a tense thriller about guilt, fear, and the weight of one life-changing decision. We are excited to bring audiences a story that feels fresh, contemporary, and emotionally charged."

Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Executive Producer at Tshedza Pictures, says the production marks a significant milestone for the company.

"Tshedza Pictures is proud to be debuting a new telenovela on e.tv for the very first time. We are going on a journey with the loyal viewers of e.tv, a journey built on relatable characters and the kind of compelling, edge-of-the-seat storytelling we love delivering to millions of South Africans. The Four of Us is a story worth waiting for."

"Launching two new shows signifies a major expansion in our primetime storytelling at e.tv. We are excited to partner with these renowned, award-winning production houses, whose expertise will help us craft narratives that authentically reflect the complexities of our societies. Our channel is dedicated to delivering content that sparks conversation and cultivates audience engagement and loyalty," said Helga Palmer, Group Head of Content Development and Strategy at eMedia.

Together, eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us form e.tv's new primetime power hour — a double commission that gives South African viewers two unmissable new reasons to be in front of the screen each night.

DStv Stream Debuts Beaulah: Queens Van Die Kaap Season 2

The queens are back — and according to the cast of Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap, the drama, shade and glamour are bigger than ever.

The SAFTA-nominated reality series returns for a second season on DStv Stream from 12 May 2026, once again taking viewers behind the scenes of Cape Town’s vibrant drag world.

Produced by Pop24, the team behind shows including The Mommy Club, Tollie & Manila and Bae Beyond Borders, the series follows seven drag performers as they navigate friendships, rivalries, performances and personal struggles.

Season Two Promises More Drama and New Alliances

Season one of Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap left audiences with fractured friendships, simmering tensions and plenty of unforgettable moments. Now, season two picks up right where the drama left off.

According to the show’s producers, “the beef and shade are still very much alive,” with viewers set to see shifting loyalties and surprising new dynamics among the Cape Town queens.

The cast includes multi-pageant winner Emogan Moore, Miss Sovereign Western Cape winner Ina Propriette, Miss Cape Town Pride winner Kat Gilardi, television personality Madison Scarr, Miss Gay Western Cape winner Maxine Wild, rival house mothers BB Vahlour and Madison Scarr, and SA’s Got Talent runner-up Manila Von Teez.

BB Vahlour Reflects on Representation and Growth

BB Vahlour, one of the show’s three trans women cast members, said returning for a second season carries both meaning and responsibility.

“Returning for a second season feels like an opportunity to deepen the work we started and to grow alongside the audience and the ‘characters’ we are on the show,” she said.

“It is both an honour and a responsibility to keep the story authentic and true to ourselves, while also showing where our drag is in our lives now, what and who we represent and the importance of uniting all drag queens.”

Expect Bigger Looks, Bigger Personalities and Bigger Fights

Fabian van Schalkwyk, better known as Emogan Moore, teased an explosive new season packed with fashion, friendships and drama.

“There is so much to look forward to this season, with many new and unexpected friendships forming… and way more lashes, wigs, garments, and drama,” he shared.

For veteran queen Kat Gilardi, viewers should prepare for some shocking revelations.

“Of course there are [new dynamics], major ones. You will see how some people reveal who they really are, but it should not come as a shock. They are simply showing you who they have been all along,” she said.

Drag Visibility Matters

Several cast members also reflected on the importance of the series for LGBTQ+ representation, particularly for trans women.

Maxine Wild, who has been doing drag for 13 years, said the show provides a powerful platform for visibility and affirmation.

“Beaulah has been, and continues to be, an incredible platform for us to showcase who we are,” she explained.

“As a trans woman, its importance lies in allowing people who feel the same way about their gender and their journey to see that there are others out there living their truth unapologetically in society.”

Madison Scarr added that she is excited for viewers to witness more of her personal journey.

“I’m excited for the audience to see the evolution in my trans journey and the personal challenges I’ve overcome, as well as the fun, playful moments I’ve had with growing my drag,” she said.

A Show That Changed Lives

For Manila Von Teez, the impact of Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap has been life changing.

“I am a completely different human being, this show has changed me in so many ways and offered me opportunities I could never could dream about,” he said.

Ina Propriette echoed the excitement around drag once again taking centre stage.

“Returning for a second season means drag gets another moment in the culture at the forefront,” he said.

“It’s been a dry spell and I’m just extremely excited to have my artform be a beacon for our community because we seriously missed and needed this.”

Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap Season Two will be available to binge-watch on DStv Stream from Tuesday, 12 May 2026.