Newsflash: CCTV-4 To Continue Broadcast On The DStv Platform Through The IS-20 Satellite
During the month, it was reported by various outlets that MultiChoice was removing CCTV-4 by the end of March. A free-to-air channel which features documentaries reality shows, drama series, news, movies and kids shows on the Easyview package. As seen in a press statement by MultiChoice: “All channel and programme relationships are contractual and have an intended end-date which is then open for the parties to review,” MultiChoice explained. “This is part of the ongoing review of our products and services. Often channels are removed from the platform due to low viewership and performance on some packages.” “In this instance, the parties have agreed to not renew based on commercial viability and viewership of the channels.” The channel would be terminated on all DStv platforms from 31 March 2023 at 23:59. Right??? After doing some digging around it was revealed by their PR that CCTV-4 would continue on the IS-20 platform as mentioned below: "Following additional contractu