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E.tv's Openview Drops 2 More Channels

OpenView has announced that it will be cancelling sports channel Trace Sports Stars as well as Afrikaans religious channel KruisKyk. KruisKyk, which aired on channel 151, is being removed from the broadcaster’s catalog today, while Trace Sports Stars – which is found on channel 116 – will run until Tuesday 14 May. “The decision to let go of both the KruisKyk and Trace Sports Stars channels from OpenView has been a challenging one,” said GM of group content services Ziyanda Mngomezulu. OpenView said that since its inception in the South African market in 2013, it has invested extensively into the satellite platform and the bouquet strategies, which have been adapted and reshaped in response to market dynamics.

What's Coming Up In June 2019 On Disney XD Africa

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DuckTales S2 New Episodes Weekdays @ 17:30, from 3rd -7th June Synopsis: Huey, Dewey and Louie, along with Mrs. Beakley’s granddaughter, Webby, discover long-kept family secrets from Scrooge’s epic past, sending the family on escapades around the world! Milo Murphy’s Law S2 New Episodes Weekdays @ 17:00, from 24th June – 4th July Synopsis: Milo is always expecting the unexpected and no matter what goes wrong, he's prepared, armed with knowledge, a backpack of supplies, and an endless sense of optimism. S2/E49 - Safety First: Milo and Elliot accidentally get handcuffed together and Elliot learns to understand why he’s so obsessed with safety. 24 June S2/E50 - Cavendish Unleashed: Milo and the gang are bored so decide to learn a different, seemingly useless skill. Cavendish accidentally unleashes a giant alien cyclops from a crashed UFO. 25 June S2/E51 - First Impressions: Six-year-old Milo meets Melissa for the first time and Murphy’s Law makes their first day

What's Coming Up In June 2019 On Disney Junior Africa

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Vampirina S2 Launch Weekdays @ 17:30, 27th May – 21st June Synopsis: The newest monster on the block is back with more batty adventures and surprises! She may be blue with pointy teeth, but she’s not that different underneath! Chip ‘N’ Dale Nutty Tales Shorts Weekdays @ 16:25, 17th – 21st June Synopsis: Chip and Dale get into more mischievous adventures with the help of some of their Disney friends. Paprika S1 New Episodes Weekends @ 07:00, 15th – 30th June Synopsis: No hurdle’s too high for the Paprika twins Olivia and Stan as they turn everyday life into wonderful, colourful adventures!

What's Coming Up In June 2019 On Disney Channel Africa

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101 Dalmatian Street New Episodes Weekdays @ 16:00, 3rd – 14th June.  Synopsis: Based on the iconic story, this new series, set in 21st Century London, follows the adventures of Dolly and Dylan, mum Delilah and dad Doug, and their 97 younger brothers and sisters. Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp (New Episodes) Weekdays @ 17:15, 27th May – 7th June. Synopsis: Follow a group of kids at summer camp as they experience life away from home, make new friends, learn new activities from archery to drama, and create memories.

Newzroom Afrika Launches On DStv

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The addition of Newzroom Afrika will add further news diversity to MultiChoice platforms MultiChoice Group (MCG) is proud to announce that it will soon be adding Newzroom Afrika to its portfolio of news channels on 2nd May 2019. The channel founded by Thokozani Nkosi and Thabile Ngwato, will complement the existing local and international news channels currently available on DStv; joining the likes of CNN, BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera, eNCA and SABC. Newzroom Afrika will be live on DStv channel number 405 and will be available to DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, Access and EasyView customers. The channel will be simulcast (SD/HD) and available 24/7. In addition to the traditional DStv linear platform, Newzroom Afrika will also be available via streaming on smartphone, tablet or desktop, through DStv Now. According to Yolisa Phahle, CEO of General Entertainment, “the addition of Newzroom Afrika will increase the diversity of voices and perspectives in South A

DreamWorks And Xilam Studios Brand New Series Makes It Way To Boomerang Africa Screens In June 2019 Alongside Brand New Episodes Of Everyone's Favorite Rabbit And Lemmings

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BRAND NEW SERIES MR. MAGOO Oh Mr. Magoo – you’ve done it again! Everything is perfectly imperfect in Mr. Magoo’s universe, for this short-sighted old man, perception is everything! Nothing is as it appears in this little town with a dog mistaken for a feline and an imposter for a neighbour, what could go possibly go wrong? A little bit of chaos from Mr. Fizz and his henchman and Mr. Magoo’s attempt to save the world at every turn can’t hurt, can it? Tune in to Boomerang from Monday, 3 June and find out in the all new episodes. Premiere Date: Monday 03/06/2019 Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 07:20 CAT NEW EPISODES RABBIDS INVASION Uncontrollable, indestructible adventure Weekends will never be the same again in June when Rabbids Invasion makes its way back to your screen with all new episodes packed with plenty of adventure. The Rabbids take over the jungle and soon the world is faced with an army of crabs? Watch out as this mysterious, ungovernable breed of rabbit-

Supa Strikas Finds Its New Home On Cartoon Network Africa From June 2019 Also Joining The Channel's Lineup Is Nate And The Rest Of The Gang In Brand New Episodes Of Yokai Watch And Back-To-Back Episodes Of The Wattersons In The Amazing World Of Gumball

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NEW SERIES SUPA STRIKAS Supa Strikas strike it big! This June, join the best striker in the world, Shakes, and his teammates on their quest to be crowned Super League champs. Gather your friends to watch kick-butt action in the season premiere and follow the Supa Strikas in their exploration of strange lands, strange opposition, and soccer challenges. From taking on the Iron Tank to facing uncertainty on the Sheik’s ‘Sky Palace’ after a frustrating draw against Sultans to all-round mischief from opponents, it’s game on from Monday, 17 June on Cartoon Network! Launch: Monday 17/06/2019 Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 16:50 CAT GUMBALL MARATHON GUMBALL Capricious, Gumballicious Winter is here and the perfect time to huddle around the fre to indulge in the endless drama unfolding in the Wattersons’ household. Catch Gumball trying his best to outwit his genius sister, Anais, while Darwin, the reformed goldfsh with legs, tries to fnd his place in the family. What’s not t

And, The Show Goes On - Tellytrack Continues To 'Run' On All DStv Platforms

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For over 15-years, DStv has been the ‘race track’ of choice for many horse racing lovers across the country, through the broadcast of the Tellytrack channel. This almost two-decades long partnership, between Tellytrack and Multichoice, will continue to run on DStv channel 239 enabling viewers to experience the ‘Sport of Kings’ in the comfort of their homes. ‘’Over the years we have seen consistency in the channel’s viewership ratings, indicating that the South African television market has an appetite for the sport,” explains Rob Scott – Sports Betting Executive for Phumelela Gaming. “As such from a business perspective, extending the contract became key, as the partnership continues to provide extended reach of the sport.” The channel will see a ‘look and feel’ as well as content facelift – launching new content propositions as well as injecting a more lifestyle feel into the programming. “We will be introducing an hour-long daily Morning Show, that will carry 30 minutes of h

NEW CHANNEL ALERT: STAR LIFE COMING SOON TO STARSAT/STARTIMES

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Star Life is a South African digital satellite television channel which showcases family dramas, celebrity dance shows and movies from Star's library of Bollywood movies, adapted into English for African audiences. AVAILABILITY DStv: Channel 167 Bouquet : Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family Openview: Channel 110 GOtv: Channel 23 PICTURE FORMAT 576i, 16:9 (SDTV) - outside South Africa 1080p, 16:9 (HDTV) - South Africa only SLOGAN "It's a beautiful world" ABOUT Star Network - a fully-owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox - launched the HD channel Star Life in August 2018. It is a 24-hour English-language channel available on Openview, GOtv and DStv, aimed as a crossover between Indian and African entertainment. The channel showcases family dramas (daily soaps and telenovelas, short and long form), celebrity dance shows and movies from its library of A-List Bollywood movies. The channel aims to bring to Africa "extraordinary jo