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Last month, it was reported WildEarth would be the 10th TV  exiting DStv by the end of April . This comes after the channel had been going through financial constraints and all of a sudden demanded carriage fees from MultiChoice. This is also part of a bigger conspiracy seen within DStv as 9 channels had already exited their platforms in under 4 months. This includes 1Magic , Me , People's Weather , B4U Movies , Ginx TV , Emmanuel TV , DW , One Freestate Televisual and NWTV .  With Africa Magic Urban that is set to be the 11th TV channel to exit DStv platforms across Africa. According to MultiChoice, they're consolidating their efforts as part of a strategic shift in order to deliver the highest quality entertainment that resonates with viewers.  Similar to 1Magic and Me, MultiChoice is likely looking to cutback on content commissions for these channels in order to boost their streaming endeavors with Showmax. It was revamped in February to include a lineup of a

Despite already submitting an all-cash offer worth roughly R54 billion, Canal+ has increased its shareholding in MultiChoice from just over 35% to 40.01% As per the Companies Act, Canal+ had to make an offer to buy the rest of MultiChoice after breaking the 35% threshold. Canal+ has offered to buy all the shares at R125 apiece, which is being considered by a newly formed independent board at MultiChoice. Although Canal+ was given the right to buy more MultiChoice shares earlier this week, should these shares be bought at more than R125 each, the French broadcaster would be obliged to increase the officer price to “not less than the highest consideration paid” per share bought.  MultiChoice’s share price currently stands at just under R120 a share. Despite Canal+ already owning 40% of MultiChoice, the latter’s memorandum of incorporation means that a foreign company’s aggregate voting power can not exceed 20% of the total voting power in the group to ensure certain statut

Zee Zonke is a Zulu dubbed entertainment channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises which is home to various Bollywood series from Zee Studios. Launching on DStv in August 2023, it serves as the popular addition to consumers.  Not long ago, it was reported that Zee World a sister channel to Zee Zonke alongside Zee One would be debuting new content in the month. Now, Zee Zonke will be welcoming its first ever new series from Zee Telegu titled Umakoti Oyintandokazi (No.1 Kodalu). The story revolves between two women, Vagdhevi and Saraswathi. Vagdhevi is a business entrepreneur, who is looking for an educated girl for her son Rahul. Saraswathi is an illiterate woman with a kind and good heart. After a series of consequences, Rahul marries Sarasu. It starred Madhumitha H as Saraswath, Jai Dhanush as Rahul, Sudha Chandran as Vagdhevi, Anshu Reddy as Preethi, Suresh as Arun Babu and Kranthi as Teja. Umakoti Oyintandokazi debuted on Zee Telegu from 9 December 2019 to 

During the past week, it was reported that Zee One would be debuting a Telegu led drama, A Lot Can Happen Over Coffee . Now it's being reported that Zee World will be rolling out a new Marathi based drama Love Through New Eyes (Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla). The story revolves around a middle-class girl, Avani, who gets hired for a job in Mumbai. Her mother Nalu asks her to stay with her mother's childhood friend, Shaku, to reduce the time needed to reach her new workplace. During their visit, Sweetu is introduced to Shaku's son Omkar.  It starred Anvita Phaltankar as Avani Vasant Salvi, Shalva Kinjawadekar as Onkar Khanvilkar, Kishori Ambiye as Shakuntala Khanvilkar, Aditi Sarangdhar as Malvika Khanvilkar and Milind Joshi as Mr. Khanvilkar.  Produced by Tejendra Neswankar under the banner of Trrump Carrd Production.  Love Through New Eyes debuted on Zee Marathi from 4 January 2021 to  19 March 2022 with 378 episodes had been filmed for the series each with a

O.J. Simpson, the NFL great who later became an actor and then better known for being accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson amid a high-profile televised car chase and trial in which he was ultimately acquitted of murder charges, has died. He was 76. In a post on Simpson’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the Simpson family shared the following statement: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.” His death follows a life colored by success in sports and Hollywood that morphed into Simpson becoming a suspected murderer and convicted armed robber. Born Orenthal James Simpson on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, Simpson’s Heisman Trophy-winning days at USC and later with the Buffalo Bills — where he had a record-breaking run for 2,000 yards in th

Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+, the original animated series premieres on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) across Africa this April and May.   “Iwájú” will premiere each weekday from Monday, 22 – 26 April at 17:00(CAT) / 16:00(WAT) with a marathon on Saturday, 27 April from 14:00(CAT) / 13:00(WAT). Special repeat broadcasts will run from Monday, 29 April – Saturday, 4 May with a marathon on Sunday, 5 May from 13:35 (CAT) / 12:35(WAT) and, on Africa Day, Saturday 25 May, viewers will be able to view another 6-episode marathon from 11:00 (CAT) / 10:00(WAT).   The premiere of the original animated series gives viewers across the continent an opportunity to view the series in territories where Disney+ is not available. Set in a futuristic Lagos, “Iwájú” tells the exciting coming-of-age story of Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert,

TLC Africa has a new lineup of 90 DAY FIANCÉ: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? couples that viewers have come to know and root for over the years. They continue to navigate the highs and lows in their relationships, including everything from preparing for first impressions with the in-laws, to managing significant cultural differences, to working through turbulent family dynamics and more. These couples are kissing the honeymoon stage goodbye as they navigate the next step in their love story. 90 DAY FIANCÉ: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? premieres on Thursday, 11 April at 20:00 CAT on TLC South Africa.    Over the years, the 90 DAY FIANCÉ franchise has helped find love matches all over the world. The show has been filmed in 56 countries, broadcast in 216 territories and translated into 44 languages. When it comes to lasting marriages, 90 DAY FIANCÉ has a 78% success rate – higher than the national average.     Below are the 90 Day couples who will be featured on the upcoming season of 90 DAY FIAN

This June, Mzansi Magic will premiere Ha Molefi, a drama about a father and son grieving the loss of a Mother and Wife, forcing them to deal directly with the complexities of their relationship. Thabang Molefi (TJ Mokhuane) is a queer teenager from Pimville, Soweto, who has just lost his mother, Mam’ Linda, and is on a journey of healing and self-discovery. He lives with his father Ntate Molefi (Dingaan Khumalo/DSK) who is also grieving the loss of his wife, and together they set off on a journey of discovery that lays bare their fears and hopes while honoring Mam’Linda’s memory. Thabang dreams of winning the all-round category at the annual Ballroom/Vogue Nights and he draws inspiration from his late mother, who was a musical sensation in the 90’s, and who always encouraged Thabang to live his truth and follow his dreams.  Ntate Molefi, on the other hand, loves his son and has accepted him as he is. However, the recently widowed father has to learn that he must go beyond j

As some readers are aware, MultiChoice had removed 10 TV channels in under 5 months. This includes Deutsche Welle , Ginx TV , Emmanuel TV , B4U Movies , One Freestate Televisual , NWTV , 1Magic , People's Weather and Me with WildEarth to follow. MultiChoice is in the midst of a possible takeover from French company Canal+ after garnering almost 37% hold of the company . With South African laws forcing them to obtain remaining shares and get approval from legislation or risk termination.  If this deal goes forward, Canal+ and MultiChoice would be merging their stables with the acquirer Canal+ making some budget cuts. This is a norm when a company undergoes a takeover or merger but how much more turmoil can consumers put up with. As discussed already, Canal+ assets clash with MultiChoice's current offering as the French company has bought up various properties in Africa. This includes ROK Studios who own the streaming service iROKO TV and linear ROK channels on DSt