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

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 of Kindergarten a rather big adventure, and a rocky start to their friendship. 26 June
S2/E52 - The Speech and Debate League of Death and Destruction Cross Town Explosion Event: Zack and Milo join Melissa’s wrestling/speech and debate team against their cross-town rivals. 27 June
S2/E53 - The Mid-Afternoon Snack Club: Milo, Melissa, Zack, Mort, Amanda, and Bradley are stuck in detention for the afternoon. They have to work together to overcome some Murphy’s Law adventures. 28 June

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

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

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

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 Africa’s news media space. Their vision and entrepreneurial outlook has the potential to grow news viewership through its commitment to consumer centric, objective analysis and a strong digital focus”.

Newzroom Afrika promises a fresh take on news coverage, with credible and leading voices who will deliver  the day’s top stories. The talent line-up features experienced news professionals from  the industry. In addition, Newzroom Afrika will provide a platform for new talent to develop both in front of and behind the camera. The company will be supported by  an experienced and respected management team and editorial board.

“We are proud of how quickly Newzroom has progressed and wish them everything of the best,” concluded Phahle.