SuperSport To Broadcast Ligue 1 Matches After Canal+ Afrique Secured Rights Through The 2028-9 Season

Last year, Canal+ extended its rights in Sub-Saharan Africa to cover French soccer’s top-tier Ligue 1 through the end of the 2028-29 season. Recently, it was announced on SuperSport's social platforms the inclusion of Ligue 1.

The first match will feature Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) facing Strasbourg, scheduled for 8:45 PM CAT on SS Football and Africa 2. This is a strategic move by SuperSport, especially considering the recent acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+. 

SuperSport also previously held broadcasting rights for Ligue 1 several years ago. 

Canal+, through its Canal+ Afrique arm, has shown Ligue 1 in French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa since the beginning of the 2018-19 season, after it purchased the rights for the cycle through the 2023-24 season for around €80 million ($95.4 million) per year.

Following its acquisition of MultiChoice, the broadcaster operates in over 40 African countries both directly and through a network of wholly and partially-owned subsidiaries, all of which accounts for over 20 million subscribers on the continent as of the end of 2024.

CBS Justice Might Be Getting A Name Change Possibly To True Crime If CBS Reality Exits DStv

In the coming months, CBS Reality will be shutting down its operations in Poland as it continues to see rapid decline in parts of Europe. In the UK, CBS Reality had been folded under True Crime which serves as an equivalent to CBS Justice on DStv.

Unlike CBS Reality, AMC Networks International continues to distribute new content to CBS Justice they even market the offering on the platform. It's likely that CBS Justice could be retained and likely  rebrand when or if CBS Reality exits DStv.

Since 2022, AMC Networks International had been gradually phasing out the CBS trademark across its platforms. Either by closing various channels or rebranding them under their corporate structure.

True Crime was launched in 2023 as a replacement to CBS Reality with shows like Forensic Files, Secrets Of A Psychopath and Britain's Countryside Killers. Unlike most feeds, CBS Reality in the UK was like African feed to CBS Justice prior to its rebrand.

It wouldn't surprise me if CBS Justice were to rebrand to True Crime with select shows from CBS Reality to air on True Crime including Random Breath Test and Border Security.

More International Movies Set To Be Dubbed In isiZulu On Movie Room

Following is sister channel Play Room, Movie Room will be expanding its local content slate by dubbing various international titles to Zulu. Since August, several films to have been dubbed include Jumanji: The Next Level, Little Man: Isela Elimfishane and White Chicks: Izintombi Zomthetho.

These are all part of segment on Movie Room known as Hollywood Mzansi Style with more titles set to rollout in the coming months. Confirmed titles was include Norbit, Shrek 2-4, Ride Along 1 & 2 and Central Intelligence.

Norbit: Umyeni Karasputia - 8 November at 20:00 CAT

A meek Norbit rediscovers his love for a childhood sweetheart. However, his domineering wife is determined not to let him go till she wrests control of a restaurant from his foster father.

Ride Along: Woza Sambe Kuyoshuba! - 6 December at 18:05 CAT

Ben, a security guard, is in love with police officer James Payton's sister. In order to win his future brother-in-law's heart, Ben rides along with him on a 24-hour patrol trip to Atlanta.

Ride Along 2: Kwashuba Futhi - 13 December at 18:10 CAT

James takes Ben along to pull the plug on a drug racket involving an influential businessman, Antonio Pope. However, with Ben's wedding day approaching, the two have little time to expose the crime.

Central Intelligence: Umseshi Nomngani Wakhe - 20 December at 18:05 CAT

Accountant Calvin, who was the most popular boy at school, meets his ex-classmate, Bob, at a reunion. Little does he know that the meeting would wreak havoc in his quiet and peaceful life.

Shrek 2: iBuyile Ingadlangadla - 13 December at 20:00 CAT

When Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon, her parents, the rulers of Far Far Away, invite them over. But as the king does not like Shrek, he enlists a fairy to keep him away from his daughter.

Shrek: Usekhona Okwesithathu - 20 December at 20:00 CAT

When his father-in-law falls ill, Shrek becomes the heir-apparent but is reluctant to take over the kingdom. He sets out to find Arthur Pendragon who could take over if Shrek opts to abdicate.

Shrek Forever Yena - 27 December at 20:00 CAT

Shrek, bored of his life, wants to regain his lost glory. He makes a pact with Rumpelstiltskin, whereby the latter dupes Shrek by sending him to a world where he is the king and ogres are hunted.

Marriage For Duty Coming Soon To Zee World

Zee World, a English dubbed Bollywood based channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises is set to rollout a new series titled Marriage For Duty. Known in India as Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, the Hindi languages series aired on Zee TV.

Synopsis for Marriage For Duty

Raghav, a wealthy and hot-headed man, agrees to marry Reet, a principled journalist, so that his beloved sister, Unnati, can marry Reet's brother, Dhruv. This arrangement means Reet's treatment is tied directly to how Raghav's sister is treated by her new in-laws. For Raghav, Reet is merely a "guarantee" for his sister's happiness.

For Reet, this marriage to a man she barely knows feels like a business deal or a punishment, forcing her to abandon her independent principles as a journalist who questions tradition. For Raghav, it is a necessary compromise to protect his emotionally vulnerable sister. 

It starred Ayushi Khurana as Reet Suryavanshi, Bharat Ahlawat as Raghav Suryavanshi, Jayati Bhatia as Sharda Suryavanshi, Sehaj Rajput as Unnati Chaudhary and Rohit Dhiman as Dhruv Chaudhary.

In other developments, Zee World will be rolling out Jagriti: Empowered on October 16th for consumers in Southern Africa.

Ukuzibophezela Coming Soon To Zee Zonke

Zee Zonke a Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced the addition of Ukuzibophezela. Known in India as Navri Mile Hitlerla, the series is expected to replace We Mamezala from 22 October at 7PM.

Synopsis for Ukuzibophezela

Abhiram, known for his perfectionism and rigid nature, is nicknamed "Hitler" by his family because of his strict rules and controlling behavior. He finds himself united with a lively and free-spirited young woman named Leela. After their marriage, Leela must navigate the difficult role of becoming a mother-in-law to Abhiram's three adult daughters-in-law, who were previously running the household. 

Ukuzibophezela follows her journey as she tries to win over the family and bring warmth to the house. It centers on the challenges the young woman faces as she becomes the matriarch of the family and deals with his three rebellious daughters-in-law. 

The Marathi-language television series that premiered on Zee Marathi on March 18, 2024. It is an official remake of the popular Hindi series Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, produced by Sharmishtha Raut and directed by Chandrakant Gaikwad under Ericon Telefilms.

It starred Raqesh Bapat as Abhiram (AJ) Jahagirdar and Vallari Viraj as Leela Vasant Mohite in leading roles. It also starred Sharmila Shinde as Durga Kishor Jahagirdar, Sanika Kashikar as Laxmi Pramod Jahagirdar and Bhumija Patil as Saraswati Viraj Jahagirdar.

Prior to its rollout, Zee Zonke will be allocating the family drama Izithembiso to the lineup an hour early at 6PM.