Our customers have spoken… and
we’re listening. DStv Premium
customers can soon look forward to
more fresh series with fewer movies
and series repeats from M-Net.
MultiChoice and M-Net will be
making key changes to some of the
M-Net channels to improve DStv
customers’ viewing experience.
Supersized M-Net 101
The ever-popular M-Net Edge
(channel 102) will be integrated into
M-Net 101 from 1 April 2017. This will
give customers a supersized channel
with bumper-to-bumper
entertainment ranging from the latest
shows from M-Net 101 to the edgier
entertainment previously on M-Net
Edge. Customers can look forward to
an extended prime time on M-Net 101
from 18:00 to midnight every day.
This means fewer repeats on M-Net,
which will now be the one
destination for the best and newest
shows from the US, alongside some
great local shows.
Customers can tune in to sitcom fun
at 18:00, followed by the latest
blockbuster international reality
shows at 18:30 and top-notch drama,
crime, comedy or action series from
19:30 onwards. Once the kids are
safely in bed – between 21:30 and
midnight – customers can enjoy
critically acclaimed edgier
entertainment like Billions season 2,
Magicians season 2; The Leftovers
season 3, Bates Motel season 5,
Broadchurch season 3, Mad Dogs
season 1, Detour season 2 and more.
To top it off, M-Net will pull out all
the stops to give our customers great
entertainment on Saturdays. The
reality show repeats will be dropped
on Saturdays and Sundays, in favour
of fresh sitcoms and dramas which
will air on Saturdays from 18:00.
Brand new series like cutting-edge
medical drama Pure Genius (Augustus
Prew, Dermot Mulroney, and Odette
Annable), dark comedy Imposters
(Inbar Lavi, Parker Young and
Stephen Bishop) and the epic event
limited series When We Rise (Guy
Pearce, Mary-Louise Parker and
Rachel Griffiths) can be seen during
prime time on Saturdays.
“The entertainment landscape is
changing faster than ever - we’ve
made these changes based on what
our customers have told us. We know
they want to see the best new and
returning series, and that is exactly
what they will get,” says Group
General Manager for M-Net SA,
Nkateko Mabaso.
More fresh movies more often
M-Net want to show fewer older
movies and repeats so DStv
customers can enjoy more fresh and
newer movies more often. This is why
M-Net Movies Showcase (channel
107) will be dropped in favour of more
themed movie pop-up channels and
movie festivals on existing M-Net
movie channels.
“Our pop-up channels are extremely
popular,” says Mabaso. “Viewers love
the fact that they can easily find a
collection of their favourite movies
packaged under a specific theme on
one channel. They enjoyed the Star
Wars and Harry Potter pop-up
channels – and we’re planning
several more throughout the year.”
The recently launched M-Net Movies
Collection also adds to the breadth of
M-Net’s movie offering. The M-Net
Movies Collection comprise more
than 1000 movies and is available on
DStv Catch Up Plus, accessible to
customers when they connect their
DStv Explora to the internet. The
collection is also accessible on the
Catch Up section on DStv Now online
and on the app. DStv Premium
customers can choose what movie
they would like to watch, when it
suits them best.
DStv Family customers gets VUZU
There is also good news about fewer
repeats for DStv Family customers.
From April, VUZU (channel 116) will
move into their family of channels.
VUZU will replace M-Net Family
(channel 162) which has not
performed as well as expected. VUZU
carries many of the popular family
and celebrity reality shows that our
DStv Family customers enjoy.
Reset your recordings
Leading up to the integration of M-
Net Edge and M-Net 101, DStv
Premium customers can enjoy two,
three or four back-to-back episodes
of their favourite shows in the next
couple of weeks.
Customers with Exploras and PVRs
are reminded to reset their recordings
as their favourite shows find their
new home on M-Net 101. These
shows include Elementary, Major
Crimes and Grimm, as well as Express
from the US shows Crashing, Girls,
Homeland, Last Week Tonight with
John Oliver and Lucifer. Remember to
also keep an eye on the Catch Up
calendar available on DStv.com.
For the latest information regarding
these changes please consult your
on-screen TV guide, find the online
schedules at MNet.tv or DStv.com, or
the TV Guide on the DStv Now app.
DStv’s M-Net Channels Get A Refresh
In March 2017 Boomerang Africa Will Be Launching Not One But Two Movies The Ant Bully And Tom And Jerry: The Lost Dragon, You Can Also Catch Brand New Episodes Of My Knight And Me And Zig & Sharko
BRAND NEW FILMS
THE ANT BULLY / TOM & JERRY: THE LOST DRAGON
Pop the popcorn and get comfortable because this month Boomerang has a little treat for all their viewers – a special home cinema experience!
Boomerang will be airing not one, but two new films for the entire family to enjoy including ‘The Ant Bully’ and your favourite cat and mouse duo in the movie Tom & Jerry: The lost dragon! Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep are just a few titles starring in the animation ‘The Ant Bully’, an exciting movie about a boy who magically shrinks down to ant size after fooding an entire ant colony with his water gun. As for Tom & Jerry, catch the duo as they stumble upon a mystery glowing egg – what could possibly be inside this egg?
The Ant Bully: Sunday 05/03/2017 @ 18:10
Tom & Jerry: The Lost Dragon Saturday 11/03/2016 @ 15:00 CAT
BRAND NEW EPISODES
MY KNIGHT AND ME
All new adventures of Jimmy the Squire and his father Henri the Knight are coming to Boomerang.
In the epic land of Epic, there’s always a wizard, dragon or magical creature ready to threathen the reign of this land’s beloved queen. They might not be what you expect though. But you can count on Jimmy, a young knight in training, along with his father and best friend Princess Cat, to come to the rescue. This unstoppable trio keep the villains at bay, having fun adventures along the way.
Premiere date : Monday 13/03/2017
Tune-in : Monday - Friday @ 16:20 CAT
Repeat : Weekends @ 11:40 CAT
BRAND NEW EPISODES
ZIG & SHARKO
What do you get when a hyena and shark start fighting over a mermaid? A shell-fish situation!
Zig the Hyena and Sharko the Shark are back this month with more entertaining, mermaid-stalking fun and adventure in an all-new season! Prepare yourself for more plotting, spying, fighting and losing (which unfortunately only concerns Zig) than you have ever seen before as these two unlikely characters epically battle it out for the affection and attention of the beautiful mermaid, Marina! In this new season, Marina decides to set up a house on the beach and invites all her deep-sea buddies to join her.
Premiere date : Sunday 27/03/2017
Tune-in : Monday - Friday @ 15:10 CAT
Repeat : Weekends @ 06:35 CAT
From The Creator Of Phineas And Ferb Comes Milo Murphy's Law On Disney XD Africa From Saturday 18 March At 8:35 CAT Plus Walk The Prank Joins The Line Up Along With Morning Motivator And New Episodes Of Counterfeit Cat In March 2017
Milo Murphy’s Law Series Launch
Weekends from the 18th March @ 08:35
From the creators of Phineas and Ferb we bring you Milo Murphy's Law!
Meet Milo who has the worst luck in the world, when he is around, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. This does not stop him though, he just always prepared for any outcome. And as Milo says 'you wanna' live like those other kids? They took a bus to school today. A bus! Does that seem like more fun to you?'
See how Milo and his friends get to school and lots more adventures weekends from 18th March @ 08:35!
Walk The Prank Series Launch
Weekdays from the 27th March @ 16:50
Excited about March, so are we! We are bringing you a show all about Pranks!
This brand new series Walk the Prank, follows four kids who pulls pranks on random people with lots of hidden twists and surprises!
All this weekdays from the 27h @ 16:50!
Morning Motivator featuring Brand New Counterfeit Cat
Weekdays from 06:00
This month Morning Motivator is bringing you brand new episodes of Counterfeit Cat.
From the 6th of March tune in @ 06:25 to catch all the latest adventures of Gark and Max.
Don't forget we still have all your favourite cartoons including Danger Mouse, Gravity Falls, Star vs the Forces of Evil and Atomic Puppet
Tune in weekdays from 06:00!
The Lodge Along With Nelvana's The Zhu Zhus Arrives On Disney Channel Africa In March 2017 Along With Brand New Episodes Of Best Friends Whenever
THE LODGE LAUNCH
Fifteen-year-old Skye moves with her father from the big city to rural Northern Ireland, where they take over a local hotel called North Star Lodge, which is family owned and was previously managed by Skye's grandfather. At their new place, Skye tries to build a new life.
The Lodge premieres every Saturday and Sunday from March 18th at 09:25!
THE ZHU ZHUS LAUNCH
The Zhu Zhus is about a young girl who lives with her mom, dad, and four talking, extraordinary hamsters; Pipsqueak. Mr. Squiggles, Num Nums, and Chunk. The group of five go on adventures together, often getting themselves in troublesome situations.
The Zhu Zhus premieres weekdays beginning March 6th at 14:55!
Best Friends Whenever New Episodes + Season Finale
Follows teenagers Shelby and Cyd, who when a science experiment goes wrong, become unstuck in time leaping forward and backward in time. Teenage genius Barry then helps girls master their new power.
Don't miss brand new episodes of Best Friends Whenever from March 27th at 17:55, with the season finale on the Thursday!
Join Disney Junior Africa In March 2017 For The Fun Of Your Life With More Brand New Episodes Of Your Favorite Shows
NEW: My Friends Tiger and Pooh
Disney Junior is home to many friendships, but there is always room for more new friends…
March sees Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darby and Buster join the Disney Junior as the newest gang of best friends (and Super Sleuths)! This month we have a special treat with 12 adventures brand new to Disney Junior, so join the Super Sleuths as they investigate more fantastic mysteries.
Monday – Sunday from 13th March at 13:00 CET & 14:00 EET
New: Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital
The Doc is back and so is the Toy Hospital.
After taking over from Grandma McStuffins the Toy Hospital is running as smoothly as ever. But with more toys to fix than ever before Doc and Hallie need extra help… so Lambie, Chilly and Stuffy offer a helping hand, but first they have to find out what sort of care they are best at.
Monday - Friday 6th – 10th March at 14:30 CET & 15:30 EET
New: Zou
Zou is back! And so are all our other favourite zebras.
To welcome Zou back to Disney Junior daytime we have a strip of 8 brand new episodes. So join Zou and friends as they have more fun learning about the world around them.
Weekdays from 20th March at 11:55 CET & 12:55 EET
