THE INDIANS ARE COMING, THE INDIANS ARE COMING!!! As Zee Enterprises Launches Additional Channels To StarTimes, Openview And MultiChoice's DStv

Earlier in the month, it was announced through several media outlets that WION would make their way to DStv later this month which might have been pushed to November.

Not only that Zee Cinema which is currently available on StarTimes might make their way to the pay-tv giant as they've seemingly started testing out the channel.

Amidst the losses of several international channels part of it due to the rise in streaming. MultiChoice has been investing in more African production to fill that gap while StarTimes hasn't done much throughout the year or at least not until now.

According to sources, StarTimes is set to add three channels Zee TV, Zee One and Zee Tamil from Zee Enterprises which will likely anger some consumers seeing that they already have an extensive lineup of Bollywood entertainment not to mention these channels don't offer anything similar to the channels lost.

Zee TV which is currently available on DStv serves as a Hindi entertainment channel offering a variety of series and movies while Zee Tamil is like the main channel except in another language with its own programming.

Zee One which is very likely adapted from the German counterpart copied Zee World and dubbed their programming. My guess would be the revived version will cater for English viewers which would serve as a rival to Zee World on DStv seeing that it will likely come as a repeats channel.

Basically, MultiChoice and StarTimes are introducing three different channels (as mentioned) while one platform has all theirs coming from India the other adds Me as an accessory in this Indian extravaganza.

Zee One will also be added to Openview despite having eExtra having content from the channel which leads to the question on what is gonna happen to the content on there.

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- Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu?
- Smithsonian Channel will likely launch on Paramount+
- Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- Warner TV might be replacing TNT
- Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
- tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa

November 2021 On WarnerMedia Africa | Wesley Snipes Festival On TNT | Jellystone Makes Its Debut On Cartoon Network | Preschool Galore On Boomerang | More

TNT:

BODY BROKERS
TNT ORIGINAL MOVIE
Brought to Los Angeles for treatment, a recovering junkie soon learns that the rehab centre is not about helping people -- it's merely a cover for a multibillion dollar fraud operation that enlists addicts to recruit other addicts.

STUNTS
This section is thematic featuring a selection of movies. The channel will introduce 3 stunts this month Wild Rides, The Super Saga Spree! and Wesley Snipes Fan Month.

Cartoon Network:

JELLYSTONE
NEW SERIES
Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and other residents of Jellystone cross paths in fun and ridiculous ways, turning everyday activities into hilarious pandemonium.

TEEN TITANS GO! SEASON 7
NEW SEASON
The superheroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the world. But after they decide to stop fighting crime, things do not go as planned.

CRAIG OF THE CREEK SEASON 3
NEW EPISODES
Craig of the Creek follows a young boy, Craig, and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, as they go on adventures within a world of untamed, kid-dominated wilderness in the creek.

Boomerang:

DINO RANCH
NEW SERIES
Two young cowboys and a young cowgirl travel lands where modern-day dinosaurs roam around.

GRIZZY AND THE LEMMINGS
NEW EPISODES
Grizzy, a grizzly bear, takes over the forest ranger's house every time he leaves and considers it as his own. This changes when a tribe of lemmings also moves into the house.

LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS
NEW EPISODES
A compilation of the misadventures of the various classic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more.

Other possible developments:
- Kikoumba and Zig & Sharko new episodes on Boomerang with Ninjago on Cartoon Network.

- Bionic Max might launch on Cartoon Network.

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- African Animation Network rolling out an animation block
- African Animation Network working on superhero animated series for Cartoon Network
- Upcoming shows for Disney Channel and Disney Junior
- Will Adult Swim return to DStv?
- Zee Cinema launching on DStv
- WION is the latest new channel to be added on DStv, no confirmation on whether the rest of Africa will get it?
- Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
- Is a new kids brand on the way through Warner Bros. Discovery?
- Could Warner Bros. Discovery form a new kids brand?
- Cartoon Network working on an African superhero series

Updated: Utsav Next Target Could Be The Star Channels Currently On DStv, StarSat, Zuku TV And Openview + Disney Channel And Disney Junior Could Go Off Air Sooner Than Expected As Disney Shifts Its Focus Towards Streaming

Later this week, Disney and Star in India announced that they would exit from the English general entertainment industry which resulted in the termination of most of their channels with Hindi channels taking their spot.

The Walt Disney Company revealed plans to close 100 international Disney channels before the FY22 with more Disney Channels expected to close in Europe as streaming looks to be the brands top priority.

The likely reason for Star's demise is due to Disney+ since The Walt Disney Company took the Star branding for their streaming service so Star India keeping it for English viewers would only cause confusion.

Earlier this year, the UK & Europe rebranded their Star channels to Utsav with the changes applicable to viewers of those regions. Of course, there's several signs that the branding will be duplicated in more countries.

Vijay TV is the only channel internationally to use that adapt to that branding and Star India is seemingly testing out the Utsav branding through the StarPlus and Star Gold channel in Africa.

Star Life being the only English channel in Africa will have to create some distance from Star India or join the party seeing that they're exiting the audience it's catered for.

The European counterpart manages the Star channels in Africa so it seems logical for the Utsav branding to enter the region the question would have to be why delay the switch, could Star Life have some involvement perhaps?

The Disney Africa Facebook page stopped promoting content from Disney Channel and moved it to the Disney Africa Channels page (formerly Disney Junior Africa) with the main page likely to be used as a portal to promote Disney+.

The UK, Asia, Italy and Australia already lost Disney Channel and Disney Junior so it doesn't seem far fetched to think the same fate awaits the Disney Channels in Africa.

The Walt Disney Company is set out to be another Netflix. Even if that means cutting the cord of several channels in markets where cable is dominating the circuit.

In November, Disney Channel and Disney Junior have seemingly hit the reruns button with the main channel airing reruns of Gigantosaurus.

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- Zee Cinema launching on DStv
- Upcoming shows for Disney Channel and Disney Junior
- TLNovelas might be switching to HD
- WION is the latest new channel to be added on DStv, no confirmation on whether the rest of Africa will get it?
- Wrede Stad coming soon to eExtra
- The Heir and Surrender In Love coming soon to eExtra
- African Animation Network launching an experimental animation block
- M-Net Essentials (Me) launches on DStv and kills two channels in November
- Toei Animaton teaming up with tvN parent company on anime
- Cyberchase coming soon to PBS Kids
- Glow TV silently returns to Openview
- WION is the latest new channel to be added on DStv, no confirmation on whether the rest of Africa will get it?
- Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
- Is a new kids brand on the way through Warner Bros. Discovery?
- Could Warner Bros. Discovery form a new kids brand?
- Cartoon Network working on an African superhero series

November 2021 On Da Vinci Kids Africa | New Seasons Of Two Seasons Alongside Continuing New Episodes Including Mily Miss Questions | World Science Day

Kids Programmes
My Petsaurus – NEW SEASON
From November 15th 
Join Smorph to discover and master new technology skills with each adventure he takes. Learn more about electricity and electronic components, and find out what helps Smorph to solve the kind of real world problems that people face everyday.

Do You Know? – NEW SEASON
From November 15th – Monday to Friday 09:00
This mischevious theatre troop will take you on a fun and adventurous journey through the daily life of the Middle Ages. Science, arts, culture, and of course chivalry too: they will leave no stone unturned.

Continuing Kids Programmes

Mily Miss Question – NEW EPISODES
Every day 08:45
Growing up with her little sister Lola and her big brother Luc, nine-year-old Mily is trying to make sense of the world. Why does she feel so jealous of her sister? What does it mean to be happy? In this show we watch Mily explore the answers to her life questions.

Doki – NEW EPISODES
Saturdays 09:00 
Seven-year-old Doki and his best friends are ‘Team Doki’ and they’ll travel the globe and beyond, to find answers to their questions about science, nature and the world we live in. Wherever they go, it’s sure to be a funny and fascinating learning expedition!

Monthly Special
World Science Day
Wednesday, November 10th from 07:00 to 16:20
07:00 PinCode
07:30 Darwin & Newts
07:50 Marvellous Makes Lab
08:00 Addison
09:15 The Fixies
09:40 Kosmix
10:10 Do You Know?
11:10 When I Grow Up
11:25 Did I Mention Invention?
11:50 ScienceXplosion
11:55 Did I Mention Invention?
12:20 ScienceXplosion
12:25 One Stop Science Shop
12:45 ScienceXplosion
12:55 One Stop Science Shop
13:15 Cubs
13:25 Science Max
13:45 ScienceXplosion
13:55 Science Max
14:20 ScienceXplosion
14:25 Science Max
14:45 ScienceXplosion
14:55 Xploration DIY SCI
15:20 ScienceXplosion
15:25 Xploration DIY SCI
15:45 ScienceXplosion
15:55 Xploration DIY SCI
16:15 ScienceXplosion

Early Morning with Da Vinci
Every day from 06:00
06:00 Do You Know?
06:30 Siesta Z
06:45 The Treehouse Stories
06:50 Marvellous Makes Lab
07:00 PinCode
07:30 The Fixies
07:45 Darwin & Newts
08:15 Addison
08:30 Kosmix
08:45 Mily Miss Questions

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- SABC Children might be in the works
- Is a new kids brand on the way through Warner Bros. Discovery?
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- Will Adult Swim return to DStv?
- Status of SABC Education on pay platforms
- Could Nicktoons be the next channel to get booted on DStv?
- Disney+ launching in South Africa

SABC, e.tv And DStv Ratings For September 2021

SABC 1:

Uzalo - 6 879 581
Generations the Legacy - 5 960 469
Skeem Saam - 5 034 935
Zulu News - 3 255 785
Xhosa News - 3 038 099
Hush Money (Drama) - 2 544 931
The Estate (Drama) - 2 401 695
Uzalo (Repeat) - 2 383 826
Orange Couch (Documentary) - 2 362 754
Isiko (Variety) - 2 308 811
Skeem Saam (Repeat) - 2 295 300
Dstv Premiership Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ka - 2 277 154
The Braai Show with Cassper - 2 205 882
Royalty Soapie Awards 2021 - 2 204 426
Real Goboza - 2 186 128
Live Amp - 2 125 947
Born Legends (Reality) - 2 075 853
Khumbul' Ekhaya - 2 006 882
Now or Never - 1 989 427
Side Dish (Drama) - 1 937 322

SABC 2:

Muvhango - 3 696 060
Presidential Address - 2 535 570
Live Lotto Draw - 2 081 154
7De Laan - 1 092 977
My Father My Hero (Drama) - 999 238
Mmalonya (Drama) - 889 885
Muvhango (Omnibus) - 801 984
Tlhakantsuke (Drama) - 743 098
Ses/Tsw/Sep News News - 726 229
Nuus - 703 432
Vutha (Drama) - 667 464
Die Sentrum - 617 106
Venda/Tsonga News - 607 324
Morning Live - 602 002
Muvhango (Repeats) - 597 942
Skeem Saam (Repeats) - 587 625
Behind the Scene: Stand up South Africa - 573 209
Speak Out - 572 545
Uzalo (Repeat) - 523 487
Bone of My Bones - 511 761

SABC 3:

Fwc Qatar 2022 Bafana Bafana vs Ghana - 1 031 635
Con Air (Movie) - 673 524
Earth's Greatest Rivers - 529 749
Face Off (Movie) - 521 149
Earth's Greatest Seasons - 492 024
When the Bough Breaks (Movie) - 446 389
The Estate (Omnibus) - 429 875
Gone in Sixty Seconds (Movie) - 426 033
One Winter Weekend (Movie) - 404 017
News - 387 841
Wild Orphans Rescue - 373 936
The Estate (Repeat) - 356 593
Mtn 8 Swallows Fc vs Cape Town City - 345 661
Knowing (Movie) - 341 778
Mtn 8 Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows - 338 531
Lakeview Terrace (Movie) - 326 127
Season for Love (Movie) - 322 033
The Insider Sa (Repeat) - 314 821
Music - 301 762
Challenge SOS Yent - 291 793

e.tv:

Scandal - 5 747 350
House of Zwide - 4 436 548
Imbewu - 3 839 841
Durban Gen - 2 330 467
Family Feud South Africa - 2 087 831
Presidential Address - 2 030 158
Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengence (Movie) - 1 961 740
Imbewu (Repeat) - 1 898 879
Thor: Ragnarok (Movie) - 1 863 132
The Millennium Menace (Movie) - 1 812 450
Spider-Man Homecoming (Movie) - 1 788 913 24
Mission Impossible: Fallout (Movie) - 1 745 088
Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (Movie) - 1 719 262
Deur Dik En Dun - 1 673 478
E.TV News - 1 658 161
Checkpoint - 1 631 681
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (Movie) - 1 607 710
Durban Gen (Repeat) - 1 570 445
Scandal (Repeat) - 1 541 749
South Africa Tonight News - 1 527 879

DStv:

MOJA Uyajola 9/9 - 1 580 680 & 1 998 751
MZAN Gomora - 1 150 255 & 1 414 916
MZAN The Queen (Movie) - 1 020 632 & 1 225 194
MOJA Isencane Lengane - 899 077 & 1 093 646
MZAN The Queen (Drama) - 878 412 & 1 069 511
MZAN Diep City - 809 535 & 975 682
MOJA Giants of the City - 791 241 & 946 040
MZAN Nqobile - 710 821 & 864 018
MZAN Idols SA - 709 655 & 836 870
MZAN Our Perfect Wedding - 707 123 & 833 636
MOJA Dloz'lami - 703 104 & 816 296
MZAN Uthando Nesthembu - 699 028 & 832 398
MZAN The River - 690 960 & 842 275
MZAN Mnakwethu - 691 055 & 842 290
MOJA Mamazala - 594 503 & 676 098
MWET Our Perfect Wedding - 559 688 & 770 652
MOJA No Excuse Pay Your Papgeld - 555 609 & 647 191
MZAN Abomama - 537 372 & 668 234
MZAN Epk:Tarzan - 492 941 & 569 857
MWET Ifalakhe - 450 548 & 594 111
MZAN Unefa - 448 376 & 579 370
MOJA Rea Tsotella - 437 261 & 528 586
MOJA Uthando Noxolo - 430 847 & 522 723
MBIO Izulu Lami My Secret Sky (Movie) - 419 951 & 629 198
MOJA 1st Wife vs 2nd Wife - 409 965 & 497 536
MZAN Wangkolota - 391 983 & 439 275
MWET The River (Drama, Repeat) - 390 129 & 468 053
MWET Ring of Lies - 386 951 & 465 938
MWET The Queen (Drama, Repeat) - 362
MWET The River (Movie) - 359 310 & 469 694

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- Zee Cinema is coming soon to DStv
- Wrede Stad coming soon to eExtra
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- SABC Entertainment might be one of the two entertainment channels coming to Openview
- Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- Will e.tv pick up rights to the Turkish drama The Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem?
- Glow TV silently returns to Openview
- African Animation Network rolling out a programming block
- WION is also coming to DStv
- SABC Children might be in the works
- Status of SABC Education on pay platforms
- Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? (Besides it's ripple affect on M-Net City and VUZU)
- Is Star Life rebranding into Utsav?
- Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
- Star India channels rebranding into Utsav?
- New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv

South Africa Rise As TLNovelas Becomes TLRepeats Later In November As Most Of The Shows Finish Their Run + Someone Might Be Working To Get It In High Definition

Similar to StarTimes that restarted Timeless Dizi Channel, TLNovelas is seemingly hitting the rewind button on weekdays later in November when The Power Of Destiny, The Tempest and My Sweet Curse reach their climax.

Earlier this month, A Shelter For Love was set to make its debut only for viewers to awaken to extra repeats for My Sweet Curse which led the speculation that the channel was a gonner like EVA.

One thing for certain it doesn't look like the channel is ending as MultiChoice is seemingly testing out another version possibly an HD or Portuguese feature with no indicator on whether it's applicable to viewers outside of South Africa.

TLNovelas has been having signal interference for DStv viewers in South Africa for literally a year with no help from customer care a years worth of programming went down the drain - hopefully that matter is resolved now that most of their lineup is repeats.

The following shows confirmed for the channel in the month of November include:

1. Rodes To Destiny - formerly seen on FOX Life

2. Fooled Into Love - formerly seen on EVA

3. I Dare You To Leave - formerly seen on EVA

4. Crown Of Tears

Other titles awaiting confirmation include:

1. Teresa

2. Passion And Power

3. The Life Of Estella Carillo

THERE'S NO CONFIRMATION IF SIGNAL INTERFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA PLAYED A PART IN THE RERUNS. IT IS THE FESTIVE PERIOD AND MOST CHANNELS FILL THEIR LINEUP WITH REPEATS AS LESS VIEWERS TUNE IN DURING THAT PERIOD.

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Read Also:
- Magnolia Network launching in 2022 in the United States, could it perhaps replace a channel like Travel Channel and Fine Living?
- Zee Cinema is coming soon to DStv
- Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? (Besides it's ripple affect on M-Net City and VUZU)
- Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- WION is also coming to DStv
- Warner TV might be replacing TNT
- Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
- Star India channels rebranding into Utsav?
- tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
- New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv