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DStv to rollout a premium eToonz channel Last month, MultiChoice and Zee Entertainment Enterprises unveiled a Zulu dubbed Bollywood channel titled Zee Zonke . In some way, it sort of seemed like this was the pay-tv operators way of doing eExtra's Kuiertyd dirty by launching the exact opposite. Play Room appears to be more enhanced version to the current eToonz channel as it set to carry a number of repeats like Paw Patrol, CoComelon and Akili And Me some of which will be dubbed in local languages and also get a sign language interpreter something not offered to Openview. Why we consider this the first eToonz competitor? Simple, brands like Cartoon Network and PBS Kids are considered premium channels to some extent as they serve original productions and Play Room offering is limited which is why we pinned these two with each other. Die Kontrak is back for a season 3 Last year, eMedia Investments revived Die Kontrak (formerly seen on Via) for a second season which had proved t

During the week, it was learnt by MultiChoice and Ngwato Nkosi Group that a new children's channel will be allocated on DStv in the coming months, Play Room . It will feature educational and entertaining shows the with selected content dubbed in Zulu. Since last year, MultiChoice has been battling with transponder constraints that often channels had to be removed in order to make space for more. This is how the pay-tv company was able to rollout Hilaal TV, Racing240, Magic Showcase, Qwest TV and recently added Zee Zonke . Would it seem far fetched if Play Room were treated in the same manner? Last year, MultiChoice attempted to phase out the educational brand Da Vinci for a toddler filtered Moonbug and that garnered backlash amongst consumers which led MultiChoice to retract their previous agreement with Moonbug added as a new channel. But this time around things might be different and MultiChoice may have it's eye out on another brand (e.g. Nicktoons). Nicktoons

Brand New SECRET SOCIETIES: IN THE SHADOWS 13 October, Fridays 19h25  Around the world, and throughout history, secret societies have bubbled under the surface. In crypts and clubhouses, under lock and key and in the darkest corners of the internet they assemble for mysterious purposes. Each of the six episodes delves into the murky history of a secret society: the Knights Templar, the Freemasons, the Hermet c Order of the Golden Dawn, the Illuminati, the Skull and Bones, and Le Cercle. What were their origins, and their missions? Did they pull the levers of power, or aim to destroy those in charge? What rituals and oaths were taken by members, and which famous people were involved? Most importantly, what may be lef of these organisations? Is it possible that some groups, however archaic, are still operat ng in the shadows? Repeats: Mondays at 11h45 Brand New THE CURSE OF SKINWALKER RANCH S3 13 October, Fridays 20:00 they find new evidence of a mysterious anomaly in the sky

RENO 911 SEASON 5 & 6 WEEKDAYS @ 22:00 This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues. EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS SEASON 4 WEEKDAYS 4 SEPTEMBER @ 16:00 Chris lives with his family and siblings in a house. While his parents are busy working, he has to take care of the house and his siblings who are more confident than him. THE SOUTH PARK HALLOWEEN STUNT STUNT WEEKDAYS @ 23:00 16 – 31 OCTOBER Are you looking for a satirical Halloween to get you through the last week of October, Comedy Central is where you'll find it! Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman will provide some inspirational Halloween costumes and

During the week, several DStv consumers particularly those on the Family and and Access bouquet spotted E! Entertainment (channel 124) on their bouquet with consumers asking Insidus for answers on this recent development seeing as customer care were of no use. Through a video on Universal+ Africa YouTube page, it had been confirmed that E! Entertainment which was currently exclusive to DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact has now been made added to Family and Access consumers. E! Entertainment is a general entertainment channel operated by NBCUniversal which is home to shows like House Of Villains, Celebrity Game Night, Million Dollar Listing: New York, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Botched all of which is now viewable on Access as from yesterday. The addition of E! Entertainment on DStv Access comes at the same time MultiChoice and BBC Studios extended their partnership which saw DStv Compact consumers get the general entertainment brand BBC UKTV with Family consumers

Zee One Channel 111 on Openview is thrilled to showcase its captivating new lineup that is set to grip audiences nationwide. With a blend of romance, drama, and family dynamics, viewers are in for a treat with the a brand new Love Look What You Made Me Do and Family is Everything. Love Look What You Made Me Do is scheduled to premiere on 11 September at 6pm. The stories delve into the intricacies of romance, narrating stories of passion, heartbreak, and unwavering devotion bordering on obsession. Whether it's finding a happy ending or navigating through the trials of love, viewers are sure to be moved by the compelling narratives in this series based on real life. Family is Everything will start its run on 3 September, airing Monday to Sunday at 8 pm. The show revolves around Siddharth and Aditi, a couple who falls deeply in love and embarks on the journey of marriage, which joins  their respective families. What seems like a harmonious merger of families soon faces

A whole new world of learning and fun opens up for kids on November 6 when Play Room, launches on DStv channel 300. The show combines education and entertainment, with original local shows as well as international shows, dubbed in Zulu. Thabile Ngwato, CEO of the Ngwato Nkosi Group, which owns the channel, said they have dubbed the content to make it easier for children to learn their home languages. “The languages used will be conversational and accessible, with language switching taking place as we do in everyday speech. “Watching titles such as ‘Cocomelon’ and ‘Akili and Me’ in isiZulu empowers children to explore the world and their feelings in their own language. “For the pre-teen kid, our content reaffirms that the way they express themselves and experience the world is also valid. “Our content will give kids the tools they need to create the world they want to live in. Because at the end of the day, the world is their ‘Play Room’,” said Ngwato. She added that while o

During the week, it was reported that the East African pay-tv broadcaster Zuku TV had acquired rights to BBC Studios' preschool brand, CBeebies. Now the brand is set to welcome another channel within the coming weeks Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Zee One channel. Zee One is a general entertainment channel offering a variety of Bollywood dramas and films. Spun off from the pay-tv counterpart Zee World, the channel featured a variety of content already viewed on the brand alongside first run series like Carmen and Between You And Me. The channel was made available to eMedia Investments' free-to-view Openview platform and pay-tv rival StarTimes and On Digital Media's StarSat back in 2021. It is not available on DStv as selected shows are being transmitted on Zee World. Not long ago, MultiChoice and Zee Entertainment Enterprises unveiled a Southern African adaptation to the current Zee Marathi, Zee Zonke . Similar to Ethiopia's Zee Alem, Zee Zonke distri

Televista TV (not to be mistaken with Televisa) is a general entertainment channel based in West Africa that has garnered popularity for its distribution of dramas in Latin America and Asia. It is operated by Consolidated Media Associates who manage brands like SoundCity and Spice TV. During the month, it was revealed that the channel had scooped up rights for two Portuguese telenovelas, The White Slaves (La Esclava Blanca) from Caracol Television and Amanda from Mega. Based in Colombia, The White Slaves follows the life and struggles of Victoria Quintero, the daughter of a prosperous, slaveholding family and owners of a cotton plantation in the countryside. She is rescued by an enslaved nurse after losing her parents in a fire. The historical drama stars Nerea Camacho as Victoria, Orián Suárez as Miguel, Miguel de Miguel as Nicolás, Modesto Lacen as Tomás and Norma Martínez as Adela, Villain. Based in Chile, Amanda returns to the Santa Cruz's Hacienda seeking reveng