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eMedia's 4 Channels Recieve Another Extension On MultiChoice's DStv, Might Go Dark By August 2024

Since 2022, eMedia Investments and MultiChoice had been undergoing a carriage dispute with the Competition Tribunal. After the p...

Thursday, March 9, 2017

What's New In April 2017 On Nickelodeon Africa

PIG GOAT BANANA CRICKET S2
NEW EPISODES
If you have a big family, you’ll know about fighting over the remote control, racing for a place in the morning bathroom queue and claiming the last piece of lasagne before it’s finished. In the latest episodes of the show about only-brother Lincoln’s fight for survival amongst his rowdy sisters, a family holiday at the Royal Spa Hotel goes awry. The siblings don’t behave and Lincoln’s geeky sister, Lisa, joins his class at school, threatening his “cred”.
Monday 3 April @ 13:50 CAT

THE THUNDERMANS S4
NEW EPISODES
The fourth season of the long-running teen series about Max and Phoebe Thunderman, twins whose entire family has superhuman abilities, kicks off with a frightful “Heroween” special. Straight-A student Phoebe uses her powers of telekinesis and freeze breath for good, but the same can’t be said for her brother, Max, who is still trying to decide whether he wants to be a superhero – or a supervillain.
Tuesday 4 April @ 16:45 CAT

RUFUS 2
Remember Rufus, Manny’s Labrador and best friend, who turned into a boy by wearing a special pendant? Well, he’s back, only this time he’s fallen for the new girl at school. Kat is everything he could wish for – cool, calm and sophisticated, with an enchanting obsession with milk, balls of yarn and goldfish...Yup, you guessed it, Kat has a secret pendant of her own.
Friday 7 April @ 17:35 CAT

RANK THE PRANK
NEW EPISODES
If you can’t get enough of pranksters trying to outdo one another at the expense of the unsuspecting public, then don’t miss all-new episodes of Rank the Prank! In each instalment, two self-confessed teen tricksters team up with special effects crews, stunt co-ordinators and make-up artists to see who can pull off the bigger practical joke.
Saturday 8 April @ 08:10 CAT

NICKY, RICKY, DICKY & DAWN S3
NEW EPISODES
The 10-year-old Harper quadruplets are back with more madcap capers and chaos. As the only girl in this quad squad, Dawn is often on her own when it comes to behaving more maturely and acting your age. Growing up gracefully is hard enough when you have one mischievous brother, let alone three!
Monday 10 April @ 19:25 CAT

What's New In April 2017 On Nicktoons Africa

THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR S3 NEW EPISODES
The scene-stealing stars of the Madagascar movies are back with more psychotic plots and daring deeds. Far from allowing the Central Park Zoo to cage them, they simply use their home as a base from which to launch their escapades. The ambitious Skipper, smart-as-a-whip Kowolski, naïve Private and loopy Rico have always flouted the rules, but then the world’s biggest party animal, King Julien, moves in next door and redefines crazy.
Monday 10 April @ 15:35 CAT

THE RUGRATS
NEW EPISODES
We just can’t get enough of the multi-award-winning series about a group of toddlers discovering their world. Join Tommy, Chuckie, twins Phil and Lil, and their leader, bossy Angelica, as they get to grips with experiences that are commonplace for grown-ups, but wildly exciting for these little tykes. And for the most part, the adults have no idea what the kids are getting up to. Maybe that’s a good thing.
Weekdays @ 08:55 CAT

THE LITTLEST PET SHOP S3
NEW EPISODES
Business is booming for the Littlest Pet Shop, keeping Blythe on her toes (or rather roller-skates). It seems that all the clever publicity her boss, Mrs Twomby, has been doing is paying off. But not everyone is happy. Fisher Bisket, the owner of a very large pet shop, is determined to find out the secret to his rival’s success. Will Blythe be able to keep her magical ability to talk animals under wraps?
Weekdays @ 13:30 CAT

THE WINX CLUB S6
NEW EPISODES
Selina joins Cloud Tower, the school for evil witches, and brings along a book that unleashes magical creatures. Over at Alfea, Cloud Tower’s rival college, the members of the magical Winx club – Bloom, Tecna, Flora, Musa, Layla and Stella – prepare to do battle. But what the plucky fairies don’t know is that Selina has the wicked Trix on her side.
Daily @ 18:55 CAT

Friday, March 3, 2017

Boomerang Africa Welcomes A Brand New Show The Popular Woodpecker In The New Woody Woodpecker Show Plus New Episodes Of Grizzly And The Lemmings And Programming Stunt Featuring A Brand New South African Film Duma And Minion Shorts From The Popular Film Franchise Despicable Me

BRAND NEW SHOW
THE NEW WOODY WOODPECKER SHOW
The most beloved woodpecker in the world is the coming to Boomerang this April

The New Woody Woodpecker Show follows the escapades of Woody Woodpecker and other Walter Lantz characters including Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, and Inspector Willoughby. In this modern update, Woody Woodpecker lives in a treehouse overlooking an apartment building in the city. As a lazy moocher, he is often looking for ways to get by without lifting a fnger. This does not endear him to his rivals, but Woody doesn’t take their resistance lightly.

Premiere date : Monday 10/04/2017
Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 18:30 CAT
Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 13:45 & 18:30 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
GRIZZY & THE LEMMINGS
He is big like a bear; strong like a bear, smart like a bear … but wait, he is a bear!

Yes that’s right, Grizzly and Lemmings are back with more slapstick fun with a series of all new episodes, exclusively on Boomerang this month! This gigantic bear is feared by most due to his size and nature. No animal dares to challenge the beast of his ‘bear privileges’ except for one species of course – The Lemmings. At frst glance, these cute, little bundles of fur look shy and inoffensive, but Grizzly soon learns that they are loud, intrusive and behave like a gang of dim-witted teenage pranksters! How will Grizzly survive with these ridiculous little mammals running in and about his space? Tune-in to find out!

Premiere date : Monday 24/04/2017
Tune-in : Monday - Friday @ 16:40 CAT
Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 07:35 & 14:55 CAT

PROGRAMMING STUNT
MOVIE NIGHT
More family co-viewing, from one comedic movie to the next!

Boomerang this month, would like to celebrate Good Friday in true family style by inviting you and your loved ones to attend exclusive movie screening moments. Where? From the comfort of your own home of course! A few of the movies families can look forward to are: Cats & Dogs & Duma – a story of a young South African boy named Xan, who has to return his adopted cheetah and best friend to where he belongs after learning that Johannesburg is no place for a wild animal. Plus, three short features with the Minions from Despicable Me will air between the films.

Premiere date : Friday 14/04/2017 18:05 Minion Madness - Orientation Day
18:10 Cats & Dogs
19:35 Minion Madness - Home Makeover
19:40 DUMA
21:20 Minion Madness - Bananaa

Catch More Brand New Episodes Of Everyone's Favourite Crime Fighters The Powerpuff Girls And Nate In YoKai Watch In April 2017 Plus This Easter Cartoon Network Has Jam-Packed Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows

BRAND NEW EPISODES
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS
Only Blossom, Bubbles & Buttercup, three little girls with extraordinary super powers, can keep the bad guys at bay.

They’re cute, they’re ferce, they’re sisters. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are the protectors of Townsville, a bustling metropolis where monsters and bad guys are never far away. In the new episodes, Buttercup will meet an old woman who claims she used to be a superhero, Mojo will enjoy his favorite pastime (ruining everyone else’s holidays) and Bubbles will get the lead role in the school play, leaving Blossom incredibly jealous.

Tune-In: Weekends @ 17:20 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 08:45 & 20:00 CAT
Weekends @ 06:25 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
YO-KAI WATCH
Nate and his Magical Yo-Kai Watch is back on Cartoon Network this month with all new Yo-Kai busting fun and adventure!

Nate is the proud owner of a magical Yo-Kai Watch that allows him to see ghost-like creatures called Yokais which terrorise oblivious humans. But with this watch, Nate has a big responsibility - he has to befriend these Yokais and convince them to stop pestering the people. Tune-in this month and watch as Nate and his friend prepare themselves for Halloween, only to discover that his mother has turned into a vampire-like creature! Will Nate manage to rid his mother of the Yo-Kai responsible? Tune-in to find out!

Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 18:05 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @13:50 CAT
Weekends @ 15:45 CAT

PROGRAMMING STUNT
CN HEROES
Are you going away on an adventure this Easter? Not to worry, Cartoon Network has got you covered!

Easter is around the corner and Cartoon Network is gearing up for the holidays! All your favourite modern heroes are teaming up together to combat the dull, beat boredom and fght the holiday blues with more action-packed wonder at the click of a button. Tune-in to Cartoon Network and join your favourite characters from Adventure Time, Regular Show, Powerpuf Girls, Ben 10 and more, for a series of special videogame-themed episodes that will transport and submerge you into another world full of excitement, fun and adventure!

Tune-in: Saturday 15/04/2017 @ 08:20 CAT
Sunday 16/04/2017 @ 08:20 CAT

Midsomer Murders Reaches Its Mid-Season Finale On Universal Channel Africa In April 2017 And All Your Favourite Shows Continues

TERRITORY PREMIERE
ROSEWOOD SEASON 2
Mondays at 20:50
Morris Chestnut returns as Dr Beaumont ‘Rosie’ Rosewood, Miami’s top private pathologist, as season two of the crime drama continues. The daring and dynamic doctor utilises his high-tech lab to help out those who are not satisfied with standard criminal investigations, with a little help from his friends in the Miami police department, including Detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz).This month, the search for the head of a counterfeit money ring raises questions about Villa’s past, while Rosie receives shocking news about his health.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
MIDSOMER MURDERS SEASON 19
Sundays at 20:00
Mid-season finale on April 23rd
DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) probes the hidden secrets of village life as season 19 of the crime drama arrives on Universal Channel. In the opening episode, Barnaby is called in when a man dies during the reopening of a village that had been abandoned during World War II, while the death of a member of a local neighbourhood watch group shows just how far some people will go for power. The death of a star cricketer draws Barnaby into a reckoning with his past, before rivalry and revenge at a local pet show is probed when a body is found covered in live rabbits.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
NCIS SEASON 13
Mondays at 20:00
Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly return as season 13 of the long-running crime drama continues on Universal Channel. The death of a Navy diver leads to a tense four-day investigation as they wait for the tank in question to decompress, before the NCIS join forces with the FBI to hunt for the kidnapped daughter of Sarah Porter. Dr Taft is brought in to assist when crates full of assault rifles are stolen from a Navy base, then a seemingly straight forward case grows complicated when each member of the team uncovers separate discrepancies in the investigation.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS: LOS ANGELES SEASON 7
Double bills on Wednesdays at 20:00
Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J return as season seven continues with more hard-hitting action. A Peruvian massacre from two decades ago is probed when the team learn that one of the survivors is now under threat. A day off work for Callen and Sam is rudely interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious phone and a threatening call, before Washington NCIS agent Tony DiNozzo(guest star Michael Weatherly) asks for the team’s help to trackdown an escaped money launderer. The investigation into a cult that has got hold of government secrets leads to Kensi and Deeks going undercover as cult members.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
RIZZOLI & ISLES SEASON 5
Tuesdays at 20:00
Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander are back as crime-solving duo Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles as season five of the hit drama continues. The murder of a used-book dealer is investigated, while Angela (Lorraine Bracco) decides to make a fresh start. When a young woman is murdered in a suspected contract killing, Jane risks everything to protect the teenage witness. The death of a woman found mummified in a wine cellar is investigated, while are cuperating Jane receives devastating news. Korsak (Bruce McGill) tries to help an old friend fulfil his dying wish - to finally solve the deaths of his wife and daughter in a house fire some 15 years earlier.

Tuesday's Hollywood Hits Presents The Bourne Brothers On Studio Universal Africa In April 2017 Along With The Six O' Clock Club And Action Weekends

TUESDAY’S HOLLYWOOD HITS
“Bourne Brothers”

THE BOURNE IDENTITY
4th April at 20:00
Matt Damon stars in the first instalment in the seminal action series based on Robert Ludlum’s novels. Damon’s Bourne is found floating in the Mediterranean sea with no memory of who he is or how he sustained a pair of bullet wounds in his back. With nothing to go on but the number of a Swiss safe deposit box, he must look for answers, evade assassins and regain his memory. Tense, smart and visceral, this is definitely one to remember. Chris Cooper and Franka Potente also star.

THE BOURNE SUPREMACY
11th April at 20:00
Matt Damon returns as Bourne in this gripping and action-packed sequel. Two years after learning that he’s a CIA assassin, Jason Bourne is framed and forced to go on the run, with no choice but to return to his former life as a trained killer. Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl Urban and Michelle Monaghan round out the talented cast, while director Paul Greengrass’ frenetic hand-held camerawork delivers more thrills than you can shake a camera at.

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM
18th April at 20:00
In the third chapter of the popular action franchise, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is brought out of hiding once again, this time targeted by the very organisation he once served. Desperate to solve the mystery of his past, our amnesiac hero races through Moscow, Paris, London, Madrid and New York – lucky he remembered his passport! Also featuring David Strathairn, Daniel Brühl and Paddy Considine, Bourne must uncover the truth while trying desperately to stay alive.

THE BOURNE LEGACY
25th April at 20:00
Jeremy Renner keeps Matt Damon’s seat warm in this Jason Bourne spin-off. Following the events of the original trilogy, the CIA shut down their black ops programmes and attempt to execute all active agents, forcing Renner to do a runner. Also starring Rachel Weisz, Oscar Issac and Edward Norton, The Bourne Legacy has everything you could want from a Bourne film - motorcycle chases, government conspiracies, and Jeremy Renner punching a wolf in the face.

SIX O’CLOCK CLUB
“Teamwork”

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
3rd April at 18:00
Based on Cressida Cowell’s best selling books, this uplifting tale follows Hiccup, a young Viking from a clan of fierce dragon-slayers, who changes the lives of everyone around him when he decides to befriend an injured dragon. Animated adventure featuring the voices of Gerard Butler and Jay Baruchel.

OSMOSIS JONES
7th April at 17:55
Entertaining buddy cop comedy set inside the body of a man (Bill Murray), featuring a policeman white blood cell racing to find and destroy Thrax, a deadly virus, with the help of a ‘rookie’ over-the-counter cold pill. Animated adventure featuring Laurence Fishburne, Chris Rock and David Hyde Pierce.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
4th April at 18:00
In 19th century England, Phileas Fogg, an eccentric inventor, teams up with a Chinese thief and a French artist to set off on a life-changing trip after being challenged to circle the globe in just 80 days. Comic adventure, starring Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cécile De France and Jim Broadbent.

KUNG FU PANDA 2
10th April at 18:00
When a dangerous villain sets out to conquer China with a deadly weapon, the Dragon Warrior and his friends must race against time to stop him. However, Po must first come to terms with his own past and find true inner peace. Animated adventure featuring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan.

PUSS IN BOOTS
5th April at 18:00
From the makers of Shrek comes the story of how notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots became the swashbuckling hero he is today. Join the suave feline, and his friends Humpty Dumpty and cat burglar Kitty Softpaws as they set off on a risky mission to steal a goose that lays golden eggs. Animation, featuring Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis and Salma Hayek.

SPY KIDS 3: GAME OVER
11th April at 18:00
The Cortez siblings face their biggest challenge yet when Carmen (Alexa Vega) is trapped in a virtual reality game by the Toymaker. It’s up to Juni (Daryl Sabara) to battle through a series of levels, from fighting a robot battle to surfing through boiling lava, and rescue his sister. Action adventure with Sylvester Stallone.

ACTION WEEKEND

BOUNTY KILLER
29th April at 20:00
In a post-apocalyptic world, twenty years after corporations take over the world’s governments, a group of assassins hunt down the white collar criminals responsible for bringing about the end of society. As they compete for highest body count, fame and a fat stack of cash, these new heroes rise from the ashes of a broken civilisation and fight for retribution – one bounty at a time. Action thriller, starring Matthew Marsden, Kristanna Loken and Christian Pitre.

KILL BILL VOL. 1
29th April at 21:40
Once a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, the pregnant Bride (Ums Thurman) lies beaten and bloodied in her wedding dress, surrounded by murdered guests, and is shot by the gang's leader, Bill (David Carradine). Years later, she wakes in a hospital bed with a metal plate in her skull and no baby. Furious, she begins a mission of revenge to kill all who have wronged her. Quentin Tarantino’s epic thriller also stars Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah and Vivica A Fox.

KILL BILL VOL. 2
30th April at 22:00
With the leader of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in her sights, Uma Thurman’s Bride has cut through everyone who stood in her way, returning to finish the job. However, she soon finds herself buried alive in the desert by the very men she’s trying to destroy. Quentin Tarantino’s sequel takes us back to the Bride's past, and we see her learn the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique, which is her ultimate weapon to defeat Bill and ensure her daughter's safety.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

DStv’s M-Net Channels Get A Refresh

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.