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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, May 23, 2019

Get The Holidays Every Weekday Morning In June 2019 On Nick Jr. Africa

ABBY HATCHER
WEEKDAYS: 03 TO 28 JUNE AT 07:40 CAT/ 06:40 WAT/ 08:40 EAT
Episodes 102-104, 106, 107, 111, 101, 109, 112, 108 | half carts
When the Fuzzlytwins, Mo and Bo, get separated in the hotel, it's up to Abby to get them back together again.
Princess Flugdoesn't want to get dirty in the park, but she also doesn't want to be left out of her friends' fun.
Teeny Terry worries that he's too tiny to be helpful.
SUNNY DAY
WEEKDAYS: 03 JUNE TO 07 JUNE AT 10:45 CAT/ 09:45 WAT/ 11:45 EAT
Episode 123, 127-130 | half hours
Lacey builds a cupcake machine to keep the bakery open while Cindy recovers from a wrist injury.
The gang helps Scratch run a dog adoption at the pound. When a shy dog named Rosie isn't adopted and then finds herself in trouble, Blair steps up to save the day.
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES
SUNDAYS: 02 TO 30 JUNE AT 16:40 CAT/ 15:40 WAT/ 17:40 EAT
Episodes 411-415 | half hours
When Crusher and Pickle are trapped at the top of a tall, rickety tower, Blaze, Stripes and Starla transform into awesome construction vehicles to build a way down.
Blaze and AJ are joining the police department! With the help of their new police pal, Officer Anna, Blaze transforms into a super-fast police car to lend a helping hand (or tire) to any truck in trouble.
MAX & RUBY
WEEKDAYS: 10 TO 18 JUNE AT 14:10 CAT/ 13:10 WAT/ 15:10 EAT
Episode 712-718 | half hours
Ruby and Louise enter a snow sculpture contest while Max and Morris make a big snowball!
While Ruby has a list of things to do, Max just wants to have a fun day.
Ruby and Louise work on their science project, while Max and Morris tidy up toys.
PAW PATROL ULTIMATE RESCUE STUNT
SUNDAY 16 JUNE FROM 13:15 CAT/ 12:15 WAT/ 14:15 EAT
Episodes 520, 517, 514, 511 | half hours
Something's gone wrong on the swamp tour. This Ultimate Rescue calls for Zuma and his Ultimate Swamp Vehicle!
Everything is shaking and breaking beneath Adventure Bay! Ryder will need Rocky to lead the pups on an Ultimate Fix-it Rescue!
BUTTERBEAN’S CAFÉ STUNT
SUNDAY 23 JUNE FROM 10:10 CAT/ 09:10 WAT/ 11:10 EAT
Episode 110-116 | half hours
Dazzle is a great singer, but her constant singing gets distracting. Can Butterbean tell her without hurting her feelings?
Dazzle and Poppy each think that the other's job is easier, so they switch jobs to see!
MINI MARATHONS
EVERY SUNDAY AT 07:05 CAT/ 06:05 WAT/ 08:05 EAT
Double episodes | one hour
Get an early start and let mom and dad sleep in a bit by spending time with your favourite Nick Jr. friends
Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze of Glory Sunday - 02 June
Dora and Friends: Dragon in the School - Sunday 09 June
Bubble Guppies: The Puppy and the Ring - Sunday 16 June
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves King Unicornio - Sunday 23 June
Shimmer and Shine: The First Wish - Sunday 30 June

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

MultiChoice Brings Edutainment Fun For Children With The Launch Of PBS Kids

Multichoice is always looking for the freshest in kid’s entertainment and has partnered with PBS to bring PBS KIDS’ high-quality educational content to the DStv platform available in all of sub-Saharan Africa. For three months, starting Wednesday, 22 May through Thursday, 22 August 2019, DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family & Access customers will have PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC, ARTHUR and other well-known PBS KIDS series available on DStv Channel 313.

“MultiChoice is always open to exploring ways to expand our customer offering, adding a children’s channel that is not only entertainment for the entire family but also experiential and educational adds value to the DStv packages,” says Yolisa Phahle, CEO of General Entertainment for MultiChoice.

Andrea Downing, Co-President of PBS Distribution, comments, “We are excited to offer this new audience the opportunities that PBS KIDS content offers.  PBS KIDS is the number one educational media brand for kids, offering children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds. DStv is inviting parents and children to experience this trusted content that helps children learn and grow.”

To stimulate the intellect of our young ones on the go, they can stream PBS KIDS live with parental controls for a safe viewing environment anytime, anywhere via the DStv Now mobile app or online now.dstv.com.

Among the series included in the channel are:

PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC®
PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC®, based on the beloved book series by Victoria Kann, encourages children to engage in self-expression and to explore the arts, including music, dance, and visual arts. Kids will be inspired to get creative by Pinkalicious, Peter, and their friends through adventures in their neighborhood of Pinkville!

ARTHUR
Based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown, ARTHUR follows the adventures of 8-year-old Arthur Read. Join the beloved aardvark for heartfelt and humorous stories about family, friends, and the challenges of growing up.

WORDWORLD
The lovable WordFriends take children on adventures in a world of words where they encounter problems that can only be solved by building a word. Playfully demonstrating the connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning, WORDWORLD empowers children to advance from learning letters to learning how to read.

PBS KIDS on DStv will also feature episodes from POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER, PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD, and TIME WARP TRIO.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

If Food Is What You Crave Check Out Food Network On DStv Channel 175 To See What The Cooks Have Lined Up For You In The Kitchen

Burgers, Brew & 'Que
From Monday 8 July at 19:00
Michael Symon takes a road trip to taste the best classic dishes America has to offer, from mouth-watering burgers to tender barbecue, washed down with the best local beers and brews. In this culinary series he travels from one end of the country to another, starting off in New York for some Greek-style lamb band feta burgers and Italian-style smoky mozzarella and prosciutto, before heading West for the best BBQ and smoked dishes around. If it's meat and grilled or barbecued, Michael will try it, as this series tantalises the eyes and excites the taste buds!

Girl Meets Farm
From Thursday 25 July at 19:55
Cookbook author and food blogger Molly Yeh makes delicious dishes inspired by her Jewish and Chinese heritage in her farmhouse kitchen in the Midwest of America. In this culinary series she aims to bring some fresh and tasty multicultural cuisines to an area unfamiliar with them. Whether it's a unique take on brunch that combines shakshuka with feta, Brussels sprouts and bacon hash, or Chinese-inspired scallion pancakes with maple carrot slaw, Molly is sure to have a new, tasty dish that will give fresh ideas to cooks everywhere.

The Johnson Family Land On Real Time Africa's Screen In July 2019 Also Joining The Lineup Is Something Borrowed, Something New And Too Ugly For Love?

7 Little Johnstons
From Wednesday 17 July at 20:00
In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven, pursuing the American dream: They live and work in rural Georgia, and are transforming a fixer-upper into their dream home all by themselves. However, this is no ordinary family - they are the largest known family of little people in the world. All seven Johnstons have Achondroplasia Dwarfism, a genetic condition that affects their size. Dad, Trent, and mom, Amber, have a total of five kids under the age of 16: Jonah and Elizabeth, their biological kids, as well as three adopted children, Anna from Russia, Alex from South Korea, and Emma from China. Juggling the demands of a family of seven while living in your dream home that is being renovated because it's a fixer-upper is anything but easy, but the Johnstons are up for the challenge.

Too Ugly For Love?
From Thursday 11 July at 20:00
Finding love isn't always easy. Dating can be awkward and uncomfortable at the best of times. But what happens when you have to reveal you've got a hidden or embarrassing medical condition to a potential partner? In this emotional series, 12 singletons conditions face that dilemma. From alopecia to missing limbs, excessive sweating to colostomy bags, the brave daters are all outwardly attractive and eligible, but internally feel undesirable. The series follows the romantic hopefuls navigate the highs and lows, the awkwardness and embarrassment of dating as they grapple with just how much of themselves to reveal. And, some of these singletons have never before revealed their issue and are terrified at the prospect. They've all become skilled at concealing their condition, but deep down know that, if they want a shot at love, they'll need to open up.

Something Borrowed, Something New
From Tuesday 2 July at 21:00
It's one of the biggest decisions in a woman's life: what to wear on her wedding day! But, in this series, help is at hand! Designer Kelly Nishimoto and stylist Sam Saboura help a bride-to-be solve a classic bridal dilemma: does she wear a borrowed family heirloom filled with a sense of history, or does she go her own way in a brand-new gown? Wearing a family wedding dress can be a joy or it could be a bridal disaster! Kelly is on hand to customise it into something unique that the bride will love, while Sam tries to tempt the indecisive bride-to-be with a brand-new dress with a shopping trip to a bridal salon. From the tall bride whose prison guard mum has strong views on modesty, to Sarah, whose grandma's 1942 dress is now falling apart, every bride is faced with the ultimate sartorial dilemma. It's two dresses, one decision: will it be something borrowed or something new?

Investigation Discovery Africa Brings You More People Magazine Investigates In July 2019 Along With More Murder Mysteries

PAagazine Investigates: Cults
From Thursday 11 July at 22:00
The magnetic, dangerous world of cults has been making the headlines across the world over the years. In this powerful series, People Magazine explores the shocking stories of ordinary people who get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. How did Charles Manson entice dozens of young women to live with him in his commune in late 60s California; and how did he order his followers to commit a string of gruesome murders? What led 39 people to follow Heaven's Gate leader, Marshall Applewhite to their graves in 1997? This series examines these chilling cases and more, through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape and the People journalists who covered these harrowing stories.

Death In The Bayou: The Jennings 8
From Sunday 7 July at 21:00
Between 2005 and 2009, the bodies of eight young women were found dumped in and around the small town of Jennings, Louisiana. Although they all knew each other, and their bodies were discovered in very similar circumstances, local police refused to link the deaths. After more than 10 years, the cases are still unsolved, leaving the community haunted by the question: who killed the Jennings 8? Tired of waiting for justice, Brittany and Taylor Dubois, sisters of victim Whitnei Dubois, are on a mission to find the truth. As the stories of Whitnei and the other early victims unfold, friends and family members talk about their lives and their suspicious deaths, revealing a world of secrets and suspects beneath the surface of this small town, exploding to a surprising arrest.

The Wonderland Murders
From Monday 29 July at 21:00
Hidden amongst the rolling mountains and deep forests of the iconic Pacific Northwest sits a breeding ground for one of the deadliest terrains in the world. Known as a 'serial killer's playground', this land once dubbed "Wonderland" due to its grandeur and summer beauty, washes away into nine dreary months of rain that bring grey skies and a falling mist. And shrouded in fog are those who are driven to kill. This series follows the dedicated Portland homicide investigators who examine a series of mysterious, riveting and disturbing murder cases in the area. As a team, these investigators explore stories of mystery, obsession, and cold-blooded evil. Recreations, exclusive crime scene video and first-person interviews bring to life a haunting yet beautiful world where a heavy mist often shrouds its hidden horrors.

Diabolical: Deadly Love
From Friday 5 July at 22:00
There are some devious people who use their wits and wiles to manipulate, seduce and even try to get away with murder. This series recounts the chilling tales of murderous masterminds using their devious ways to carry out shocking murders. From the murder of police officer that at first appears to be a suicide, to the suspicious death of a woman in the middle of a crowded lake, investigators peel back the layers of each case to reveal the dark truth. Full of psychological suspense, these compelling, intrigue-driven mysteries feature all the twists and turns of a true-crime thriller - and at the heart of each case is a devastating plot devised by a cold-hearted killer.

The Waldrops Are Back In Sweet Home Sextuplets From July 2019 On TLC Africa With More Brides And Dresses In Say Yes To The Dress Lancashire

Sweet Home Sextuplets
From Monday 1 July at 21:00
Courtney and Eric Waldrop were high school sweethearts from Albertville, Alabama who already have a young son, Saylor, and twin boys, Bridge and Wales. This tight-knit family of five got the shock of their lives when Courtney became pregnant with sextuplets; if they thought three kids was a handful, this was taking their parenting skills to a whole new level! This heart-warming series re-joins the Waldrops' journey after the dramatic birth of the babies. How has life been for Courtney and Eric now that their brood has grown to nine kids in total?

Dr. Pimple Popper
From Saturday 13 July at 21:00
Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, sees all sorts of people who have various skin ailments. From blistering boils to mysterious bumps, she never knows what she will face on any given day and what she will need to help them fix her patients' problems. Upcoming cases include a young mum whose huge growth on her leg appeared after losing weight and appears to be getting bigger. Even worse, she has keloids all over her body and worries that removing it could leave a keloid scar. A brother and sister suffer from the painful skin condition: oozing bumps all over their bodies. And, a man who delivers RVs for a living feels the huge bump on his back is inhibiting his driving ability. Can Dr. Lee remove these unsightly lumps and bumps and transform these individuals' lives in the process?

Say Yes To The Dress Lancashire
From Sunday 28 July at 19:05
Super-stylist, Gok Wan, is an expert in dressing women, so ladies looking for the most important dress of their life couldn't be in safer hands! At the award-winning, family run Ava Rose Hamilton bridal boutique in the heart of the countryside in Lancashire, England, Gok is on hand with the dedicated and passionate consultants to help nervous brides to find the perfect wedding gown. But, if the dream dress doesn't exist Gok will work with the team to create it! Every appointment has its own challenges and Gok will stop at nothing to overcome them. From the bride who dreads seeing her body in a big white dress to the straight-talking entourage who all think they know best, there's drama and emotion at every appointment! Whatever the story, Gok's mission is to make every bride feel incredible.

Brand New Series Did I Mention Invention? Debuts Later In July On Discovery Family Africa

Did I Mention Invention?
From Wednesday 24 July at 20:10
Host Alie Ward reveals fascinating stories of invention and introduces everyday innovators in this inspiring series. In each episode, Alie presents reports of human ingenuity from around the US - and beyond. From the man who invented the digital camera to examining how facial recognition is helping shopping, this is a voyage of discovery. In a quest for the most exciting minds, the series meets innovators young and old, finding out what it takes to bring their vision to life, and reveals little-known facts about the history and process of invention and innovation.

Strange Evidence
From Wednesday 10 July at 21:00
Worldwide, six billion cameras are watching us; on the street, at work, and in our homes. Sometimes, they capture things that seem impossible, that defy the laws of physics. In this series, experts carry out analysis of these unusual events to decipher whether these clips really defy explanation, or can science explain the inexplicable? From a girl seemingly thrown into the air as she walks along a pavement to a slab of meat that appears to be twitching on its own, scientists examine video footage to discover the truth behind some of the world's most bizarre and mysterious occurrences ever recorded on camera