Good news for everyone with DStv in South Africa
DStv has announced four pop-up channels, free package upgrades, and price reductions on decoders.
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Many South Africans owed R270 million in unclaimed dividends
MultiChoice South Africa’s BBBEE share scheme, Phuthuma Nathi, is calling on shareholders and families of deceased shareholders to claim dividends owed to them.
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Broadcasters | Broadcasting | DStv | DStv Premium | MultiChoice | pay-TV
Good news for DStv Premium users in South Africa
Until the end of 2025, up to six people can watch DStv Premium channels on the same subscription at the same time.
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Broadcasting | illegal streaming services | Irdeto | MultiChoice | My Family Cinema | Partners Against Piracy (PAP)
Pirate streaming services use a simple trick to beat authorities in South Africa
MultiChoice says it is well aware of the sneaky tactics illegal streaming services use to stay ahead of authorities.
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DStv owner quietly sells popular panic button app in South Africa
One of South Africa’s most well-known panic button apps is now owned by the software company that built the service that connects users with emergency responders.
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Free upgrades for DStv customers
The “Thol-iUpsize” upgrades include all Premium channels for customers on mid-tier packages and Compact channels for entry-level customers, while Premium users are getting two free extra concurrent streams.
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DStv customers can access Premium for free from today
DStv decoder customers can access all DStv Premium channels from Friday, 7 November, until Sunday, 9 November.
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Business | Gradesmatch | Lebogang Diale | Litlhare Moteetee-Murendo | MultiChoice | MultiChoice Innovation Fund (MIF)
MultiChoice-backed edutech firm achieves rare milestone
Gradesmatch is an education tech company that aims to help learners make informed decisions about their futures.
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Important information about DStv bringing back Open Time with free DStv Premium
DStv’s recently announced Open Time event on 7–9 November 2025 will work a little differently than it did 30 years ago.
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DStv’s new owner is slashing costs
MultiChoice’s new owner Canal+ has reportedly suspended payments to the broadcaster’s suppliers and demanded 20% discounts on invoices as part of a cost-cutting exercise.