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DStv customers can upgrade their packages for R100

Papi Mabele — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:41:42 +0000

For a limited time only, DStv has announced a promotion which allows its customers to upgrade to the next best package for only R100.

The promotion is said to be part of their Get More campaign, aimed at providing subscribers with more value and entertainment.

For instance, DStv Compact customer can upgrade to Premium, while those on DStv Access can upgrade to Compact – all for only R100.

DStv customers who upsize will gain full access to the entire upgraded package experience, including all the live channels, the DStv app including the full on-demand Catch Up library, and a much wider selection of content, including blockbuster movies, top-tier local and international series, live sport on SuperSport, kids’ programming, and lifestyle channels.

Check out what ESPN Africa’s festive programming includes

Thabiso Moloi — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:45:45 +0000

ESPN Africa is set to bring the ultimate festive season sports experience straight to our living rooms with a thrilling line-up of American sports during the upcoming holiday. From basketball, to American football and ice hockey, ESPN has all us sports fans across the continent covered, including DStv Access Subscribers, following ESPN’s expansion to the tier.

Mark your calendar for these exciting games:

Christmas Eve – Sunday, 24 December 2023

20:00: ESPN presents a nail-biting NFL showdown (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.
23:25: Stay tuned as ESPN delivers another spectacular NFL game (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.

Christmas Day – Monday, 25 December 2023

03:15: Kick off your Christmas with an electrifying NFL match between Broncos and Patriots in Week 16.
19:00: NBA enthusiasts, gather round for the thrilling matchup between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first of many Regular Season games this holiday.
20:00: Switch over to ESPN2 for a high-stakes NFL clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.
21:30: NBA action continues with the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Golden State Warriors.
23:30: ESPN2 brings you another intense NFL battle, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants in Week 16.
00:00: Cap off the day with an exciting NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.

Boxing Day – Tuesday, 26 December 2023

03:00: Catch the NBA heat with the clash between Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers.
03:15: ESPN2 airs an intense NFL matchup between San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.
05:30: Wind down the day with a thrilling NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.

New Year’s Eve – Sunday, 31 December 2023

19:00: ESPN2 counts down to the New Year with an exciting NFL matchup (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 17.
21:00: ESPN brings the party with NBA action, featuring the Washington Wizards against the Atlanta Hawks.
22:25: The celebration continues with another exhilarating NFL game (fixture to be confirmed) on ESPN2.

New Year’s Day – Monday, 1 January 2024

02:20: Start the year right with ESPN2 with an intense NFL clash between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers from Week 17.
21:00: Hockey fans are in for a treat! ESPN brings the thrill of the Seattle Kraken vs the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL Regular Season.

Don’t miss a minute of the action as ESPN Africa delivers the best in sports entertainment throughout the festive season. Be sure to get the whole family together for a sports-filled celebration!

BET Africa channel now permanently available to DStv Access viewers

Thabiso Moloi — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:25:40 +0000

Effective 7 October 2022 Paramount Africa’s channel brand, BET Africa, will be permanently available to all DStv Access viewers. This follows an initial announcement by the business, informing audiences that BET Africa (channel 129) would only be available to DStv Access viewers during the DStv open window, which commenced on 26 September 2022.

The move is a testament to Paramount Africa adhering to audience demands for new, relatable content that resonates with audiences and speaks to the impact and global channel currency of the BET brand.

In addition, the decision also implies that Paramount Africa will now be able to continue to execute its commitment to providing access to relevant stories and extending the authentic storytelling mantra by providing exclusive premium local and international content.

“As the home of black excellence, the BET Africa channel is synonymous with showcasing the best African and African American stories. We are excited to be extending our audience reach as this means the stories will reach new and more viewers. This is not only good news for viewers but for the black entertainment industry as well, putting our work in the spotlight and growing our industry.” said Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager Paramount Africa and Peer Lead, BET International.

“MultiChoice has embraced ‘Africa to the world’ and ‘the world to Africa’ as a business philosophy, as such we strive to continually review our packages so as to continually curate a quality viewing experience of both quality local and international content. We are proud to expand the number of our customers that can enjoy the great BET experience and look forward to the continuation of the a great partnership between the Paramount team and the MultiChoice Group” said Georginah Machiridza, Executive Head: Content Strategy & 3rd Party Channels at MultiChoice Group.

BET Africa is the leading provider of black entertainment on the globe and provides a plethora of diverse programmes, including reality, entertainment, docu-series, and recently launched weekly original drama, Redemption, BET Africa’s biggest production of the year.

Viewers will also have access to a slate of new and exclusive international programming, including the premiere of the scripted anthology music series Tales: Every Song Has A Story, the new family drama Carl Weber’s: The Black Hampton, and the highly anticipated celebration of hip hop culture, the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, all premiering this October.

BET Africa will be available to DStv Access viewers from 7 October 2022 on channel 129.