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SABC’s Latest TV Licence Ploy Involving Netflix Is An Absolute Joke
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SABC wants to broaden the scope of the existing TV licence to include payment from people who don’t consume any of their content.
Zapiro Goes After Koos Bekker And MultiChoice
05 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The chairman of Naspers has had a rockier ride of late, following damning testimony by former communications minister Yunus Carrim at the commission of inquiry into state capture.
Even Netflix Can’t Compete With M-Net’s Sunday Night Movie
13 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The 8PM Sunday movie has become an institution in South Africa, and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere soon, despite what streaming throws at it.
The Truth Behind Why DStv Is Cutting Three Popular Channels
03 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As of the end of the month, you can wave goodbye to the History Channel, the Crime + Investigation Channel, and the Lifetime Channel.
This Guy Eating His DStv Decoder Hasn’t Stopped Business From Booming [Video]
12 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It takes quite some effort to destroy your DStv decoder, mince it into some wors, and wolf it down. Enter Johan, who has shown serious dedication here.
Steve Hofmeyr Loses It With DStv – Drives Over Decoder, Trashes Dish [Video]
03 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Steve hasn’t taken kindly to MultiChoice’s decision to remove his content, and now there’s a hilarious video to really drive home the point.
Wow, This Family Isn’t Taking MultiChoice’s Decision To Ban Steve Hofmeyr Very Well [Video]
02 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier this week, MultiChoice announced that it would stop airing any content featuring Steve Hofmeyr. Cue the meltdowns.
Multichoice CEO Explains Why You Can’t Pick And Choose DStv Channels [Video]
27 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 9 Comments
In an interview with SABC News, Multichoice CEO Calvo Mawela discussed why consumers aren’t allowed to pick and choose from their favourite channels.
Everything We Know About The New DStv Prices
13 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As of this month, DStv’s various packages will increase in price. If you’re wondering what damage will be done next time that debit order comes off, educate yourself.
Sign Of The Times – DStv Subscription Numbers Are Falling
27 Jun 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a long time DStv ruled the roost and no one could touch them, although it looks like that free ride is coming to an end.
Eskom Is Just The Beginning – Check How Much DStv Is Charging From Next Month
02 Mar 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
There was outrage yesterday as DStv announced a price hike taking effect from April of this year. So how’s that Netflix subscription looking?
Whoah! R699 For DSTV (HD) Including Installation And Delivery
14 Sep 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After four years of waiting the Rugby World Cup is almost upon us. Do you really want to be that person listening to Pieter de Villiers over Naas?
Surely This Spells The End For TV Licences?
25 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
We would never advocate breaking the law, being stand up kind of people, but there really is no need to fork over your money for a TV licence any longer.
M-Net’s Ambassadoggy Finalists Are Insanely Cute [Videos]
14 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most people have their favourite childhood pet (RIP Sparky), but just how hard would it be to win a nationwide search for SA’s top dog? We have your final five right here.
Introducing: The First Kid From ‘Rich Kids Of SA’ Reality TV Show [Video]
16 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Here’s your first chance to meet the young folks who will be putting on gross displays of wealth over the coming weeks. First up is this charming young fella.
This Is Why Caxton Is Not Happy With Multichoice
02 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
It seems someone at the SABC tried to push through a R550 million deal without due process and now the folks at Caxton Publishing are not very impressed.
Avoid Awkward Squabbles – Get Your Sporting Fix On The Go For Only R745
27 Jan 2015 by chelsea / No Comments
Keep your beloved sporting with you wherever you are…even on your romantic weekend away with the bird. Do not miss this deal.
MasterChef Australia’s Daniel Churchill Now On Abstract AIMEE’s #WhatTheFoodShow on 2oceansvibe Radio!
24 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Admittedly the latest season of Masterchef Australia on Mnet is becoming a week-night addiction for most of us. Never before have we been more interested in the outcome of middle-class Australians vying for the title of uber-chef in this highly competitive televised cook-off. This particular season however has captured the intense interest of most of South Africa’s female population due to the inclusion of a particular hunky contestant who goes by the name of Daniel Churchill.
Is DSTV’s Oscar Pistorius Ad In The Sunday Times Over The Top?
03 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
As the frenzy surrounding Oscar Pistorius’ trial reaches fever pitch, are ads like this warranted? DStv has dedicated an entire channel to the court case and the events surrounding it. It begs the question whether the media, at the expense of accuracy, are provoking the public and thus cashing in on the death of Reeva Steenkamp. Are they going too far? The opposing argument: it’s a murder trial, it’s 2014, and the people do want to know.
OJ Simpson’s Defense And ‘Dexter’ Consultants Signed Up For Multichoice Pistorius Channel
26 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Who do you call when you need expert opinions on a celebrity murder case? OJ Simpson’s defense lawyer, of course.
People Are Losing Their Minds Over DSTV’s 24-Hour Oscar Pistorius Channel
29 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Yes, that is correct. Owing to the intense public interest in the murder trial of track star turned murder-accused, Oscar Pistorius, DSTV will run a 24-hour looping channel on their bouquet, dedicated to coverage of the subject. And yissie, are people are catching feelings over it. No! Just NO RT@officialtvsa: A dedicated Oscar Pistorius trial […]
The New DSTV Decoder Comes With Internet Connectivity And 2TB Of Space [PIC]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
No, it is not the one in the image, but rather a curvy design that had been dubbed the “pebble. Te new DStv Explora decoder was unveiled on Wednesday by MultiChoice.
DStv Shutting Down Popular Local Music Channel, MK
19 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Well, obviously it wasn’t THAT popular. At least, not popular enough to justify production costs. Apprently the music channel, which has been instrumental in the promotion of hundreds of local artists will “be transformed into South Africa’s first online music video streaming channel.” Here’s a statement from M-net: “The MK audience is an online generation […]
Cable A La Carte – Imagine You Could Pick The Channels You Paid For On DSTV
10 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
This problem of paying for dozens of unused channels could be over for the lucky few under the reign of Arizona senator, John McCain. McCain is tearing into legislation that permits cable companies to prevent their clients being able to pick and pay for the channels they want.
Porn In Your Living Room: SA’s ‘Top TV’ Gets The Go-Ahead For 3 Porn Channels
24 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Top TV has been approved by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to broadcast three adult content channels. Their three new channels are: Playboy TV, Desire TV and Private Spice. These adult channels will be broadcast from 20h00 to 5h00, daily
Awkies: DSTV Broadcasts ‘Remembering Madiba 1918 – 2013’ Obituary Ad
03 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The saying goes, ‘if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.’ But in some cases preparation can lead to a FAIL, like when the Universal channel (channel 117) accidentally released a Nelson Mandeal obituary ad last night.
Nando’s Does Not Want To Advertise On DStv
25 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
DStv has recently graciously lifted its self-imposed suspension of Nando’s “Diversity” anti-xenophobia ad. But it seems this incredibly generous move by DStv has gone unappreciated by Nando’s. The restaurant-chain says it won’t be spending any money to have that advert flighted on DStv.
BREAKING: TopTV To Flight Banned Nando’s Advert
20 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Not one of South Africa’s TV channels have had the balls to show the new Nando’s TV advert. So TopTV has decided to step up and teach the rest a lesson in freedom of speech. They say it should be up to the public to choose whether or not they want to watch it.
Nando’s Prepares To Battle TV Ban
07 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Less than a week ago Nando’s launched their popular #Diversity campaign, which celebrates SA’s rich cultural heritage. Shortly afterward, local channels banned the television ad, which they claimed “trivialises xenophobia” and “could be deemed offensive”. Nando’s are not having it.
Stream Video Straight To Your iDevice With TiVo
23 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the number of series and TV shows we watch grows, so do the ways in which we do so. The good old days of sitting down in front of your TV to enjoy an episode Friends are steadily on their way out as we make room for the next upgrade in mobile technology – streaming recorded footage straight to your iOS device.
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