Thursday Morning Spice
Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations detailed in NY Times article, Hamas and Israel agree to ceasefire deal, Biden warns ‘Oligarchy taking shape in America’, The dark side of family vlogging, Ex-Springbok Joe Van Niekerk on fatherhood, and Poland PM claims Moscow plotted ‘acts of air terror’ on airlines around the world.
Monday Morning Spice
Porn appears on MK Party’s Facebook page, Worst yet to come in southern Africa drought, Robert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films as a villain, and Sinead O’Connor’s exact cause of death finally revealed.
Shame, DStv’s Demise Is Happening Fast And Furious
Watchers have more options now and DStv needs to catch up and adapt to what’s on demand.
Good News For Cricket Lovers! SABC Working On World Cup Broadcast Deal
The SABC can confirm that negotiations between SABC and MultiChoice are ongoing regarding broadcasting rights for the Cricket World Cup
Friday Morning Spice
Malaysian Airlines doccie to be released, Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia, Russian official dies in ‘fall’, Bing AI Chatbot gets creepy, Pagad leader goes after gay community, Jeff Bezos’ super yacht sets sail, Dead and missing after KZN rain, Youtube CEO resigns, Megan Fox and MGK spotted together after ‘rift’, and it’s Cape Town Carnival time!
Wednesday Morning Spice
Steve Hofmeyr gets booted from his cruise party, Michigan reels from another student shooting, Diplomats nervous about the Russia/SA wargames, Gwede says Minister of Electricity just a ‘project manager’, new contender for US presidency, and the booming ‘hitman’ market in South Africa comes under the spotlight.
Wednesday Morning Spice
DStv ‘knee-deep’ in trouble. Fear of cancelled flights at CT Airport. Zuma’s prison experience. Shakira tax fraud. Anthony Bourdain’s final texts.
R200k Fine For DStv For Airing This ‘Bandit Warlords’ Documentary [Video]
‘Bandit Warlords of Zamfara’ delves into the violent workings of the dangerous gangs which operate in Nigeria’s northwestern regions.
Some Potentially Good News For Those Sharing DStv Passwords
With DStv Premium increasing from R829 to R839 a month from April 1 this year and the rising cost of everything else, times are tough.
Rave Reviews For SA Crime Thriller [Videos]
M-Net’s new crime thriller series is debuting this Sunday, complete with a stellar local cast and an actor from ‘Game Of Thrones’.
It’s Cheaper To Get Fibre, Netflix, And Amazon Prime Than DStv
DStv prices are on the rise at around the same time that some ISPs have slashed theirs, which isn’t good news for MultiChoice.
SABC’s Latest TV Licence Ploy Involving Netflix Is An Absolute Joke
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
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
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
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
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
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
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?
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]
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]
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
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
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!
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?
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.