Category Archives: TV channels / Content

Showmax released teaser for rom-com series, Troukoors

Showmax has released a first-look teaser for Troukoors (Wedding Fever), the first Showmax Original romcom, which will be available to binge from 13 December 2021. Troukoors is made by SAFTA winner Louis Pretorius and SAFTA nominee Albert Snyman of Infinity Films, the creators of critically acclaimed and much-loved shows like Die Boekklub and Fynskrif, with [...]

FIH inks broadcasting deal with SABC

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a media rights agreement with South Africas national public broadcaster SABC for the upcoming FIH Hockey Womens Junior World Cup South Africa 2021. This is the first time that FIH signs a partnership with SABC, and the agreement sees the company produce all matches of the event and [...]

Showmax launched 2 for 1 Black Friday deal

Showmax, the Multichoice-owned local streaming service, has announced its Black Friday special offer, and itll bag two months access to the service, for the price of one month. This special offer is set to run from 25th of November, until the 9th of December 2021 as part of the global Black Friday phenomenon. It will [...]

StarTimes Media expands across Kenya

StarTimes Media, pay TV company has rolled out major expansion plans aimed at driving service delivery closer to subscribers across major counties. The move will see increased investment in the setup and operation of business halls across five more counties across Kenya including Kajiado, Kitui, Taita Taveta, Tana River and Bungoma. The company has also [...]

Zee One launched on StarTimes

Zee One, a channel dedicated to showcasing wide selection of family-friendly programmings such as lifestyle/food, reality, movies,has finally launched on StarTimes. Zee One, which is a sister channel of Zee World, is a 24-hour general entertainment channel offering programmes dubbed in English. Viewers are assured of compelling slate of spectacular series, gripping dramas, movies, and [...]

SA local crime drama Reyka set for international release

SA local crime drama, Reyka, will officially be available to international audiences. Fremantle has announced numerous global deals, which will see the eight-part series air in over 80 territories worldwide. Currently M-Net’s highest-rated South Africa drama, Reyka highlights South Africa’s status as a major player in the scripted world. The series, which stars Kim Engelbrecht, [...]