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$Joe Public, Promise and TBWA\Hunt Lascaris are among the South African agencies that are Pencil and Merit winners in the One Show (Image supplied)$

The One Club for Creativity

One Show winners: Joe Public, Promise and TBWA\Hunt Lascaris

16 May 2025

Of the 68 One Show 2025 finalists from the Middle East and Africa, South Africa 18 and Kenya two (Image supplied)

Advertising

One Show 2025 finalists: 18 for SA and 2 for Kenya

22 Apr 2025

Mzansi Magic: Celebrating a legacy of delivering iconic telenovelas and more…

TV

Mzansi Magic: Celebrating a legacy of delivering iconic telenovelas and more…

Issued by DStv Media Sales 11 Dec 2024

Source: © Showmax MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, Marc Jury has resigned

TV

Marc Jury, MultiChoice SA and Showmax CEO, resigns

22 Nov 2024

Shaka iLembe makes history as the Saftas’ most-awarded drama series ever

TV

Shaka iLembe makes history as the Saftas’ most-awarded drama series ever

Issued by DStv Media Sales 29 Oct 2024

Source: © Gallo Images Joe Public is the Loeries Awards Agency of the Year

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries All the winners, Agency of the Year is Joe Public

11 Oct 2024

Nkateko Mabaso has passed away. Source: MultiChoice.

Media

MultiChoice mourns the death of Nkateko Mabaso

Karabo Ledwaba 20 Jun 2024

Nguni language news platform celebrates a year of touching lives

TV

Nguni language news platform celebrates a year of touching lives

Issued by Newzroom Afrika 27 Feb 2024

Mzansi Magic reveals new historically inspired drama series, Queen Modjadji

TV

Mzansi Magic reveals new historically inspired drama series, Queen Modjadji

Issued by DStv Media Sales 23 Feb 2024

MultiChoice and Disney Africa sign multi-year distribution renewal

TV

MultiChoice and Disney Africa sign multi-year distribution renewal

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 21 Feb 2024

TV

New 24-hour children's channel launching in November

25 Oct 2023

The channel is now available on DStv Access. Source: Supplied.

TV

E! Africa now available on DStv Access

8 Sep 2023

Zee Entertainment launches new isiZulu channel, Zee Zonke on DStv

TV

Zee Entertainment launches new isiZulu channel, Zee Zonke on DStv

Issued by DStv Media Sales 5 Sep 2023

MultiChoice report tells story of a sustainable impact

ESG

MultiChoice report tells story of a sustainable impact

Issued by MultiChoice 4 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf From 1 September 2023. BBC Studios’ multi-genre channel, BBC UKTV, will expand to DStv’s compact package while its lifestyle channel, BBC Lifestyle, will join DStv family.

TV

BBC Studios and MultiChoice expand BBC channels on DStv

25 Aug 2023

Streaming

MTN and Disney+ launch mobile plan

3 Aug 2023

DStv Media Sales expands the commercial offering of AMC Network International - UK's channels

Media

DStv Media Sales expands the commercial offering of AMC Network International - UK's channels

Issued by DStv Media Sales 28 Jun 2023

Derek Watts is currently battling cancer. Source: Carte Blanche.

TV

Beloved TV icon Derek Watts takes a break to prioritise health

12 Jun 2023

DStv Media Sales announces Shaka iLembe sponsors

Sponsorship

DStv Media Sales announces Shaka iLembe sponsors

Issued by DStv Media Sales 25 Apr 2023

Source © Warner Bros. TNT Africa & Warner Bros. celebrate a century of film with themed weekends such DC Universe Weekend

TV

TNT Africa & Warner Bros. celebrate a century of film

17 Apr 2023

Shaka iLembe launches on Mzansi Magic in June

TV

Shaka iLembe launches on Mzansi Magic in June

Issued by DStv Media Sales 30 Mar 2023

DStv welcomes the launch of Quincy Jones' Qwest TV onto screens this month

TV

DStv welcomes the launch of Quincy Jones' Qwest TV onto screens this month

Issued by MultiChoice 17 Jan 2023

Music

Qwest TV comes to DStv this month

12 Jan 2023

Women of Impact

TV

Women of Impact

Issued by DStv Media Sales 2 Sep 2022

Empowering the industry: Don't miss Fame Week Africa's Top 10 Women in Entertainment live

Events

Empowering the industry: Don't miss Fame Week Africa's Top 10 Women in Entertainment live

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 11 Aug 2022

Source: © Slaying Goliath There are many creators telling African stories for African such as South African illustrator and artist, Slaying Goliath

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Staying true to Africa's creative voice in the digital era

Georginah Machiridza 26 May 2022

Streaming

DStv subscribers in SA get access to Disney+

25 Apr 2022

Disney+ confirms launch date in South Africa

Streaming

Disney+ confirms launch date in South Africa

29 Mar 2022

Disney+ is coming to South Africa this Winter

Streaming

Disney+ is coming to South Africa this Winter

26 Jan 2022

MultiChoice launches two new TV channels in Mozambique and Angola

TV

MultiChoice launches two new TV channels in Mozambique and Angola

17 Jan 2022

Source: © rawpixel

TV

Walt Disney Company Africa & MultiChoice Group sign multi-year distribution deal

1 Dec 2021

Waldimar Pelser

TV

Kyknet appoints new channel director

16 Nov 2021

Sun International results lifted by eased restrictions

Hospitality

Sun International results lifted by eased restrictions

Nqobile Dludla 30 Aug 2021

The power of 8: DStv Media Sales represents all of the Discovery Network portfolio from 1 September 2021

TV

The power of 8: DStv Media Sales represents all of the Discovery Network portfolio from 1 September 2021

Issued by DStv Media Sales 14 Jul 2021

PR & Communications

Duma Collective appointed as MultiChoice's lead creative communications agency

28 Jun 2021

Showmax launches 3 for 1 special offer across Africa

Streaming

Showmax launches 3 for 1 special offer across Africa

Issued by Showmax 28 Jan 2021

The Real Housewives of Durban now coming first and exclusive to Showmax

Streaming

The Real Housewives of Durban now coming first and exclusive to Showmax

Issued by Showmax 19 Jan 2021

Stream Showmax without a subscription

Streaming

Stream Showmax without a subscription

Issued by Showmax 11 Nov 2020

Showmax announces co-productions: Megan Fox action movie and Canal+ epic in ancient Africa

Film & Cinematography

Showmax announces co-productions: Megan Fox action movie and Canal+ epic in ancient Africa

Issued by Showmax 2 Sep 2020

Woza Matrics provides free TV-based support for learners

Primary & Secondary Education

Woza Matrics provides free TV-based support for learners

25 Aug 2020

TV

Africa's changing times in broadcast media: Embracing platforms to keep up with rising competition

Roman Magis 15 Jul 2020

DStv Media Sales to partner with international media group, WarnerMedia, as representative for its key TV channels in SA

TV

DStv Media Sales to partner with international media group, WarnerMedia, as representative for its key TV channels in SA

Issued by DStv Media Sales 3 Jul 2020

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

TV

Multichoice Nigeria launches five new packages

4 Dec 2019

#AfricanAdShowcase: MultiChoice may have a competitive edge over streaming services

African Ad Showcase

#AfricanAdShowcase: MultiChoice may have a competitive edge over streaming services

2 Dec 2019