Author Archives: David Shadford

To receive Showmax or Netflix you must have internet in your home (preferably 10 meg or faster and preferably uncapped as video is data intensive.) Showmax is available on most newer model SMART TV’s SMART TV’s have a Ethernet port … Continued

The constant threat of load-shedding remains a major problem for South Africans, especially as there is often not much warning before controlled blackouts begin. In addition to inconveniencing residents on a regular basis, load-shedding also produces risks for electronic equipment … Continued

MultiChoice has informed its DStv Select subscribers that it will discontinue KykNET service on 29 October 2019 and move them to DStv Family. “DStv is continuously reviewing its content line-up, packaging structure and pricing to ensure that customers have access … Continued

Openview Announced that it had acquired the broadcast rights for the English Premier League. This move allowed the free satellite service provider to broadcast Premier League matches live on its News & Sports channel. Openview said it would broadcast one live … Continued

DStv subscribers continue to struggle with support because of system downtime, which may be aggravated by the MultiChoice Strike which started today. (23 August 2019) Users who are trying to access support via DStv’s traditional channels are being informed that … Continued

The best Google-certified Android TV boxes you can buy in South Africa Online streaming is becoming increasingly popular among South Africans, with users subscribing to services like Netflix and Showmax which are much cheaper than conventional satellite television. This is … Continued

The huge satellite dishes and control room which run DStv – Photos   Broadcasting DStv to multiple countries and millions of viewers across Africa requires a lot of manpower and hardware, and MultiChoice’s headquarters in Johannesburg provide both skilled teams … Continued

MultiChoice has detailed its DStv subscription price changes for 2019. The company has stated that it will “freeze the price” of DStv Premium from 1 April 2019, ensuring customers will pay the same rate for their package. It added, however, that it … Continued

NEW EXPLORA DECODER 3A The new DStv Explora – Model 3A – went on sale in November 2018. The Explora 3 features 110 hours of recording space, and does away with the front panel where the channel number would normally … Continued

  Netflix South Africa – What you pay vs what you get Comparitech has released the results of an investigation into which countries pay the most and the least for Netflix, based on their monthly subscription price and the amount of content … Continued