Disney+ will launch in South Africa on May 18 and be made available to DStv subscribers via the Explora Ultra decoder on the same day.
MultiChoice customers with connected Explora Ultra decoders will be able to access all their entertainment needs in one central place, the benefits of bundle deals and limited launch offers especially for those who are signed up to the DStv Rewards programme.
Commenting on the upcoming launch, Christine Service, senior VP and general manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa, said: “This is yet another proud milestone in our partnership with the MultiChoice Group. We are delighted to be collaborating to bring South African DStv subscribers access to Disney+’s incredible catalogue of films, series and exclusive content”.
Calvo Mawela, group CEO of MultiChoice, added: “In line with our business objective of adding value and enhancing our ecosystem, we are focused on making sure that all our customers can enjoy their favourite shows and movies anywhere, anytime, on our world-class platforms.
“The digital world has brought with it fundamental shifts and our customers are looking for convenient access to a portfolio of entertainment options. MultiChoice’s partnership with Disney+ leads with an expanded choice of content, ease and convenience of subscription and payment, with the DStv Explora Ultra as an enabler”.
According to MultiChoice, subscription offers via DStv and sign-up information will be shared in due course.
