OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Networks International will launch an exclusive OWN programming block in South Africa.
Platco Digital to launch new DTH service
Platco Digital, a sister company of the South African independent broadcaster e.tv, is to broadcast a new free-to-air service in South Africa, with future plans to expand across Southern Africa.
Autentic launches Spark in South Africa
Autentic has enlarged its channel portfolio and launched the new factual entertainment network Spa orkn South Africa’s ODM-PayTV-platform.
Euronews launches on DStv
MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Euronews is joining the DStv Family and Compact packages, becoming available to almost 3.5 million customers in South Africa from April 9.
South Africa reaches 60% digital coverage
Analogue broadcasts in South Africa will be switched off on December 31, 2013, according to local news reports. However, some sources suggest a later switch-over date.
South Africa rethink over DVB
Officials from the DVB have made an emergency dash to South Africa to persuade the authorities to maintain their 2006 commitment to adopt the DVB-T terrestrial standard.