🔥 Trending DStv Announces New Channels and Channel Changes

DStv regularly updates its channel lineup, adding new content and sometimes discontinuing existing channels. Here's a summary of recent and upcoming changes:

Recent Channel Additions

DStv has recently introduced new channels to enhance its entertainment offerings:

• Novelas+ Channels: Two brand-new Novelas+ channels launched on July 1st, 2026, offering drama series in both English and Portuguese. These channels are designed to provide viewers with their next obsession ³. Novelas+ is available on channel 133 ¹⁰.
• SportyTV: As part of a massive sports upgrade, SportyTV is now live on DStv Access. This channel provides content like the Premier League, NBA, LaLiga, and exclusive club TV ¹⁰.

Community and Local Content Channels

DStv also features a variety of community and local content channels that cater to specific regional audiences:

• Soweto TV: Based in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Soweto TV is South Africa’s largest community television channel. It offers local content that appeals to a global audience ¹.
• Mpuma Kapa TV: This is the first broadcaster in the Eastern Cape, showcasing local news, stories, and entertainment ¹.
• Africa Magic Family: Viewers can catch exciting shows, mesmerizing talks, and cherished moments on Africa Magic Family, channel 154 on DStv ⁵.

Upcoming Channel Closures and Renames

MultiChoice, the operator of DStv, is also making changes to its existing channel lineup, which includes some closures and rebrands:

• Channel Closures (September 2026): MultiChoice has confirmed that four DStv channels will stop broadcasting at 23:59 on September 16, 2026. These channels are:
• Mzansi Bioskop ⁶⁸
• Mzansi Music ⁶
• M-Net Movies 1 ⁶⁸
• kykNET Lekker ⁶⁸

These closures are part of a portfolio review under Canal+ and a broader restructuring of DStv's television offering ⁸⁹.

• SuperSport Renames: Several SuperSport channels are also scheduled to be renamed later in September 2026 as part of this reshuffle ⁶. This restructuring also involves introducing four revamped SuperSport channels ⁹.

DStv Stream App

For viewers who wish to access DStv channels anytime, anywhere, the DStv Stream app allows streaming of favorite shows and sports on the go ⁷.

Historical Context

When DStv first launched, it offered 16 channels, including Cartoon Network, CNN, ESPN, M-Net, Movie Magic, Sky News, SuperSport, and MTV ⁴. Over the years, DStv has continuously evolved its offerings. For instance, in April 2013, DStv discontinued the DStv Select 1 and Select 2 bouquets and launched a new package called DStv Family. By 2010, Select 1 had 34 TV channels and 32 radio channels ².