Canal+ acquired DStv’s parent group, Multichoice, at the end of 2025 in a deal valued at over R50 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In early 2026, Canal+ announced an R1.9 billion \u201cboost plan\u201d to help turn around the struggling media group’s operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of that plan, the group wanted to streamline DStv’s package offerings, which it said had become confusing and unwieldy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahead of Monday’s event, a leak on the DStv website revealed the biggest change in this direction\u2014a simplification of the group’s content packages and channels, along with new pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DStv has now confirmed the packages, declaring it a “new era for DStv”, and that subscribers should expect ‘more’, ie, “Expect+”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking about the changes, MultiChoice CEO Wellington Ngwepe said the package overhaul was needed to keep pace with evolving viewer tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the packages, in place for 15 years, had not kept pace with changing viewer habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’ve engaged with customers and heard the message loud and clear. They want more value and a simplified offering,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“What we are providing is something built around customer needs, rather than overlapping packages that try to be something for everybody.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngwepe said that the other critical issue is providing additional content, which is why the group is bringing new channels while revamping existing channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New channels include entertainment channel Wethu+<\/strong> and SuperSport Kickoff.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The CEO said that the group is strengthening movie channels with M-Net Movies+, M-Net Movies Stars <\/strong>and M-Net Movies Legends.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports channels will also be renamed, such as SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa, SuperSport Extra<\/strong> and SuperSport Extra 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third-party channels will also be added, including France24<\/strong> and Church TV.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On pricing, the CEO said that the new pricing applies to the new streaming packages, but the Direct-to-Home satellite pricing has not changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “We haven’t changed our pricing. The price points stay the same. The [new] pricing is specifically for the streaming offering, but the DTH pricing has not changed,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new packages include a brand-new standalone package for movies and series, and an overhauled sports package called DStv Sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new packages are expected to launch on 17 September. The packages are Starter, Select, Sports, Movies & Series, and Premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Starter package will cost R99 per month and offer 85 channels, including some sports, characterised as a “taster” for what DStv has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prices jump to R299 per month for Select, with 100 channels and additional sports content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A package many subscribers have been calling for is a separate Sports package, which will carry 115 channels and offer even more sports content, as well as some entertainment channels, for R399 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Movies & Series package will start at R500 per month and will carry 115 channels with a stronger entertainment focus, including M-Net, kykNET, and M Movies+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Premium package is the only legacy DStv package that retains its name and will cost R799 per month for 130 TV channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The table below outlines the new packages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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