Trending in South Africa · Technology · Last observed Jul 9, 2026
multichoice trending in South Africa
Canal+ has acquired MultiChoice, leading to significant changes in South Africa’s pay-TV and streaming services landscape.
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- South Africa
- Last observed
- Jul 9, 2026
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- 10K+
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The acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+ marks a major shift in the African pay-TV market. This development has caused MultiChoice to discontinue its streaming platform Showmax due to unsustainable losses. Furthermore, reports indicate potential disruptions including the closure of a major DStv service center and channel shutdowns within South Africa.
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Punch Newspapers
MultiChoice joins Canal+ as full subsidiary after acquisition - Punch NewspapersMultiChoice joins Canal+ as full subsidiary after acquisition Punch Newspapers
The Hollywood Reporter
Canal+’s African Pay-TV Giant MultiChoice Pulls Plug on Streamer Showmax Amid “Unsustainable” Losses - The Hollywood Reporter
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