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TopTV - Satellite TV in South Africa
TopTV- the new kid on the block - is making a dent in the booming satellite TV business in South Africa. This is digital television with a difference, the difference being affordability. Packages start at R99 per month. Unless you are a major sports fan, TopTV is one to consider carefully. All the information you need is available right here. |
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DSTV
DSTV or Digital Satellite Television Services was launched in 1995. It broadcasts a large number of digital TV, music and radio channels which are received by subscribers across Africa using a satellite dish, decoder and smart card. Channels available are both local and international. |
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SABC 1
SABC 1 was the first TV channel in South Africa. This very popular channel offers a wide variety of TV shows such as dramas, music shows, new bulletins, game shows and soap operas. Don't miss the well-known Generations soapie which airs weeknights at 8pm. |
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SABC 2
As its name suggests, this is the second of SABC's TV offerings. SABC2 caters for a large proportion of the viewing population and offers sport, movies, drama, chat shows, sitcoms and news. |
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SABC 3
This is South Africa's third terrestrial television channel. SABC3 offers a wide range of TV programmes of general appeal, including sport, movies, shopping, music and soapies. Something for everyone. |
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ETV
ETV is the first privately owned free-to-air television channel in South Africa. Since its launch in 1998, the channel has broadcast a wide spectrum of programs to most of South Africa's population. |
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MNET
M-Net or Electronic Media Network was South Africa's first subscription TV channel and dates back to 1985. Today M-Net broadcasts to over 1.23 million subscribers in 41 countries across Africa. That is no mean achievement. |
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National Geographic Channel
National Geographic Channel is one of the TV channels available to view by DSTV subscribers. It carries programmes that appeal to a broad range of interests and can be found in South Africa on satellite channel 260. Some of the more popular features are Air Crash Investigation, Secret Bible and Megastructures. |
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The History Channel
The History Channel is one of the more recent offerings from DSTV and has a wide following in South Africa as in other countries where it is available. It runs programmes mainly of historical interest as its name suggests, but viewers will in no way find these programmes boring. This channel is recommended to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of world history. |
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KTV
KTV is a popular South African TV programme for the younger set. It is available on the DSTV satellite network on channel K All Day or on M-Net. Viewing is by subscription only. |
