All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2024

All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2024

Are you like many other TV subscribers who love having a wide variety of channels at their disposal? Then DStv South Africa might be what you need. With more than 150 channels, you can enjoy a vast range of entertainment in the comfort of your living room. MultiChoice offers a great selection of channels via their DStv satellite television service to suit everyone’s needs. With various DStv packages with the channels listed on offer, what are their differences and prices, and how do you choose the best one for you?

A person using a remote (L). The DStv logo (R)
DStv gives subscribers the best personal and family entertainment experience. Photo: Bymuratdeniz, @dstvza (modified by author)
Source: UGC

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They always have something new to talk about when it comes to DStv. For instance, the DStv Explora decoder records up to 220 hours and neatly arranges recordings into categories. In addition, it supports third-party applications.

DStv packages with the channels list

DStv gives subscribers the best personal and family entertainment experience. Prices and channels vary depending on the DStv Explora packages you subscribe to. Before subscribing, check the DStv packages with the channels list to ensure the bouquet suits you.

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How much do you pay for DStv per month?

The DStv Explora price per month is not different from what other subscribers pay. You pay the same amount for older or the latest decoder models.

What are the DStv packages available? Below is a table of the available packages, their prices and the number of channels offered.

PackagePrice per monthNumber of channels
Premium R929154
Compact PlusR619140
CompactR469124
FamilyR32993
AccessR13972
EasyViewR2936

What channels are on DStv packages?

DStv packages and channels offer a wide range of content from sports, news, movies, cartoons, documentaries, etc. Therefore, compare DStv packages to get the best viewing experience.

Scroll through the updated DStv channels list on your TV using your remote. After checking current, latest, and upcoming channels on the DStv Guide, set a reminder for programs.

When the programme starts, your DStv decoder automatically switches to the channel the program is airing on if you are on another channel. Here is an updated DStv package.

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1. How much is DStv Premium in South Africa in 2024?

The Premium package is one of the best on DStv, with 95+ audio channels, 15+ sports channels, 10+ kids channels, and 60+ entertainment channels. This package is available for only R929 per month for the Premium via decoder and streaming and R799 for Premium via streaming. The following channels are included in the package:

  • 101 - M-Net
  • 103 - 1Magic
  • 104 - M-Net Movies 1
  • 106 - M-Net Movies 2
  • 107 - M-Net Movies 3
  • 108 - M-Net Movies 4
  • 109 - Switched'd on Channel 109
  • 110 - Switched'd on Channel 110
  • 111 - M-Net Movies DC Heroes
  • 112 - Studio Universal
  • 114 - KIX
  • 117 - Universal Channel
  • 118 - Telemundo
  • 120 - BBC Brit
  • 121 - Discovery Channel
  • 122 - Comedy Central
  • 123 - Timeless Dizi
  • 124 - E! Entertainment Television
  • 127 - Ginx eSports
  • 128 - WWE Channel
  • 129 - BET
  • 130 - MTV
  • 131 - Lifetime
  • 132 - CBS Reality
  • 133 - TLNovelas
  • 136 - Discovery Family
  • 137 - TNT Africa
  • 138 - eMovies
  • 140 - eMovies Extra
  • 141 - Maisha Magic Movies
  • 144 - kykNET
  • 145 - kykNET & Kie
  • 149 - fliekNET
  • 150 - Woordfees TV
  • 152 - Africa Magic Epic
  • 153 - AfricaMagic Urban Movies
  • 154 - AfricaMagic Family
  • 155 - Real Time
  • 157 - Moja Love
  • 161 - Mzansi Magic
  • 163 - Mzansi Wethu
  • 164 - Mzansi Bioskop
  • 165 - Novela Magic
  • 166 - ZEE World
  • 167 - Star Life
  • 168 - ROK
  • 195 - e.TV Extra
  • 198 - Idols Extra
  • 198 - Big Brother Mzansi HD
  • 507 - Telemundo
  • 515 - My Channel Africa

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DStv offers a range of packages to suit different budgets. Photo: pexels.com, @ronlach
Source: UGC
  • 147 - VIA
  • 170 - CBS Justice
  • 171 - Discovery ID
  • 173 - Honey
  • 174 - BBC Lifestyle
  • 175 - Food Network
  • 176 - The Home Channel
  • 177 - HGTV
  • 179 - Travel Channel
  • 180 - People's Weather
  • 181 - National Geographic
  • 182 - Nat Geo Wild
  • 183 - WildEarth
  • 184 - BBC Earth
  • 185 - Curiosity Channel
  • 186 - The History Channel
  • 189 - Ignition TV
  • 190 - Spice TV
  • 191 - SABC 1
  • 192 - SABC 2
  • 193 - SABC 3
  • 194 - e.TV
  • 251 - Soweto TV
  • 260 - Bay TV
  • 261 - 1 KZN
  • 262 - Tshwane TV
  • 263 - Cape Town TV
  • 265 - GauTV
  • 292 - Lesotho TV
  • 299 - NTA i
  • 701 - TV Mozambique Internacional
  • 200 - BLITZ
  • 201 - SS GRANDSTAND
  • 202 - SS PSL
  • 203 - SS Premier League
  • 204 - SS LaLiga
  • 205 - SS Football Africa
  • 206 - 206 SS Variety 1
  • 207 - SS Variety 2
  • 208 - SS Variety 3
  • 209 - SS Variety 4
  • 210 - SS Action
  • 211 - SS Rugny
  • 212 - SS Cricket
  • 213 - SS Golf
  • 214 - SS Tennis
  • 215 - SS Motorsport
  • 218 - ESPN
  • 219 - ESPN 2
  • 236 - WWE Channel
  • 241 - SS MAXIMO 1

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DStv provides a mix of local and international content. Photo: pexels.com, @roman-odintsov
Source: Getty Images
  • 249 - TellyTrack
  • 301 - Cartoon Network
  • 302 - Boomerang
  • 303 - Disney
  • 304 - DreamWorks
  • 305 - Nickelodeon
  • 306 - Cbeebies
  • 307 - Nick Jr
  • 308 - NickTOONS
  • 309 - Disney Junior
  • 310 - JimJam
  • 311 - eToonz
  • 313 - PBS Kids
  • 318 - Da Vinci
  • 319 - Mindset
  • 146 - KyKNet Nou
  • 320 - Channel O
  • 321 - Mzansi Music
  • 322 - MTV Base
  • 323 - MTV Hits
  • 325 - Trace Urban
  • 326 - Trace Africa
  • 327 - Sound City
  • 331 - One Gospel
  • 332 - Trace Gospel
  • 340 - Dumisa
  • 341 - FAITH
  • 342 - Day Star
  • 343 - TBN Africa
  • 390 - Emmanuel TV
  • 400 - BBC World News
  • 401 - CNN International
  • 402 - Sky News
  • 403 - eNews Channel Africa
  • 404 - SABC News
  • 405 - Newzroom Afrika
  • 406 - Al Jazeera
  • 407 - Russia Today
  • 408 - Parliamentary Service
  • 409 - CGTN News
  • 410 - CNBC Africa
  • 411 - Bloomberg
  • 412 - Business Day TV
  • 413 - NDTV 24x7
  • 414 - Euronews
  • 417 - africanews
  • 430 - RAI Italia
  • 431 - Beste van Nederlands
  • 435 - RTPi
  • 437 - TV5 Monde Afrique
  • 446 - Deutsche Welle
  • 447 - CCTV 4

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2. Compact Plus DStv packages with the channels list

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For sports enthusiasts, DStv offers numerous sports channels. Photo: pexels.com, @Karolina Grabowska
Source: UGC

The Compact Plus package offers 95+ audio channels, 8+ sports channels, 10+ kids channels, and 45+ entertainment channels. This package is available for only R619 per month for the Compact Plus via decoder and streaming and R549 for the Compact Plus via streaming. The following channels are included in the package:

  • 100 - DStv
  • 103 - 1Magic
  • 107 - M-Net Movies 3
  • 108 - M-Net Movies 4
  • 112 - Studio Universal
  • 114 - KIX
  • 117 - Universal Channel
  • 118 - Telemundo
  • 120 - BBC Brit
  • 122 - Comedy Central
  • 123 - Timeless Dizi
  • 124 - E! Entertainment Television
  • 127 - Ginx eSports
  • 128 - WWE Channel
  • 129 - BET
  • 130 - MTV
  • 131 - Lifetime
  • 132 - CBS Reality
  • 133 - TLNovelas
  • 135 - Discovery TLC Entertainment
  • 136 - Discovery Family
  • 137 - TNT Africa
  • 138 - eMovies
  • 140 - eMovies Extra
  • 141 - Maisha Magic Movies
  • 144 - kykNET
  • 145 - kykNET & Kie
  • 150 - Woordfees TV
  • 152 - Africa Magic Epic
  • 153 - AfricaMagic Urban Movies
  • 154 - AfricaMagic Family
  • 155 - Real Time
  • 157 - Moja Love
  • 161 - Mzansi Magic
  • 163 - Mzansi Wethu
  • 164 - Mzansi Bioskop
  • 165 - Novela Magic
  • 166 - ZEE World
  • 167 - Star Life
  • 168 - ROK
  • 195 - e.TV Extra
  • 198 - Idols Extra
  • 198 - Big Brother Mzansi HD
  • 507 - Telemundo
  • 515 - My Channel Africa

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Many DStv packages include HD channels, providing a higher quality viewing experience. Photo: pexels.com, @cottonbro
Source: UGC
  • 147 - VIA
  • 170 - CBS Justice
  • 171 - Discovery ID
  • 173 - Honey
  • 174 - BBC Lifestyle
  • 175 - Food Network
  • 176 - The Home Channel
  • 177 - HGTV
  • 179 - Travel Channel
  • 180 - People's Weather
  • 181 - National Geographic
  • 182 - Nat Geo Wild
  • 183 - WildEarth
  • 185 - Curiosity Channel
  • 186 - The History Channel
  • 189 - Ignition TV
  • 190 - Spice TV
  • 191 - SABC 1
  • 192 - SABC 2
  • 193 - SABC 3
  • 194 - e.TV
  • 251 - Soweto TV
  • 260 - Bay TV
  • 261 - 1 KZN
  • 262 - Tshwane TV
  • 263 - Cape Town TV
  • 265 - GauTV
  • 292 - Lesotho TV
  • 299 - NTA i
  • 701 - TV Mozambique Internacional
  • 200 - BLITZ
  • 202 - SS PSL
  • 203 - SS Premier League
  • 204 - SS LaLiga
  • 205 - SS Football Africa
  • 206 - 206 SS Variety 1
  • 207 - SS Variety 2
  • 208 - SS Variety 3
  • 209 - SS Variety 4
  • 210 - SS Action
  • 218 - ESPN
  • 219 - ESPN 2
  • 236 - WWE Channel
  • 249 - TellyTrack
  • 301 - Cartoon Network
  • 302 - Boomerang
  • 303 - Disney

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DStv offers catch-up and on-demand services. Photo: pexels.com, @cottonbro
Source: UGC
  • 304 - DreamWorks
  • 305 - Nickelodeon
  • 306 - Cbeebies
  • 307 - Nick Jr
  • 308 - NickTOONS
  • 309 - Disney Junior
  • 310 - JimJam
  • 311 - eToonz
  • 313 - PBS Kids
  • 318 - Da Vinci
  • 319 - Mindset
  • 146 - KyKNet Nou
  • 320 - Channel O
  • 321 - Mzansi Music
  • 322 - MTV Base
  • 323 - MTV Hits
  • 325 - Trace Urban
  • 326 - Trace Africa
  • 327 - Sound City
  • 331 - One Gospel
  • 332 - Trace Gospel
  • 340 - Dumisa
  • 341 - FAITH
  • 342 - Day Star
  • 343 - TBN Africa
  • 390 - Emmanuel TV
  • 400 - BBC World News
  • 401 - CNN International
  • 402 - Sky News
  • 403 - eNews Channel Africa
  • 404 - SABC News
  • 405 - Newzroom Afrika
  • 406 - Al Jazeera
  • 407 - Russia Today
  • 408 - Parliamentary Service
  • 409 - CGTN News
  • 410 - CNBC Africa
  • 412 - Business Day TV
  • 413 - NDTV 24x7
  • 414 - Euronews
  • 417 - africanews
  • 430 - RAI Italia
  • 431 - Beste van Nederlands
  • 435 - RTPi
  • 437 - TV5 Monde Afrique
  • 446 - Deutsche Welle
  • 447 - CCTV 4

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3. DStv Compact

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The DStv app enables subscribers to watch selected channels and content on their smartphones or tablets. Photo: pexels.com, @Andres Ayrton
Source: UGC

The Compact package offers 7+ sports channels, 8+ kids channels, and 45+ entertainment channels. This package is available for only R469 per month for Compact via decoder and streaming and R399 for Compact via streaming. The following channels are included in the package:

  • 100 - DStv
  • 107 - M-Net Movies 3
  • 108 - M-Net Movies 4
  • 109 - Switche'd on Channel 109
  • 112 - Studio Universal
  • 114 - KIX
  • 117 - Universal Channel
  • 118 - Telemundo
  • 120 - BBC Brit
  • 124 - E! Entertainment Television
  • 127 - Ginx eSports
  • 128 - WWE Channel
  • 129 - BET
  • 130 - MTV
  • 131 - Lifetime
  • 132 - CBS Reality
  • 133 - TLNovelas
  • 135 - Discovery TLC Entertainment
  • 136 - Discovery Family
  • 137 - TNT Africa
  • 138 - eMovies
  • 140 - eMovies Extra
  • 141 - Maisha Magic Movies
  • 145 - kykNET & Kie
  • 150 - Woordfees TV
  • 152 - Africa Magic Epic
  • 154 - AfricaMagic Family
  • 155 - Real Time
  • 157 - Moja Love
  • 161 - Mzansi Magic
  • 163 - Mzansi Wethu
  • 164 - Mzansi Bioskop
  • 165 - Novela Magic
  • 166 - ZEE World
  • 167 - Star Life
  • 168 - ROK
  • 195 - e.TV Extra
  • 198 - Idols Extra
  • 198 - Big Brother Mzansi HD
  • 507 - Telemundo
  • 515 - My Channel Africa

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A group of people watching movie
DStv offers add-ons, such as premium movie packs or sports channels, that can be added to existing subscriptions. Photo: pexels.com, @tima-miroshnichenko
Source: Getty Images
  • 147 - VIA
  • 171 - Discovery ID
  • 173 - Honey
  • 174 - BBC Lifestyle
  • 175 - Food Network
  • 176 - The Home Channel
  • 177 - HGTV
  • 179 - Travel Channel
  • 180 - People's Weather
  • 181 - National Geographic
  • 182 - Nat Geo Wild
  • 183 - WildEarth
  • 189 - Ignition TV
  • 190 - Spice TV
  • 191 - SABC 1
  • 192 - SABC 2
  • 193 - SABC 3
  • 194 - e.TV
  • 251 - Soweto TV
  • 260 - Bay TV
  • 261 - 1 KZN
  • 262 - Tshwane TV
  • 263 - Cape Town TV
  • 265 - GauTV
  • 292 - Lesotho TV
  • 299 - NTA i
  • 701 - TV Mozambique Internacional
  • 200 - BLITZ
  • 202 - SS PSL
  • 203 - SS Premier League
  • 204 - SS LaLiga
  • 205 - SS Football Africa
  • 208 - SS Variety 3
  • 209 - SS Variety 4
  • 218 - ESPN
  • 236 - WWE Channel
  • 249 - TellyTrack
  • 301 - Cartoon Network
  • 302 - Boomerang
  • 303 - Disney
  • 304 - DreamWorks

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DStv provides decoder rental options for subscribers who do not own their own decoder. Photo: pixabay.com, @mohamed_hassan
Source: UGC
  • 308 - NickTOONS
  • 309 - Disney Junior
  • 310 - JimJam
  • 311 - eToonz
  • 313 - PBS Kids
  • 318 - Da Vinci
  • 319 - Mindset
  • 146 - KyKNet Nou
  • 320 - Channel O
  • 321 - Mzansi Music
  • 322 - MTV Base
  • 325 - Trace Urban
  • 326 - Trace Africa
  • 327 - Sound City
  • 331 - One Gospel
  • 332 - Trace Gospel
  • 340 - Dumisa
  • 341 - FAITH
  • 342 - Day Star
  • 343 - TBN Africa
  • 390 - Emmanuel TV
  • 400 - BBC World News
  • 401 - CNN Internationa
  • 403 - eNews Channel Africa
  • 404 - SABC News
  • 405 - Newzroom Afrika
  • 406 - Al Jazeera
  • 407 - Russia Today
  • 408 - Parliamentary Service
  • 409 - CGTN News
  • 410 - CNBC Africa
  • 412 - Business Day TV
  • 413 - NDTV 24x7
  • 414 - Euronews
  • 417 - africanews
  • 430 - RAI Italia
  • 431 - Beste van Nederlands
  • 435 - RTPi
  • 437 - TV5 Monde Afrique
  • 446 - Deutsche Welle
  • 447 - CCTV 4

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4. DStv Family package with channels list

A young boy in front of a TV screen
DStv offers installation services for new subscribers. Photo: pexels.com, @Vidal Balielo Jr.
Source: UGC

The Family package offers 95+ audio channels, 3+ sports channels, 5+ kids channels, and 20+ entertainment channels. This package is available for only R329 for Family via decoder and streaming and R299 for Family via streaming. The following channels are included in the package:

  • 100 - DStv
  • 108 - M-Net Movies 4
  • 110 - Switche'd on Channel 110
  • 117 - Universal Channel
  • 118 - Telemundo
  • 128 - WWE Channel
  • 132 - CBS Reality
  • 133 - TLNovelas
  • 134 - BBC UKTV
  • 135 - Discovery TLC Entertainment
  • 136 - Discovery Family
  • 137 - TNT Africa
  • 138 - eMovies
  • 140 - eMovies Extra
  • 145 - kykNET & Kie
  • 152 - Africa Magic Epic
  • 154 - AfricaMagic Family
  • 155 - Real Time
  • 157 - Moja Love
  • 163 - Mzansi Wethu
  • 164 - Mzansi Bioskop
  • 165 - Novela Magic
  • 166 - ZEE World
  • 167 - Star Life
  • 195 - e.TV Extra
  • 198 - Big Brother Mzansi HD
  • 147 - VIA
  • 176 - The Home Channel
  • 179 - Travel Channel
  • 180 - People's Weather
  • 181 - National Geographic
  • 182 - Nat Geo Wild
  • 183 - WildEarth
  • 189 - Ignition TV
  • 190 - Spice TV
  • 191 - SABC 1
  • 192 - SABC 2
  • 193 - SABC 3
  • 194 - e.TV
  • 251 - Soweto TV
  • 260 - Bay TV
  • 261 - 1 KZN
  • 262 - Tshwane TV
  • 263 - Cape Town TV
  • 265 - GauTV

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DStv prices are subject to regular adjustments. Photo: pixabay.com, @frankreppold
Source: UGC
  • 292 - Lesotho TV
  • 299 - NTA i
  • 200 - BLITZ
  • 204 - SS LaLiga
  • 205 - SS Football Africa
  • 209 - SS Variety 4
  • 249 - TellyTrack
  • 301 - Cartoon Network
  • 302 - Boomerang
  • 303 - Disney
  • 304 - DreamWorks
  • 308 - NickTOONS
  • 309 - Disney Junior
  • 310 - JimJam
  • 311 - eToonz
  • 313 - PBS Kids
  • 318 - Da Vinci
  • 319 - Mindset
  • 146 - KyKNet Nou
  • 320 - Channel O
  • 321 - Mzansi Music
  • 322 - MTV Base
  • 325 - Trace Urban
  • 326 - Trace Africa
  • 327 - Sound City
  • 331 - One Gospel
  • 332 - Trace Gospel
  • 340 - Dumisa
  • 341 - FAITH
  • 342 - Day Star
  • 343 - TBN Africa
  • 390 - Emmanuel TV
  • 400 - BBC World News
  • 403 - eNews Channel Africa
  • 404 - SABC News
  • 405 - Newzroom Afrika
  • 406 - Al Jazeera
  • 407 - Russia Today
  • 408 - Parliamentary Service
  • 409 - CGTN News
  • 410 - CNBC Africa
  • 412 - Business Day TV
  • 413 - NDTV 24x7
  • 414 - Euronews
  • 417 - africanews
  • 447 - CCTV 4

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5. Access DStv packages with the channels list

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DStv provides a variety of family-friendly content. Photo: pexels.com, @jeshoots-com
Source: UGC

The Access package offers 95+ audio channels, 2+ sports channels, 5+ kids channels, and 10+ entertainment channels. This package is available for only R139 per month for Access via decoder and streaming and R99 for Access via streaming. The following channels are included in the package:

  • 100 - DStv
  • 108 - M-Net Movies 4
  • 110 - Switche'd on Channel 110
  • 118 - Telemundo
  • 132 - CBS Reality
  • 134 - BBC UKTV
  • 135 - Discovery TLC Entertainment
  • 137 - TNT Africa
  • 138 - eMovies
  • 140 - eMovies Extra
  • 148 - kykNet Lekker
  • 152 - Africa Magic Epic
  • 155 - Real Time
  • 158 - Moja 9.9
  • 163 - Mzansi Wethu
  • 164 - Mzansi Bioskop
  • 195 - e.TV Extra
  • 198 - Big Brother Mzansi HD
  • 173 - Honey
  • 176 - The Home Channel
  • 180 - People's Weather
  • 182 - Nat Geo Wild
  • 190 - Spice TV
  • 191 - SABC 1
  • 192 - SABC 2
  • 193 - SABC 3
  • 194 - e.TV
  • 251 - Soweto TV
  • 260 - Bay TV
  • 261 - 1 KZN
  • 262 - Tshwane TV
  • 263 - Cape Town TV
  • 265 - GauTV
  • 292 - Lesotho TV
  • 299 - NTA i

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DStv frequently offers special deals, promotions, and discounts. Photo: pixabay.com, @frankreppold
Source: UGC
  • 200 - BLITZ
  • 205 - SS Football Africa
  • 209 - SS Variety 4
  • 249 - TellyTrack
  • 301 - Cartoon Network
  • 302 - Boomerang
  • 308 - NickTOONS
  • 309 - Disney Junior
  • 310 - JimJam
  • 311 - eToonz
  • 313 - PBS Kids
  • 318 - Da Vinci
  • 319 - Mindset
  • 320 - Channel O
  • 321 - Mzansi Music
  • 322 - MTV Base
  • 327 - Sound City
  • 331 - One Gospel
  • 340 - Dumisa
  • 341 - FAITH
  • 342 - Day Star
  • 343 - TBN Africa
  • 390 - Emmanuel TV
  • 400 - BBC World News
  • 404 - SABC News
  • 405 - Newzroom Afrika
  • 406 - Al Jazeera
  • 407 - Russia Today
  • 408 - Parliamentary Service
  • 409 - CGTN News
  • 410 - CNBC Africa
  • 412 - Business Day TV
  • 413 - NDTV 24x7
  • 417 - africanews
  • 447 - CCTV 4

6. DStv EasyView

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DStv offers channels in various languages. Photo: pexels.com, @Ksenia Chernaya
Source: UGC

The EasyView package has 95+ audio channels, 1+ sports channels, 3+ kids channels, and 4+ entertainment channels. This package is available for only R29 per month. The following channels are included in the package:

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  • 134 - BBC UKTV
  • 137 - TNT Africa
  • 155 - Real Time
  • 195 - e.TV Extra
  • 180 - People's Weather
  • 191 - SABC 1
  • 192 - SABC 2
  • 193 - SABC 3
  • 194 - e.TV
  • 251 - Soweto TV
  • 260 - Bay TV
  • 261 - 1 KZN
  • 262 - Tshwane TV
  • 263 - Cape Town TV
  • 265 - GauTV
  • 292 - Lesotho TV
  • 200 - BLITZ
  • 311 - eToonz
  • 319 - Mindset
  • 321 - Mzansi Music
  • 341 - FAITH
  • 342 - Day Star
  • 343 - TBN Africa
  • 390 - Emmanuel TV
  • 404 - SABC News
  • 405 - Newzroom Afrika
  • 406 - Al Jazeera
  • 408 - Parliamentary Service
  • 409 - CGTN News
  • 410 - CNBC Africa
  • 412 - Business Day TV
  • 447 - CCTV 4

DStv installation

Before a professional technician near you or Multichoice's accredited experts serve you, buy a decoder and pay a one-month subscription. You can contact DStv agencies if you need more help with the installation process.

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How to change DStv decoder ownership

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DStv provides coverage of major live events, such as concerts, award shows, and sporting competitions. Photo: unpslash.com, @Loewe Technology
Source: UGC

Download the DStv Change of Ownership form from their website. Fill it out, attach the required documents, and email them to help@dstv.com or fax them to 011 577 4901. Alternatively, drop them off at MultiChoice Service Centre or Agency.

Can you use a second-hand DStv decoder?

You can, but it can be an older model (almost completing its lifecycle), which DStv cannot fix or replace with the same model if it breaks.

How to watch DStv without a decoder in 2024

Access DStv online services using the DStv app at no extra cost. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices such as phones, laptops, desktops, tablets, and gaming consoles. However, you can only access channels that are on your current package.

DStv subscription

You can subscribe to any of the DStv packages with the channels list of your choice. DStv sends you notifications when your monthly subscription is about to expire. Below are simple steps on how to check your DStv balance.

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  1. Log into your DSTV account.
  2. Under the "My Account" section, click on "View My Balance".
  3. The system will display various DStv payment methods.

How do you get JOOX VIP on DStv?

A DStv subscriber in South Africa can stream music for free via JOOX.

How can you get free JOOX on DStv?

To enjoy JOOX at no extra cost, pay for Premium, Compact, or Compact Plus packages. After making the payment, download the JOOX app. Open the app, go to JOOX VIP, select DStv customer, and enter the account holder's ID number.

You will receive a one-time pin (OTP). Use the OTP on the JOOX app to access millions of tracks. In addition, you can create a playlist, switch to karaoke mode, and sing along. JOOX allows you to add up to four people.

What is DStv price lock?

The attractive offers in MultiChoice's Price Lock save money. It is a fixed long-term contract, excluding you from paying interest and additional finance costs. DStv gives you options to select and terms & conditions upon receiving your request.

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How much do you save with the DStv price lock?

The agreement determines how much one saves from MultiChoice packages available on price lock. Choose a bouquet and duration, e.g., the DStv Compact Plus for two years. You will pay the prevailing price but be exempt from any price increase within two years.

It means that future price increases will not affect your monthly payment. Another advantage of the price lock contract is packages have a discount on Showmax.

Do pensioners get discounts on DSTV?

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DStv stopped offering discounts to pensioners because they cannot guarantee that only pensioners will use the decoder. In addition, some people abuse the system because decoders are portable.

However, they offer a commercial subscription to retirement villages as units. You can contact them for more details regarding DStv packages and prices for pensioners in 2024, signal problems, how to clear error codes and more.

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How can you get a DStv discount?

Employed individuals can get a discount on prevailing DStv prices by paying an annual subscription.

What is DStv Catch-Up?

DStv Catch Up is a convenient way to save your favourite programs to watch later at no additional cost. You can only view programmes from channels that are on your package.

What packages does DStv offer?

DStv South Africa has six DStv packages with the channels list. They include Premium, Family, Compact, Compact Plus, Access, and EasyView.

How do you check your DStv package?

Go to the DStv website, click sign in, and create an account using your smart card number. After registration, log in and view your package on your account profile.

What channels are on the DStv R99 package?

For R99, you can enjoy the Access package via streaming. The package has various channels like Mzansi Wethu, Channel O and local films on Mzansi Bioskop.

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What does the Family package for DStv include?

The Family package offers 75+ channels. It is available for only R329 for Family via decoder and streaming and R299 for Family via streaming.

What channels are on DStv Premium?

The DStv Premium package offers over 135 channels, making it the ultimate entertainment hub with top-notch sports, series, movies, and more. It also includes a subscription to Showmax for even more viewing options.

What is the R99 package on DStv?

The R99 DStv package is the DStv EasyView package on Showmax. Showmax provides access to thousands of movies, series, kids' shows, and exclusive originals that you won't find anywhere else.

What is the DStv WhatsApp number in South Africa?

The DStv contact number in South Africa is 060 060 3788. You can use this number to manage your DStv account, check your balance, pay bills, and more.

What are the available DStv stream packages?

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The available streaming services include:

NoPackagePrice
1DStv PremiumR799/R699
2DStv Compact PlusR549
3DStv CompactR399
4DStv FamilyR299
5DStv AccessR99
6DStv EasyView-

All DStv packages with the channels list are budget-friendly and have enough entertainment for viewers of all ages. Get more details from the DStv self-service alternatives and contact details.

DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored by any third party. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility.

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