Have a jolly, joyful season with DStv

News 20 December 2021

After a long and testing two years, DStv is helping subscribers to stop existing and start living when they Choose Joy this festive season.

Have a jolly, joyful season with DStv

After a long and testing two years, DStv is helping subscribers to stop existing and start living when they Choose Joy this festive season.

Regardless of what this topsy turvy world throws at us, when you Choose Joy, you’re setting yourself up for a better experience of life. Rediscover your purpose, find relief from stress, and enjoy true holiday relaxation with DStv’s joyful festive offering.

And, with a range of packages, platforms, and top-class entertainment for the whole family, Africa’s premier content provider makes it easy for you to choose what suits you. 

DStv is the gift that keeps giving

If you’re already a subscriber, you’re in for a festive treat. If not, you should consider gifting your family with a subscription that lets them Choose Joy every month of the year.

DStv Premium offers the best of the best in local and international entertainment. With a vast selection of movies, series, documentaries, and non-stop sport, you won’t find better content anywhere.

But, if a more streamlined package is what you’re after, these budget-friendly options are bound to bring joy to your festive season, too. Alternative packages include:

  • DStv Access
  • DStv Family
  • DStv Compact
  • DStv Compact Plus

What’s more, you can choose whether you want to watch with your decoder, or save with a streaming-only package.

What to expect on DStv this holiday season

Here’s how DStv is lighting up screens across Africa this festive season with unique channels and content curated especially for you…

Maisha Magic POA | East Africa

East African clients can choose pure entertainment with a selection of telenovelas, talk shows, family dramas, and more. Don’t miss this game-changer for Tanzanian customers, which includes new and previously inaccessible content, such as Sesame StreetKapuniHubaSarafuSalama NaNi Yeye, and top dubbed international hit movies. Choose DStv Channel 144 to enjoy more Magic this season.

Abol TV | East Africa

Abol TV offers 100% Ethiopian entertainment around the clock with locally-focused content specially selected to bring joy to our East African customers. A highlight coming to your screen on this exclusive channel is Zuret, which delves into the dealings of a million dollar crime syndicate and the secret agent hired to infiltrate the group and bring them down. When love intervenes, a whole new element is added to this finely crafted tale. Watch the action unfold on DStv Channel 146 every Monday at 20:30 CAT. 

Africa Magic | West Africa

Africa Magic offers a choice of three brilliant options, namely Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Family and Africa Magic Urban, to delight and entertain viewers. Since its inception in 2003, Africa Magic has grown to become one of the most popular channels in Nigeria and South Africa, thanks to its high-quality content, featuring:

  • Date My Family
  • Love Come Back
  • Tinsel
  • Lockdown Parties
  • Comedy Nites
  • Unmarried

Share in the joy with Africa Magic Showcase on DStv Channel 151, Africa Magic Family on DStv Channel 154, and Africa Magic Urban on DStv Channel 153. 

1Magic | Southern Africa

Everybody needs a little extra magic at this time of year. 1Magic delivers it in spades with the best selection of shows for Southern African audiences. The long-awaited Wounds is a don’t-miss medical drama that captures the human side of the medical profession, along with all the struggles and triumphs. Make an appointment to watch Wounds on DStv Channel 103 every Friday at 20:30 CAT.

HONEY | Pan-African

On HONEY, you can delve deep into the essence of being African with stories behind stories and a never-ending stream of informative entertainment suited to curious audiences. On this channel, you can Talk with Toke Makinwa as the Nigerian media star gets to grips with some of Africa’s most fascinating personalities, DJs, models, and celebrities. Make a date with Toke Makinwa on HONEY, DStv Channel 173, every Friday at 22:00 CAT.

With so many channels to choose from, it’s hard to avoid the remote wars on occasion. But DStv has a solution for that, too. When you download the DStv app, you can stream your favourite shows wherever you are and even download them to catch up later if life interrupts your viewing. Choose Joy this festive season with DStv.

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