MultiChoice and Stained Glass TV continue creative partnership

MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, has reaffirmed its longstanding relationship with Stained Glass TV, unveiling the next chapter in a creative partnership that has helped shape some of South Africa's most successful television productions.

The announcement was made during the Meet the CANAL+, MultiChoice Group, STUDIOCANAL Team session on day 1 at FAME Week Africa 2026, which brought together senior content executives from CANAL+, MultiChoice Group and STUDIOCANAL to discuss the future of African storytelling, commissioning priorities and opportunities for producers across the continent.

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During the panel Nomsa Philiso, Chief Content Officer, Africa at MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, teased an upcoming dark psychological thriller from the longstanding partners, with executives describing the project as a "full-circle moment" in a creative journey that has seen the companies collaborate on some of South Africa's most acclaimed productions.

Founded by Kobedi "Pepsi" Pokane and Gugu Zuma-Ncube, the award-winning production company has established itself as one of South Africa's leading content creators, with a reputation for telling bold, audience-driven stories that resonate both locally and internationally.

Over the years, MultiChoice Group and Stained Glass TV have partnered on acclaimed titles including The Wife, Lingashoni andeHostela. More recently, Stained Glass TV has expanded its international profile through projects and partnerships with Netflix, demonstrating its ability to create stories that travel beyond borders while remaining authentically African.

"We've walked a long road with Stained Glass TV and have shared in the success of some truly memorable stories over the years. This announcement feels like a full-circle moment for our partnership. They continue to challenge creative boundaries while remaining deeply connected to African audiences, and we're excited to continue working together on stories that are bold, distinctive and impossible to ignore," said Nomsa Philiso, Chief Content Officer: Africa at MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ Company.

The announcement follows MultiChoice Group's confirmation earlier on day 1 at FAME Week Africa 2026 that Die Kantoor, the South African adaptation of The Office, will return for a second season.

Together, these announcements reflect MultiChoice Group's continued investment in premium local storytelling, new creative opportunities and longstanding partnerships with some of Africa's leading talent and production companies.