{"id":352845,"date":"2020-05-20T16:22:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T14:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=352845"},"modified":"2020-05-20T16:25:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T14:25:00","slug":"dstv-shutting-down-2-channels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/broadcasting\/352845-dstv-shutting-down-2-channels.html","title":{"rendered":"DStv shutting down 2 channels"},"content":{"rendered":"

MultiChoice has announced that the SABC Encore<\/strong><\/a> and Sundance TV<\/strong><\/a> channels will be terminated from DStv effective from 1 June 2020.<\/p>\n

SABC Encore is a channel that offers reruns of SABC content, while Sundance TV is a film channel.<\/p>\n

“As Africa\u2019s most-loved storyteller, we continue to engage and work with third party channel providers to leverage our technology and evolve in line with viewership trends to bring world-class entertainment to our customers,” MultiChoice said.<\/p>\n

“We regularly add and remove channels and on-demand programming to keep our selection fresh for our customers.”<\/p>\n

MultiChoice said it is dedicated to ensuring that its viewers are able to access the content they want to watch.<\/p>\n

“We are conscious about what our customers want, and will ensure they continue to get the best in local and international entertainment,” it said.<\/p>\n

MultiChoice said it is appreciative of its longstanding relationship with the SABC.<\/p>\n

It added that it looks forward to working with the national broadcaster in new ways in the future.<\/p>\n

“Where necessary, and in agreement with the SABC, we will continue to give our customers access to classic SABC content on our channels, including subscription video on demand,” said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n

Despite the cancelling of the SABC Encore channel, the SABC’s news channel on Channel 404 will remain.<\/p>\n

Cancelling Sundance TV<\/h3>\n

MultiChoice said that its decision to cancel its Sundance TV channel was made in accordance with the needs and desires of its viewers.<\/p>\n

“At MultiChoice Group, we are always looking to improve our customers\u2019 overall viewing experience,” said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n

“This is motivated by our drive to ensure that we listen to and respond to our consumers, basing our decisions on their needs which are identified through detailed research.”<\/p>\n

“To this end, we will be saying goodbye to AMC Network\u2019s \u2013 Sundance TV on Monday, 1 June 2020,” the company confirmed.<\/p>\n

It said that while this contract has come to an end, it is always looking for ways to enhance its offering to its customers – including “ongoing research into possible new channels.”<\/p>\n

Now read: Beware sharing your DStv Now or Showmax login details<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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