A number of DStv subscribers reported being overcharged on their monthly bills by up to R1 000 in September. And the reason why has infuriated customers. If it’s not Steve Hofmeyr and his mates smashing up decoders, then DStv are pretty good at doing damage to themselves. The television network is facing an almighty backlash,..
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DStv customers, check your bills: “Thousands” have been overcharged for September
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DStv cuts affordable package with KykNET – Pensioners must now subscribe to premium package if they want to watch their favourite Afrikaans soaps
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MultiChoice has informed its DStv Select subscribers that it will discontinue this service on 29 October 2019 and move them to DStv Family. “DStv is continuously reviewing its content line-up, packaging structure and pricing to ensure that customers have access to the best fresh content at great value,” MultiChoice said. “As a result, we will..
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Listen up all rugby fanatics – No DSTV subscriptions no World Cup rugby in the comfort of your own home!
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Public broadcaster SABC announced that they would not be airing any matches of the Rugby World Cup Series on their channels after it was unable to reach a sublicense agreement with SuperSport for the television broadcast of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. According to spokesperson for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Vuyo Mthembu, the cost..
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Eskom now in bed with MultiChoice – Current CEO of bankrupt National Power Supplier that is plagued by corruption, fraud and money laundering, now on board of pay channel
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Eskom is subject to fraud, money laundering, illegal tender awards and theft that results in the Chief Executive Officer of the entity or being dismissed or being prosecuted for all kinds of underhand operations. The “life span” of a CEO at Eskom is not very long. Those who are still trying to get things right..
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These South African companies are retrenching staff in 2019 – Most probably BEE compliant as well – Unemployment has already soared to 27.5%
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Multichoice has joined the bandwagon of South African companies that are cutting jobs to stay afloat in these difficult times. Why are these South African companies retrenching staff? The satellite network stated that, although billions of rand in returns were reported for the 2018/2019 financial year, consumer behaviour and data on their digital self-service shows..
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MultiChoice plans to cut 2,194 jobs – Seems like the pay channel is losing revenue after the Ghoema and Steve Hofmyer debacle
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MultiChoice may retrench over 2,000 employees in its call centres and walk-in customer service centres, according to a statement from the ICTU trade union. ICTU spokesperson Thabang Mothelo told MyBroadband that the plan was put in place without the union being consulted, and they are convening urgent meetings to address the issue. In a statement..
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Well now DStv is busy with the ‘blame-game’ over loosing 100 000 Premium subscribers and is blaming “unregulated” streaming services
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The folks who operate DStv aren’t happy with the online streaming services popping up in South Africa. DStv is an expensive luxury. If you’re a sports fan, who wants access to everything, you don’t really have any (legal) alternative. But for those who don’t care about sport, there are alternatives… and DStv isn’t happy about..
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(2) – MultiChoice is now singing another tune again, now they are proud to support Afrikaans but not Steve Hofmeyr, is this move to stop customers unsubscribing?
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The company has decided not to broadcast any content that includes the controversial singer on any of its platforms. MultiChoice has announced that it no longer wants to be associated with Hofmeyr or any of his past or future content after it threatened to withdraw its sponsorship of Afrikaans music awards show held earlier this..
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Rumours surface that DSTV lost 23,000 subscribers with more to come after Steve Hofmeyr promised R10k to supporters who destroy their decoder
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Multichoice has reportedly lost 23,000 subscribers following the ongoing fight with Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr. An IT technician and a data analyst who works for Multichoice leaked the following information. Both of them wish to remain anonymous because they are actually rooting for Hofmeyr. “As of Friday 5:30 PM Multichoice lost over 23 000 official..
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(3) – Are you a subscriber at Showmax, the online movies and TV shows site? Well Steve Hofmeyr’s content to be removed from that platform as well
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MultiChoice has confirmed that it will remove all content featuring Steve Hofmeyr from DStv, Showmax, and the audio channels it controls. This follows an earlier statement from MultiChoice Group that it will not carry content that includes Hofmeyr on any of its platforms. MultiChoice’s senior manager for corporate communications Benedict Maaga told MyBroadband this forms..
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The black owned, MultiChoice Group, refuses to air Steve Hofmeyr’s content on all platforms, and what is heartbreaking is that some ‘joiners’ agree
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This decision will affect all Multichoice platforms and shows, in no uncertain terms, that the broadcasting giants are not planning to bow to pressure from members of the public threatening to boycott their service. Multichoice took the decision a few weeks after they requested a Steve Hofmeyr video be removed from consideration at the Ghoema..
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ANC won’t demand more resignations after Nene quits – Jessie Duarte
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Ministers should decide for themselves if they will resign after appearing before the commission of inquiry into allegations of state capture. They should, however, apply a test of whether they are complicit in corruption says the ANC.
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Ashwin Willemse Walkout – no racism involved
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SuperSport CEO Gideon Khobane says Advocate Vincent Maleka has found that there was no racism involved in Ashwin Willemse walking out from an on-air broadcast.
Multichoice CEO Calvo Mawela and Khobane are addressing the media on Tuesday.
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MultiChoice urged to ‘come clean’ regarding transactions with ANN7
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Ongoing revelations contained in the Gupta leaks have revealed allegedly questionable payments by MultiChoice to ANN7 and the involvement of former communications minister Faith Muthambi. “Hiding behind confidentiality clauses and telling half-truths is no longer an option in today’s world of citizen power‚ when the public can exercise its purchase strength to trigger the demise..
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