Great news for streaming fans in South Africa. Rolling out from today, 13 March 2025, all DStv Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact customers will have access to two concurrent streams as part of their subscription, giving them the freedom to watch on any device, including smart TVs, laptops or smartphones. The update offers greater flexibility to customers, making it easier for them to watch what they want when they want. DStv Stream standalone customers will also benefit from an additional concurrent stream on any device.
The latest development builds on the DStv Stream enhancements introduced last year. These include cloud PVR functionality that offers the ability to pause and rewind up to 24 hours without a decoder, an improved ‘Watch from Start’ feature, a refreshed interface with personalised recommendations, better overall stability and AI-driven content suggestions – with each new feature designed to make streaming seamless and more user-friendly. Also included is the ability for parents to set up age-restricted kids’ profiles across live and on-demand content.
As more South African households use a second screen to broaden their individual entertainment choices, the return of DStv’s second stream option is great news for families. With DStv’s packed sports calendar and broad choice of general entertainment channels, more people will have access to enjoy content at the same.
DStv continues to deliver arguably the best sport offering in the world, giving fans more action than ever. On 29 January, SuperSport set a record of its own by making 18 live UEFA Champions League fixtures available on the same day. Just in time for a packed month of sport, the return of a second stream allows customers to watch live games on multiple screens concurrently. DStv subscribers can look forward to another thrilling weekend of sport on SuperSport, featuring the title-decider between Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns against challengers Orlando Pirates on Saturday at 15:30. That will be followed by blockbuster Sunday action when Liverpool and Newcastle United meet in the Carabao Cup final at 18:25, but not before Arsenal and Chelsea renew their London rivalry in the Premier League at 15:20. The Formula 1 season opener at the Australian Grand Prix at 05:55 on Sunday will also provide an added spark to the weekend, while the Six Nations will be decided following action between Wales vs England and France vs Scotland.
DStv also has an extensive library of content on-demand as well as live channels. Entertainment lovers can use the second stream to watch their favourite movie, comedy series or reality show, while someone else in the home can binge-watch their favourite drama. Don’t miss some of the best shows on DStv this March, including Mzansi Magic’s Cobrizi, the highly anticipated spinoff from The River that launches on Sunday night. Also look out for David Blaine: Do Not Attempt on National Geographic, where the legendary magician takes on real-life feats; Lioness S2 on M-Net, packed with high-stakes espionage; Ludwig, a sharp new BBC Brit mystery-comedy; and the return of fan-favourite Come Dine with Me South Africa S10. DStv highlights coming up in April include The Last of Us Season 2 on M-Net, the true-crime drama Niggies on kykNET, and two new telenovelas, Genesis and Inimba, and the dramedy Kwa-Tsholo on Mzansi Magic.
The return of the second stream adds even more value to DStv’s Premium, Compact Plus and Compact packages. DStv Premium customers, who already receive Showmax at no extra cost, now have access to two DStv streams and two Showmax streams, bringing their total concurrent streaming options to four. DStv Compact customers also now have two DStv streams, can add Showmax to their subscription at a discount, and enjoy two Showmax streams, also giving them four concurrent streaming options in total.
“With shifting viewing habits and growing connectivity, it’s the right time to bring back the second stream to supplement our overall value proposition,” says Byron du Plessis, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa. “With 150 million monthly views, the DStv Stream platform continues to grow. DStv satellite customers can access DStv Stream for free, but it is also available as a standalone streaming option. With the return of the second stream, our customers have more opportunities to engage with the content they love, including the best local stories, world-class sport, as well as a variety of international content options.”
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