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M-Net

Broadcast on: DStv
Active from: 04 Oct 1986

Contact details:
137 Bram Fischer Dr
Blairgowrie
Randburg
Gauteng
2194

Tel: +27 (0)11 686-6000

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About

M-Net (originally an abbreviation for Electronic Media Network) is a South African, subscription-funded television channel, established in 1986 by Naspers, which offers a mix of general entertainment, children's programmes, sports and movies.

The Electronic Media Network Limited was founded in 1985 as South Africa's first private subscription television service. The first broadcast, comprising one 12-hour channel, went out in October 1986.

AVAILABILITY

Terrestrial: Sentech (channel depends on nearest Sentech repeater)
DStv: Channel 101

PICTURE FORMAT

576i (SDTV, 4:3) - Terrestrial
576i (SDTV, 16:9) - DStv
1080i (HDTV, 16:9) - DStv

SLOGAN

"Where magic lives".

ABOUT

M-Net's mission is "to create the best television entertainment in Africa and beyond". To this end they invested significantly in local productions.

Productions such as Studio 53 broadcast across the African continent and the rest of the world. The adaptation of international formats such as Big Brother, Idols and MasterChef endeavours to keep subscribers in touch with world-class shows.

M-Net is a premium general entertainment channel featuring premiere movies, as well as first-run TV series, music specials and documentaries.

The M-Net stable includes M-Net Satellite, M-Net Terrestrial, M-Net Africa East, M-Net Africa West, M-Net Africa East and M-Net Africa West.


Latest Updated Shows

Summertide

Genre: Drama
Channel: M-Net
Summary: Marine biologist Martin Field moves to the False Bay area after the death of his wife to start a penguin rehabilitation centre.
Starring: Frank Rautenbach, Terry Norton, André Jacobs


White Lies

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Channel: M-Net
Summary: White Lies is a whodunnit murder mystery and an unpredictable drama about a community coming face to face with its own secrets and lies.
Starring: Natalie Dormer, Brendon Daniels


The Night Shift

Genre: Drama
Channel: M-Net, M-Net Series Zone, M-Net Family, M-Net City, SABC3, M-Net Edge
Summary: Follows the staff of the late night shift in the ER, where every night is a balancing act between the efforts to save lives and running a hospital.
Starring: Eoin Macken, Jill Flint, Ken Leung


Latest Articles

Summertide Teasers - April 2024

12 Mar 2024 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Summertide Teasers
Martin's boat - wrecked - Tristan discovers the truth and a secret kiss between you know who.


New on TV today: Tuesday 19 March 2024

19 Mar 2024 | Written by: Shows Editor | From: New Shows and Seasons
Curiosity documents the demise of Napoleon and "FBI night" returns to M-Net with three shows.


Top Shows on TV: February 2024

07 Mar 2024 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Primetime TV Viewing Figures | 4 comments
Sibongile & The Dlaminis nip at Umkhokha's No.1 heels and AFCON highlights the potential of S3.



LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Tuesday 19 March 2024

Curiosity documents the demise of Napoleon and "FBI night" returns to M-Net with three shows.


BET's Queendom companion pack

Pix, vids, production credits and who's who in BET's new local 18h30 or 21h30 show.


e.tv documentary investigates the Joshlin Smith tragedy

Shahan Ramkissoon goes to Middelpos, Saldanha Bay where Joshlin went missing on 19 February.


Muvhango Teasers - April 2024

Ring-ring. Manditi gives Matshidiso a chilling call and he wants more money. 500K should do it.


New on TV today: Monday 18 March 2024

Netball drama Obstruction shoots hoops on Mzansi Magic and S3 gets you to Ready Steady Cook.


New on TV today: Sunday 17 March 2024

HISTORY delves into Royal Murder Mysteries and SABC2 asks you to Listen to My Song.


Why Yolanda got disqualified from Big Brother Mzansi 4

Another housemate drowns in alcohol promoted by Big Brother, while Big Brother looks on and moralises.


New on TV today: Saturday 16 March 2024

The only new show tonight is the drama Sullivan's Crossing on M-Net.


Uzalo Teasers - April 2024

How do you detect an enemy? Mondli’s quest to find the mastermind brings out the worst in him.


New on TV today: Friday 15 March

Manhunt on Apple TV+ is a true story, as is The Sixth Commandment on M-Net and Death by Fame 2 on ID.

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