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Porn on StarSat: latest appeal denied 10 Dec 2014 15:55 (0 replies)
On Digital Media and ICASA's appeal for porn has been denied following a complaint from conservative groups.
StarSat launches South African music channel 5 Dec 2014 13:05 (0 replies)
StarSat has launched two new music channels - an international soul channel and StarTimes SA Music feat. established and rising artists.
StarSat goes local with four new South African shows 5 Dec 2014 12:00 (0 replies)
StarSat introduces the platform's first South African shows soon, with contracts that allow producers to keep their intellectual property rights.
Trace Sport Stars: now on StarSat too 2 Oct 2014 12:23 (2 replies)
Now we know why TRACE Sport Stars has been opened up to so many DStv subscribers. It's on StarSat's Super Package from today (2nd).
StarSat launches internet videos channel The QYOU 1 Oct 2014 12:16 (0 replies)
New internet video channel The QYOU launched on StarSat today (1st). It features short form video clips from around the world.
Sport channels do a number shuffle on StarSat 18 Jul 2014 14:31 (0 replies)
On Saturday (19 July) the numbers of the sport channels on StarSat change to accommodate the introduction of new channel StarTimes Sport 2.
FOX launches three new StarSat channels 6 Jun 2014 15:43 (2 replies)
In addition to their stable on StarSat - FOX, FX, BabyTV and Fuel - FOX international Channels is adding three more: FOX Crime, Nat Geo Gold and FOX Movies.
First StarSat channels revealed 19 Nov 2013 00:00 (0 replies)
Pay TV operator StarSat has released a first look at some of the channels and the pricing of the platform's bouquets as part of the TopTV turnaround.
Goodbye TopTV, Hello StarSat 31 Oct 2013 00:00 (2 replies)
On Friday (1 November) TopTV will be history. The platform changes name to StarSat as part of the flailing satcaster's business rescue plan. The latest ...
TopTV rescued for at least three years 1 May 2013 00:00 (1 replies)
TopTV has been saved by technology company StarTimes who'll now implement a Rescue Plan which no-one can pull out of for a minimum of three years.
ICASA grants TopTV porn license 24 Apr 2013 00:00 (7 replies)
Will porn save struggling TopTV? The answer to be revealed when the paycaster launches the three porn channels it's now allowed to launch.
TopTV loses another two channels 16 Apr 2013 00:00 (1 replies)
TopTV will be losing another two channels - from midnight on Wednesday (17th). The paycaster also announces potential investor for the struggling platform.
TopTV pleads for porn 14 Mar 2013 00:00 (6 replies)
Struggling paycaster TopTV put forward the case for porn on the platform in a presentation to ICASA today (14th). This is their argument ... see if you agree ...
TopTV loses Star!, Silver & Showtime 19 Dec 2012 00:00 (1 replies)
Showtime, Silver and Star! will be history on TopTV soon. Turner Broadcasting will be discontinuing the channels on the platform from 1 January 2013.
TopTV gives numbers on prepaid TV 9 Nov 2012 00:00 (4 replies)
TopTV have released an update on the satcasters prepaid TV service with numbers on distribution and activation. Say they've found the right business model.
New channel Setanta Action: now live on TopTV 2 Nov 2012 00:00 (1 replies)
A new combat sports channel Setanta Action launches on Channel 202 on TopTV today. Includes martial arts, boxing and kickboxing, fitness and extreme sports.
TopTV hosts Zombie walk 23 Oct 2012 00:00 (2 replies)
TopTV and the Fox channels are co-hosting this year's Halloween Zombie walk that raises funds for the Marang House safe haven. Details, with how to get involved.
TopTV launches prepaid service 16 Aug 2012 00:00 (5 replies)
TopTV has announced the launch of TopTV Prepaid, a prepaid voucher that enables its subscribers instant access to content across its bouquet of channels.
RTPi: back on TopTV 15 Jul 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
TopTV discontinued the Portuguese RTP International (RTPi) channel at the end of June and has now brought it back following requests from viewers.
TopTV ditches Q Music for BOX TV 2 Jul 2012 00:00 (7 replies)
Music channel BOX TV launched on TopTV today. It replaces Q Music on channel 503 and features R'n'B, Hip Hop and music from across Africa including South Africa.
New on TV today: Saturday 5 July 2025
Anime series The Summer Hikaru Died is available on Netflix and Jan Braai vir Erfenis returns to kykNET.
M-Net movies popcorn pack: July 2025
A guide to fliks on M-Net and the movie channels. Titles include Wicked, The Marksman and Chiwetel Ejiofor's Rob Peace.
New on TV today: Friday 4 July 2025
Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Spain commence on BBC Earth and Blink Kant Bo returns to eExtra.
Die Brug 2 Teasers - July 2025
New leaders will be chosen soon - by... guess who?
Top Shows on DStv Stream: Ka-ching! Mzansi Magic's Inimba hits No. 1
Thumeka's heartbreak puts the show in its Most Popular position since its debut.
New on TV today: Thursday 3 July 2025
The Sandman 2 drops on Netflix and Season 38 of The Pioneer Woman begins on Food Network.
Suidooster crystal ball: life together and life apart
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New on TV today: Wednesday 2 July 2025
SharkFest 2025 kicks off on Nat Geo Wild and millennial rom-com Smothered begins on M-Net.
Soapie Digest: July 2025
Stay cosy, stay tuned in with this wrap of all the teasers on TVSA in this TV luvvas month.
Sweet Diva Teasers - July 2025
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