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CHANNEL NEWS WildEarth chairman Andre Crawford-Brunt apologises for his derogatory comments about MultiChoice in the media and on socialz earlier this year when WildEarth split from DStv. It comes with the announcement that the channel will be back on DStv 183 from 1 December 2024. The beef between them was because MultiChoice didn't pay WildEarth a fee to be on DStv - was an exposure deal. No word on whether they're paying now. >>


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TVSA Team
26 Nov 2024 17:41


The official statement:

Johannesburg, 26 November 2024:
WildEarth, often referred to as the biggest safari vehicle in the world, brings viewers closer to nature on an African safari like no other.

Following constructive discussions since the channel left the DStv platform earlier this year, WildEarth will resume broadcasting on 1 December 2024 on DStv channel 183.

Andre Crawford-Brunt, chair of WildEarth, acknowledges, "We are thrilled to be back on DStv. Our transition from MultiChoice was deeply emotional for everyone involved, reflecting the genuine passion and dedication we all feel toward bringing wildlife into people’s homes.

"In the heat of this change, there were moments when things were said that, in hindsight, would have been better handled privately.

"In this regard I express regret and thank MultiChoice for the willingness to re-engage and find a way forward. Our shared vision for connecting people with nature remains, and we look forward to exploring new ways to bring this vision to life.”

Calvo Mawela, CEO of MultiChoice Group, stated, "We’re pleased to have WildEarth back. Local, African-centred content has always been a focus of MultiChoice, and the unique programming on WildEarth is one of the ways we’re fulfilling our priority of delivering the best and most inspiring local entertainment to our customers.”

Just in time for the December holidays, the channel’s return is a win for DStv subscribers - especially nature lovers and their families, who can go on a never-ending safari, exploring the beauty and mercilessness of the African wilderness, without leaving their home.

For new and longtime DStv customers alike, this channel offers an authentic, unscripted experience where nature never disappoints. 

It’s the world’s best unscripted drama - not a documentary, but a true “what you see is what you get” journey into the wild.

WildEarth will be available on DStv Channel 183 from 01 December 2024 on all DStv packages
 

Insidus
26 Nov 2024 17:51

Heard eMedia and MultiChoice resolved the carriage dispute and will now keep the channels BUT they're being hush hush about the details

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