SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE
SIGN IN SEARCH MENU
SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE


Mzansi Magic

Broadcast on: DStv
Active from: 12 Jul 2010

Contact details:
137 Bram Fischer Dr
Blairgowrie
Randburg
Gauteng
2194

Tel: +27 (0)11 686-6000

View website

About

Mzansi Magic is a South African digital satellite channel produced by M-Net and broadcast exclusively on the DStv platform which showcases locally produced content with a strong entertainment focus.

The channel offers a diverse content mix, including local and international feature films, music specials, bubblegum movies, documentaries, talk shows, telenovelas and soapies.

The channel's content mix is made up of of licensed, co-produced and commissioned local content.

AVAILABILITY

DStv: Channel 161
Bouquet: Premium, Compact Plus, Compact

PICTURE FORMAT

576i (SDTV, 16:9) - DStv

TARGET MARKET

DStv subscribers
LSM 5-8
Adults 25-49

POSITIONING

"Authentic South African Entertainment"

LANGUAGE

English and other local languages. All non-English is subtitled in English.

ABOUT

South Africa's local production industry received a boost with M-Net's announcement of a new local content channel, Mzansi Magic, which debuted on DStv on 12 July, 2010.

The channel was developed to showcase locally produced content with a strong entertainment focus and was shaped through dialogue with actors, musicians and comedians in order to promote local content both in South Africa and globally.

The channel offers a diverse content mix, including local and international feature films, music specials, documentaries, soapies and interactive talk shows hosted by new and established television and radio personalities.

The channel also introduced a low budget film genre nicknamed "bubblegum cinema" and known as "Lokshin Bioskop" and "Lokshin Bioskop: Series" with comedy films such as Moruti wa tsotsi and Madhluphuthu.

The channel's diverse content procurement strategy provides a solid basis for existing and emerging South African producers and filmmakers to engage M-Net in the licensing and production of local content.

M-Net wanted to engage producers and explore possibilities beyond traditional commissioning models through its development of Mzansi Magic. In partnership with South African filmmakers, the channel seeks to empower emerging talent to produce compelling content with local and universal appeal, but also to ensure that key skills are transferred to the industry.

The channel presents an exciting platform for the South African creative industry and a destination for viewers who are interested in proudly South African entertainment.


Latest Updated Shows

Inimba

Genre: Drama, Telenovela
Channel: Mzansi Magic
Summary: Telenovela which revolves around a woman who chooses her career over motherhood, and the consequences of this decision more than two decades later.
Starring: Lunathi Mampofu, Sisa Hewana, Zenande Mfenyana


Genesis

Genre: Telenovela
Channel: Mzansi Magic
Summary: South African telenovela which delves into the high-stakes world of gospel music, where loyalty is tested and betrayal lurks around every corner.
Starring: Baby Cele, Buyile Mdladla, KB Motsilanyane


DiepCity

Genre: Telenovela
Channel: Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu
Summary: Explores the struggle of four young women who were forced into crime in high school just to make ends meet, trying to make their way in the world.
Starring: Nozuko Ncayiyane, Kgaogelo Monama, Nompumelelo Vilakazi


Latest Articles

Genesis character portrait: Baby Cele as Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba

23 Apr 2025 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Genesis Teasers
Your inside take on the show's central protagonist, including details on her sex life.


Who's who in Mzansi Magic's new telenovela Inimba

14 Apr 2025 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Inimba Teasers | 4 comments
A companion pack of the starring characters with pix, details.


New! Awkward Dates Teasers - April 2025

12 Apr 2025 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: Awkward Dates
An actress who loves crochet and a politician who wears a hat. Who? See who Lasizwe's "dating".



LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Friday 25 April 2025

Returning reality shows include Kids Baking Championship on Food and The Bad Skin Clinic on TLC.


Smoke & Mirrors 3 Teasers - May 2025

Thandiswa stumbles upon Mpendulo's revealing diary, uncovering a plot that could upend everything.


Plaas van Passie Teasers - May 2025

Caio confronts Daniel about his secret relationship with Aline and Daniel has a breakdown. Ouch! Crash!


New on TV today: Thursday 24 April

Vanderpump Villa returns on Disney+ and S3 documents The Battle to Beat Malaria.


Genesis character portrait: Baby Cele as Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba

Your inside take on the show's central protagonist, including details on her sex life.


The River 4 on Mzansi Wethu Teasers - May 2025

It’s a new dawn for Refilwe and Mohumi is called to lead. Lindiwe’s broken heart bleeds.


Annekan' Die Swa' Kry 4 Teasers - May 2025

Series finale! Four seasons in total, a year and a half of episodes. The end is nigh.


Muvhango Teasers - May 2025

Poor Muvhango. His heartbreak intensifies after being swindled by his girlfriend.


New on TV today: Wednesday 23 April 2025

Reality stars convene on Netflix for Battle Camp and Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish begins on S3.


New enemies and friends on Isitha: The Enemy Season 3

Skeem Saamer Thabo Mkhabela plays the menacing voice - now seen. He debuts with four other characters.

LATEST SITE ACTIVITY


More activity at TVSA Central



LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS



LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS





×
×

You browser doesn't have Flash, Silverlight, Gears, BrowserPlus or HTML5 support.