About
Lifetime was a pan-African version of the A+E Networks channel Lifetime which was broadcast in South Africa on the DStv satellite platform.
AVAILABILITY
DStv: Channel 131
Bouquet: Premium, Compact Plus, Compact (from November 2019)
PICTURE FORMAT
576i (SDTV, 16:9) - DStv
ABOUT
Already established in the US and the UK, this women's entertainment brand from A+E Networks launched across Africa in 2014 on Multichoice's DStv satellite platform.
It debuted in South Africa on Tuesday 22 July 2014, at 19h10. The first show broadcast on the channel was Dance Moms: The Competition Begins.
With an emphasis on fresh and uplifting content, Lifetime in Africa aimed to engage and inspire viewers with its formula of Lifetime Original Movies, scripted dramas and factual entertainment.
Lifetime was available in Africa on Channel 131 on the Multichoice DStv platform.
Lifetime was home to a wide array of exclusive programming dedicated to powerful, uplifting story-telling.
Lifetime underwent a refresh in February 2018, changing the logo.
Originally available on the Premium bouquet only, Lifetime was added to the Compact Plus and Compact bouquets in November 2019.
On 25 April, 2022 it was announced that the channel will be closing on 31 May, 2022.
Lifetime was discontinued on 31 May, 2022.
LOGOS
22 July, 2014 - 5 February, 2018
6 February, 2018-
