Here's an interesting turn of events... e.tv's eXtra channels, which they specifically created for their OpenView HD platform, have been added to DStv.
On Wednesday, 17 May these four channels will be added to various DStv bouquets:
eExtra
DStv channel: 195
Dstv bouquets: EasyView, Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers
An HD channel featuring international series, reality shows, telenovelas and dramas.
To keep up to date with what's happening on this channel, take a look at TVSA's eXtra channel page:
eXtra
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eMovies+
DStv channel: 138
DStv bouquets: Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers
A 24-hour movie channel featuring romance, comedy, drama, action and family-friendly films.
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eMovies Extra
DStv channel: 140
DStv bouquets: Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers
An additional movie channel featuring action and suspense movies in prime time and family-friendly movies during the day.
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eToonz+
DStv channel: 311
DStv bouquets: EasyView, Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers
Children's programming for toddlers to tweens.
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This move by e.tv strongly suggests that these channels aren't attracting sufficient eyeballs on OpenView HD to make them viable. Either that or they're just being generous.