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SuperSport Channels Open to All DStv Customers

July 25, 2018/0 Comments/in Blog, DSTV Channels, DSTV Updates, Entartainment /by LocalDSTV

Are you a diehard sports fanatic? Do you love watching live games on DStv? Well, good news for you, till the end of July 2018 DStv has decided to make all the SuperSport channels available to all the packages. This includes Compact, Compact Plus, Family and Access packages. Get access to 13 SuperSport channels at no extra charge. Watch SuperSport 1 to 12 and SuperSport Blitz as much as you want, for free.

Let the Sports Binge Watching Begin

The line-up holds many exciting sporting events such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup final (SuperSport 3), the CAF Champions League (SuperSport 4), the Proteas’ Sri Lanka tour (SuperSport 2), and more.

Here’s a list of the what you can look forward to in July:

South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test

Will the South African bowling attack hold up to the challenge of the Sri Lankan wickets? The test will start on Friday 13 July at 6:25. Watch the Proteas on SuperSport 2.

Vodacom Super Rugby 2018: Bulls vs Lions

Two feisty teams battling it out for a prized place in the playoffs. Will the Lions conquer the Bulls in Johannesburg?

Vodacom Super Rugby 2018

Watch the two formidable teams in action on SuperSport 1, Saturday 14 July at 15:00

Wimbledon 2018: Ladies Final

Can Serena Williams make an epic return to the world of competitive tennis with another Centre Court appearance? Enjoy the nail-biting final on SuperSport 6, Saturday 14 July at 14:45.

MotoGP ’18: Germany MotoGP

Marc Marquez will attempt to extend his championship lead in the Germany polls. Watch the race on SuperSport 7, Sunday 15 July at 14:00.

The Germany GP

2018 FIFA World Cup Final

The big final will be in Moscow. Who will go home with the prized trophy, crowned kings of the football world? Watch the 2018 World Cup Final on SuperSport 3, Sunday 15 July at 16:45.

Wimbledon 2018: Men’s Final

Can Roger Federer extend his Grand Slam dominance on the grassy Centre Court? Watch the nail-biting final on SuperSport 6, Sunday 15 July at 14:45

But Wait, There’s More

By the end of July, you will be a professional sport watcher! There’s more fun live sport fixtures to enjoy in July. All of these available to the DStv Compact, Compact Plus, Family, Access, and Premium packages.

SS4, Tuesday 17 July at 14:45 – CAF Champions League: AS Togo vs Sundowns
SS6, starting Thursday 19 July at 07:30 – The Open Championship 2018
SS2, starting Friday 20 July at 06:25 – Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2nd Test
SS1, Saturday 21 July – Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers
SS1, Saturday 21 July from 03:56 – 2018 Rugby World Cup 7’s
SS8, Saturday 21 July at 15:00 – IAAF Diamond League 2018: London
SS9, Sunday 22 July at 14:00 – IBO Boxing 2018: Simphiwe Khonco vs Toto Landero
SS2, Sunday 22 July at 15:05 – F1 2018: German Grand Prix
SS1, Monday 23 July at 02:44 – 2018 Rugby World Cup 7’s Final
SS1, Saturday 28 July – Super Rugby Quarter Finals
SS4, Friday 27 July at 21:00 – CAF Champions League: Sundowns vs AS Togo-Port
SS2, Sunday 29 July at 06:15 – Sri Lanka vs South Africa 1st ODI
SS5, Sunday 29 July – Tour de France Final Stage

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Fun Reality Show: The Wedding Bashers

June 18, 2018/0 Comments/in Blog, DSTV Channels, Entartainment, Entertainment Options /by LocalDSTV

VUZU, channel 116 on DStv, will be rebroadcasting the popular Mnet reality show, The Wedding Bashers. You’ve heard of wedding crashers, now meet the wedding bashers!

Four local celebrities – Cindy Nell, Denise Zimba, Siba Mtongana and Zavion Kotze – attend uniquely South African weddings. Afterwards they discreetly rate the wedding. From the bride’s dress, to the food choices, to the décor. By the end of the season, one newly wed couple walks away with the prized title of best local wedding.

If you missed out on the bashing, you can now re-watch season 1, just in time for season 2, which is around the corner. The exciting wedding reality show will kick off on Friday, the 22nd of June, at 20:30. You can also catch it on Sunday, the 24th of June, at 16:00. Or Wednesday 27 June, at 10:00.

View more videos of The Wedding Bashers.

Rating the Perfect Wedding

A stunning dress, top-notch food, and spectacular décor. Oh, and don’t forget epic entertainment. Over the course of 12 episodes, you will get a behind the scenes glimpse of 22 diverse weddings. The show features a variety of South Africans, representing the rainbow nature with its special flavour of culture, background and religion.

The all-star celebrity team of four Wedding Bashers experience each moment of the wedding with the couple. Afterwards they give their opinion of the overall experience they had. Each an expert in their field, it’s not just thumb-sucking opinions offered, but a more objective observation of the big day.

The Wedding Bashers Team

Three ladies and one gentleman. The former Miss South Africa and now business woman, Cindy Nell, takes a look at the finer elements of beauty and fashion. Next, the bubbly socialite and VUZU star, Denise Zimba, offers her opinion of the wedding vibe. Celebrity chef and food expert, Siba Mtongana, provides a professional opinion on the wedding banquet. Lastly, wedding planner extraordinaire, Zavion Kotze, gives insight into the overall execution of the wedding.

Every little detail of the wedding is scrutinized. The wedding outfits, the flower arrangements, whether the guests looked like they had fun, and everything in between that makes up the nuptial celebration. Watch as the wedding bashers disagree about all these little details, each adamantly offering their opinion.

May the Best Wedding Win

By the end of each show, they score the weddings, taking into consideration all the elements. The wedding that grabbed their attention most, wins prizes to the value of more than R500 000. The votes of the Wedding Bashers are not the only determining factors, viewer participation is also included. Watch the show to see which newlyweds wowed both the Bashers and the public.

MNet’s Head of Publicity, Lani Lombard, is very proud of the unique wedding show. The interaction between the Wedding Bashers offer great entertainment. The four celebrities are outspoken, openly sharing their opinions.

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The other unique element of the show is seeing a wide variety of weddings. Your idea of the “perfect wedding day” will definitely be challenged. Adding the competitive edge to the reality show also provides excellent entertainment value.

The Wedding Bashers.

The 22 weddings will show you almost every type of wedding you can think of. Budgets, themes, and settings differ. From a simplistic beach setting, to a lavish vineyard affair, to an industrial chic venue or a five-star train. The Wedding Bashers’ comments remain discreet, focusing more on the love that inspired the couple to tie the knot, and their choice of wedding according to their own unique taste.

Weddings Galore on DStv

Are you a big fan of weddings? You should then also watch Our Perfect Wedding on Mzansi Magic, channel 161. Another great reality show, this one follows a couple just before saying “I do”. The engaged couple invites you along on their journey to the altar.

The couple creates a wish list of their perfect wedding. Each week you can watch a couple attempt to turn the wishes into reality, planning every little detail of their ideal special day. Are the ideas too extravagant to execute, or will the wish list tick all the boxes of a dream day? Watch each week on Sunday at 19:00 to find out.

Add an LNB Installation for Multiple Viewing

You might be a big fan of weddings, but the rest of the household doesn’t share your passion. Did you know that you can use an LNB installation for multiple viewing, instead of a multi-switch/DSTV Switch?

If you kept your old decoder when you upgraded, all you need to do is call out one of our qualified local DStv installers to add the DSTV Smart LNB installation to your dish, and you can watch multiple channels from different decoders.

Top 5 Hottest TV Shows on DStv in May 2018

May 11, 2018/0 Comments/in Blog, DSTV Channels, Entartainment /by LocalDSTV

It’s the start of winter, perfect time for snuggling up in front of the telly to enjoy some quality shows. This May DSTV brings you fun pop-up channels, a wedding you don’t want to miss, and new seasons of your favorite seasons.

#1 Bang Bang Heroes Pop-Up Channel

How does non-stop, explosive, jaw-cracking, bone-crushing action sound to you? M-Net brings you a testosterone-fueled movie experience. It’s available to DStv Premium, Compact Plus as well as Compact subscribers.

All the legendary Hollywood action heroes will make an appearance. The channel is available for 24 days: from Friday 18 May to Sunday 10 June. More than 90 action movies are scheduled. All the big names will make an appearance. From Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, to Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li. Oh yes, and don’t forget Chuck Norris. Watch them flex a pec while they punch the bad guys on channel 109. If you want to install your DSTV or repair please contact our listed DSTV Installers.

Every day eight classic titles will give you an adrenaline fix. A few of the titles you can look forward to:

Over the Top, Cobra, and Get Carter with Sylvester Stallone (Friday 18 May)
Parker, The Transporter, and The Mechanic Resurrection with Jason Statham (Saturday, 19 May)
Dragon Fight, The One, and Romeo Must Die with Jet Li (Sunday, 20 May)
Die Hard franchise with Bruce Willis (Saturday 25 May)
Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, Skin Trade, and Masters of The Universe, with Dolph Lundgren (Saturday, 26 May)

Click here for the complete schedule

https://m-net.dstv.com/page/m-net-movies-bang-bang-heroes-pop-up-channel

#2 History of Football pop-up channel

Are you a big football fan? Take a trip down memory lane and learn more about the journey this popular sport has taken over the years. Channel 187 will be transformed into a sports haven from Monday, 28 May to Sunday, 10 June.

It’s available to DStv Premium, Compact Plus as well as Compact subscribers. Watch football legends such as Ryan Giggs, Pelé, Michael Owen, and Philipp Lahm kick up a storm. The World Cup dates back to 1930, priceless memories have been collected over the years.

Perfect timing to stir up the excitement for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, hosted in Russia. Impress your friends with your vast football knowledge when you switch on the SuperSport channel to watch the opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia.

https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/

Do you pride yourself on being a walking encyclopaedia of football? We’ll ask you that question again after you’ve completed the quiz. Let the games begin!

Take the FIFA World Cup quiz

https://www.dstv.com/en-za/news/quiz-test-your-fifa-world-cup-knowledge-20180508

Did You Know?
You can access DStv Now from your Smartphone or tablet. The free app is available for both Apple and Android devices. It’s like PVR in your pocket! DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus and DStv Compact subscribers can now watch live shows on the go, as well as access Catch Up content.
Please note: data costs apply when streaming content.

Download the app now

https://now.dstv.com/Home/Login?returnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fnow.dstv.com%2F

#3 Harry and Meghan – The Royal Wedding

ITV Choice, channel 123, will be the proud broadcaster of this much-anticipated event. A comprehensive live coverage of the wedding will air on Saturday 19 May. The special broadcast will be brought to you from a constructed studio on The Long Walk in Windsor.

The build-up will start at 10:25 and continue till 16:00 CAT. Hosts Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham will be joined by various guests, sharing their memories about Prince Harry and Meghan. A few Royal family friends will also make an appearance.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding

Another exciting element will be listening to Mary Nightingale live from Windsor Castle, interviewing famous guests as they arrive. Also, listen to Royal commentators and fashion experts, as they share their opinions on the important event. James Mates will provide live commentary of the church service, from inside St George’s Chapel.

Prince Harry co-founded a charity called Sentebale with Rageh Omaar. He will be broadcasting live from the Mamohato Children’s Centre in Lesotho. He will be joined by various beneficiaries and staff supported by Prince Harry, at a traditional wedding day celebration, in honour of Prince Harry and Meghan.

Chris Ship, ITV News Royal Editor, will share insightful commentary on the event throughout the day. To get a feel of what the locals think about the big wedding, Charlene White, Charlotte Hawkins, and Nina Hossain will meander through the crowds along the procession route in Windsor. Do you want to repair your DSTV? Visit our DSTV Installation services page and take a look of our listed DSTV Installers services.

Get yourself ready for the big day with The DStv Guide

https://theguide.dstv.com/playlist/the-royal-wedding/

#4 WestWorld Season 2

Broadcasted Mondays at 22:05 on Mnet, channel 101. Did season 1 of this intriguing Sci-fi/Western hybrid get you hooked? Good news, there’s more action to enjoy! In this season, the reckoning is unleashed. The hosts found the centre of The Maze, and now they stand up against the human captors. Follow them on their journey to a new purpose.

A few of the series themes include dealing with the chaos in their world. Follow the characters on an exploration of the meaning of their lives in this strange world. The Man in Black is still very much alive and he’s on the lookout for a new adventure. Maeve is searching for her daughter, but she wonders if it’s just an aspect of her programmed narrative. Click here to learn more about Us. About Us.

Find out more about the show

https://m-net.dstv.com/show/westworld/watch

#5 Billions Season 3

Broadcasted Mondays at 21:00. The brilliant drama, created by Paul Giamatti–Damian Lewis, returns for another season on Mnet, channel 101. During this season, Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) are faced with fighting to survive. They have to combine forces against new enemies, while they still attempt to destroy each other.