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Canal+ to shut down struggling Showmax streaming platform
French media giant Canal+ has announced it will discontinue the loss-making South African streaming service Showmax after acquiring its owner MultiChoice, the continent’s largest pay-TV enterprise.
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Academics question Netflix’s decade-long impact on South African media landscape
Researchers at the University of the Western Cape are examining Netflix’s impact in South Africa during a symposium, discussing whether it promotes local storytelling or creates digital colonialism. They highlight…
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Basketball fans celebrate NBA’s return to SuperSport platforms
SuperSport has secured broadcasting rights to bring NBA games back to African audiences across more than 50 countries. The partnership covers live regular-season games, playoff matches, and complete All-Star Weekend…
