History was made this past weekend after Orlando Pirates were officially crowned first-time champions of the DStv Diski Challenge, securing the 2025/26 title and marking a major milestone for the club’s next generation of talent.
Through initiatives like the DStv Diski Challenge, we provide platforms that nurture future stars, create meaningful opportunities, and continue to drive the growth of South African football.
Local content has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. Today, it does more than just entertain - it connects people. In the latest episode of MultiTalks, Shirley shares how reality TV not only brings something to look forward to but also brings something that people can connect with.
"It brings connection with either your family if you watch as a family and also connection as a people as a culture in whatever format that might come. So sometimes you laugh, sometimes you cry and sometimes you learn something
and sometimes you introspect," Shirley said.
You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel – find the link in our bio
Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi and Guy Pearce star in THE ROAD HOME - directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon.
Featuring the exhilarating music of Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba and Paul Simon, this is a story of defiance, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Filming begins this June in South Africa.
#TheRoadHome
MultiChoice Group is saddened by the passing of Steve Pacak, the non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee at Naspers. For almost four decades, Pacak was a valuable member of the business having played a significant role in its direction over the years.
We express our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him.
Mentally we’re still at the MTF #EastAfrica graduation because our stars truly showed up and showed out… 🥹✨
They deserved their own trailer, so we made one. Watch the recap and relive East Africa’s graduation with us.
Would you like walk these stages next year too for graduation? Applications are still open until 27 April for East, West & Southern Africa.
Apply now because this could be your moment!
#MTFGraduation #EastAfrica
Another class has officially graduated 🎓🎬
The MTF East Africa Graduation marks the moment our storytellers step into a new chapter, one where they are encouraged to reach for the stars and create the stories they want to see exist in the world.
Throughout the MTF programme, they’ve been shaped by industry voices, alumni, and partners who continue to inspire and guide the next generation of African filmmakers. Today, that journey takes a new turn as they move from learning to doing, and we could not be prouder.
To the MTF East Africa Class of 2025, this is your moment!
The screen is yours, the stories are yours, and the world is waiting to see hear your voices.
Keep reaching for the stars… and beyond✨
#MTFGraduation #MTFEastAfrica
As someone who has worked on both scripted and unscripted content, Shirley shares how reality TV allows us to showcase ourselves in a more authentic and realistic way. She adds that reality TV provides a mirror to society and it calls for society to do a lot of self-reflection.
Over the years, MultiChoice has added a variety of reality TV shows including shows that focus on families like the Mselekus on Uthando Nes'thembu to creating shows which focus on relationships, breakups and even paternity shows which bring a fresh take on our screens.
You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel – find the link in our bio.
#UthandoNesthembu
This past weekend, we partnered with the Solly Malatsi Legacy Foundation founded by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, to handover a fully sized soccer field with natural green turf and state of the art sprinklers to the Moduane Village in Limpopo.
“The partnership with the Solly Malatsi Legacy Foundation makes perfect sense for MultiChoice Group, a CANAL + Company, because we share the same mission: to ensure that young people have access to quality facilities and proper equipment. The Foundation continues to make a concerted effort to support rural football clubs, providing gear and resources so that youngsters can play on decent fields,” Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng, MultiChoice Director of Public Affairs Rest of Africa said
This marks the 18th sport’s field constructed and handed over by MultiChoice through it’s SuperSport Let’s Play. To date, we have invested more than R40million in school sport across South Africa.
In this episode of MultiTalks, Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment at MultiChoice Group shares the secrets behind some of your favorite shows.
Shirley has been at the forefront of some the country's most loved local content like Uthando Nesthembu, Inimba, The River, Kwa Mam'Mkhize and many more.
She sits down with us and shares some insights on @bigbromzansi as Season 6 has come to an end.
Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel – find the link in our bio.
#EnrichingLives
A whole celebration for a winning season! 🥂✨ @multichoice_group really said let’s bring the stars home! The Top 6 pulled up for a feel-good meet and greet, linking up with the people who made the magic happen behind the scenes.
From iconic moments on screen to real-life vibes, this was all about celebrating the success, teamwork, and a season that had us hooked from day one. #BBMzansiS6 #Bazozwa
Earlier this month, the Joburg Film Festival reinforced MultiChoice Group's position as Africa’s leading storyteller.
This year’s theme, #FeelTheFrame, came to life through visually striking films, immersive soundscapes, and stories that travelled far beyond the borders, connecting filmmakers, audiences, and cultures from across the continent and the world.
Beyond the screen, the conversations mattered just as much. From understanding your audience and building your film as a business, to embracing the power of scarcity and intentional storytelling, the creators were challenged to think bigger, smarter, and more strategically about their craft.
Most importantly, it was a celebration of African creativity in its purest form - our music, our languages, our colours, and our stories.
As we journey forward, we will keep telling your stories and continue to put African narratives on the global stage.
MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company celebrates the creatives which took home 48 Awards across reality, scripted, documentary and lifestyle programming at the 19th edition of the South African Film and Television Awards this past weekend.
These awards further highlight MultiChoice's status as Africa's biggest storyteller with DStv Channel Mzansi Magic Mzansi Magic’s stars winning all four acting awards in the Telenovela category with Bonko Khoza winning Best Actor (iThonga), his second win; and first time winners Zenande Mfenyana for Best Supporting Actress (Inimba); Anele Matoti for Best Supporting Actor (Gqeberha - The Empire) and Nelisiwe Sibiya for Best Actress (iThonga).
And our streaming platform Showmax’s teen drama Youngins also walked away with the most wins in the Telenovela category, including the Best Telenovela award.
The SAFTAs also recognised Bobby Heaney, the MultiChoice Talent Factory Programme director who is a true champion in the industry as he continues to usher in young creatives by equipping them with a world of knowledge from his many years in the industry.
Nomsa Philiso Director Content, General Entertainment English and Portuguese speaking territories congratulated all the winners and said: “This recognition honours the extraordinary depth of our creative talent. South Africa’s creative community consistently delivers work of world‑class standard, rooted in authenticity and driven by excellence.”
#SAFTAs19
