No change to DStv
MultiChoice has informed DStv subscribers that their subscription and viewing experience remain exactly the same, even though it is now part of Canal+.
On Monday, 22 September 2025, MultiChoice announced that the offer from Canal+ to acquire the company had become unconditional. The deal will be concluded in October 2025.
As part of the deal, there will be a shake-up in MultiChoice’s leadership team and board. The company’s current board resigned on Monday, 22 September.
Two Canal+ executives, David Mignot and Nicolas Dandoy, will take over as CEO and CFO of the Canal+ African operations, replacing Calvo Mawela and Tim Jacobs.
Mawela will become the chair of these operations, which includes MultiChoice. Jacobs will continue to hold a senior position in the combined group’s finance department.
“Today marks an important step forward for Canal+, as we begin to integrate MultiChoice to create a group with enhanced scale, reach, and creativity,” Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada said.
“Our combined company is unique, a true global media and entertainment powerhouse, serving more than 40 million subscribers across close to 70 countries.”
“This combination increases our ability to invest in creative and sporting content throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.”
Mawela echoed this sentiment, calling the acquisition an “exciting new journey” for MultiChoice.
“Over the past three decades, we’ve built something special – grounded in innovation, resilience and a shared commitment to bring great content to our audiences,” he said.
“The new combined leadership team brings a strong vision and deep expertise to the whole Canal+ Africa business, which will take the group to greater heights.”
The new MultiChoice ownership raised questions among DStv subscribers about whether they will see changes to their service.
In an email to users, MultiChoice said that although it is now part of Canal+, subscribers’ subscription and viewing experience remain exactly the same.
“You will continue to enjoy the same DStv channels, shows, and services you know and love,” MultiChoice said.
The broadcaster added that DStv subscribers can keep using their decoder, remote, and apps and that no action is required from them.
“This is simply the next step in our journey, and we’re committed to delivering the same quality entertainment you expect from us,” MultiChoice said.
