DStv brings back Open Time

MultiChoice has announced that DStv is bringing back Open Time for three days with Ashley Hayden, Scot Scott, Doreen Morris, and other iconic stars.

Between 7 and 9 November 2025, all DStv customers with a decoder subscription will get access to DStv Premium, which aligns with the Springbok game against France.

This promotion forms part of DStv’s 30th anniversary. “DStv has grown up alongside its viewers,” said Byron du Plessis, CEO: SA PayTV at MultiChoice.

“For three decades, we have been part of South Africans’ homes, their weekends and their memories.”

Open Time is part of MultiChoice’s broader strategy to reignite the DStv brand and make world-class entertainment more accessible.

“From the start of November, we will be reducing our HD Decoder pricing by 30% in retail channels and over 40% through our newly launched DStv store,” Du Plessis said.

The lower HD Decoder pricing forms part of an initiative to make joining and reconnecting with DStv easier and more affordable.

DStv Premium customers are also getting more value. As part of the celebrations, customers will get two additional all-device streams.

This means DStv Premium subscribers’ all-device streams will increase from two to four in November and December.

MultiChoice has also launched a Premium concierge service that offers personalised service and express troubleshooting, 24/7.

Rewards have also been revamped for DStv Premium subscribers, with more vouchers, free BoxOffice movie rentals, and invites to exclusive screenings.

They will also get set visits to popular local DStv shows, celebrity meet-and-greets, and VIP experiences at Rugby Championship and SA20 matches.

MultiChoice added that DStv Premium subscribers also continue to receive Showmax at no additional cost.