DStv, also known as Digital Satellite Television, is a privately owned company headquartered in South Africa. It operates as a subsidiary of MultiChoice South Africa and is a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1995, the company employs approximately 810 individuals, specializing in media and TV services. Functioning as a direct-to-home satellite television product focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, the platform offers a multi-tier subscription layout, including Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, and Access bouquets. DStv bundles hundreds of linear high-definition audio and video channels, providing international movies, global news networks, and local telenovelas. Its satellite architecture is extended into the digital sphere via DStv Stream, a standalone over-the-top software platform that replicates the complete linear television experience on smart devices without requiring a physical satellite dish or decoder unit.
On July 7, 2026, the Nigerian Senate rejected proposals to nationalize South African-owned businesses, including DStv and MTN, despite calls for retaliation following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The Senate strongly condemned the violence and urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic efforts to protect Nigerians. Previously, on June 24, DStv, a South African pay-TV broadcaster, began notifying viewers that it would discontinue its Cine Magic channel, part of its M-Net business, by the end of the month. The channel was part of DStv's entry-level EasyView package. On June 23, the DStv Stream app started coming pre-installed on new Samsung Smart TVs sold across 18 African markets, leveraging Samsung's significant presence as the world's largest television manufacturer.
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