Canal+ Transforms DStv with Major Changes in 2026

Following the acquisition of MultiChoice by French media company Canal+ in September 2025, DStv has implemented major changes, including the shutdown of Showmax at the end of April 2026. This restructuring aims to cut costs, simplify product offerings, and enhance financial health across its African markets.

As part of this transition, MultiChoice reduced its workforce, with 312 employees at its Randburg headquarters accepting voluntary severance packages by June 2026. The company also discontinued several channels, including BET Africa, CBS Justice, CBS Reality, and MTV Base, while adding WWE, Trace Gospel, and Trace Ngoma to its Access package.

In September 2026, MultiChoice revamped its package structure, renaming existing packages and aligning prices for satellite and streaming services. The visual design of the DStv website and app was also updated, moving from a blue to a predominantly black theme.

Canal+ plans to introduce its own streaming application in the markets where MultiChoice operates, with CEO David Mignot stating that the current DStv lineup's complexity will be simplified to boost sales.