French giant Canal+ cleared to acquire MultiChoice in R30bn deal

MultiChoice logo is displayed outside the company’s building in Cape Town, South Africa The Competition Commission has welcomed the approval of the proposed merger between the French media company CANAL-Plus and MultiChoice. The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved the over R30 billion deal on Tuesday that could significantly transform the local media landscape. The merger sets…

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DA demands swift probe into Tembisa Hospital fire

Main entrance of the Tembisa Hospital after a fire broke out. 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is demanding a swift investigation into the recent fire at Tembisa Hospital and consequences for any failures that may have contributed to the incident over the weekend. The DA expressed concerns that are amplified by a history of…

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DStv Stream enhances family bonding

MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe’s corporate affairs and public relations head Charity Njanji has said increasing the amount of time families spend together is the key goal of the DStv Stream platform. The DStv Stream platform’s content includes a range of viewing opportunities aimed at encouraging family members to watch together. “The thrust towards greater family…

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Allegations of cannibalism at Stilfontein Mine surface

SAPS members at Stilfontein illegal mining operation site. 2 minutes A community representative in Stilfontein in the North West has confirmed the authenticity of a recent letter making rounds on social media platforms indicating that there is cannibalism taking place underground at shaft 11 due to starvation. Hundreds of illegal miners are suspected to still…

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