DStv Select 2 Channels

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– August 4, 2011Posted in: DSTV Package Channels

Movies & Entertainment

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
106 | M-Net Action M-Net Action brings you high impact action movies and series. Explosions, bombs, and bullets, flying fists and feet, dangerous men and far more dangerous women!
109 | TCM TCM is the definitive classic movie channel that gives you the greatest movies of all-time, all the time.
111 | kykNET If Afrikaans is your home language or even your second language, here’s a television channel with REAL local flavour. Its called kykNET, its produced by M-Net, and it broadcasts only in Afrikaans. Programming includes everything from talk shows, to variety and music programmes, the best in local dramas and cooking shows.
112 | MagicWorld Magic World is a variety channel packaged with programming covering local productions in the movies, sport and series genres.
125 | Zone Reality Zone Reality brings you exciting, hard-hitting action-packed programmes. High-speed pursuits, daring robberies, the deadliest earthquakes, rescues and heroic fire-fighters add to the heady mix of thrills and spills, from the only channel for real adventure!
150 | Soweto TV An interactive, engaging and informative ‘talk radio on television’ concept, where presenters and producers engage with Soweto viewers about issues relevant to Sowetans. It is about Soweto every day in every household.

 

Culture & Lifestyle

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
182 | The Home Channel Whether you’re looking for inspiration about the latest decor trends, thinking of doing some home improvements, or searching for your dream home… The Home Channel is your one-stop TV solution, with local and international programmes that inform and inspire.
184 | Fashion TV Fashion TV introduces you to over 300 leading designers in the world 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A mixture of sensuality, eroticism and beauty makes Fashion TV a universal language watched and enjoyed in every part of the world.

 

Sports

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
200 | SuperSport Blitz This is your update channel. You can catch anything from LIVE sport, right through to result updates. A handy tool for a sports enthusiast.
247 | SuperSport Action A specially packaged sports channel, bringing you local and international highlights, thrills and spills, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Documentary

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
250 | Discovery World Discovery World offers an experience of the very best factual programming from around the globe. It showcases a rich and colourful selection of high quality factual programmes from around the globe, with different genres.
These range from the ancient world to natural history, people and places, modern history and key events, exploration, to history of technology, war and weaponry.
260 | National Geographic With unrivalled quality and spectacular imagery, this channel brings you award-winning documentaries from around the world – from wildlife adventure and exploration to natural phenomena and world cultures.

 

Children

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
305 | Nickelodeon Targeted at kids 2 to 14, Nickelodeon is one of the world’s multi-platform entertainment brands dedicated to kids. The channel consists of two programming blocks, Nick Jr. and Nick at Nite.
308 | KidsCo KidsCo is poised to become the 4th global children’s television network. KidsCo has a wealth of high quality programming drawn from the world’s greatest children’s content creators.
319 | Mindset Learn Mindset Learn is a South African curriculum based educational channel aimed at grades 10-12 (Std. 8 to Matric) and will initially cover the Maths, Science and English syllabuses.

 

Music

 

Channel No Channel Name
322 | MTV Base MTV Base is the unrivalled ‘urban’ music channel, playing only the very best in R&B, Hip Hop, Kwaito and Dancehall. MTV Base is synonymous with what urban music represents. For MTV Base, reflecting the urban lifestyle is as important as the music. MTV Base is prolific at breaking new artists, highlighting new trends, delivering hot showbiz news and showcasing all developments in the international & local music scenes.
324 | MK This exciting channel that will mainly broadcast Afrikaans music videos and music related programming for a younger audience, will break the sound barrier. The content will consist of music videos, talk shows featuring well-known musicians and other celebrities, album reviews and news coverage about events on the local music front. All music genres, such as rock, pop and alternative, will be featured. Sit jou waaib aan!
331 | One Gospel One Gospel is a 24-hour music television channel showcasing gospel music from all over the African continent and the world. It includes studio generated and live performances from both world renowned and up-and-coming artists. Complementing its extensive music line-up, the channel will also include spiritually themed talk-shows, magazine programs and game-shows, making One Gospel more than just a music channel.

 

Religion

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
341 | TBN A Christian based television channel meeting the needs of Body, Mind, Soul & Spirit for all age groups. The programme offer includes Preaching, Teaching, Music, Chat Shows, Health & Hygiene, Children, Youth and Senior Citizen programmes.
343 | Rhema The best Christian programming from around the world each and every Sunday.
347 | Islam Channel Islam Channel provides innovative and exciting programming that personalizes Islamic themes as well as entertains the Muslim and Non-Muslim viewers aiming to be a premium global channel with an Islamic focus. Islam Channels programming covers a wide range of topics appealing to many different types of audiences. For example children’s programs, City Sisters a feminine show, News, Politics and Beyond, Legal Corner and the Health Show to name a few.

 

News & Commerce

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
400 | BBC World Providing an unmatched, impartial, in-depth analysis of breaking news, BBC World News explains the story behind the headlines. An international news and information television channel, BBC World News broadcasts in English 24 hours a day for a global audience.
401 | CNN CNN International allows viewers to witness history in the making with its award winning, live coverage of news as it breaks, from around the world, around the clock.
402 | Sky News Sky News brings you up-to-the-minute news updates from a European perspective. Extensive feature programming includes busness, news, science, technology, sport, travel, arts, entertainment and fashion.
406 | Al Jazeera Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour English language news and current affairs television channel headquartered in Dohar, Qata. The channel aims to provide both a regional voice and a global perspective to a potential world audience of over one billion English speakers, without an Anglo-American worldview.
407 | NDTV 24×7 Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, NDTV 24×7 is a contemporary, slick international channel that targets the global Indian with news that is credible, true and fast.
408 | Parliamentary Service Keep your finger on the pulse of political happenings by watching live and recorded crossings from Parliament.
409 | CCTV News
410 | CNBC Africa CNBC Africa is the continent’s first 24 hour international business channel. It delivers real-time information and insightful analysis about African business and Africa’s financial markets. CNBC Africa also presents regular updates from CNBC affiliates around the world including Europe, Asia and the US. The channel offers a unique global perspective from an African platform.
412 | Summit TV An uptotheminute fix on all the days business, financial and market highlights, as well as news headlines, sports snippets, business travel and lifestyle features. Please note: only 8 day schedules available for this channel.
415 | Weather24 The Weather Channel now offers a video forecast with various weather information as well as the interactive application for detailed information on South Africa, Africa and the rest if the world.

 

FTA

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
131 | SABC 1 SABC 1 is commercially oriented local channel aimed at a funky youth audience. If you feel like some fun, escapism or something a little more provocative – then this is the channel for you.
132 | SABC 2 Programming is chosen to uplift and enlighten the viewer, and provide entertainment for the family. The channel embraces the cultural diversity of the African continent – it is the spirit of African Renaissance. For a good dose of Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu programming this is the channel for you.
133 | SABC 3 SABC 3 balances excellent entertainment programming with sport, news and actuality content.
134 | e-TV Watch our World Class Entertainment, local style and Be Free with e.

 

Specialist/Foreign

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
447 | CCTV 4 CCTV-4 carries news, documentaries, and television series targeting Mandarin, Cantonese and English speaking viewers 24 hours a day.

 

Audio Channels

 

Channel Logo Descriptor
101 | Adult Contemporary Recent pop hits straight from the charts with the emphasis on current songs. Playlist: Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Jewel, Billy Joel, Elton John, Backstreet Boys, Phil Collins, Amy Grant, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna.
104 | 70′s Hits Disco, pop, rock, power ballads and TV theme songs. Playlist: Donna Summer, ABBA, Earth Wind & Fire, Peter Frampton, Sister Sledge, Electric Light Orchestra, Rod Stewart, Commodores, Bee Gees, Wild Cherry, Chicago.
105 | 80′s Hits A mix of mainstream pop of the 1980s. Also includes a selection of dance, R&B, new wave, rock and party tunes. Playlist: Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis and The News, Prince, George Michael / Wham!, U2, Madonna, John Mellencamp, Sting, Go-Go’s, Janet Jackson.
108 | Love Songs Music from the 1970s to the present. A mixture of pop, R&B, country, rock and more. Playlist: Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Billy Joel, Selena, Bryan Adams, Chicago and Whitney Houston.
119 | Classic Rock The greatest rock artists playing familiar favourites from the 1960s and 1970s. Playlist: Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
121 | Rock N Roll Rock’s prolific and creative eras, beginning with The Beatles in 1964 and ending in the early 1970s. Playlist: Beatles, Beach Boys, Dave Clark Five, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Rolling Stones, Simon & Garfunkel, Rascals, Supremes.
122 | Classic R & B American soul music with an emphasis on the late 1950s and 1960s. Playlist: Stevie Wonder, Reeves & the Vandellas, Isley Brothers, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, LTD, Al Green, Spinners, Brothers Johnson, Four Tops, Earth, Wind & Fire.
128 | Gospel A collection of traditional and contemporary vocals by French artists. With oldies, pop, jazz and romantic ballads from the 1980s and 1990s. Playlist: Patricia Kaas, Jil Caplan, Johnny Hallyday, Etienne Daho, Francois Feldman, Vanessa Paradis.
131 | Smooth Jazz Contemporary jazz artists featuring melodic and artful guitars, saxophones, pianos, trumpets and drums. Playlist: George Benson, Bob James, Dave Koz, Joe Sample, Chris Botti, Boney James, Fourplay, Spyro Gyra, Art Porter, Jeff Lorber, Mark Whitfield.
135 | Contemporary Instrumentals Innovative, instrumental releases that are acoustic, electronic, or electro-acoustic. Higher in energy level than new age, less traditional than jazz. Playlist: Kenny G, Acoustic Alchemy, Special EFX, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny, Ottmar Liebert, David Benoit, Dave Grusin, John Tesh, Peter White.
150 | BBC World Radio 1 The radio service for Africa from the world’s leading international broadcaster. With news and features from around the globe.
151 | BBC World Radio 2 The radio service for Africa from the world’s leading international broadcaster. With news and features from around the globe.
152 | BBC World Radio 3 The radio service for Africa from the world’s leading international broadcaster. With news and features from around the globe.
153 | Voice Of America Tune in to the Voice of America for accurate and balanced news of the region and the world, for the latest in sports, science, health and a window to the American culture
154 | World Radio Network A 24 hour showcase of LIVE English-language News and Information programming transmitted from over 25 of the finest public service broadcasters around the globe.
155 | Trans World Radio Trans World Radio – Quality Christian programming from your friendly voice in Africa.
156 | Talk Radio 702 Gauteng’s own talk radio station carries a unique blend of local and international news, entertainment, chat shows, ‘open line’ discussion and expert advice.
157 | Classic FM Classic FM plays the core popular classical music repertoire. The station offers regular news and financial bulletins as well as sport, weather and traffic updates.
158 | Jacaranda FM Your Soothing Companion, a contemporary adult radio station that features the best songs on radio.
159 | YFM A funky and vibey radio brand in South Africa that continuously walks the cutting edge of technology, music and creative originality.
160 | Chinese Radio International
161 | Kaya FM Make Kaya the soundtrack to your urban existence. A fusion of adult contemporary and jazz. Rhythm and Blues. African Rhythm and Soul.
162 | Rai International Satelradio
163 | Radio Nederland Wereldomroep Radio Nederland Wereldomroep, de internationale publieke omroep van Nederland, biedt nieuws & informatie en informeert Nederlanders en niet-Nederlanders in Nederlands, Spaans en Engels over de ontwikkelingen in de wereld en in eigen land.
164 | Radio Nederland Wereldomroep 2 Radio Nederland Wereldomroep, de internationale publieke omroep van Nederland, biedt nieuws & informatie en informeert Nederlanders en niet-Nederlanders in Nederlands, Spaans en Engels over de ontwikkelingen in de wereld en in eigen land.
165 | Channel Islam International Channel Islam International – a dedicated Islamic radio station that carries a mix of news, chat shows, women’s and children’s programmes with an Islamic education focus.
166 | Radio France Internationale Radio France Internationale offre à ses auditeurs des cinq continents un confort d’écoute. L’addition de la RFI dans DStv bouquet a comme cible la communauté francophone de l’Afrique Du Sud et le reste de l’Afrique.
167 | Radio Wave Radio Wave originates from Namibia, and is available 24 hours a day. Programming is personality driven by Namibia’s top radio DJ’s.
168 | Radio Energy Radio Energy is a Namibian commercial radio broadcast service that follows a commercial dance music format mixed with good local talent. Broadcasts include news, weather, traffic and crime reports and local sport news
169 | 1485AM Radio The voice of business and entertainment. 1485AM Gold plays the great ‘gold’ hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s mixed with business and financial news and analysis. Catch award winning broadcaster Alec Hogg weekdays between 5 and 7pm.
170 | Radio Veritas Radio Veritas is the only Catholic Christian radio station in Southern Africa. It broadcasts for 24 hours a day, every day and has a mission to explain, inform and inspire listeners with the truths of the Catholic Faith.
171 | Radio Vlaanderen internationaal Radio Vlaanderen Internationaal caters for Dutch, English, French and German speaking subscribers. Programming includes magazine formats, sport reviews, listener stories and reactions and greetings programmes.
172 | TransAfrica Radio Transafrica Radio is a leading producer of innovative African focused radio programming. Transafrica carries up-to-date business news, interviews, lifestyle and health shows as well as Africa’s greatest hits.
175 | Link FM
176 | Radio Kosmos
178 | Jozi FM Jozi FM is the largest community radio station in South Africa. It offers a competitively unique full spectrum programming reflective of the dynamic Soweto community it is located in.
179 | 94.7 Highveld Stereo 94.7 Highveld Stereo is Joburg’s No.1 Hit Music Station. The station plays the very best of Hot Adult Contemporary music with a blend of classic hits from the 80’s to the present day. The main focus is more music and less talk.
180 | 94.5 Kfm 94.5 Kfm is an Adult Contemporary station that provides listeners with the ideal blend of current and past hits. Listeners are updated with all the news, current affairs and other important information relevant to the Cape.
182 | Radio Pulpit Radio Pulpit is a Christian radio station that strives to continuously add value to the broader Christian community across Southern Africa.
183 | Namibian National Radio National Radio prides itself of not only being the Voice of the Nation but also a significant player in the process of nation-building. Through programmes such as the popular “Open Line”, a phone-in programme where listeners call in with their concerns and opinions about any issue, National Radio has played a key role in promoting democratic principles, i.e freedom of speech and expression.