- CEO
- David Mignot
- Full Time Employees
- 8,000
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Address
- MultiChoice City Randburg South Africa 2125
- IPO Date
- Mar 4, 2019
- Business
- MultiChoice Group Limited is a South African-based entertainment company primarily engaged in operating video-entertainment subscription platforms across Africa. Its core products and services include DStv, a digital satellite television service offering multiple entertainment channels and services; GOtv, a digital terrestrial television platform featuring authentic African programming; Showmax, an Internet-based subscription video-on-demand service; SuperSport, a sports broadcasting network; Moment, an interactive entertainment platform; SuperSportBet, a sports betting service; and DStv Internet and DStv Stream, which provide connectivity and streaming services respectively. The Group also offers digital content management, cybersecurity, and anti-piracy services through its Irdeto subsidiary, alongside treasury, technical support, and commercial airtime sales. MultiChoice operates primarily in South Africa and other African countries, reaching a large subscriber base through satellite, online, and mobile platforms. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Randburg, South Africa, the company operates through segments including South Africa, Rest of Africa, Showmax, and Technology.
Recently, MultiChoice has undergone significant changes with its acquisition by France-based Canal+ Group, completed in 2025, forming a global media and entertainment powerhouse serving over 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia. The company has also undergone a reorganization of its South African operations to comply with regulatory requirements while maintaining black economic empowerment credentials. In 2024, it relaunched its Showmax platform on the Peacock global streaming infrastructure, enhancing streaming quality with 4K/HDR and Dolby Atmos technology, and launched new offerings such as SuperSportBet and Moment, both revenue-generating platforms. Expansion of digital subscription offerings continued with partnerships adding global SVOD services like Disney+ and Netflix to its portfolio. MultiChoice invested heavily in technology, unveiling advanced broadcast vehicles and connected devices like the DStv Streama, which supports multi-app streaming on traditional televisions. The company also focuses on growing fintech, insurance, and connectivity services, leveraging its extensive distribution network and technology to innovate customer experience across Africa.
MultiChoice Group maintains its strategic focus on expanding its platform's scope beyond linear TV to include streaming, gaming, and financial services, driving growth in various African markets while capitalizing on its strong content rights portfolio and technological capabilities. The company remains an influential leader in Africa’s entertainment and media landscape, continuously adapting through strategic partnerships, technology investment, and an evolving suite of digital products and services to meet the needs of its diverse customer base.