MultiChoice Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canal+ Group, is headquartered in South Africa. Founded in 1993 and employing approximately 13,260 individuals, the company reported $2.8B in revenue as of 2025. It specializes in Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, with its primary corporate headquarters located in Randburg, Johannesburg. Following its acquisition by Canal+, MultiChoice was delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and A2X Markets in December 2025. The enterprise manages a pan-African broadcasting footprint that spans over 45 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, serving a subscriber matrix of approximately 22 million households. Funded primarily through monthly subscription fees, commercial premium advertising, and technological software licensing, the company relies on its proprietary satellite networks and scalable digital architectures to maintain a portfolio of entertainment assets, including DStv, GOtv, and SuperSport, whilst actively deploying its centralized streaming strategy via DStv Stream.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1993

Headcount

13,406

Headquarters

South Africa

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

MultiChoice Nigeria CEO Kemi Omotosho clarified on August 20, 2026, that pricing, content strategy, and channel packaging for DStv and GOtv are decided locally rather than in France, following the company's acquisition by French media group CANAL+ in September 2025. Earlier the same day, MultiChoice launched SuperSport Extra 2, a new live sports channel designed to enhance viewer experience during simultaneous sports events and simplify sports access for DStv subscribers. This launch is part of a broader initiative to reshape its television offerings, which includes the closure of several DStv channels. Previously, on August 19, the MultiChoice Group was announced as a lead sponsor for FAME Week Africa.
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