{"id":2849,"date":"2026-03-05T19:44:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2026-03-05T19:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:44:30","slug":"multichoice-announces-plans-to-discontinue-showmax-streaming-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2849","title":{"rendered":"MultiChoice announces plans to discontinue Showmax streaming service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>MultiChoice Group\u00a0says it plans to discontinue Showmax, it\u2019s streaming platform, as part of a broader review of its digital strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development comes five months after Canal+ Group, a French TV channel,\u00a0tookover\u00a0MultiChoice, the South African pay-TV operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wizkid - Bad Girl (Audio) ft. 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You can continue streaming as usual, and no action is required from you at this time,\u201d the notice reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cImportantly, at the moment there will be no interruption to your current service. You can continue streaming as usual, and no action is required from you at this time,\u201d the notice reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MultiChoice said further details on the shutdown timeline and transition plans will be communicated to subscribers ahead of any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe understand that this news may raise questions. Showmax subscribers are a priority for us, and we are working on plans to ensure clear communication and a smooth transition when the time comes,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe will share further details well in advance, including timelines and any future steps, should they be required.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also reiterated that streaming remains a central part of its strategy, adding that it will continue investing in content, technology, and partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStreaming remains central to our strategy. We will continue to invest in premium content, technology innovation and partnerships to deliver the best possible entertainment experience to our customers,\u201d MultiChoice said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showmax, a subscription video-on-demand platform, was launched in South Africa in August 2015 by MultiChoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The streaming platform was set up to compete with global streaming services and respond to growing demand for online entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showmax offers movies, series and documentaries streamed over the internet rather than through scheduled television. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecable.ng\/multichoice-announces-plans-to-discontinue-showmax-streaming-service\/\">(TheCable)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MultiChoice Group\u00a0says it plans to discontinue Showmax, it\u2019s streaming platform, as part of a broader review of its digital strategy. 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