Whether you’ve already subscribed to this package or are about to purchase it, we’ve put together this article to help you learn all there is to know about the DStv Premium Package. You’ll get everything from pricing to channels to all the entertainment features available on this package.
Knowing what to expect will make it easier for you to decide if you’re going to buy it or not. And if you are already subscribed to Premium, this knowledge will help you enjoy it even more.
| Package | DStv Premium |
| Price | R839 per month |
| Number of Channels | 255 channels |
| Country | South Africa |
| Year | 2022 |
| Showmax Integration | Free |
| Joox Music (optional) | Additional R69.99 |
The price for the DStv Premium package is R839 per month and it comes with 255 TV channels. This is DStv’s biggest package and with this, you’ll get all you need when it comes to entertainment.
New Resource: DStv Premium Channels List 2022.
Upgrading to Premium
You can easily upgrade to Premium at a price of R839. You can do this on your own using My DStv App. Simply navigate to the “Account” tab at the bottom of the app and follow the labels to upgrade to DStv Premium.
Alternatively, you can get an upgrade at a DStv service centre near you. Go there with your smartcard number and the name or phone number on the account and they will help you upgrade at the current subscription price.
What Channels are on DStv Premium?
Knowing the channels you’ll get on DStv is by far the most important factor when it comes to choosing a Package. For that reason, we’ll thoroughly go over all the channels on this package based on category.
But if you need a streamlined channels list, please see the updated DStv Premium Channels.
Movie Channels on DStv Premium
Here are the movie channels available on DStv premium. If you want to get all the movie channels on DStv, this is the package you’ll need to buy.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| M-Net | 101 |
| 1Magic | 103 |
| M-Net Movies 1 | 104 |
| M-Net Movies 2 | 106 |
| M-Net Movies 3 | 107 |
| M-Net Movies 4 | 108 |
| Studio Universal | 112 |
| ITH | 114 |
| M-Net City | 115 |
| Vuzu | 116 |
| Universal Channel | 117 |
| Telemundo | 118 |
| BBC Brit | 120 |
| Discovery Channel | 121 |
| Comedy Central | 122 |
| Timeless Dizi | 123 |
| E! Entertainment Television | 124 |
| Ginx eSports | 127 |
| BET | 129 |
| MTV | 130 |
| Lifetime | 131 |
| CBS Reality | 132 |
| TLNovelas | 133 |
| tvN Africa | 134 |
| Discovery TLC Entertainment | 135 |
| Discovery Family | 136 |
| TNT Africa | 137 |
| Maisha Magic Movies | 141 |
| kykNET | 144 |
| kykNET & Kie | 145 |
| kykNet Lekker | 148 |
| fliekNET | 149 |
| Africa Magic Epic | 152 |
| AfricaMagic Urban Movies | 153 |
| AfricaMagic Family | 154 |
| Real Time | 155 |
| Moja Love | 157 |
| Mzansi Magic | 161 |
| Mzansi Wethu | 163 |
| Mzansi Bioskop | 164 |
| Novela Magic | 165 |
| ZEE World | 166 |
| Star Life | 167 |
| ROK | 168 |
| e.TV Extra | 195 |
| Annual African Festivals | 198 |
| Telemundo | 507 |
| TV Record | 515 |
| M-Net Plus 1 | 901 |
Sport Channels on DStv Premium
When it comes to sports, Premium is just the best thing you could ever think of having. It works best for sports fans that have an interest in different kinds of sports.
You’ll get everything on sports, athletics, gymnastics and more. One of the key features of this package is its dedicated rugby channel. Check out the list below to learn more.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| BLITZ | 200 |
| Supersport GRANDSTAND | 201 |
| Supersport Premier Soccer League (PSL) | 202 |
| Supersport Premier League | 203 |
| Supersport LA LIGA | 204 |
| Supersport FOOTBALL | 205 |
| Supersport VARIETY 1 | 206 |
| Supersport VARIETY 2 | 207 |
| Supersport VARIETY 3 | 208 |
| Supersport VARIETY 4 | 209 |
| Supersport ACTION | 210 |
| Supersport RUGBY | 211 |
| Supersport CRICKET | 212 |
| Supersport GOLF | 213 |
| Supersport TENNIS | 214 |
| Supersport MOTORSPORT | 215 |
| ESPN | 218 |
| ESPN 2 | 219 |
| WWE Channel | 236 |
| Supersport MAXIMO 1 | 241 |
| TellyTrack | 249 |
Lifestyle, Documentary, and Wildlife
For those who love weird things, this is your category. This is where you’ll find channels on fashion, history, food, lifestyle, travel, education, animals, dangerous real-life adventures, and more. This category will take you from earth to space and back.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| VIA | 147 |
| CBS Justice | 170 |
| Discovery ID | 171 |
| Honey | 173 |
| BBC Lifestyle | 174 |
| Food Network | 175 |
| The Home Channel | 176 |
| HGTV | 177 |
| Travel Channel | 179 |
| People’s Weather | 180 |
| National Geographic | 181 |
| Nat Geo Wild | 182 |
| WildEarth | 183 |
| BBC Earth | 184 |
| Curiosity Channel | 185 |
| The History Channel | 186 |
| Ignition TV | 189 |
| Spice TV | 190 |
Channels for Kids and Teenagers
Don’t let the kids disturb you. Get to this category and you’ll find all you need to keep the kids entertained till they fall asleep. But if things go wrong, falling asleep is the last thing they’ll want to do.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| Cartoon Network | 301 |
| Boomerang | 302 |
| Disney | 303 |
| Nickelodeon | 305 |
| Cbeebies | 306 |
| Nick Jr | 307 |
| NickTOONS | 308 |
| Disney Junior | 309 |
| JimJam | 310 |
| PBS Kids | 313 |
| ZooMoo | 314 |
| Da Vinci | 318 |
| Mindset | 319 |
Music Channels
The music category brings you even more entertainment. Go here for the latest and the best music videos.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| KyKNet Nou | 146 |
| Channel O | 320 |
| Mzansi Music | 321 |
| MTV Base | 322 |
| MTV Music 24 | 323 |
| TRACE Urban | 325 |
| TRACE Africa | 326 |
| Sound City | 327 |
| One Gospel | 331 |
| Trace Gospel | 332 |
Religious channels
Here is where you’ll get faith-based channels. These channels will lift your faith and get you closer to your maker.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| Dumisa | 340 |
| FAITH | 341 |
| Day Star | 342 |
| TBN Africa | 343 |
| iTV Networks | 347 |
| Emmanuel TV | 390 |
News and Commerce
For the latest local and international news, you’ll find 16 stations on DStv Premium to keep you informed on everything from business to sports to natural disasters.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| BBC World News | 400 |
| CNN International | 401 |
| Sky News | 402 |
| eNews Channel Africa | 403 |
| SABC News | 404 |
| Newzroom Afrika | 405 |
| Al Jazeera | 406 |
| Russia Today | 407 |
| Parliamentary Service | 408 |
| CGTN News | 409 |
| CNBC Africa | 410 |
| Bloomberg | 411 |
| Business Day TV | 412 |
| NDTV 24×7 | 413 |
| Euronews | 414 |
| africanews | 417 |
Specialist and Foreign
If you have an interest in international channels or speak more than one language, you’ll find this category interesting. Here you’ll find foreign TV stations including the ones broadcasting from Europe and Asia.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| RAI Italia | 430 |
| Beste van Nederlands | 431 |
| RTPi | 435 |
| TV5 Monde Afrique | 437 |
| Deutsche Welle | 446 |
| CCTV 4 | 447 |
Free Channels
For those who love free things, you might want to stick around. But I doubt you’ll want to skip any of the premium channels for the free ones.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| SABC 1 | 191 |
| SABC 2 | 192 |
| SABC 3 | 193 |
| e.TV | 194 |
| Soweto TV | 251 |
| Bay TV | 260 |
| 1 KZN | 261 |
| Tshwane TV | 262 |
| Cape Town TV | 263 |
| GauTV | 265 |
| Lesotho TV | 292 |
| NTA i | 299 |
| TV Mozambique Internacional | 701 |
Showmax on DStv Premium
Why would you want to use Showmax on DStv? One good reason is that DStv customers get special deals on Showmax.
DStv Premium customers do not need a separate payment for Showmax. Once you pay for Premium, DStv will also grant you access to Showmax. So whether you are already a Showmax subscriber or not, you can easily add Showmax to your DStv without having to pay for it separately.
But if you do not have a Showmax account, you’ll need to create one to start using the service on your Premium subscription. This is the only way DStv can ensure that you have accepted Showmax’s terms and conditions.
If you own a DStv Explora, then you can connect it to the internet and use it to stream movies right away. But without a DStv Explora, you’ll need a device such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV to enjoy Showmax.
See this article to learn about other DStv packages in South Africa.
