The SABC’s streaming platform surpasses three million registered users, as it continues to evolve.
The local video-on-demand platform reached 2.2 million registered users in the third quarter of 2025.
The local streaming platform has reported a 70% year-on-year growth in registered users, says brand manager, Thapelo Ramatsui.
The video entertainment group invested R1.6 billion in its streaming platform in the past six months.
Since 1 April, MultiChoice and NBCUniversal have provided $164 million in equity funding to the Showmax video streaming platform.
The upgrade comes as DStv struggles to attract new subscribers, with stiff competition from global video streaming players.
Hong Kong-based OTT services provider Viu’s new brand campaign signals its intention to challenge traditional streaming models.
It’s no surprise that British-based streaming service BritBox has decided to close its offering in South Africa, say analysts.
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation distributed over R33 million in royalties to its members on digital platforms in FY2024.
The video streaming giant adds 13.1 million subscribers in fourth quarter 2023, bringing the total number of subscribers to 260 million.
As video-on-demand consumption slows globally, players increasingly identify opportunities in Africa, with SA creating the highest revenue.
The Hong Kong-based company believes local content will differentiate and grow its share of SA’s video streaming market.
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