Core Messages
• In line with our purpose of enriching lives with great entertainment, we’re delighted to announce the launch of yet another exciting pop-up channel that will dazzle viewers with a riveting entertainment offering available only on DStv
• To honour the extraordinary life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in July, DStv is offering its customers a special pop-up channel between 18 July (his birthday) and 22 July 2018.
• The Mandela 100 Tribute Pop-Up Channel will be available to ALL DStv customers across Africa on DStv channel 199.
• The channel will be simulcast in both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) to ensure that viewers enjoy their entertainment in crystal-clear quality however, depending on the format in which it was originally filmed, some movies will be screened in HD while others will be in SD.
• MultiChoice is also constantly looking at ways to enhance our DStv offering with content that resonates with our valued customers
Q&As
What is the Mandela 100 Tribute Pop-Up channel?
This is a special five-day channel to honour and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Nelson Mandela who would have turned 100 on 18 July 2018.
Why is DStv bringing customers this channel?
DStv wants to pay tribute, honour and celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela who not only shaped a nation but also changed the world. For five days, from his birthday on 18 July until 22 July, DStv customers are invited to get closer to the legend and relive many glorious Madiba moments.
The channel also aligns with the Nelson Mandela Centenary 2018 Be The Legacy campaign – a 2-year programme in honour of his life and legacy – and was compiled by Africa’s leading storyteller, M-Net.
What type of content will I find on the channel? Is this a movie channel?
The channel will feature movies, documentaries and exclusive celebrity interviews.
When will the Madiba 100 Tribute Pop-Up channel be available on DStv?
The Mandela 100 Tribute Pop-Up Channel will be available to ALL DStv customers from 18 to 22 July 2018. The channel launches on DStv channel 199 at 19:00 on Wednesday, 18 July.
Who will have access to the channel?
ALL active DStv customers across Africa.
Is this a 24-hour channel?
The channel will run for approximately 18 hours per day. Please consult the TV Guide for specific times.
Will the channel feature the same content in all African countries?
The channel will feature the same content across Africa.
How is the channel scheduled?
Each evening customers can enjoy the extended re-edited version of the movie Long Walk to Freedom which has been turned into a four-part miniseries
On weekdays, before and after the miniseries, the channel will feature seminal documentaries about Madiba, interspersed with celebrity interviews and fillers.
The schedule culminates in the landmark film Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, on Sunday, 22 July at 17:30.
Where can I find the schedule for the Mandela 100 Tribute Pop-Up channel?
You will find the full schedule on DStv.com under printable schedules as well as on the EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) on your decoder, or on the TV Guide on DStv Now.
Will the content from the Mandela movies be on DStv Catch Up?
The Long Walk To Freedom series, as well as all the Carte Blanche inserts will be available on DStv Catch Up, all other content will be available on Catch Up Plus on your connected Explora or on Catch Up on DStv Now.
We encourage customers with PVRs and Exploras to also set their own recordings.
Will the channel be in HD and SD?
The format in which the programming was originally created will determine whether it will be available in HD or SD.
Are you accommodating HI viewers with subtitles?
Most of the content will have HI subtitles. The exception will be older content which can’t accommodate the HD technology.
Will there be repeats?
Customers who have missed the fresh premiere content during prime-time will be able to watch it during the day. Please refer to the schedule for specific times.
Who curated the content on the Mandela 100 Tribute Pop-Up channel?
The channel was compiled by M-Net, Africa’s leading storyteller.
Why is the pop-up channel only available to DStv customers?
The pop-up channel is a special treat for our DStv customers. Be assured that we’re constantly making efforts to also treat our GOtv viewers to exciting pop-up channels from time to time. Should you wish to enjoy this particular pop-up channel as part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary celebrations, please subscribe to any DStv package today to enjoy this special channel – log on to DStv.com today to find out how.
Will M-Net Movies be doing more pop-up channels in future?
Certainly! Without giving away the surprises in store, we can confidently say there’s more great pop-ups in store for you. Keep watching this space!
Where can I find the schedule of movies that will be on this channel?
You can find the schedule on mnet.tv/oscarspopup or on DStv.com under printable schedules as well as on the EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) on your decoder.