By Mulengera Reporters
WildEarth, often referred to as the biggest safari vehicle in the world brings viewers closer to nature on an African safari like no other. Following constructive discussions since the channel left the DStv platform earlier this year, WildEarth will resume broadcasting on 1 December 2024 on DStv channel 183.
Andre Crawford-Brunt, chair of WildEarth, acknowledges, “We are thrilled to be back on DStv. Our transition from MultiChoice was deeply emotional for everyone involved, reflecting the genuine passion and dedication we all feel toward bringing wildlife into people’s homes. In the heat of this change, there were moments when things were said that, in hindsight, would have been better handled privately. In this regard I express regret and thank MultiChoice for the willingness to re-engage and find a way forward. Our shared vision for connecting people with nature remains, and we look forward to exploring new ways to bring this vision to life.”
Calvo Mawela, CEO of MultiChoice Group, stated, “We’re pleased to have WildEarth back. Local, African-centred content has always been a focus of MultiChoice, and the unique programming on WildEarth is one of the ways we’re fulfilling our priority of delivering the best and most inspiring local entertainment to our customers.”
Just in time for the December holidays, the channel’s return is a win for DStv subscribers – especially nature lovers and their families, who can go on a never-ending safari, exploring the beauty and mercilessness of the African wilderness, without leaving their home. For new and longtime DStv customers alike, this channel offers an authentic, unscripted experience where nature never disappoints. It’s the world’s best unscripted drama – not a documentary, but a true “what you see is what you get” journey into the wild. WildEarth will be available on DStv Channel 183 from 01 December 2024 on all DStv packages.
About MultiChoice Group
MultiChoice Group (MCG), listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), is a leading provider of entertainment and related consumer services with an expanding ecosystem underpinned by scalable technologies and a track record now spanning almost 40 years. MCG provides video entertainment products and services through its linear and streaming platforms to millions of households across 50 countries on the African continent. The Group continues to grow by producing and acquiring the best local, sport, and international content and offering tiered subscription packages and aggregated streaming services to its customer base. MCG’s superior technology capabilities enable it to continue innovating around distribution, digital and payment solutions, and content security to offer the best customer experience across the continent. Reaching up to 100 million individuals daily, the MultiChoice Group is using its scale and distribution to expand its platform to include sports betting, interactive entertainment, fintech services, household services (focused on internet connectivity and emergency response services), and ed-tech. Irdeto, MCG’s technology business, provides platform cybersecurity services which protect over 6 billion devices and applications globally for some of the world’s best media and technology brands as well as clients in the connected industries sector. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at [email protected]).
