Discovery Family Comes to South Africa on DStv

JOHANNESBURG: Discovery Networks has brought its Discovery Family channel to DStv in South Africa, replacing Discovery World.

The channel will become available on March 31. Its launch coincides with the move of TLC Entertainment, Discovery’s flagship female brand, into DStv’s entertainment channel segment. TLC Entertainment, currently on DStv channel 172, will now be available on DStv channel 135 and will sit alongside Discovery Family (DStv channel 136).

“As a leader in global factual entertainment programming, it is fitting that our flagship female network TLC will make its new home in DStv’s entertainment segment, alongside our latest channel brand, Discovery Family,” said James Gibbons, the executive VP and country manager for emerging business at Discovery Networks CEEMEA. “Featuring quality programming that will inspire a new way of learning in a fun and accessible way, Discovery Family is the perfect addition to our DStv portfolio and a new destination channel for the entire family.”

Aletta Alberts, the general manager of content for MultiChoice South Africa, said: “Discovery Family and TLC will provide the perfect complement that will strengthen our DStv entertainment selection. Discovery Family is designed for family viewing, bringing great programming that entertains and educates. There will be something for every member of the family!”