DStv Premium price in South Africa: R949 per month, over 265 channels — see full breakdown
DStv 2025: Comparing subscription prices and packages in Nigeria and South Africa.
South African viewers now have access to one of the most extensive pay-TV packages on the continent with DStv Premium, offering more than 265 channels at a monthly rate starting from R949.
The package is tailored to deliver a complete entertainment experience, combining blockbuster movies, award-winning international series, and unrivalled sports coverage. With more than 20 dedicated SuperSport channels, subscribers can follow football, rugby, cricket, tennis, and other major global sporting events live.
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Beyond sports and movies, DStv Premium also features acclaimed factual and lifestyle content. Channels like BBC Earth and Discovery bring the best of British documentaries and educational programming, while kykNET ensures Afrikaans-speaking audiences enjoy a wide variety of local entertainment.
In addition, subscribers benefit from Showmax streaming at no extra cost, giving them on-demand access to movies, series, and locally produced shows.
With its diverse channel lineup and added streaming value, DStv Premium remains a top choice for South African households seeking all-in-one entertainment.
Below is the updated DStv packages valid as of 7 July 2025.
| Package | Decoder Channels | Highlights | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 265+ channels | – Latest blockbuster movies – Award-winning series – Complete and unrivalled Sports offering with over 20+ SuperSport channels – Best of British with BBC Earth and Discovery Channel – All the kykNET channels with the best variety of Afrikaans entertainment – Stream Showmax at no extra cost |
R 949 pm |
| Compact Plus | 191+ channels | – Catch all the UEFA Champions League action live – The best in American sport with NBA and NFL – All the UFC action on SS Action – Showmax Originals, Real Housewives, award-winning international series – Afrikaans entertainment on kykNET including local series, magazines, lifestyle programs, and variety shows – Variety of Kids channels with Nickelodeon and Nick Jr – Award-winning documentaries |
R 659 pm |
| Compact | 77+ channels | – Home of the Premier League and DStv Premiership – Home of local entertainment with Mzansi Magic – International movies on MNet Movies 3 and Studio Universal – The best of reality and lifestyle only on Discovery ID and HGTV – Kids entertainment with Disney Channel and Dreamworks |
R 419 pm |
| Family | 53+ channels | – All La Liga and Serie A fixtures, Europa League – Popular shows on Universal TV, BBC Lifestyle, and National Geographic – Dedicated WWE channel – Kids channels on Cartoonito and NickTOONS – Lifestyle, music & documentaries on NatGeo Wild, MTV and Moja Love |
R 339 pm |
| Access | 42+ channels | – LaLiga fixtures and sports highlight shows – Dedicated school sports channel – Local series and telenovelas on Zee Zonke, Mzansi Wethu and Moja Love – Popular movies on Mnet Movies4, KIX, Mzansi Bioskop and Africa Magic Epic – The best kids’ shows on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Moonbug – Lifestyle, reality and music on TLC, NatGeo Wild and Channel O – Local and international news |
R 139 pm |
| EasyView
R 30 pm |
13+ channels (95 Audio channels) | – 24/7 SuperSport Blitz channel – Local & international movies on TNT, CineMagic and Magic Showcase – International telenovelas – Kids edutainment channels – Catch news on Newzroom Afrika – Local music on Mzansi Music |
