Updated DStv prices in Nigeria vs South Africa — comparative look at 2025 packages, key differences
DStv 2025: Comparing subscription prices and packages in Nigeria and South Africa.
MultiChoice has announced updated DStv subscription packages in both Nigeria and South Africa, giving customers a wide range of entertainment options tailored to budgets and viewing preferences. While the channel line-ups share similarities, pricing and package structures vary significantly between the two countries.
South Africa Packages
In South Africa, subscription rates range from R30 per month (EasyView) to R949 per month (Premium). The Premium package, with more than 265 channels, offers blockbuster movies, award-winning series, over 20 SuperSport channels, BBC Earth, Discovery Channel, and kykNET content, with Showmax included at no extra cost.
The Compact Plus bouquet (R659, 191+ channels) delivers Champions League football, NBA, NFL, UFC, Showmax Originals, and kids’ favorites like Nickelodeon. Mid-tier plans such as Compact (R419) and Family (R339) provide Premier League football, Mzansi Magic, Studio Universal movies, WWE, and lifestyle programming. At the entry level, Access (R139) and EasyView (R30) include essentials such as LaLiga highlights, Zee Zonke, Mzansi Wethu, TNT movies, and SuperSport Blitz.
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Nigeria Packages
In Nigeria, DStv subscriptions are priced between ₦4,400 (Padi) and ₦44,500 (Premium). The Premium plan offers over 160 channels (38 in HD), 16 SuperSport channels, blockbuster movies, and Showmax at no extra cost.
The Compact Plus bouquet (₦30,000, 145+ channels) emphasizes Nigerian shows on Africa Magic Showcase, Champions League football, UFC, NBA, and documentaries. The Compact package (₦19,000, 130+ channels) targets football fans with Premier League, FA Cup, WWE, and kids’ content. Mid-range Confam (₦11,000, 105+ channels) and Yanga (₦6,000, 85+ channels) balance local entertainment, sports, and movies. The budget-friendly Padi bouquet (₦4,400, 45+ channels) offers Africa Magic, free-to-air stations, sports highlights on SuperSport Blitz, and local news.
Key Differences
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Pricing Gap: South Africa’s Premium costs R949 (about ₦54,000 at current exchange), compared to ₦44,500 in Nigeria. Entry-level EasyView is much cheaper at R30 (₦1,700) versus Nigeria’s lowest bouquet, Padi, at ₦4,400.
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Package Names: Nigeria has six tiers — Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Confam, Yanga, and Padi. South Africa retains Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, Access, and EasyView.
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Channels: Nigeria’s Premium offers 160+ channels with 38 in HD, while South Africa’s Premium boasts 285+. South African bouquets include more Afrikaans content, while Nigerian packages highlight Africa Magic and Nollywood.
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Sports Coverage: Both markets prioritize football, with Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and La Liga fixtures widely available. South African viewers also get NFL and UFC on mid-tier packages, while Nigerian subscribers get a heavier dose of local sports and WWE.
By aligning packages with local preferences and adjusting prices to reflect market realities, MultiChoice says it aims to maintain DStv as the premier entertainment hub across Africa.
Below is the updated DStv packages in South Africa 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 |
See the updated list of DStv prices in Nigeria:
| Package | Channels | HD Channels | Highlights | Price (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DStv Premium | 160+ channels | 38 HD channels |
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₦44,500 pm |
| DStv Compact Plus | 145+ channels | 30 HD channels |
|
₦30,000 pm |
| DStv Compact | 130+ channels | 20 HD channels |
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₦19,000 pm |
| DStv Confam | 105+ channels | 10 HD channels |
|
₦11,000 pm |
| DStv Yanga | 85+ channels | 7 HD channels |
|
₦6,000 pm |
| DStv Padi | 45+ channels | 1 HD channel |
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₦4,400 pm |
