Mzansi Magic is a South African digital satellite and general entertainment channel created by Multichoice and run by M-Net's local interest division, and is broadcast on DStv.[1]
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | South Africa, Africa |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English (and 11 official languages of South Africa) |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV, 16:9) - DStv, 1080i (HDTV, 16:9) - DStv |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Naspers |
| Sister channels | Me 1max Vuzu SuperSport Channel O M-Net KykNET Africa Magic Maisha Magic Zambezi Magic Pearl Magic Mzansi Wethu Mzansi Bioskop Mzansi Magic Music |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 July 2010 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://mzansimagic.dstv.com/ |
History
editThe channel launched in mid-July 2010 on channel 107 as M-Net's platform to boost local production and showcase entertainment in South Africa. Through the channels development, M-Net would engage with local producers, partnering with South African filmmakers to create gripping content with universal appeal while empowering new and upcoming talent and ensuring that key skills are transferred to the industry.[2][3]
The channel launched with a six-hour programming block with a mix of original local series and international movies. It was headed by film veteran Lebone Maema. The channel began broadcasting in HD on 24 July 2015.[4]
Programming
editMzansi Magic primarily focuses on original local productions and feature films from South Africa, with a few additions of international content.
Soapies, Dramas and Telenovelas
editThe channel carries original drama series and telenovelas. Titles include The Queen, Gomora, Isibaya, Umbuso, Shaka Ilembe, Housekeepers, DiepCity, Gqeberha: The Empire and Umkhoka: The Curse. The channel also carries drama series from its sister channels and co-productions from Showmax like Jacob's Cross, The River, Grassroots and Trackers.[5][6]
Reality, Talk and Magazine
editThe channel has a strong focus on highly popular reality series, most notably Date My Family SA, Our Perfect Wedding South Africa, Mnakwethu, Idols South Africa, Big Brother Mzansi, Living The Dream with Somizi and Being Bonang amongst others. It also includes international talk shows like The Talk and The Doctors.[7]
Sports
editThe carries some content which is simulcasted with SuperSport. This includes highlights of WWE Raw and SmackDown, as well as the Nedbank Ke Yona Team Search.
Music
editThe channel has music specials and interviews with local artists.
Movies
editInitially, the channel carried several international movie titles and gradually worked with new upcoming producers and veterans in the industry. The channel has come to categories these made-for-TV movie titles as 'Lokshin Bioskop' and proved to be popular amongst DStv subscribers.
References
edit- ^ "Mzansi Magic | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za.
- ^ "Mzansi Magic to boost local production". Gauteng Film Commission. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "TV with Thinus: TOLDJA. M-Net and MultiChoice launches new TV channel, Mzansi Magic aimed at black viewers; set to start broadcasting in July on DStv". TV with Thinus. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Mzansi Magic on DStv goes HD". Channel. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "1Magic announces new local drama, Grassroots". Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Deon Meyer's Trackers original series coming to M-Net". www.dstv.co.za. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Date my Family - Series with DStv". www.dstv.co.za. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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