Good news for South African TV fans. DStv Premium can now cost you much less than the regular price. The catch? You need to sign up for a special contract deal.
MultiChoice has launched a money-saving option for viewers. The company now offers DStv Premium at R899 per month. This is available through a 24-month price lock contract. The regular monthly price for DStv Premium stands at R979. That means you save R80 every single month.
Over two years, this deal saves you R2,400. That’s a lot of money in anyone’s pocket. The offer was made available to customers until March 31, 2025. MultiChoice introduced this as part of their 2025 pricing changes.
The price lock contract is a simple way to keep costs down. You pay the same amount each month for 24 months. Your bill stays steady even if regular prices go up later. This gives families peace of mind about their entertainment budget.
DStv Premium is the company’s top package. It comes with everything a viewer could want. You get all sports channels including SuperSport. Major events like rugby, cricket, and football are covered. Movie channels show the latest films. Series lovers get exclusive shows. Kids have their own entertainment channels too.
Premium subscribers also get Showmax for free. This streaming service normally costs extra. But Premium customers don’t pay anything additional for it. You can watch shows and movies online whenever you want.
The contract deal includes extra streaming benefits. You can watch on your decoder at home. Plus, you get to stream on two devices at the same time. This makes it easy for family members to watch different things. One person can watch in the living room while another streams on their phone.
MultiChoice CEO Byron Du Plessis explained the thinking behind this offer. He said the company understands that South African households face money pressures. The price lock deals help people manage their costs better. It’s an easy choice for those who want premium entertainment without breaking the bank.
The timing matters too. Regular DStv prices went up in April 2025. Premium increased by R50 per month. Other packages also saw rises between R11 and R40. But customers on the contract deal avoided these increases. They locked in the lower R899 rate.
There’s another advantage to signing up early. South Africa’s VAT rate increased by 0.5% in May 2025. This pushed prices up again for month-to-month subscribers. Contract holders were protected from this change too.
Along with better pricing, Premium subscribers got extra value in 2025. The package now includes an additional stream. You can watch on more devices at the same time than before. This came as part of MultiChoice’s effort to improve the service.
The company keeps adding new content too. Expect more local productions in 2025. International shows and sports remain part of the offering. MultiChoice invests heavily in getting rights to popular programs. This ensures subscribers always have something new to watch.
For sports fans, Premium is the only way to get all the action. Every SuperSport channel comes included. International leagues like the English Premier League are covered. Local sports get extensive coverage as well. If you follow multiple sports, this package has you covered.
Movie lovers benefit from having several dedicated channels. Latest blockbusters come to DStv shortly after cinema release. Classic films are also available. Different channels focus on different genres. There’s something for every mood.
Families with children appreciate the variety of kids’ channels. Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network keep young ones entertained. Educational content mixes with fun shows. Parents can feel good about what their children watch.
The deal represents real value when you do the math. A regular Premium subscription costs R11,748 per year at standard rates. The contract brings this down to R10,788 annually. That’s nearly R1,000 saved each year. Over the two-year period, the savings add up quickly.
Payment stays simple throughout the contract. The same amount goes off each month. There are no surprise bills or hidden costs. What you see is what you pay. This makes budgeting much easier for households.
MultiChoice offers different contract lengths too. The 24-month option gives the biggest savings. Shorter contracts are available for those who prefer flexibility. However, the longer you commit, the more you save.
Breaking down the numbers makes the benefit clear. At R979 per month, Premium costs R205 more than the contract price. Over 24 months, that difference adds up to the R2,400 total saving. It’s a straightforward calculation that shows simple economics.
The offer works for both new and existing customers. If you’re already a subscriber, you can switch to the contract. New viewers can start with this deal right away. Either way, the process is quick and easy to complete.
Customer response has been positive according to industry reports. Many households appreciate the cost certainty. Knowing exactly what you’ll pay helps with family budgeting. The quality content makes the value even better.
MultiChoice continues to compete in a changing market. Streaming services have grown popular. But DStv maintains its position by offering comprehensive packages. The sports coverage especially sets it apart from competitors. No streaming service in South Africa offers the same sports breadth.
