Johannesburg, March 5, 2026 (AFP) - France's Canal+ shuts S.African streaming platform Showmax

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2026-03-05

French media giant Canal+ said Thursday it would discontinue loss-making South African streaming service Showmax after acquiring its owner MultiChoice, the continent's largest pay-TV enterprise. The streaming platform, launched by MultiChoice in 2015, is available in at least 44 African countries and has been a home for African films and TV series. "MultiChoice, part of CANAL+ SA ... today announces the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax......

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