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IOL News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
5 reasons to watch Shaka iLembe season 2
Image: Supplied The story of a king and the birth of an empire continues. Shaka iLembe returned to Mzansi Magic on DStv channel 161 on Sunday 15 June at 8pm, moving beyond the ascent of a warrior to the complex reign of a monarch. Season 2 finds Shaka (played by Lemogang Tsipa) at the threshold of power, where the fight for the throne becomes a perilous struggle to keep it, and the vision for a unified nation is threatened by enemies both seen and unseen. This new season expands upon the foundational conflicts and character arcs, offering a portrait of a leader and his kingdom at a turning point. Here are 5 key reasons that make the return of Shaka iLembe essential viewing. 1. The rise of a legend reaches new heights Season 2 brings us back to the moment Shaka returns to the Zulu to claim his rightful place as king, only to step into a snake pit of danger. Hidden between the smiling faces are rivals plotting his death. He has to turn his people around to support him, but how? Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading 2. Love, loyalty and ruthless betrayal Meet the woman who captures Shaka's heart, but will he let her in? Watch as alliances are tested. From Queen Nandi's (played by Nomzamo Mbatha) brilliant strategies to Mkabayi's (played by Dawn Thandeka King) secret spy network that watches everything from the shadows. Image: Supplied 3. Shaka's inner world unfolds Season 2 dives into his spiritual journey to become king. The journey is accompanied by his dreams, visions, and sacrifices, including the bold decision not to marry. We explore the mind and soul of a man driven by destiny but haunted by loss. 4. Power plays and crumbling alliances Return to King Dingiswayo's (played by Thembinkosi Mthembu) isigodlo as he faces betrayal from those closest to him. See him cross paths with Zwide (played by Wiseman Mncube) and his sons, as the brutal power struggle between kingdoms explodes into war, culminating in the battle that brings the mighty Ndwandwe tribe to their knees. 5. Epic cinematic storytelling like never before Watch the sweeping landscapes, large-scale battles, and a cast of unforgettable characters make this season the most cinematic yet. Shaka iLembe Season 2 is not just a historical drama, it's a full-scale, emotionally charged epic. Image: Supplied The season ahead is not just about the making of a legend, but the weight of it. It explores the sacrifices required for unity, the personal cost of power, and the enduring spirit of a people forging their legacy. It is a profound South African story, told with the scale and depth it has always deserved. Don't miss the next chapter of Shaka iLembe every Sunday at 8pm only on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and DStv Stream. Season 2 is also available for viewing on Catch Up. Shaka iLembe season 2 is proudly sponsored by headline partner Telkom, associate partners Knorrox, Diageo and tactical partners Santam, Amka, Toyota, Spur, and Gordon's Gin. For more information, visit the Shaka iLembe show page or join in the conversation by using #ShakaiLembeS2 on our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, X, and Tik Tok.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
5 reasons to watch Shaka iLembe season 2
Come watch the sweeping landscapes, large-scale battles, and a cast of unforgettable characters make this season the most cinematic yet. The story of a king and the birth of an empire continues. Shaka iLembe returns to Mzansi Magic on DStv channel 161 from Sunday 15 June at 8pm, moving beyond the ascent of a warrior to the complex reign of a monarch. Season 2 finds Shaka (Lemogang Tsipa) at the threshold of power, where the fight for the throne becomes a perilous struggle to keep it, and the vision for a unified nation is threatened by enemies both seen and unseen. This new season expands upon the foundational conflicts and character arcs, offering a portrait of a leader and his kingdom at a turning point. Here are 5 key reasons that make the return of Shaka iLembe essential viewing. 1. The rise of a legend reaches new heights Season 2 brings us back to the moment Shaka (Lemogang Tsipa) returns to the Zulu nation to claim his rightful place as king, only to step into a snake pit of danger. Hidden between the smiling faces are rivals plotting his death. He has to turn his people around to support him, but how? 2. Love, loyalty and ruthless betrayal Meet the woman who captures Shaka's (Lemogang Tsipa) heart, but will he let her in? Watch as alliances are tested. From Queen Nandi's (Nomzamo Mbatha) brilliant strategies to Mkabayi's (Dawn Thandeka King) secret spy network that watches everything from the shadows. 3. Shaka's inner world unfolds Season 2 dives into his spiritual journey to become King. The journey is accompanied by his dreams, visions, and sacrifices, including the bold decision not to marry. We explore the mind and soul of a man driven by destiny but haunted by loss. 4. Power plays and crumbling alliances Return to King Dingiswayo's (Thembinkosi Mthembu) isigodlo as he faces betrayal from those closest to him. See him cross paths with Zwide (Wiseman Mncube) and his sons, as the brutal power struggle between kingdoms explodes into war, culminating in the battle that brings the mighty Ndwandwe tribe to their knees. 5. Epic cinematic storytelling like never before Come watch the sweeping landscapes, large-scale battles, and a cast of unforgettable characters make this season the most cinematic yet. Shaka iLembe Season 2 is not just a historical drama; it's a full-scale, emotionally charged epic. The season ahead is not just about the making of a legend, but the weight of it. It explores the sacrifices required for unity, the personal cost of power, and the enduring spirit of a people forging their legacy. It is a profound South African story, told with the scale and depth it has always deserved. Don't miss the next chapter of Shaka iLembe Sundays at 8pm only on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and DStv Stream. Season 2 will be made available for viewing on Catch Up. Shaka iLembe season 2 is proudly sponsored by headline partner Telkom, associate partners Knorrox, Diageo and tactical partners Santam, Amka, Toyota, Spur, and Gordon's Gin. For more information, visit the show page Shaka iLembe ( or join in the conversation by using #ShakaiLembeS2 on our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Multichoice considers offering sports-only subscription package
SuperSport channels may soon be available as a stand-alone subscription offering from MultiChoice. The satellite television service, which operates across several African countries, offers exclusive viewing of major sports matches and events via the SuperSport channels. SuperSport airs sports matches and events such as the Formula One, English Premier League, United Rugby Championship and all Springbok and Proteas matches. Currently, an estimated 3.5 million households across Africa access SuperSport via the DStv platform. Speaking to Jan Vermeulen, editor at says this move was inevitable, given how MultiChoice have been losing subscribers over the last few years.
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
PSG sizzle in California sun with big World Cup win, Bayern rout Auckland
Paris St Germain picked up right where they left off in their first match since winning the Champions League last month, turning what was billed as a blockbuster into a 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid in their 2025 Fifa Club World Cup opener. The midday match, timed to accommodate viewers in Europe, drew 80,619 people to the sun-soaked Rose Bowl in Pasadena — site of the 1994 World Cup final where Brazil beat Italy on penalties — on a day when the toasty conditions led to water breaks in both halves. 'It's the best scheduled time for the European countries, but it's difficult to play in these conditions,' PSG coach Luis Enrique said after the Group B clash. Enrique was encouraged to see the huge turnout, which set an attendance record for PSG and Atletico Madrid this season, according to Fifa. 'It's really great to feel that love in another part of the world,' Enrique said. 'We are happy and we want to continue in that way.' The 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 announce their arrival at the FIFA #CWC2025 Vitinha glides effortlessly to score PSG's second goal 🔥 📺 Stream on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) June 15, 2025 No team has been able to derail PSG lately. They have outscored their opponents 12-0 in their last three matches including their 5-0 romp over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Beating fellow European powerhouse Atletico Madrid in such convincing fashion on Sunday solidifies PSG's status as one of the favourites to triumph in the 32-team Club World Cup. Despite being without injured Ballon d'Or favourite Ousmane Dembele, the young team earned the win behind a balanced attack and saw goals from four different players — Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-in. 'Every single player has been developing and showing to the team their best quality,' Enrique said. 'As a coach I'm very happy.' Man-of-the-match Vitinha said it is always a group effort. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✅ Kingsley Coman scores the first goal of the #FIFACWC 📺 Stream on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) June 15, 2025 'As always I am going to talk about the team,' he said. 'It was a very good game and it's difficult with this temperature, but we did well against a very good team. :Everybody knows Atletico is a tough team, an aggressive team, but we did very well. We managed to control all of the game. 'We could have scored more, but we are happy with the result.' PSG will be back at the Rose Bowl on Thursday evening to face Botafogo. Michael Olise scored two goals with two assists, all in the first half as Bayern Munich got routed New Zealand's Auckland City 10-0 in their Group C opener in Cincinnati. Kinglesly Coman also scored a pair of first-half goals for Bayern, including the opening goal of the tournament in the sixth minute, after Saturday's game between Egypt's Al Ahly and Inter Miami FC ended in a 0-0 draw. Olise scored goals in the 20th minute and the third minute of first-half stoppage time. His early assists were for Coman's second goal, for a 4-0 lead in the 22nd minute and his was for veteran Thomas Muller for a 5-0 lead in the 45th. A comeback hat-trick for Jamal Musiala. 🎩⚽️ #FIFACWC — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 16, 2025 Bayern further distanced themselves in the second half, with midfielder Jamal Musiala scoring three goals in a 16-minute stretch. Muller capped the scoring with a goal in the 89th and also had an assist on Musiala's first goal in the 68th. Bayern Munich face Argentina's Boca Juniors their next Group C cash play in Miami on Friday. Auckland City meet Benfica in Orlando. Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo survived a late onslaught to beat MLS side Seattle Sounders 2-1 in their Group B opener at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a deserved lead but a second-half deflected effort from Cristian Roldan handed the hosts a lifeline. Despite coming under late pressure, Botafogo held firm to secure the three points, with goalkeeper John making a brilliant save deep in added time to deny Seattle an equaliser. Botafogo are second in Group B on goal difference to PSG.
The South African
6 days ago
- Business
- The South African
DStv bleeds 6 300 subscribers PER DAY over the last 12 months
MultiChoice has reported a major slump in its subscriber base, losing 2.3 million active DStv customers over the past year – the second consecutive year of steep decline. The drop includes 614 000 subscribers in South Africa and a further 1.73 million in the Rest of Africa, reflecting a continued deterioration in the pay-TV giant's core markets. The figures were disclosed in the group's financial results for the year ending 31 March 2025, released last week. The numbers paint a troubling picture: group revenue dropped 9% to R50.8 billion, driven largely by an 11% decline in subscription income, while trading profit fell to R4 billion. The number of 90-day active subscribers – defined as those with an active subscription within 90 days prior to the reporting date – dropped from 20.93 million in 2024 to 18.59 million in 2025. South Africa: from 8.55 million to 7.94 million from 8.55 million to 7.94 million Rest of Africa: from 12.38 million to 10.66 million That's a drop of around 6 300 per day . This trend follows last year's decline and has impacted all DStv segments – premium, mid-market, and mass-market: South Africa Premium: -10% Mid-market: -6% Mass-market: -7% Rest of Africa: Premium: -13% Mid-market: -12% Mass-market: -14% MultiChoice said the broad-based contraction reflects continued economic hardship, exacerbated by load shedding, high unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis that has forced many households to cut back on non-essential spending like pay-TV. 'Households are struggling to make ends meet, and many have no choice but to give up their DStv subscription,' the group stated. In South Africa, DStv is also facing structural headwinds. Consumers are increasingly turning to cheaper streaming platforms, free video content, and pirated services, all of which offer greater flexibility and lower costs. 'The negative trend was evident across all three market segments, suggesting that economic hardship and affordability remain a challenge across the board,' the report noted. Even Showmax, the group's streaming arm, was not immune to financial pressures, with revenue and trading profit also declining during the period. With very few indicators of a turnaround, MultiChoice is now under pressure to reinvent itself in a changing media landscape. The company says it is focusing on improving customer experience, diversifying revenue through new business lines like fintech and insurance, and forming strategic partnerships to support growth. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
