Here are the 12 Popular Channels DStv is Set to Lose If Warner Bros Deal Fails

On Dec 2, 2025

DStv Could Lose 12 Popular Channels If Warner Bros Deal Fails

DStv subscribers may face a significant reduction in their channel lineup if negotiations between MultiChoice — now owned by Canal+ — and Warner Bros. Discovery are not finalised by 31 December 2025.

Twelve Channels Could Be Removed From DStv in 2026

The broadcaster has warned that, if negotiations between MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery fall through, DStv subscribers may no longer have access to the following channels:

Discovery Channel
TLC
Cartoonito
Cartoon Network
CNN International
Food Network
The Travel Channel
TNT
Investigation Discovery
Real Time
HGTV
Discovery Family

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Uncertain Future for Warner Bros Channels on DStv

In a notice to subscribers, MultiChoice reassured viewers that while discussions are ongoing, no final deal has yet been concluded. The company stressed that customer experience remains a top priority.

“While discussions between the parties continue, no agreement has been reached at this stage. If this remains unchanged, a number of Warner Bros. Discovery channels may no longer be available on DStv from 1 January 2026,” the notice read.

Commitment to Alternative Content

MultiChoice said it is preparing to strengthen its entertainment offerings for 2026, promising alternative channels and content across sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and documentaries.

Subscribers were advised that the company remains committed to delivering “a rich, diverse, and enjoyable viewing experience.”

The company also encouraged customers with queries to contact its customer care team or visit its website.

Social Media Reacts

Viewers have expressed frustration and skepticism over DStv’s potential loss of channels. Many criticized the broadcaster’s pricing and lack of flexibility in choosing channels, with some saying they are no longer fully invested in subscriptions.

Several fans argued that losing popular channels like TLC, HGTV, Cartoon Network, and Discovery would make the service less appealing, while others questioned whether MultiChoice would reduce fees despite the content cuts.

Here are some of the comments:

@Sharyberry_M;

We told them we will be here and they thought we are joking. Now they are calling us everyday offering new decoders. We do not have DSTV, we borrow login details when necessary but we not fully invested in DSTV anymore. They disrespected us as customers with their prices and not giving us an option to choose channels. It serves them right

@Kay_beeh;

And still after losing those channels they will still see no use to decrease their fees

@Tempo_rsa;

DSTV without ID, TLC, HGTV, Cartoon Network, Discovery is useless even though they play repeats. Now it’s back to Gau TV, Moja love, Kyknet. If it wasn’t for SuperSport that thing would be closed by now.

@LindaNdleleni;

Yhooo they can do whatever sana ,now that they have all channels open im gobsmacked that even Premium is playing same movies we watch on Compact (obviously except those on MNet) kanti what fuckery is this .Yhuuu hay yageza Multi choice shem.

@Vanessa_KN2;

The subscription fee better decrease as well. So vele no more Investigation Discovery, TLC and Food network?🥹

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