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M-Net adds pair of new channels

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South African pay television platform M-Net has launched two new channels, called Magic Showcase and CineMagic.

Nomsa Philiso

Magic Showcase has began airing as an 18-hour channel showing a selection of MultiChoice’s locally produced documentary, drama, lifestyle, reality and kids’ programming, plus music specials and stand-up comedy. Its shows include Our Perfect Wedding, reality TV’s modern classic Being Bonang and the award-winning telenovela Legacy.

Meanwhile, CineMagic, which is a 12-hour movie channel, will debut on November 14 showcasing locally made African films as well as international independent titles.

Nomsa Philiso, CEO of general entertainment, said: “At MultiChoice Group, we are committed to giving our subscribers on varying packages the best content there is to offer. We are proud to grow the EasyView content slate, allowing our subscribers on this package to enjoy award-winning and top-tier local shows and movies from across the continent.”

Director of M-Net channels Jan Du Plessis added: “The addition of two new M-Net channels to the EasyView package only further enhances the subscriber viewing experience. We’ve used the M-Net model in conceptualising and branding the channels – the look and feel are inspired by the mother brand, Novela Magic. We trust that viewers will be pleased with the channels and their offerings once they go live.

“In order to make way for these two brand-new, exciting channels, Novela Magic will be closing as of November 27 in South Africa but will remain in the rest of Africa.”

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M-Net’s MasterChef South Africa returns

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MasterChef South Africa

Cooking competition reality series MasterChef South Africa is coming back for a fourth season on pay TV channel M-Net.

The search is on for 20 individuals who are passionate about food and cooking with excellent culinary skills to compete for a chance to win a grand prize of R1m (US$66,000).

South African citizens aged 18 years and over who wish to participate can apply here. The deadline for registration is September 8.

Jan du Plessis, director of M-Net channels, said: “Within the current landscape of the Covid-19 virus, we wanted to give our audience something familiar and comforting that felt like home.

“MasterChef SA was the perfect choice as both the local and the international versions have proven that the format is a firm favourite with our viewers. It’s a heart-warming and welcoming content.”

The 20-episode series will be produced by Cape Town-based production company Homebrew and shot in October and November. The MasterChef format and programmes are represented internationally by Banijay Rights.

MasterChef SA S4 will air from February 28, 2022 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) and also live-stream on the DStv app and on DStv catch-up through the DStv app or DStv Explora.

MasterChef South Africa is the local version of UK cooking show franchise MasterChef, first aired by the BBC in 1990. The format has since been produced locally in 60 countries.

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