Who owns DStv?
DStv is owned by Canal+ (France, LSE: CAN) through its subsidiary MultiChoice.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Canal+ SA via MultiChoice reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Issy-les-Moulineaux
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Category
- Media & entertainment › Film & television › Television networks
- Parent ticker
- LSE: CAN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About DStv
DStv is MultiChoice's satellite television service in sub-Saharan Africa, delivering entertainment channels to customers across the continent by satellite, online and through mobile apps. It is the premium end of the group's offering and the platform the rest of the portfolio is arranged around: DStv Internet sells connectivity alongside it, DStv Media Sales handles commercial airtime and sponsorship, and DStv Stream took over the content of the closed Showmax service in 2026.
Ownership timeline of DStv
Where DStv sits in Canal+
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of DStv?
The parent company of DStv is Canal+, a publicly listed company headquartered in France. DStv sits under Canal+'s subsidiary MultiChoice.
Is DStv South African or French?
DStv originated in South Africa, but it is owned today by Canal+, which is headquartered in France. So DStv is a South African-origin brand under French ownership.
Is DStv still owned by Canal+?
Yes. As of 24 September 2026, DStv is still owned by Canal+. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The MultiChoice Group — companies and brands — MultiChoice Group Limited, Official document; retrieved 24 September 2026.
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