The Canal+ app will eventually replace Showmax across Africa, while some of Showmax’s features will move to DStv Stream in the meantime. “They plan to roll out Canal+ in a few months from now,” ...
MultiChoice will replace Showmax with the Canal+ app, ensuring a seamless transition for subscribers and addressing significant financial losses.
Over the past three years, Showmax recorded trading losses of R8.7 billion, with a R1.2 billion loss in 2023, R2.6 billion in 2024 and R4.9 billion in 2025.
A new streaming app is coming to South Africa following the recent decision to close MultiChoice's Showmax.