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Rethabile on BET Africa, along with MTV Base, & Comedy Central Africa shut down in South Africa
BET Africa, along with MTV Base, & Comedy Central Africa is shutting down in South Africa on January 1, 2026, ending over a decade of broadcasting. This decision follows a major restructuring by Paramount Global due to cost-cutting and a shift toward streaming, resulting in the closure of its local offices and removal from the DStv/GOtv platform.
Key Details on the Closure:
Final Date: BET Africa and MTV Base will stop broadcasting on 1 January 2026 at 9:00 CAT.
Reason: Paramount Global is restructuring and cutting costs globally after being acquired by Skydance, closing its linear pay-TV…
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