How Many TV Channels in South Africa

What is a TV channel?

A television channel is a terrestrial frequency or virtual number over which a television station or television network is distributed.

How Many TV Channels in South Africa

How many TV channels does South Africa have?

South Africa had three commercial subscription licensed television operators (StarSat, Deukom, and MultiChoice), two free-to-air (FTA) operators (SABC and e.tv), and five community television broadcasters, (1 KZN TV, Cape Community Television, Soweto Community Television, Faith Broadcasting Terrestrial (former TBN). 

What is the main channel in South Africa?

SABC 1

Most-viewed channels

PositionChannelGroup
1SABC 1South African Broadcasting Corporation
2SABC 2South African Broadcasting Corporation
3e.tvHosken Consolidated Investments
4SABC 3South African Broadcasting Corporation

What are the 3 types of media in South Africa?

The most popular forms of media in South Africa are TV broadcasting, newspapers, and the internet. Although there are many languages spoken in South Africa, most media is produced in English.

What is the most-watched news channel in South Africa?

eNCA

eNCA is South Africa’s most trusted independent TV and online news brand.