MultiChoice pulls plug on Showmax after Canal+ buyout

An entire African streaming platform is staring down a shutdown not long after its parent company changed hands.

Showmax facing discontinuation

• Multichoice Africa announced plans to kill the Showmax services.
• Canal+ completed its Multichoice acquisition in September 2025.
• DStv, GOtv, and Showmax all fell under that $3-billion deal.
• A direct link between the acquisition and shutdown remains unclear.

Internal decision details

• Showmax's board greenlit the discontinuation call.
• Insiders admitted the decision was a tough one internally.
• Long-term sustainability drove the overall group's thinking.
• Competitive streaming pressure factored into the rationale.

What current subscribers should know

• Active service continues with zero interruption for subscribers.
• No immediate action is required from existing users.
• Streaming works as usual during the transition window.