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Multichoice bouquet prices have been adjusted for April 2025. DStv Premium rises to R979, Compact Plus to R659, Compact to R479, Family to R339, Access to R150, and EasyView to R30.
Streaming packages stay the same, except for Showmax Premier League which goes from R69 to R99. Basic add-on (Add Movies) drops to R49.
Satellite bouquet highlights
- Premium: R979/month – full channel range
- Compact Plus: R659/month – movies, series, sports
- Compact: R479/month – entertainment, sport, news
- Family: R339/month – essential everyday channels
- Access: R150/month – low-cost basic bouquet
- EasyView: R30 – entry-level access
Streaming bouquet prices
- DStv Stream: no change
- Showmax: R99
- Showmax Premier League: R99
- Showmax Entertainment Mobile: R50
- Showmax Entertainment + PL: R120
- Showmax Entertainment + Football: R150
Why the price change?
The price increases reflect inflation, operational costs, and content licensing. However, to offset this, MultiChoice has added new channels and streaming benefits to most packages.
New additions to each bouquet
- Premium/Compact Plus/Compact: Extra concurrent stream included
- Compact: 5 new channels (e.g., SuperSport Action, CBS Justice)
- Family: 3 new channels
- Access: 2 new channels
- EasyView: 1 new channel
Two-year price lock available
Premium users can fix pricing at R899/month for 24 months, protecting against future increases and saving R2,400 over 2 years.
Full 2025 pricing summary
| Bouquet / Plan | 2024 Price | 2025 Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | R929 | R979 | +R50 |
| Compact Plus | R619 | R659 | +R40 |
| Compact | R469 | R479 | +R10 |
| Family | R329 | R339 | +R10 |
| Access | R139 | R150 | +R11 |
| EasyView | R29 | R30 | +R1 |
| Access Fee | R120 | R125 | +R5 |
| Showmax Premier League | R69 | R99 | +R30 |
| Showmax Entertainment Mobile | R45 | R50 | +R5 |
| Showmax Ent + Premier League | R99 | R120 | +R21 |
| Showmax Ent + Football | R140 | R150 | +R9 |
| Add Movies | R79 | R49 | -R30 |
What does this mean for households?
Premium customers pay R50 more but get more flexibility with added streams. Compact and Access users face small increases with added content. Entry-level users see minimal changes.
Consider your plan wisely
- Want more sports? Upgrade to Compact Plus
- Need more content variety? Family may suit you better
- Use Showmax? The combo packages offer good value
- Want price stability? Lock Premium at R899/month
Smart tips to save
- Lock in lower pricing early
- Choose bouquets that match your actual viewing habits
- Downgrade if you’re not using all features
- Use streaming options to avoid extra fees
- Skip the access fee by using DStv Stream only
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Final thoughts
Multichoice bouquet prices in 2025 reflect small increases, but offer more value through better content and added features. Subscribers can save with price-lock options, make smarter upgrades, or switch to streaming. The key is knowing your usage and choosing the plan that fits your lifestyle and budget.
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