1st April has long been the date when DStv subscription prices moved in step with MultiChoice’s financial year. The decision to freeze DStv subscription prices in April buys time. It keeps DStv subscription prices stable on paper while altering the lived experience of paying them. A Pause With ConsequencesNo April increase in DStv subscription prices marks a break from routine. Later in 2026, once integration metrics are clearer and subscriber trends measured against a December year-end, pricing could resurface.

Source: Daily Nation February 21, 2026 16:55 UTC