Not sure about what you’ll get when you pay for Access? We’ll show you. In this article, we are looking at the channels available on the DStv Access package by giving an overview of the list based on category. So you’ll get to see the offerings in each category and this will help you decide if this is the best package for you.
What does this mean for the customer who wishes to use this package? A lot of people have different needs when it comes to entertainment. By studying the categorized collection, it becomes easier to know which categories have more options when it comes to entertainment.
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Say, you have a love for fashion or you are a foodie, you can easily scroll down to the Documentary category and check out the options you have there. For a lover of fashion, the channel you will need is Spice TV (channel 190) and you can find it under Documentaries.
This is how categorizing makes it easier to know the kind of TV channels available on DStv Access. The first category we’ll look at is Movies and entertainment. Let’s go!
Movie Channels on DStv Access
In this category, you’ll find everything this package has to offer when it comes to movies and entertainment. Have a look.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
M-Net Movies 4 | 108 |
Studio Universal | 112 |
KIX | 114 |
Telemundo | 118 |
CBS Reality | 132 |
Discovery TLC Entertainment | 135 |
TNT Africa | 137 |
eMovies | 138 |
eMovies Extra | 140 |
Africa Magic Epic | 152 |
Real Time | 155 |
Moja Love 9.9 | 158 |
Mzansi Wethu | 163 |
Mzansi Bioskop | 164 |
e.TV Extra | 195 |
Sports Channels on DStv Access
Do you love soccer, cricket, tennis, basketball, even athletics? In this category, you will find the TV stations you need to enjoy lots of exciting sporting events. This is where you find out if Access is good enough for you when it comes to sports.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
SuperSport BLITZ | 200 |
SuperSport Premier Soccer League (PSL) | 202 |
SuperSport VARIETY 4 | 209 |
TellyTrack | 249 |

Documentary
Documentaries are for shows like fashion, weather, food, wildlife, and lots of others. If your interest lies in anything related to the topics mentioned, then what you want to look at are the stations below.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
The Home Channel | 176 |
People’s Weather | 180 |
Nat Geo Wild | 182 |
Spice TV | 190 |
Teenagers
For homes with kids and teenagers, here’s where all the fun lives. There are lots of options to entertain and keep the children from pouting at home.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
Cartoon Network | 301 |
Disney Junior | 309 |
JimJam | 310 |
eToonz | 311 |
PBS Kids | 313 |
Da Vinci | 318 |
Mindset | 319 |
Music
Music is also available on Access and you will find all you need when it comes to music in this category.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
Channel O | 320 |
Mzansi Music | 321 |
MTV Base | 322 |
Sound City | 327 |
Religious Channels
Everything in this category falls under faith, religion, church, and worship. This is where you’ll find TV channels to build your faith and get you closer to your maker. Everything from music to sermon to faith-based movies.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
One Gospel | 331 |
Dumisa | 340 |
FAITH | 341 |
Day Star | 342 |
TBN Africa | 343 |
iTV Networks | 347 |
Emmanuel TV | 390 |
News and Commerce
For those looking to stay updated on important news and events as they happen in different corners of the globe, here is your domain. From Asia to Europe to America and beyond, there are enough news channels here to meet your need for information and knowledge.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
BBC World News | 400 |
SABC News | 404 |
Newzroom Afrika | 405 |
Al Jazeera | 406 |
Russia Today | 407 |
Parliamentary Service | 408 |
CGTN News | 409 |
CNBC Africa | 410 |
Business Day TV | 412 |
NDTV 24×7 | 413 |
africanews | 417 |
CCTV 4 | 447 |
Free TV Channels
I know we all like free things. With Access, you are not left out. DStv includes some channels for free to all users on this package. You can find them below.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
SABC 1 | 191 |
SABC 2 | 192 |
SABC 3 | 193 |
e.TV | 194 |
Soweto TV | 251 |
Bay TV | 260 |
1 KZN | 261 |
Tshwane TV | 262 |
Cape Town TV | 263 |
GauTV | 265 |
Lesotho TV | 292 |
NTA i | 299 |
That’s all you’ll get on this package. If you want a single streamlined and updated list, check out the DStv Access channels list.
Showmax on DStv Access
Just like other DStv packages, Showmax is available to DStv Access subscribers at the cost of R99. Adding Showmax (R99) to DStv access (R115) will bring your total subscription cost to R214. This is a great option for those who want more entertainment options on their Access package.
Adding Showmax to your Access account will save you more money than going for a premium DStv subscription. The caveat with using Showmax to complement DStv is that you will need data to watch movies and enjoy shows.
But with a smart device, such as a smartphone, PC, or smart TV, you can download your favourite movies and watch them anytime you want. The good thing about Showmax downloads is that once you’ve downloaded a movie or series, you can turn off your internet and watch it offline.
Upgrade and Downgrade
Access is a bit low in the pecking order and as such, you have four good options above it that you can upgrade to. You can upgrade to DStv Family at R295; Compact at R409; Compact Plus at R539; and you can also upgrade to DStv Premium at R529.
Renewals are easy and can be done at the same monthly cost once your subscription expires.
For downgrades, you can always downgrade your Access package to EasyView at R29 only.
How do I Upgrade or Downgrade?
To downgrade or upgrade from DStv Access to another package, visit any DStv store near you. But you can also do it on your own.
With My DStv App, you can perform upgrades and downgrades from your dashboard using a smartphone. Simply visit the “Account” tab on MyDStv app and follow the labels to change your package.
how do i reset my dstv
Dial *120*68584# on your phone and follow the prompts.
I want to downgrade to Access but my dstv is suspended because I need to pay. Do I pay the full amount and then downgrade?
You may end up paying twice. Contact DStv to help you with that.