We are back with the complete channels list for DStv Compact Plus in 2023, including the current cost, and it’s for those who live in South Africa. We have all the information you’ll need.
With a monthly cost of R579, the Compact Plus package provides access to 234 channels, both audio and radio.
Package | DStv Compact Plus |
Compact Plus Price | R579 per month |
Number of Channels | 234 channels |
Country | South Africa |
Year | 2022/2023 |
Compact Plus with XtraView Price | R659 per month |
DStv Compact Plus Channels List
Compact Plus Channels | Channel Number |
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DStv | 100 |
1Magic | 103 |
M-Net Movies 3 | 107 |
M-Net Movies 4 | 108 |
Studio Universal | 112 |
ITH | 114 |
ME | 115 |
Universal TV | 117 |
Telemundo | 118 |
BBC Brit | 120 |
Comedy Central | 122 |
Timeless Dizi | 123 |
E! Entertainment Television | 124 |
FOX | 125 |
Ginx eSports | 127 |
BET | 129 |
MTV | 130 |
Lifetime | 131 |
CBS Reality | 132 |
TLNovelas | 133 |
Discovery TLC Entertainment | 135 |
Discovery Family | 136 |
TNT Africa | 137 |
Maisha Magic Movies | 141 |
kykNET | 144 |
kykNET & Kie | 145 |
Africa Magic Epic | 152 |
AfricaMagic Urban Movies | 153 |
AfricaMagic Family | 154 |
Real Time | 155 |
Moja Love | 157 |
Mzansi Magic | 161 |
Mzansi Wethu | 163 |
Mzansi Bioskop | 164 |
Novela Magic | 165 |
ZEE World | 166 |
Star Life | 167 |
ROK | 168 |
e.TV Extra | 195 |
Annual Nigerian Festivals | 198 |
Telemundo | 507 |
TV Record | 515 |
VIA | 147 |
CBS Justice | 170 |
Discovery ID | 171 |
Honey | 173 |
BBC Lifestyle | 174 |
Food Network | 175 |
The Home Channel | 176 |
HGTV | 177 |
Travel Channel | 179 |
People’s Weather | 180 |
National Geographic | 181 |
Nat Geo Wild | 182 |
WildEarth | 183 |
Curiosity Channel | 185 |
The History Channel | 186 |
Ignition TV | 189 |
Spice TV | 190 |
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 |
TV Mozambique Internacional | 701 |
BLITZ | 200 |
SuperSport PSL | 202 |
SuperSport Premier League | 203 |
SuperSport LA LIGA | 204 |
SuperSport FOOTBALL | 205 |
SuperSport VARIETY 1 | 206 |
SuperSport VARIETY 2 | 207 |
SuperSport VARIETY 3 | 208 |
SuperSport VARIETY 4 | 209 |
SuperSport ACTION | 210 |
ESPN | 218 |
ESPN 2 | 219 |
WWE Channel | 236 |
TellyTrack | 249 |
Cartoon Network | 301 |
Boomerang | 302 |
Disney | 303 |
DreamWorks | 304 |
Nickelodeon | 305 |
Cbeebies | 306 |
Nick Jr | 307 |
NickTOONS | 308 |
Disney Junior | 309 |
JimJam | 310 |
PBS Kids | 313 |
ZooMoo | 314 |
Da Vinci | 318 |
Mindset | 319 |
KyKNet Nou | 146 |
Channel O | 320 |
Mzansi Music | 321 |
MTV Base | 322 |
MTV Music 24 | 323 |
TRACE Urban | 325 |
TRACE Africa | 326 |
Sound City | 327 |
One Gospel | 331 |
Trace Gospel | 332 |
Dumisa | 340 |
FAITH | 341 |
Day Star | 342 |
TBN Africa | 343 |
iTV Networks | 347 |
Emmanuel TV | 390 |
BBC World News | 400 |
CNN International | 401 |
Sky News | 402 |
eNews Channel Africa | 403 |
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 |
Euronews | 414 |
africanews | 417 |
RAI Italia | 430 |
Beste van Nederlands | 431 |
RTPi | 435 |
TV5 Monde Afrique | 437 |
Deutsche Welle | 446 |
CCTV 4 | 447 |
Adult Contemporary | 751 |
Today’s Hits | 752 |
Hot Traxx | 753 |
70’s Hits | 754 |
80’s Hits | 755 |
Familiar Favourites | 756 |
Soft Hits | 757 |
Love Songs | 758 |
Metro Blends | 759 |
Cityscapes | 760 |
Groove Lounge | 761 |
House Party | 762 |
Power Hits | 763 |
Dance | 764 |
Trots Afrikaans | 765 |
Campus Rock | 766 |
Alternate Rock | 767 |
Hard Rock | 768 |
Classic Rock | 769 |
Golden Oldies | 770 |
90’s Hits | 771 |
Classic R & B | 772 |
Urban Adult Contemporary | 773 |
Urban Beat | 774 |
Reggae | 775 |
Modern Country | 776 |
Traditional Country | 777 |
Gospel | 778 |
African Rhythm | 779 |
Italian Contemporary | 780 |
Smooth Jazz | 781 |
Classic Jazz | 782 |
Blues | 783 |
Beautiful Instrumentals | 784 |
Contemporary Instrumental | 785 |
New Age | 786 |
Light Classical | 787 |
Arias And Overtures | 788 |
Chamber Music | 789 |
Symphonic | 790 |
Metro FM | 801 |
Channel Africa | 802 |
Good Hope | 803 |
Ikwekwezi | 804 |
5FM | 805 |
Lesedi FM | 806 |
Ligwalagwala | 807 |
Lotus FM | 808 |
Motsweding FM | 809 |
Munghana Lonene FM | 810 |
Phalaphala FM | 811 |
Radio 2000 | 812 |
SAFM | 814 |
Thobela FM | 815 |
trufm | 816 |
Ukhozi FM | 817 |
Umhlobo Wenene FM | 818 |
X-K FM | 819 |
Groot FM | 820 |
LM Radio | 821 |
Hot 91.9 FM | 822 |
Mix 93.8 FM | 823 |
Channel 7 | 825 |
Radio Islam | 826 |
BBC World Service English | 850 |
BBC Afrique en Français | 851 |
BBC African Languages | 852 |
Voice Of America | 853 |
World Radio Network | 854 |
Trans World Radio | 855 |
Talk Radio 702 | 856 |
Classic FM | 857 |
Jacaranda FM | 858 |
YFM | 859 |
Chinese Radio International | 860 |
Kaya FM | 861 |
Channel Islam International | 865 |
Radio France Internationale | 866 |
Radio Wave | 867 |
Radio Energy | 868 |
1485AM Radio | 869 |
Radio Veritas | 870 |
Radio Vlaanderen internationaal | 871 |
TransAfrica Radio | 872 |
Link FM | 875 |
Radio Kosmos | 876 |
Jozi FM | 878 |
94.7 Highveld Stereo | 879 |
94.5 Kfm | 880 |
Radio Pulpit | 882 |
NNR | 883 |
Capricorn FM | 884 |
Cape Talk | 885 |
Pretoria FM | 887 |
Radio Pretoria | 887 |
Ubuntu Radio | 888 |
Power FM | 889 |
Channel Updates!
Are you a movie enthusiast? If so, there’s terrific news! DStv is now offering Universal+, and it is being offered without charge to Compact plus subscribers.
Universal+ offers an array of entertaining content from top TV networks, including movies, series, and reality TV shows – all organised in one place.

Recommended: Where to watch the FA Cup.
UEFA Champions League on DStv Compact Plus

Subscribing to Compact Plus is a great way to watch the 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League; it will be available on the following channels:
- SuperSport Premier Soccer League (202)
- SuperSport Premier League (203)
- SuperSport VARIETY 1 (206)
- SuperSport VARIETY 2 (207)
- SuperSport LA LIGA (204).
With Compact Plus, you can also see Europa League games on SuperSport Maximo 1 (241), SuperSport Football (205), SuperSport Variety 1 (206), Variety 2(207), Variety 3(208), and Variety 4(209).
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What Channels are on DStv Compact Plus?
Examining a large list of items can be difficult for many especially when you’ve had a busy day. No one would want to pore over a tedious list of DStv channels. Rather, they’d like to relax while watching the finest TV station available.
With Dish Portal, you get access to some of the best TV channels available on Compact Plus. Whether it’s movies, sports or football that you’re after, we’ve got something that’ll make you smile. Enjoy!
Movie Channels on DStv Compact Plus

The movies section provides you with a variety of films, including local and global options like Hollywood, Nollywood, Bollywood, and more.
With Compact Plus, you get access to Kyknet on channel 144 and other top-tier entertainment channels.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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M-Net | 101 |
1Magic | 103 |
M-Net Movies 1 | 104 |
M-Net Movies 2 | 106 |
M-Net Movies 3 | 107 |
M-Net Movies 4 | 108 |
Studio Universal | 112 |
ITH | 114 |
ME | 115 |
Vuzu | 116 |
Universal Channel | 117 |
Telemundo | 118 |
BBC Brit | 120 |
Discovery Channel | 121 |
Comedy Central | 122 |
Timeless Dizi | 123 |
E! Entertainment Television | 124 |
Ginx eSports | 127 |
BET | 129 |
MTV | 130 |
Lifetime | 131 |
CBS Reality | 132 |
TLNovelas | 133 |
tvN Africa | 134 |
Discovery TLC Entertainment | 135 |
Discovery Family | 136 |
TNT Africa | 137 |
Maisha Magic Movies | 141 |
kykNET | 144 |
kykNET & Kie | 145 |
kykNet Lekker | 148 |
fliekNET | 149 |
Africa Magic Epic | 152 |
AfricaMagic Urban Movies | 153 |
AfricaMagic Family | 154 |
Real Time | 155 |
Moja Love | 157 |
Mzansi Magic | 161 |
Mzansi Wethu | 163 |
Mzansi Bioskop | 164 |
Novela Magic | 165 |
ZEE World | 166 |
Star Life | 167 |
ROK | 168 |
e.TV Extra | 195 |
Annual African Festivals | 198 |
Telemundo | 507 |
TV Record | 515 |
M-Net Plus 1 | 901 |
VIA | 147 |
DStv Compact Plus Sports Channels

For unlimited access to sports, the Compact Plus DStv package offers a wide range of events all year round. No matter what type of sport you’re looking for, you can find it on this subscription.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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BLITZ | 200 |
SuperSport GRANDSTAND | 201 |
SuperSport Premier Soccer League (PSL) | 202 |
SuperSport Premier League | 203 |
SuperSport LA LIGA | 204 |
SuperSport FOOTBALL | 205 |
SuperSport VARIETY 1 | 206 |
SuperSport VARIETY 2 | 207 |
SuperSport VARIETY 3 | 208 |
SuperSport VARIETY 4 | 209 |
SuperSport ACTION | 210 |
SuperSport CRICKET | 212 |
SuperSport GOLF | 213 |
SuperSport TENNIS | 214 |
SuperSport MOTORSPORT | 215 |
ESPN | 218 |
ESPN 2 | 219 |
WWE Channel | 236 |
SuperSport MAXIMO 1 | 241 |
TellyTrack | 249 |
Supersport channels on Compact Plus
This package offers excellent sports channels. With 16 Supersport channels available, you’ll have no trouble finding your favourite games to watch.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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Supersport BLITZ | 200 |
SuperSport GRANDSTAND | 201 |
SuperSport Premier Soccer League (PSL) | 202 |
SuperSport Premier League | 203 |
SuperSport LA LIGA | 204 |
SuperSport FOOTBALL | 205 |
SuperSport VARIETY 1 | 206 |
SuperSport VARIETY 2 | 207 |
SuperSport VARIETY 3 | 208 |
SuperSport VARIETY 4 | 209 |
SuperSport ACTION | 210 |
SuperSport CRICKET | 212 |
SuperSport GOLF | 213 |
SuperSport TENNIS | 214 |
SuperSport MOTORSPORT | 215 |
SuperSport MAXIMO 1 | 241 |
Football Channels on DStv compact Plus

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This package offers extensive coverage of the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1, and more.
Soccer enthusiasts can enjoy live football games on SuperSport’s selection of channels:
Documentaries, Lifestyle, and Wildlife
If you love things that are a little out of the ordinary, this is just the perfect category for you. Here’s where to watch channels related to space, food, fashion, adventures, wildlife, amazing discoveries and much more.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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CBS Justice | 170 |
Discovery ID | 171 |
Honey | 173 |
BBC Lifestyle | 174 |
Food Network | 175 |
The Home Channel | 176 |
HGTV | 177 |
Travel Channel | 179 |
People’s Weather | 180 |
National Geographic | 181 |
Nat Geo Wild | 182 |
WildEarth | 183 |
BBC Earth | 184 |
Curiosity Channel | 185 |
The History Channel | 186 |
Ignition TV | 189 |
Spice TV | 190 |
Kids and Teenagers
For those who love cartoons and animations, here is where you’ll find all the TV stations on kids’ series and animated movies. These are the ones you’ll want to leave open for the kids.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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Cartoon Network | 301 |
Boomerang | 302 |
Disney | 303 |
Nickelodeon | 305 |
Cbeebies | 306 |
Nick Jr | 307 |
NickTOONS | 308 |
Disney Junior | 309 |
JimJam | 310 |
PBS Kids | 313 |
ZooMoo | 314 |
Da Vinci | 318 |
Mindset | 319 |
Music Channels on Compact Plus
This category brings you the best local and international music videos without skipping a heartbeat. If you want to know if this package will meet your entertainment needs with regard to music, check out the channels below.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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KyKNet Nou | 146 |
Channel O | 320 |
Mzansi Music | 321 |
MTV Base | 322 |
MTV Music 24 | 323 |
TRACE Urban | 325 |
TRACE Africa | 326 |
Sound City | 327 |
One Gospel | 331 |
Trace Gospel | 332 |
Religion
Whenever you feel like worshipping or praying, this is the category you need to get things going. For sermons, gospel music, teachings, prayers, and other religious activities, check the stations below.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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Dumisa | 340 |
FAITH | 341 |
Day Star | 342 |
TBN Africa | 343 |
iTV Networks | 347 |
Emmanuel TV | 390 |
Local and International News channels
When we were much younger, we hated news channels. Since we didn’t quite understand what they were all about, watching the news was like a punishment. But now we know the value of news because we understand them. Here are all the news stations on Compact Plus.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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BBC World News | 400 |
CNN International | 401 |
Sky News | 402 |
eNews Channel Africa | 403 |
SABC News | 404 |
Newzroom Afrika | 405 |
Al Jazeera | 406 |
Russia Today | 407 |
Parliamentary Service | 408 |
CGTN News | 409 |
CNBC Africa | 410 |
Bloomberg | 411 |
Business Day TV | 412 |
NDTV 24×7 | 413 |
Euronews | 414 |
africanews | 417 |
Foreign Channels
From Italy to Holland to France, and even China, here are the foreign TV stations you will find on this bouquet.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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RAI Italia | 430 |
Beste van Nederlands | 431 |
RTPi | 435 |
TV5 Monde Afrique | 437 |
Deutsche Welle | 446 |
CCTV 4 | 447 |
Free Channels
This category includes all the free channels available on DStv.
Channel Name | Channel Number |
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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 |
TV Mozambique Internacional | 701 |
Showmax on DStv Compact Plus
DStv Compact Plus users pay R49 to have Showmax. As such, the total cost of using Showmax (R49) and a Compact Plus subscription (R579) is R628.
This appears to be a good deal because Showmax subscriptions go for R99 per month. This means that as long as you are a DStv Compact Plus subscriber, you get to save R50 on all Showmax subscriptions.
Also, if you have the DStv Explora, you can start streaming Showmax movies and kids’ series directly on your big TV screen. This is because your Explora has internet connection capabilities of up to 10 Mbps.
How much is DStv Compact Plus?
The current DStv Compact Plus price is R579 per month.
What is the difference between DStv Compact and Compact Plus?
The main distinction between DStv Compact and Compact Plus is that Compact Plus has more movie content, making it the larger of the two packages.
The cost of Compact Plus package is R579 per month, making it pricier than the Compact plan which is R429 per month.