Before you go out there and pay for DStv Compact, you’ll need to have an idea of what you will get on this package. This article will give you all the information you need and help make it easier for you to decide if you need it or not.
Here are the channels you’ll get on Compact. All the channels will be categorized to make it easier for you to go through them.
However, if you want a single streamlined channels list, then you should look at the up-to-date DStv Compact Channels list.
Movie Channels on DStv compact
When it comes to movies, this is the category you want to look at for the best local and international TV shows and movies. And it doesn’t matter what keeps you glued to the screen, DStv compact has a long list of options for you.
However, if the options below are still not enough, you can take advantage of DStv’s add-on feature. This will allow you to add 3 wonderful movie channels to your DStv Compact subscription.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| M-Net Movies 3 | 107 |
| M-Net Movies 4 | 108 |
| Studio Universal | 112 |
| KIX | 114 |
| ME | 115 |
| Univeral TV | 117 |
| Telemundo | 118 |
| BBC Brit | 120 |
| E! Entertainment Television | 124 |
| 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 & Kie | 145 |
| Africa Magic Epic | 152 |
| 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 |
| Annual African Festivals | 198 |
| Telemundo | 507 |
| My Channel Africa | 515 |
Sports Channels on DStv Compact
The Compact package is not left out when it comes to sports. There are a lot of TV channels for sporting events, especially football. Compact does not have a dedicated rugby channel like other premium packages. Check out the list below for all the sports channels available on this package.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| BLITZ | 200 |
| SuperSport Premier Soccer League (PSL) | 202 |
| SuperSport Premier League | 203 |
| SuperSport LA LIGA | 204 |
| SuperSport FOOTBALL | 205 |
| SuperSport AFCON 2022 | 208 |
| SuperSport VARIETY 4 | 209 |
| ESPN | 218 |
| WWE Channel | 236 |
| TellyTrack | 249 |
Documentaries and Lifestyle
Are you a tourist, a traveller, a foodie, or just a curious mind? This is the category you want to jump into and just let yourself loose. Go here for all the TV shows related to food, fashion, wildlife, games, hunting, adventure, nature, and space.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| VIA | 147 |
| 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 |
| Ignition TV | 189 |
| Spice TV | 190 |
Free Channels
DStv includes lots of free channels on all their subscriptions. Here are the ones you’ll get when you subscribe to DStv Compact.
| 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 |
| TV Mozambique Internacional | 701 |
Kids and Teenagers
Do you have kids at home? This package has all it takes to keep them entertained anytime they want to watch TV. Even teenagers are not left out, with channels like Nicktoons and Cartoon Network, they will be getting awesome animated films and cartoons.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| Cartoon Network | 301 |
| Boomerang | 302 |
| Disney | 303 |
| eToonz | 304 |
| NickTOONS | 308 |
| Disney Junior | 309 |
| JimJam | 310 |
| eToonz | 311 |
| PBS Kids | 313 |
| ZooMoo | 314 |
| Da Vinci | 318 |
| Mindset | 319 |
Music Channels on Compact
Want to feel the beats? Check out this category for all the local and foreign music videos, latest releases, top-of-the-chart music and mind-blowing playlists.
Even if you are only here for the old tunes, there is something for you on this package. And for lovers of gospel music, One Gospel and Trace Gospel will give you what you need.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| KyKNet Nou | 146 |
| Channel O | 320 |
| Mzansi Music | 321 |
| MTV Base | 322 |
| TRACE Urban | 325 |
| TRACE Africa | 326 |
| Sound City | 327 |
| One Gospel | 331 |
| Trace Gospel | 332 |
Religion
The Compact package also comes with faith-based TV stations. This is where you will find Christian movies, sermons, live church services and more.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| Dumisa | 340 |
| FAITH | 341 |
| Day Star | 342 |
| TBN Africa | 343 |
| iTV Networks | 347 |
| Emmanuel TV | 390 |
News
Want to stay up-to-date with major events and happenings around the world? This is the category you want to look at. This is where you’ll find all the top news channels in the world. From business to politics to sports news, this package has it all.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| BBC World News | 400 |
| CNN International | 401 |
| 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 |
Foreign Channels
You don’t have to miss out on foreign entertainment because of your location. Here are some of the best foreign channels you will get on the DStv compact package.
| Channel Name | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| RAI Italia | 430 |
| Beste van Nederlands | 431 |
| RTPi | 435 |
| TV5 Monde Afrique | 437 |
| Deutsche Welle | 446 |
| CCTV 4 | 447 |
Showmax on DStv Compact
Just like Compact Plus, all DStv Compact subscribers who want Showmax get it at over half the price. While a standalone Showmax subscription costs R99, all DStv customers on Compact get it at just R49. This saves you R50 on every Showmax subscription.
Adding Showmax (R49) to Compact (R429) brings your total subscription cost to R478. Showmax gives you additional options for movies, kids’ shows, and documentaries. Some of the movies which you may never find on the usual DStv channels are available on Showmax.
With a DStv Compact subscription, you’ll miss out on some of the movie channels available to only Compact Plus and Premium subscribers. But Showmax will complement your Compact subscription with a wide range of options for movies, TV shows and series.
And with a smart device, you can download a movie or show and watch them anytime you want no matter your location.
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