TV licence fee: UK weighs extending it to streaming
The UK government is considering extending the TV licence fee, now £180 a year, to streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube.
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YouTube TV new channels land without a price bump
YouTube TV new channels have arrived for subscribers, with ESPN Unlimited and six extra networks switched on and nothing added to the monthly bill.
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‘Quarterback’ season 3 lands on Netflix from today
The 'Quarterback' season 3 release is here: every episode of the Netflix docuseries following Daniels, Mayfield, Flacco and Ward dropped at once from today.
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‘Ghost in the Shell’ anime lands on Prime Video today
'Ghost in the Shell' arrives on Prime Video on 7 July 2026, a new Science SARU anime streaming weekly in 240-plus countries and eight dubbed languages.
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‘Elle’, the ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel, lands on Prime Video
'Elle', the 'Legally Blonde' prequel with Lexi Minetree, lands all eight episodes on Prime Video on 1 July 2026, rewinding to a teen Elle Woods.
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‘Enola Holmes 3’ Netflix release date confirmed for July
'Enola Holmes 3' Netflix release date is set for 1 July 2026, with Millie Bobby Brown chasing a kidnapped Sherlock to Malta on her wedding day.
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‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ sets Disney Plus release date
'Avatar Fire and Ash' has a Disney Plus release date at last, with James Cameron's $1 billion epic streaming from 24 June 2026.
International
Paramount Warner Bros merger approved by regulators
The Paramount Warner Bros merger has won US regulatory approval, clearing David Ellison's $111 billion swoop for HBO, CNN and the Warner film studio.
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‘Sweet Magnolias’ season 5 is finally streaming on Netflix
'Sweet Magnolias' season 5 is streaming now with all 10 episodes, new cast members and a New York twist. Here is what awaits in Serenity.
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Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ is now streaming on demand
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is now on digital platforms from Wednesday, 9 June 2026. Here is where to watch, what it costs, and what the numbers say.
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‘Every Year After’ is now streaming on Prime Video
'Every Year After' is now streaming on Prime Video from Wednesday, 10 June 2026, all eight episodes of the romance series based on Carley Fortune's novel available now.
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Outlander’s series finale is one week away after a devastating penultimate episode
The 'Outlander' series finale airs 15 May 2026, on Starz, one week after the penultimate episode killed off two major characters. Here's what we know ahead of the ending.
International
Kevin Hart to be roasted live on Netflix this Sunday — here’s what to know
The Kevin Hart Netflix roast 2026 airs live on May 10, hosted by Shane Gillis. SA viewers can stream it at 2 AM SAST. Here is everything you need to know.
International
Devil May Cry season 2 arrives on Netflix on 12 May with Dante and Vergil’s war at the centre
'Devil May Cry' season 2 lands on Netflix on 12 May 2026, with Dante and Vergil's rivalry at the centre of a darker, more personal follow-up season.
International
Lord of the Flies lands on Netflix on Monday — here’s what to expect
Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' adaptation premieres May 4, 2026. Four episodes, first-time cast, filmed in Malaysia. Here's what to expect.
International
Jennifer Garner leads star-studded Peacock series The Five Star Weekend
Jennifer Garner stars as Hollis Shaw in 'The Five Star Weekend', a new Peacock limited series based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel, premiering on July 9.
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Man on Fire: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads Netflix’s action series launching 30 April
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads Netflix's 'Man on Fire', launching 30 April 2026. The 7-episode action series reimagines the story that starred Denzel Washington.
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‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ is on Netflix now with all 10 episodes
'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' is now streaming on Netflix with all 10 episodes. Here is what the animated spinoff is about and when it is set.
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Obama’s Higher Ground production company to leave Netflix after eight years
Barack Obama confirmed Higher Ground is leaving Netflix after eight years to go independent, here is what it means for South African streaming subscribers.
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‘Dr Seuss’s Horton’ is now streaming on Netflix South Africa
'Dr Seuss’s Horton', a heartwarming animated adventure about a kind elephant who helps others, is now streaming on Netflix South Africa from Monday, 6 October 2025.
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Disney+ movies and shows coming in October 2025
Disney+ rolls out spooky hits, inspiring documentaries, and live sports with ESPN in October 2025.
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Showmax movies, doccies and shows coming in October 2025
Showmax is releasing a wide slate of movies, doccies and original series in October 2025, including 'Dexter: Resurrection', 'Black Bag', and 'Finding Optel'.
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Netflix movies and shows to expect in October 2025
Netflix’s October 2025 lineup features a mix of thrillers, documentaries, dramas, reality TV, and Halloween-themed favourites.
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ESPN channels coming to Disney+ in South Africa
From October 2025, Disney+ customers in South Africa will get ESPN on Disney+, giving them live sports channels at no extra cost.
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Has Streameast been shut down? – Here’s what we can confirm
Confusion surrounds the reported shutdown of Streameast, with anti-piracy groups claiming victory while the illegal streaming network insists it remains active.
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Disney+ movies and shows coming in September 2025
Disney+ has unveiled its September 2025 lineup, including the return of 'Only Murders in the Building', a new sports comedy 'Chad Powers', and the docuseries 'Sneaker Wars'.
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Showmax movies, doccies and shows coming in September 2025
Showmax’s September 2025 lineup includes local premieres, Emmy-nominated dramas, new comedy specials, and fresh reality TV drops.
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Netflix movies and shows to expect in September 2025
Netflix has released its September 2025 catalogue, featuring new originals, international hits, and live sports events including the highly anticipated Canelo vs Crawford fight.
