How South Africans Can Now Get DStv Premium For Just R400 A Month

South Africans juggling tight monthly budgets have just been handed a bit of breathing room. MultiChoice has quietly rolled out a feature that lets households split their DStv bill, making even the traditionally pricey Premium package far more affordable. The result is simple but impactful: a Premium subscription that normally costs R799 on streaming can drop to R400 per person.

A New Way to Share the Cost of DStv

MultiChoice confirmed that the split bill option is now active on both streaming and decoder packages. It launched the feature in late January, aiming to match the reality of how many South Africans already watch TV. Shared living spaces, extended families under one roof, or couples splitting bills are all common across the country. This tool finally gives those arrangements an official home.

Right now, it works between two people, but MultiChoice says it is looking at expanding the feature so households can divide the bill among more than two subscribers. That move could bring DStv closer to the kind of account flexibility that streaming platforms like ‌Netflix and Disney+ have been experimenting with.

How the Split Bill Works

Everything happens on the MyDStv app. The main account holder simply sends a payment link to the second person, and the bill is automatically halved. The feature works whether you are on a month-to-month contract or one of DStv’s off-contract plans.

Using this model, anyone can sign up for:

• DStv Premium streaming for R400

• DStv Premium decoder for R490

• DStv Compact Plus streaming for R275

• DStv Compact streaming for R200

At the lowest end, the budget-friendly EasyView decoder package comes down to R15 per month when split.

Why This Matters For South African Households

Between rising living costs and tightening household budgets, entertainment is usually one of the first expenses to be cut. MultiChoice seems to be countering that trend by trying to keep DStv competitive in a streaming world where consumers often jump between platforms depending on price.

The split bill feature also arrives after the company’s April 2025 price increases on decoder packages. While streaming prices remained unchanged, the adjustment still pushed many families to reconsider their monthly entertainment options. Cost-sharing gives them a way to stay connected without carrying the full weight of a subscription alone.

More Channels For Entry-Level Viewers

Alongside the split bill rollout, DStv announced upgrades to its Access package. Three channels were permanently added: Trace Ngoma, Trace Gospel and WWE. For many lower-tier subscribers, these additions widen both entertainment and cultural relevance.

Access is one of the most chosen entry-level packages in South Africa, especially in households looking for a balance between affordability and variety. Strengthening this tier also gently nudges customers to stay on the platform rather than abandoning pay-TV completely.

Decoder Prices Drop Again

MultiChoice has also slashed the prices of its entry-level and premium decoder hardware. The HD Single View decoder now costs R499, or R799 with installation. Meanwhile, some Explora models have dropped by up to 57 percent. These price cuts suggest a renewed focus on keeping the barrier to entry as low as possible, especially for new or returning customers.

It’s a strategic shift away from older promotional gimmicks and toward long-term affordability. As CEO Willington Ngwepe put it, what matters now is making sure DStv fits into people’s lives month after month.

The Bottom Line

By letting South Africans officially split the cost of a subscription, MultiChoice is acknowledging something that has long been part of the local culture: we share, we split, we make it work. And at a time when affordability is everything, paying R400 for the country’s most premium package feels like a meaningful shift that could keep more households connected and entertained.

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