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ESPN AFRICA’S Explosive LineUp of Holiday Sports

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

ESPN Africa is set to bring the ultimate festive season sports experience straight to your living room with a thrilling line-up of American sports during the upcoming holiday. From basketball, to American football and ice hockey, ESPN has all sports fans across the continent covered, including DStv Access Subscribers, following ESPN’s expansion to the tier.

Mark your calendar for these exciting games:

Christmas Eve – Sunday, 24 December 2023

20:00: ESPN presents a nail-biting NFL showdown (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.

23:25: Stay tuned as ESPN delivers another spectacular NFL game (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.

Christmas Day – Monday, 25 December 2023

03:15: Kick off your Christmas with an electrifying NFL match between Broncos and Patriots in Week 16.

19:00: NBA enthusiasts, gather round for the thrilling matchup between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first of many Regular Season games this holiday.

20:00: Switch over to ESPN2 for a high-stakes NFL clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.

21:30: NBA action continues with the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Golden State Warriors.

23:30: ESPN2 brings you another intense NFL battle, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants in Week 16.

00:00: Cap off the day with an exciting NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.

Boxing Day – Tuesday, 26 December 2023

03:00: Catch the NBA heat with the clash between Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers.

03:15: ESPN2 airs an intense NFL matchup between San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.

05:30: Wind down the day with a thrilling NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.

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DreamWorks Channel’s “Find the Fun” Now Open at Mall of Africa

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Image Credit: DreamWorks

As the country steps into the festive season, Johannesburg families have something brand-new to look forward to. The DreamWorks channel’s first-ever activation in South Africa, DreamWorks “Find the Fun”, is now open at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy the unique and enthralling experience, which promises fun for the whole family this festive season.

Open until 23 December 2023, the immersive DreamWorks “Find the Fun” zone is stationed in the centre court, close to Spur. Young visitors can try their balance with How to Train Your Dragon cloud stepping-stones; trail and slide down a Trolls rainbow; test their memory skills with the Trollhunters memory game wall; play on mini trampolines and a DreamWorks-inspired hopscotch; have fun with a face cut-out wall and a soft play area; and win prizes through exciting games. DreamWorks “Find the Fun” also includes a screening area, where kids can enjoy the DreamWorks channel offering.

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Disney Africa Brings Festive Cheer for Lift Travellers

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The Walt Disney Company Africa’s #MayYourWishesComeTrue campaign continued the festive celebrations this December with a special surprise-and-delight activation aboard the Disney-inspired LIFT airplane.

Over 150 passengers, travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town were welcomed by “Wish Agents” at their boarding gate at OR Tambo International Airport on 1 December, with each child being asked what their wish for Christmas was. With their wishes adorning a special Disney-inspired Christmas tree, the young passengers boarded flight GE123, unaware that a mere two hours later those wishes would be fulfilled.

Behind the scenes the requests were communicated to Disney’s Wish Agents, on standby at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, who swung into action to shop up a storm, wrap the gifts and transport them to Cape Town International Airport in time for the passengers to disembark.

From bicycles, “Disney Princess The Little Mermaid” figurines, Lego® sets to even Spider-man Sony PlayStation 5’s, all the requested wishes came true as passengers disembarked the plane and entered the specially-branded walkway to meet the Wish Agents. In addition, each traveler was gifted a Disney Mickey plush toy and a subscription to Disney+.

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MTN Pulse and SlikourOnLife TV Show

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MTN Pulse, MTN’s exclusive offering for under 25s, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with SlikourOnLife. Together, they are launching ‘MTN Pulse Virals,’ an upcoming TV show aimed at discovering the next music superstar. The show will air on Channel O & Mzansi Magic starting from December 14, 2023.

Hosted by Siya Metane, also known as Slikour, this unique music show will focus on accelerating rising online viral stars’ careers and equipping contestants with the essential business knowledge needed in the music industry. This crucial element is one that is often overlooked and can lead to even the most talented of artists’ careers faltering.


“SlikourOnLife (as a music publication) receives an overwhelming number of submissions from up-and-coming musicians who are trying to break into the game, and we cover those we can. Meanwhile MTN is renowned for platforms that deliver access to entertainment at scale and can offer innovative ways to assist emerging artists,” says Slikour.

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Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari On National Geographic

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Hazen walks through the desert. (National Geographic for Disney/George Watts)

Wilderness explorer and survival expert, Hazen Audel has long been an audience favourite as he takes on journeys in some of the world’s wildest places, braving the elements and navigating challenging terrain. Now, the intrepid adventurer takes on his first extreme safari expedition through east Africa’s legendary Great Rift Valley. Audel’s incredible journey is captured in Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari which will premiere on National Geographic across Africa (DStv 181) from Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 21:00 (CAT). 

Hazen Audel finds a Blue Speckled Bush Snake in the Mangroves. (National Geographic for Disney)

As a former biology teacher, he’s always known the valley as the world’s greatest hub for wildlife. The chance to trek 800 kilometers through its diverse wilderness in migration season and survive out in the open amongst magnificent animals, is a life-long dream. Along the way, Audel will cross grasslands, caves, mountains and river valleys, on foot, in his quest to experience Africa’s greatest natural spectacle, the great Wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.

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