South African TV channels live online: one by one
SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3 stream free on SABC+ and e.tv's shows on eVOD, inside South Africa only. DStv's channels, such as SuperSport and Mzansi Magic, also stream in other African countries with DStv, not outside Africa.
South African TV channels list: live at home and abroad
Where each channel streams live at home, and what happens abroad.
All South African TV channels: 50 more
These South African channels do not have a full guide yet. Where we found one on Wikipedia, we list what it is, its official website and its article; the rest are names only for now. Where to watch them live, and whether that works abroad, is not checked yet. From Wikipedia, Wikidata and our own research (3 November 2026); we opened every official website the same day.
More South African channels: names only
Channels we know of that have no details here yet: no website, nothing checked.
South African channels by type
South African TV online: how it works
SuperSport's channels and Mzansi Magic come with DStv packages, on satellite and in the DStv Stream and DStv apps. Since 17 September 2026, DStv Select, from R299 a month, is 'the home of Mzansi Magic'.
SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3, the public channels, stream live on SABC+, free after a free registration. e.tv, the private free-to-air channel, points viewers to eVOD, eMedia's free streaming app.
How to watch South African TV abroad
DStv says that when you travel in Africa, in a country that has DStv, you can stream your live channels and Catch Up (the same channels as at home). In any other country no content is available, because its rights do not allow it.
SABC+ says it is only available in South Africa, also when you travel; SABC News and radio work worldwide. Opened from abroad, eVOD's site says your region is not allowed.
South African TV in the USA, the UK, Australia and more
South African TV in the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and the UAE (Dubai)
- SABC 1: SABC News and radio on SABC+ (not the channel itself)
- SABC 2: SABC News and radio on SABC+ (not the channel itself)
- SABC 3: SABC News and radio on SABC+ (not the channel itself)
No official way that we found for SuperSport, e.tv and Mzansi Magic.
South African TV: common questions
Can I watch SuperSport outside South Africa?
In other African countries with DStv, yes, with your own channels. Outside Africa, DStv says no content is available.
Can I watch DStv Stream in the UK or Europe?
No. DStv says its content rights do not allow streaming outside Africa.
Is SuperSport free?
No. It comes with DStv packages.
Which South African channels can I watch abroad?
Partly: SuperSport (other African countries with DStv); Mzansi Magic (other African countries with DStv). Blocked outside South Africa: SABC 1, e.tv, SABC 2 and SABC 3. Each channel page has the details.
Can I watch South African TV on a Firestick?
SuperSport and Mzansi Magic: not on the official device list.
Which apps carry South African TV channels?
DStv Stream (South Africa; Africa with DStv): SuperSport and Mzansi Magic. SABC+ (South Africa): SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3. eVOD (South Africa): e.tv.
Can I watch South African TV in the USA?
Partly. SABC 1: SABC News and radio on SABC+ (not the channel itself). SABC 2: SABC News and radio on SABC+ (not the channel itself). SABC 3: SABC News and radio on SABC+ (not the channel itself). No official way that we found for SuperSport, e.tv and Mzansi Magic.
Where the facts come from
- DStv help: what is the DStv app? (travelling)
- DStv Stream: sport
- SABC+: frequently asked questions
- e.tv: watch for Mahala on eVOD (21 October 2026)
- SABC News: SABC launches SABC Plus with SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3 (17 November 2022)
- DStv: Select, the home of Mzansi Magic
Last checked: 3 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.