MagicWorld

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MagicWorld was a general entertainment channel on channel 162 produced for DStv by M-Net Series. The channel was initially used to simulcast programs such as Idols South Africa, and later went on to broadcast reruns of shows that were previously on other M-Net channels. However, due to multiple issues regarding signal and programming, the channel was later replaced with M-Net Family.

History

When Mnet's Open Time Prime Time block was closed they sought a new service to keep viewership of the popular programs in the block up. To do this they would need to be affordable to all families in order to do this.

In 2015 the channel was rebranded as M-Net Family In an attempt to revive ratings.[1] The channel had reruns of The Wild, The Talk and the kids block Koowee. Later in 2016 the channel had a program reshuffle leaving only The Talk as the only current program from the defunct MagicWorld. In 2017, M-Net Family was discontinued due to low ratings and programs from M-Net Family moved to Vuzu, with Zambezi Magic taking over the channel's former DStv EPG slot on 1 April 2019.

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