MultiChoice is taking away the Islam Channel (DStv 347) at the end of May and replacing it with a new Muslim channel, Islam Television (ITV) in the middle of June.
Islam Channel will be taken off on 31 May. On 18 June Islam Television will start. MultiChoice says the swap in channels is in response to Muslim subscribers of DStv expressing a need for more locally produced Islamic content.
"Islam Television is a vibrant and informative channel with a wide spectrum of programmes underscored by an Islamic ethos," says MultiChoice. The change will take place in two phases with Islam Channel being removed on 31 May and there will be a break in transmission as testing for the new channel is undertaken.
Islam Television CEO Farhad Omar said the programming of the channel includes a mix of Islamic themed spiritual, social entertainment and lifestyle programmes. "This diverse mix of programming ensures balanced and culturally appropriate television content 24/7."
