MultiChoice Africa, a premium PayTV service providers with wings across numerous countries in Africa today set two channels on two of their PayTV offerings DStv and Gotv as tribute channels to fallen Hero Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically chosen president. Mandela passed on last night and is a celebrated hero globally with streets named after him in various countries across all continents.
Mandela had a long stint in jail as he fought apartheid in South Africa and only had one term as president. He passed on aged 95. The Channels are DStv channel 199 and channel 100 on GOtv.
Below is a message from MultiChoice Africa CEO.
“It is a sad day for the MultiChoice Africa family and the continent at large as we mourn the passing of one of Africa’s greatest leaders, Nelson Mandela.
We pay our respects to an unassuming leader of a global movement to end human rights injustices.
Today as we honour and pay tribute to his legacy, we are reminded of the power of forgiveness, peace and reconciliation and the resilience of the human spirit.
Through his life, Africa continues to be inspired for social change and to emulate his selfless leadership and moral compass.
The loss of such an iconic figure will be felt for a very long time.
Madiba, as he is affectionately known, has left an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of millions of people in the continent and the world over.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela Family and the entire continent as we mourn the loss of one of Africa’s greatest leaders.”
Nico Meyer, CEO of MultiChoice Africa
