Russian news channel RT removed from DStv because of EU sanctions

Russian state-owned TV channel RT was no longer available on DSTV from Wednesday as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union.

March 02, 2022 at 09:55 pm

Ernest Mabuza

Journalist

So far, analogue has been switched off in the Free-State, Northern Cape, North-West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. Four provinces Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN and Eastern Cape, are yet to complete the migration. (123RF/Marco Ciannarel)

Russian state-owned TV channel RT was no longer available on DStv from Wednesday, with MultiChoice saying this was as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union.

“MultiChoice confirms that as of today, March 2 2022, RT (Channel 407) shall not be carried on the DStv platform until further notice.

“Sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union has led to the global distributor of the channel ceasing to provide the broadcast feed to all suppliers, including MultiChoice,” a spokesperson for MultiChoice said.

RT was formerly known as Russia Today.

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