In both countries, there are subscribers who register for DStv South Africa as it provides a wider variety of content at a much cheaper cost. Copyright laws make it illegal for South African content to be broadcast outside the country.
However, this has not deterred a number of agents who have started cashing in on viewers preferences. MultiChoice has been aware of the practice and prior to the threats of clampdown it had professed an inability to stop it. It even terminated some accounts in 2015.
As far as the “illegal subscribers” and the agents are concerned, though, as long as DStv isn’t offered at a competitive price, the “contraband” alternative will always be worth the risk.
TechZim