Deen Channel, previously known as Deen TV, is a lifestyle TV channel based in
South Africa
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which has an
Islamic ethos broadcasting to a wide range of audience interest. The channels content covers a wide range of Genres including, health, education, environmental, community and travel amongst others.
Deen Channel is a privately owned TV channel, owned by Deen Media Holdings (Pty). Ltd which was started in 2011 and officially launched in June 2012 initially on
Top TV
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or
StarSat as channel 365 on the satellite broadcaster. In mid October 2013. Deen Channel broadcasts into more than 50 countries in Africa on Star Times.
The channel is managed by a board of directors of which Faizal Sayed, who is also a TV talk show host, was the chief executive officer until he stepped down as chief executive in September 2019 following the death of his mother.
Programs and series
Popular programs and Series seen on Deen TV
*''From The Clubhouse''
*''Be Driven''
*''The Sunni Path''
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The Faizal Sayed Show''
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The Friday Sermon''
*''Medical Matters''
*''Little Explorers''
*''Haram Live''
See also
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List of South African television channels
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Television in South Africa
Television in South Africa was introduced in 1976. South Africa was relatively late in introducing television broadcasting to its population.
History Opposition to introduction
The first proposal to introduce television in South Africa was made ...
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TopTV
StarSat (formerly TopTV until 31 October 2013) is a South African direct broadcast satellite
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StarSat
References
Deen TV OverhauledArticle by The Voice of the Cape.
Muslim Directory of South AfricaListed as Media House.
Top TV ban wrongVOC (April 2013).
Deen TV on HDVoice of the Cape Radio article (19 October 2013)
PRLog Press ( 18 September 2013)
Lyngsat.
Deen TV launches on Top TVLenzinfo (13 June 2013)
Top TV release(June 2012).
External links
The Deen Channel News Website Official Facebook Fan Page
Television stations in South Africa
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