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{{short description|Defunct South African youth television channel}}
{{For|Premium Sister Channel that was Vuzu Amp until 2018|1Magic (TV channel)|}}
{{short description|South African youth television channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Vuzu
| name = Vuzu
| logo = Vuzu logo 2018.png
| logo = Vuzu logo 2018.png
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_alt = A black disc displays the name of the network, Vuzu, in all capital white letters.
| logo_alt =
| caption = Network's logo since 2018.
| image =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2003|8|1|df=y}}
| image =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2003|8|1|df=y}}
| closed_date = {{End date and age|2021|11|1|df=y}}
| closed_date = {{End date and age|2021|10|29|df=y}}
| picture_format = [[16:9]] [[SDTV]] 1080 [[High-definition television|HD]]
| picture_format = [[16:9]] [[SDTV]] 1080 [[High-definition television|HD]]
| network = [[M-Net]]
| network = [[M-Net]]
| owner = [[Naspers]]
| owner = [[Naspers]]
| country = [[South Africa]]
| country = [[South Africa]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| area = [[Africa]]
| area = [[Africa]]
| headquarters = [[Johannesburg]]
| headquarters = [[Johannesburg]]
| former_names = '''Go'''<br>(2003 - 2009)
| former_names = '''Go'''<br>(2003 - 2009)
| replaced =
| replaced =
| replaced_by =
| replaced_by = [[Me (South African TV channel)|Me]]<br>(channel merger onto M-Net City's space)
| sister_channels =
| sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
{{Plainlist|
* [[Channel O]]
* [[Channel O]]
* [[1Magic (TV channel)|1Magic]]
* [[1Magic (TV channel)|1Magic]]
* [[Mzansi Magic]]
* [[Mzansi Magic]]
}}
}}
| timeshift_service =
| web = http://vuzu.dstv.com/
| terr_serv_1 = [[Sentech]]
| terr_chan_1 =
| sat_serv_1 = [[DStv]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 116
| cable_serv_1 =
| cable_chan_1 =
| sat_radio_serv_1 =
| sat_radio_chan_1 =
| iptv_serv_1 =
| iptv_chan_1 =
| online_serv_1 = On Demand TV
| online_chan_1 =
}}
}}


'''Vuzu''' was a South African youth-oriented [[television channel]] produced by [[M-Net]] for sister pay television platform [[DStv]].

'''Vuzu''' (stylized as '''VUZU''') is a [[South Africa]]n youth-oriented [[television channel]] produced by [[M-Net]] for sister pay television platform [[DStv]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/channels/viewchannel.aspx?channelid=17|title=Vuzu {{!}} TVSA|website=www.tvsa.co.za|access-date=2019-02-22}}</ref> Vuzu is similar to some popular American TV Channels such as [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]], [[FX (TV channel)|FX]], [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]], [[The CW]], [[NBC]], [[TNT (U.S. TV network)|TNT]] and many others.

==Overview==

The channel aires new programs monthly further making it a world class youth channel within the African Television and Broadcasting space. The channel broadcasts on channel 116 on [[DSTV|Dstv]] fusing both local and international programs. The Channel is broadcast throughout Africa to DStv Family, Compact, Compact Plus & Premium subscribers. The channel had a more premium version of the channel called Vuzu Amp broadcasting on DStv channel 103 to premium subscribers only, showcasing mostly HD Programs some directly after U.S airing known as "Express From The U.S". This was replaced by [[One Magic]].


==History==
==History==
The channel launched on 1 August 2003 as '''Channel go'' which is targeted for teenagers and youths as a competitor to [[MTV Africa|MTV]]. The channel was available on [[DStv]] channel 84. It moved to channel 123 on 1 May 2008.
The channel launched on 1 August 2003 as "go", as a competitor to [[MTV Africa|MTV]].


In March 2009, it was announced that the channel would be rebranded as Vuzu on 1 July 2009, tying into an attempted [[social network]] of the same name.<ref>TVSA: [https://www.tvsa.co.za/user/blogs/viewblogpost.aspx?blogpostid=17489 Canned: K All Day And GO] 3 March 2009.</ref><ref>MyBroadband:[https://mybroadband.co.za/news/technology/7895-go-channel-cancelled-for-vuzu.html Go Channel canceled for ‘Vuzu’] 4 May 2009</ref> The network also switched its programming schedule and discontinued some shows, to the complaint of some viewers. In 2014, a companion channel, Vuzu Amp, replaced [[M-Net Series]], which took its current name of [[1Magic (TV channel)|1Magic]] on 29 January 2018 with a more localized schedule.
In March 2009, it was announced that Channel go will become '''Vuzu''' on 1 July 2009 as part of the second phrase of the channels reshuffling of its youth channel offering. Vuzu is typically geared towards the 14-23 age demographic.


Vuzu's schedule changed at the start of September 2018, along with its logo, focusing on more high-profile American sitcoms and dramas, with some local content.<ref>News24: [https://www.news24.com/channel/tv/news/dstv-channel-vuzu-has-changed-its-look-and-heres-why-20180904 DStv channel VUZU has changed its look and here's why] 4 September 2021.</ref>
Its launch also coincided with the launch of the virtual social network vuzu.tv in an effort to make the channel far more interactive than its predecessor. The first program to broadcast was the popular show known as Touch TV, which aired at 16:00 (previously 17:00 ). Many Go viewers protested the launch of the channel as it caused a number of go's programs to move to new time slots, channels or disappear completely.


==Closure==
In 2012, the channel once more went through a change as its traditional channel number 123 changed to 116. In 2014, a companion channel was created in replacement of [[M-Net Series]] Showcase which later was rebranded as Vuzu Amp.
On 1 October 2021, it was announced that Vuzu will close on 1 November 2021. Its programming moved to the channel space of M-Net City, which likewise took on the new name [[Me (South African TV channel)|Me]].<ref>TV with Thinus: [https://teeveetee.blogspot.com/2021/10/multichoice-and-m-net-to-end-m-net-city.html?m=1 MultiChoice and M-Net to end M-Net City and Vuzu channels on DStv, to be replaced by a new TV channel called Me in November] Retrieved 1 October 2021.</ref> However the network actually closed two days early, at the end of 29 October 2021.

On 12 December 2017, it was announced that Vuzu Amp will be rebranding as [[One Magic]] as of 29 January 2018, still broadcasting the same content, but will have a more local approach.

On 1 September 2018, Vuzu got a new logo and is now family oriented with its lineup mainly consisting of reality and sitcoms with a few drama series.

On 1 July 2019, Vuzu celebrated its 10th anniversary.

On 1 October 2021, it was announced that '''Vuzu''' and [[M-Net City]] would close on 1 November 2021 to be replaced by a new TV channel called '''ME'''.<ref>TV with Thinus: [https://teeveetee.blogspot.com/2021/10/multichoice-and-m-net-to-end-m-net-city.html?m=1 MultiChoice and M-Net to end M-Net City and Vuzu channels on DStv, to be replaced by a new TV channel called Me in November] Retrueved 1 October 2021.</ref>Thus, bringing an end to the Vuzu brand and TV channel after 18 years on air.


==Logos==
==Logos==
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!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[File:Channel go.png]]
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[File:Channel go.png]]
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[File:VuzuTv 2009.png|100px]]
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[File:VuzuTv 2009.png|100px]]
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[File:Vuzu Tv.png|120px]]
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[File:Vuzu logo 2018.png|125px]]
|-
|-
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCCCCCCCC" | 2003 - 2009
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCCCCCCCC" | 2003–09
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2009-2014
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2009–18
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2014–2018
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2018–present
|}
|}

==International programs==
{{div col}}
*''[[America's Next Top Model]]''
*''[[Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?]]''
*[[The Boondocks (2005 TV series)|The Boondocks]]
*''[[Bob's Burgers]]''
*''[[Brand X With Russell Brand]]''
*''[[Braxton Family Values]]''
*''[[Brooklyn Nine Nine]]''
*''[[Excused]]''
*''[[Fashion Star]]''
*[[Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse|''For Better or Worse'']]
*''[[Futurama]]''
*''[[Famous in Love]]''
*''[[Got to Dance]]''
*''Hollywood's Top Ten''
*''[[Louie (U.S. TV series)|Louie]]''
*''[[Made in Chelsea]]''
*''[[Marrying The Game]]''
*''[[My Kitchen Rules]]''
*''[[Newlyweds: The First Year]]''
*''[[On The Red Carpet]]''
*''Perez Hilton: All Access''
*''[[Ready for Love (TV series)|Ready For Love]]''
*''[[Redneck Island]]''
*''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]''
*''[[So You Think You Can Dance?]]''
*''[[Sullivan & Son]]''
*''[[Tamar & Vince]]''
*''[[The Bachelor Canada]]''
*''[[The Bad Girls Club]]''
*''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''
*''[[The Jerry Springer Show]]''
*''[[The Cleveland Show]]''
*''[[The Parkers]]''
*''[[The League]]''
*''[[The Originals (TV series)|The Originals]]''
*''[[The Mindy Project]]''
*''[[The Real Housewives]]''
*''[[The Simpsons]]''
*''[[Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell]]''
*''[[Trophy Wife]]''
*''[[Wilfred (U.S. TV series)|Wilfred]]''
{{div col end}}


==Local programs==
==Local programs==
{{div col}}
{{div col}}
*''[[Hit Refresh]]''
*''Hit Refresh''
*''[[V Entertainment]]''
*''[[V Entertainment]]''
*''Vuzic''
*''Vuzic''
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*''Top Shayela: Reality Check''
*''Top Shayela: Reality Check''
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}

==Sister channels==
*''[[M-Net]]''
*''[[Mzansi Magic]]''
*''[[Channel O]]''


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.vuzu.tv/}}


[[Category:M-Net]]
[[Category:Television stations in South Africa]]
[[Category:Television stations in South Africa]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2003]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2003]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2009]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2009]]
[[Category: Television channels and stations disestablished in 2021]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations disestablished in 2021]]
[[Category:Television stations in Africa]]
[[Category:2003 establishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:2021 disestablishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:Defunct television channels in South Africa]]

Latest revision as of 13:03, 18 January 2024

Vuzu
CountrySouth Africa
Broadcast areaAfrica
NetworkM-Net
HeadquartersJohannesburg
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format16:9 SDTV 1080 HD
Ownership
OwnerNaspers
Sister channels
History
Launched1 August 2003; 21 years ago (2003-08-01)
Closed29 October 2021; 3 years ago (2021-10-29)
Replaced byMe
(channel merger onto M-Net City's space)
Former namesGo
(2003 - 2009)

Vuzu was a South African youth-oriented television channel produced by M-Net for sister pay television platform DStv.

History

[edit]

The channel launched on 1 August 2003 as "go", as a competitor to MTV.

In March 2009, it was announced that the channel would be rebranded as Vuzu on 1 July 2009, tying into an attempted social network of the same name.[1][2] The network also switched its programming schedule and discontinued some shows, to the complaint of some viewers. In 2014, a companion channel, Vuzu Amp, replaced M-Net Series, which took its current name of 1Magic on 29 January 2018 with a more localized schedule.

Vuzu's schedule changed at the start of September 2018, along with its logo, focusing on more high-profile American sitcoms and dramas, with some local content.[3]

Closure

[edit]

On 1 October 2021, it was announced that Vuzu will close on 1 November 2021. Its programming moved to the channel space of M-Net City, which likewise took on the new name Me.[4] However the network actually closed two days early, at the end of 29 October 2021.

Logos

[edit]
2003–09 2009–18

Local programs

[edit]
  • Hit Refresh
  • V Entertainment
  • Vuzic
  • 10 over 10
  • Dineo's Diary
  • Fly Chix
  • Mo Love
  • Scar Tissue
  • Top Shayela
  • I Am
  • Creative Union
  • Forever Young
  • Top Shayela: Reality Check

References

[edit]
  1. ^ TVSA: Canned: K All Day And GO 3 March 2009.
  2. ^ MyBroadband:Go Channel canceled for ‘Vuzu’ 4 May 2009
  3. ^ News24: DStv channel VUZU has changed its look and here's why 4 September 2021.
  4. ^ TV with Thinus: MultiChoice and M-Net to end M-Net City and Vuzu channels on DStv, to be replaced by a new TV channel called Me in November Retrieved 1 October 2021.
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