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{{short description|South African youth television channel}}
{{short description|Defunct South African youth television channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Vuzu
| name = Vuzu
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| former_names = '''Go'''<br>(2003 - 2009)
| former_names = '''Go'''<br>(2003 - 2009)
| replaced =
| replaced =
| replaced_by = ME
| replaced_by = [[Me (South African TV channel)|Me]]<br>(channel merger onto M-Net City's space)
| sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
| sister_channels = {{Plainlist|
* [[Channel O]]
* [[Channel O]]
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* [[Mzansi Magic]]
* [[Mzansi Magic]]
}}
}}
| timeshift_service =
| website = http://vuzu.dstv.com/
| availability_note = <br>(at the time of closure)
| terr_serv_1 = [[Sentech]]
| terr_chan_1 =
| sat_serv_1 = [[DStv]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 116
}}
}}


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


==History==
==History==
The channel launched on 1 August 2003 as "go", as a competitor to [[MTV Africa|MTV]].
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 cancelled 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 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.


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>
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>


==Closure==
On 1 October 2021, it was announced that Vuzu will close on 1 November 2021. Its programming will move to the channel space of [[M-Net City]], which will be rebranded itself as "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> The last program to be shown on the channel is ''Music Zone''. <ref>[https://vuzu.dstv.com/channel/vuzu TV Guide - VUZU] Retrieved 29 October 2021.</ref>
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.


==Logos==
==Logos==
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|-
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCCCCCCCC" | 2003–09
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCCCCCCCC" | 2003–09
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2009–18<br>(logo was monchrome from 2014–18)
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2009–18
|}
|}


==Local programs==
==Local programs==
{{div col}}
{{div col}}
*''[[Hit Refresh]]''
*''Hit Refresh''
*''[[V Entertainment]]''
*''[[V Entertainment]]''
*''Vuzic''
*''Vuzic''
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

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


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[[Category:Television channels and stations disestablished in 2021]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations disestablished in 2021]]
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[[Category:Television stations in Africa]]
[[Category:2003 establishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:2003 establishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:2021 disestablishments in South Africa]]
[[Category:2021 disestablishments in South Africa]]
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[[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

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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

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2003–09 2009–18

Local programs

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  • 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

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  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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