Bravo Africa Arrives on DStv & DStv Access: Star-Packed Launch Event Showcases Ultimate Reality TV Channel

Johannesburg turned all the way up yesterday as NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer celebrated the highly anticipated launch of Bravo Africa at Four Seasons, The Westcliff. The packed event marked the arrival of the ultimate destination for reality TV, now available to viewers on DStv channel 124 and on DStv Access.

A guest list that brought the star power

The venue was buzzing with some of South Africa’s favourite personalities including Minnie Dlamini, Somizi, Thembisa Mdoda, Nia Brown, Candice Modiselle, Vourne Kgosinkwe, Mamello Makha, Buntu Petse, Taryn Louch, Kayise Ngqula, Lula Odiba, Jo Judnick-Wilson, Judie Kama, Kay Sibiya, Jason WIlliemse, Yaya Mavundla, Kuhle Adams, Ray Neo Buso, Diolan Govender, Margo Fargo, Danny Painter, Sachi Okada, Roxy Burger and Jason Goliath.

MC for the event, Thulane Hadebe (@YesitmeToolz), kept the energy high, entertaining the room as he highlighted the fun, the personalities and the unmissable drama that viewers can expect from Bravo Africa’s fresh slate of reality entertainment.

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An exclusive first look at Bravo Africa’s content

Guests enjoyed an advance screening of the highly anticipated first episode of The Real Housewives of London, the 30th international instalment of the world-renowned franchise, premiering Sunday, 12 October at 19:00. The sneak peek showed off the signature mix of drama, glamour and wit that has made The Real Housewives a global obsession.

The party also teased the return of the immensely popular comedy dating show Dating #No Filter South Africa, premiering Saturday, 11 October at 18:00. Guests were treated to a Q&A, hosted by Thulane, with cast members Jason Goliath, Kim Jayde, Carpo More, Nadia Nakai, Jo-Anne Reyneke, Tums The Narrator, Skyf Your Loss and Robby Collins.

Immersive brand experiences

Overlooking the Jozi skyline, the launch event featured plenty of fun interactive elements including guests getting their glam on at the Fenty Beauty station and indulging in Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl fragrance experience.

Africa’s new home for reality TV

Bravo is NBCUniversal’s global home of unscripted entertainment; the channel is available outside the US in Africa, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Through the exciting launch of Bravo Africa, local viewers are introduced to a huge line-up of top reality content. In addition to The Real Housewives of London and Dating #No Filter South Africa (Season 2), the channel offers an exciting range of iconic titles such as The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Below Deck Mediterranean, Married to Medicine and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

Bravo Africa is available now to DStv subscribers on channel 124, and on DStv Access. For regular updates and the inside scoop on Bravo programming, follow @bravotv_africa on Instagram.