Tip Top TV

17/06/2026

Tip Top TV will recommend this Lulu Safari Villa to anyone going to Phalaborwa and the Kruger National Park.

11/06/2026

Tip Top TV will be closed from 12 - 16 June, see you again on the 17th, ready to assist with all your Television problems.

20/05/2026

Do you need a second hand TV?
Do you need help with your Satellite installation for Openview OVHD decoder. More channels and DStv
Do you need help with legal streaming options and installation?
Do you want to stream without a smart TV?

13/05/2026

Tip Top TV is gesluit vir Hemelvaart Donderdag 14 Mei 2026.
We are closed for Ascension Day 14 May 2026.

Oop / Open 15 Mei/May 2026

18/03/2026

GRATIS TV
Wat is Kruiskyk?
https://kruiskyk.tv/Home
Kruiskyk TV is a Christian television channel broadcasting faith-based programs, sermons, worship, and Gospel content to viewers around the world.

16/03/2026

Hiers 'n waarheid....

16/03/2026

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/633463-good-news-for-dstv-subscribers-in-south-africa-2.html

Canal+ Africa CEO David Mignot says the company won’t cut Afrikaans or Zulu content on M-Net, kykNET, or Mzansi Magic.

16/03/2026

What is FREE TO AIR (Including Kruiskyk and BVN)

Openview is the primary, no-monthly-fee satellite TV service in South Africa, offering over 20 channels with a one-time decoder purchase and installation.

Other options include DVB-S2/FTA receivers for international channels or government-subsidized DTT decoders for low-income households.

Key Free-to-Air Options in South Africa:
* Openview (Recommended): The most popular, offering HD channels (e.g., eExtra, SABC, eToonz) with no subscription fees.
** Freevision (DVB-S2): Satellite receiver for FTA channels, often with PVR capabilities.
*** Generic FTA Sat Decoders: Receivers for catching free-to-air channels from various satellites.
**** DVB-T2 Decoders: Digital terrestrial receivers using a standard TV antenna.

How to Get Free-to-Air:
Purchase: Openview and other FTA decoders are available at electronics retailers (e.g., Tip Top TV).
Installation: A satellite dish is required for satellite services (Openview/Freevision).

Government Subsidy: Households earning R3,500 or less per month may qualify for a free government-subsidized decoder via the Post Office.

14/03/2026

Openview is a once-off, no-monthly-fee satellite service offering around 20+ channels (mostly local/eMedia), whereas DStv is a subscription-based service with over 60–100+ channels, including premium sports and international content.

Openview is ideal for saving money, while DStv suits those seeking a vast, premium, and varied channel selection.

Key Differences Between Openview and DStv:

*Cost Structure: Openview requires a single upfront payment for the decoder and installation. DStv requires a monthly subscription fee, which ranges from R129 to over R900 depending on the package.

*Channels: Openview offers a limited, fixed selection of over 20 channels, including SABC 1-3, e.tv, and eExtra. DStv offers a much broader range, including extensive sports (SuperSport), international movies, and series.

*Best For: Openview is ideal for households looking to cut monthly costs. DStv is better suited for sports fans, movie enthusiasts, and those wanting a wide variety of channels.

*Hardware: Both services use similar satellite technology (IS20) and can often use the same dish.

*Usage Examples & Synonyms
Usage Examples: A user might choose Openview to watch free, local, or specialized channels like eExtra without a monthly bill. A user might choose DStv to watch live, exclusive SuperSport, premium channels like M-Net, or to access streaming services via their decoder.

*Synonyms/Comparison Terms:
Openview: Free-to-air satellite, OVHD, non-subscription TV, once-off decoder.
DStv: Subscription-based satellite, pay-TV, premium bouquet, monthly-fee TV

13/03/2026

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Mag Ditjies en Datjies Potchefstroom van krag tot krag gaan.
Ons sien uit na julle pad vorentoe....

Hallooo julle almal!
Na 5 wonderlike jare voel ons dit is tyd om ons vlerke te sprei en ons winkel te skuif.
Ons glo en vertrou julle sal ons nogsteeds ondersteun in ons nuwe nessie.
Nuwe winkel open 1 April.
Du Plooystraat 51, reg langs Security Mecca.
Kan nie wag om julle almal daar te sien nie!