THE TIMES (South Africa): An international Islamic-focused satellite TV channel that aims to give non-Muslims a better understanding of the faith will be launched in South Africa early next year.
The UK-based Islam Channel, which beams to European, Middle Eastern and north African countries, will be broadcast locally on DStv from February.
With its headquarters in central London, Islam Channel provides alternative news, current affairs and entertainment programming from an Islamic perspective.
Broadcast in English, it first took to the air in 2004. It be available on a basic bouquet in South Africa.
CEO Mohamed Ali said the channel acted as an “interface between Muslims and non-Muslims”.
“We decided to come to South Africa because there is a Muslim community here and we are an English-speaking channel that targets English-speaking nations,” said Ali. >>> Suthentira Govender | November 16, 2008
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