E Media Holdings

What E Media Holdings does

E Media Holdings is a South African media investment company that owns and operates a vertically integrated portfolio of broadcasting, content, and production businesses. Through its core operating subsidiaries the group runs e.tv, a free-to-air commercial television channel that management identifies as the most-watched broadcaster in South African prime time; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; Openview, a free-to-view satellite platform with a growing subscriber base; eVOD, a video-on-demand streaming service; and YFM, a youth-focused radio station. Content production is supported by Sasani Studios, Media Film Service, and CPT Film Studios, providing in-house studio and production services that supply the broadcast and streaming channels.

The group is incorporated in South Africa as eMedia Holdings Limited, is publicly listed on the JSE under ticker EMH, and is headquartered in Johannesburg (Dunkeld West / Randburg). Founded in 1957 (with the current holding company registered in 1968) and employing 501–1,000 people, eMedia Holdings has demonstrated operational continuity through the COVID-19 pandemic and has earned a Level 2 B-BBEE rating under South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework. In June 2025 the group announced a transaction whereby Venfin disposes of its interest in eMedia Investments to EMH in exchange for newly issued EMH N shares, consolidating the operating subsidiaries under the listed holdco.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: advertising on the free-to-air channel e.tv and other broadcast properties; subscription revenue from Openview's free-to-view satellite service; and on-demand streaming revenue from eVOD. Distribution is single-country and domestic (South Africa), with the Forerunners documentary series used both as a CSR initiative and as an on-air platform supporting local SMMEs across e.tv and eNCA. The group is led by CEO Khalik Sherrif and Financial Director Antonio Lee.

Name

E Media Holdings

Legal name

eMedia Holdings Limited

Website

https://emediaholdings.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

E Media Holdings is a South African media investment company operating free-to-air television (e.tv), news (eNCA), satellite (Openview), streaming (eVOD), radio (YFM), and film production studios, generating revenue primarily from advertising and subscription distribution to South African audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Randburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: eMedia Holdings generates primary revenue through advertising on its free-to-air channel e.tv and other broadcast properties, targeting South African audiences.
2. Subscription Revenue: Openview satellite platform generates subscription revenue from viewers subscribing to its free-to-view satellite service.
3. Streaming/VOD Revenue: eVOD streaming platform generates revenue from on-demand content consumption.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

E Media Holdings owns and operates a multi-platform South African media portfolio consisting of free-to-air television (e.tv), a 24-hour news channel (eNCA), free-to-view satellite TV (Openview), a video-on-demand streaming service (eVOD), a youth-focused radio station (YFM), and film/TV production facilities (Sasani Studios, Media Film Service, CPT Film Studios). The company generates primary revenue from advertising on its broadcast channels and from subscription/streaming fees, reaching South African audiences across TV, satellite, streaming, and radio.

Product overview

E Media Holdings is a South African media investment company operating a portfolio of broadcasting, content-creation, and production businesses. The group operates primarily as a broadcaster through its flagship free-to-air channel e.tv (the most-watched broadcaster in prime time), news channel eNCA, and satellite platform Openview. The company also offers streaming services through eVOD and operates radio through YFM. Production capabilities are supported by Sasani Studios, Media Film Service, and CPT Film Studios. The portfolio functions as a coordinated media ecosystem where broadcast channels, streaming platforms, and production facilities serve complementary roles across the television, news, and entertainment value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e.tv: Leading South African free-to-air television channel
• Openview
• eNCA
• eVOD
• YFM
• Sasani Studios
• Media Film Service
• CPT Film Studios

Products and services

• e.tv Free-to-air television channel and South Africa's most-watched broadcaster in prime time, serving as the group's flagship commercial TV network.
• eNCA South African television news channel providing 24-hour news coverage across multiple platforms.
• Openview Free-to-air satellite TV platform providing access to popular channels without subscription fees.
• eVOD Video-on-demand streaming service allowing viewers to watch content online.
• YFM Youth-focused radio station network targeting young South African audiences.
• Sasani Studios Television and film production facility providing studio space and production services.
• Media Film Service Film services company supporting production operations.
• CPT Film Studios Cape Town-based film studio providing production facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most watched broadcaster in Prime Time in South Africa

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Whistle BlowersminorOthersWhistle Blowers provides an independent ethics hotline service operating 24/7/365 for reporting unethical behaviour, fraud, or corrupt practices. The hotline is managed by eMedia's Internal Audit department.
• e.tvcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributore.tv is the group\'s flagship free-to-air television channel, the most watched broadcaster in prime time, serving as the primary distribution channel for the group\'s content and advertising revenue.
• OpenviewcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpenview is the group\'s free-to-view satellite platform, distributing content to satellite TV subscribers across South Africa.
• eNCAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoreNCA is the group\'s 24-hour news channel, providing news content and reaching South African news audiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emedia-holdings-za

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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