About
eBella was a South African digital satellite television channel created to complement the eFamily of channels produced for OpenView HD and also airing on DStv, which was targeted at women with content that celebrates their prominent influence in the global landscape.
AVAILABILITY
OpenView HD: Channel 109
DStv: Channel 159 (Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, Access)
PICTURE FORMAT
1080i, 16:9 (HDTV)
ABOUT
eBella was introduced as a member of the eFamily of channels on 5 March 2018, beginning with the telenovela Tanto Amor (So Much Love) at 17h00. The female-centered channel aims to reflect the lives and stories of women around the world.
The selection of the channel's local and international content offering aimed to reflect women in today's society as "empowered and bold individuals".
The channel offered a wide array of telenovelas from around the world, which at launch included Tanto Amor (So Much Love), Qubool Hai, Bin Kuch Kahe and Fatmagul.
There were also lifestyle and reality shows, launching with series like Secret Guide To Fabulous, Princess, The Dog Whisperer and Beverley's Full House.
eBella was discontinued on 31 March, 2019. Much of its daytime lineup was moved to sister channel eExtra from 1 April, 2019, beginning with series like Fatmagul, The Girl Named Feriha, Caribbean Flower and Naagin.