South Africa, June 9 -- What looks like a "free stream" to the casual viewer is, in reality, a silent theft - stealing income, opportunity, and dignity from thousands of African creatives.

From actors and screenwriters to lighting technicians and set designers, every piece of stolen content chips away at an entire ecosystem that thrives on stories born of African soil.

MultiChoice has always believed in the power of storytelling to change lives. As Africa's largest investor in local content, MultiChoice knows that its role extends far beyond entertainment. It is MultiChoice's duty not just to create and fund content, but to protect it.

That's why MultiChoice joined forces with Irdeto, a global leader in digital platform security, and p...