MK was a mostly Afrikaans music channel, launched in mid-2005, as MK89, that is part of the DStv bouquet of satellite channels owned by MultiChoice/M-Net, based in South Africa. MK is for Musiek Kanaal (Music Channel) and 89 was the original channel number on DStv satellite decoders. When the channel number was changed to 324, the channel was renamed to MK. At the end of July 2013 DSTV cancelled the channel and opted to move it to its audio bouquet due to lack of viewers. MK maintained an active online presence on their YouTube Channel, Facebook Page and Website. Even though the channel does not feature exclusively Afrikaans music, it has seen a tremendous boost for the resurging Afrikaans music scene, especially "indie" type of music. The coincidence of the channel's launch with a resurgence in South African filmmaking has helped stimulate the creation of high quality music videos, which has driven the look of the channel to a level that few could have anticipated at launch. While the MTV influence in MK is apparent, it has managed to create an identity that is generally preferred compared to the international nature of the big music channels. MK ceased to exist on the linear platform and is now trying to compete in a digital way on an international platform. Shows on the channel "Hoordosis" (A wordplay on the word oordosis which means overdose, and hoor means hear in Afrikaans). This show has the most airtime as it is a random collection of music videos. "MyMK". A viewer's choice show, where one viewer's selection is played, international or South African. "Studio 1" A show broadcast live, featuring local musicians and airing the most recent music charts both local and international. "MK Skole" (Afrikaans for school). A Show presented by scholars around South-Africa, featuring their top 10 songs. "Ondergrond" (Afrikaans "onder" - under; "grond" - ground). An hour-long segment each week dedicated to the metal-heads. This show features South African bands as well as international. "Kraakvars" (Afrikaans expression directly translates to "fresh"). This show features the most recent music videos musicians have to offer. Previous shows "Mullets" (Mullet referring to the hair- and lifestyle). A show started by an ex-member of the "AF" team where two hilbilly-like characters tour the country, supposedly myth busting, but in fact just disguising AF-style stunts as myths. "Jol24" (Jol is Afrikaans for fun or partying). A reality