BBC FIRST ONLY AVAILABLE IN SA

Why is it that the new BBC channel we have all been waiting for to launch on 18th October is only available in SA? I have been watching Eastenders since 2000. What am I supposed to do now? Who told Multichoice that only South Africans enjoy the shows that were being shown on the former channel 120? The same thing happened with Generations and Isidingo. The channel that used to show them was unceremoniously removed without any warning. What is the point of us following these shows if they can be discontinued on a whim? We pay the same subscription, probably more than what is paid in SA, so why should we get a smaller range of channels??? It is ludicrous. Very annoyed.