Johannesburg, South Africa – Thursday, 01 October 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) continue to advance youth employment and skills development through internship programme, providing graduates with valuable workplace experience while helping to meet the Corporation’s future skills needs.

During the 2026/27 financial year, the SABC will welcome 120 interns through its partnership with MICT SETA. The public broadcaster will also host an additional 34 interns through various stakeholder partnerships. This brings the total number of interns hosted by the SABC during the 2026/27 financial year to 154.

The programme has delivered strong results over the past two financial years, with a growing number of interns successfully transitioning into employment opportunities within the Corporation.

In the 2024/25 financial year, the SABC welcomed 110 interns through its partnership with MICT SETA. Of these, 103 successfully completed the programme, with 23 subsequently absorbed into various employment contracts within the organisation.

The positive trajectory continued in the 2025/26 financial year, during which 108 interns joined the programme. Of these, 85 completed the internship successfully, while 70 secured employment opportunities within the SABC.

The increase in intern absorption highlights the programme’s success in developing talent for key business areas.

Business areas such as Technology and News & Current Affairs have consistently recorded strong intern absorption rates, demonstrating the value of practical workplace experience in supporting the Corporation’s operational needs.

In addition to its partnership with MICT SETA, the SABC has hosted 40 interns over the past two financial years through collaborations with a range of external stakeholders.

These partnerships provide aspiring professionals with valuable industry exposure and support broader efforts to improve youth employability and workplace readiness.

Commenting on the programme’s impact, Rachel Masuku, the SABC’s Group Executive for HR said: “For many years, the SABC and MICT SETA have partnered to create opportunities for young South Africans to enter the world of work and develop careers in broadcasting and media. Today, we proudly have employees across the organisation who first joined the SABC as interns more than two decades ago and continue to make valuable contributions to our public service mandate. Their journeys demonstrate the lasting impact of investing in young talent and providing meaningful career opportunities.”

She further stated: “The growing number of interns securing employment within the SABC reflects the success of the programme in opening meaningful career pathways for young South Africans. It also demonstrates the important role the programme plays in building skills for the future workplace.”

ACEO of MICT SETA, Ms Bontle Mokoena said “Our longstanding partnership with the SABC reflects a shared commitment to empowering young South Africans through skills development and workplace learning opportunities. The programme continues to deliver meaningful outcomes by equipping graduates with practical experience and improving their prospects of securing sustainable employment in the broadcasting and media industry. MICT SETA remains dedicated to strengthening industry partnerships that support job creation and build the talent pipeline required for the future economy.”

As the SABC continues to invest in young talent, the Corporation remains committed to providing aspiring media professionals with valuable industry experience and supporting skills development, employment creation and the long-term sustainability of the broadcasting sector.

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Media Enquiries:            Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications)

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RFQ ISSUE `DATE 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE & TIME 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 12H00PM

Submissions must be electronically emailed to RFQSubmissions@sabc.co.za on or before the closing date of this RFQ.

For queries, please contact Porcia Ntozini via email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za

Johannesburg – Monday, 31 August 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Giokos as a Presenter of the weekend edition of Fullview, further strengthening the public broadcaster’s commitment to delivering credible, insightful and impactful journalism to audiences across the country.

Heidi Giokos is an award-winning journalist, television presenter and broadcaster with an established reputation in business, financial and current affairs reporting. Throughout her career, she has built a strong track record of excellence founded on credibility and a passion for telling stories that matter.

Known for her ability to translate complex economic, business and social issues into accessible and engaging content, Giokos has become a trusted and respected voice within the South African media. Her journalism is characterised by a commitment to accuracy and balanced reporting which is meaningful to the audience.

As a presenter, interviewer and facilitator, she brings a unique combination of journalistic truth, authenticity and a confident on-air presence. Her ability to connect with audiences and the people are at the at the heart of every story and that has earned her recognition across the broadcasting industry. Her experience and expertise will further enhance the SABC’s mission of serving the public with trusted news and information.

Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism and an Honours Degree in Communications, providing a strong academic foundation to complement her vast professional experience.

Deidre Uren, Group Executive for SABC News said; “We are delighted to welcome Heidi Giokos to the SABC family. Her extensive experience, professionalism and commitment to impactful storytelling align strongly with our mandate of informing, educating and empowering South Africans. We look forward to the contribution she will make across our news platforms.”

The SABC welcomes Heidi Giokos and looks forward to her continued contribution to South African journalism and public broadcasting.

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Cape Town – Wednesday, 19 August 2026 – Taste of Cape Town and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today announced a landmark partnership that places the country’s public broadcaster at the heart of South Africa’s return to the global Taste Festival stage. The SABC joins as the official broadcast partner of Taste of Cape Town, taking place on 28 and 29 November 2026 at the Green Point Cricket Club.

As the official broadcast partner of Taste of Cape Town, the SABC will play a key role in bringing the excitement, flavours and stories of the festival to audiences across the country.

This partnership unites two institutions that belong to the people of South Africa. For generations, the SABC has shared the nation’s stories in every language, across every province, and into millions of homes. Taste of Cape Town exists to tell one of those stories in its richest form: the story of what South Africans cook, share and gather around. Together, the two partners will carry the sights, sounds, flavours, and faces of the festival from Cape Town to audiences nationwide, connecting communities through a shared celebration of food, culture and identity.

The SABC’s decision to partner with Taste of Cape Town is rooted in a simple belief that South African culinary culture deserves a national stage. From shisa nyama culture to the country’s world-class fine dining establishments, food is where South Africans meet each other. The public broadcaster recognises that Taste of Cape Town, part of the internationally acclaimed Taste Festival portfolio spanning cities such as London, Paris, São Paulo, Dubai, and now Cape Town, is poised to become a landmark event on the national calendar. The festival will showcase South Africa’s chefs, restaurants, winemakers, producers and emerging culinary talent, while presenting the country’s diverse food culture to both local and global audiences.

Themba Gwejela, Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing at SABC, said: “The SABC exists to serve all South Africans, and few things bring us together quite like food. When we looked at Taste of Cape Town, we saw a shared purpose of celebrating the stories, cultures and communities that make our country unique through food. South Africa’s culinary landscape is one of our greatest national assets. From celebrated chefs and winemakers to home cooks and food entrepreneurs, these are the people who tell the story of our nation, through flavour, creativity and connection. As the country’s only public broadcaster, we are proud to provide a platform that amplifies those stories and makes them accessible to audiences everywhere.

Taste of Cape Town is set to become a flagship event on South Africa’s cultural calendar, and we are excited to bring that energy and talent to audiences across the country.”

Bonnke Shipalana, Group CEO of The Allure Group SA and licence holder of the Taste Festival in South Africa, said: “This partnership moves me personally. I grew up with the SABC in my home, as most South Africans did. It is the voice we trust, in the languages we dream in. Taste of Cape Town was never designed to be a festival for a few thousand ticket holders on the Atlantic Seaboard. It was designed to feed every sense of an entire nation. With the SABC beside us, a gogo in Nkowankowa, a student in Gqeberha, and a family in Galeshewe will all experience the festival together. That is what we mean when we say this is a Taste Festival for the people, by the people, serving the people. The SABC did not simply buy into an event. They believed in South African food culture before the first gate opens, and that belief is the foundation of a flagship event this country will be proud of for years to come.”

The Partnership

As the official broadcast partner, the SABC will bring Taste of Cape Town to audiences across its television, radio, and digital platforms, including SABC Plus, with coverage before, during, and after the festival weekend. The partnership will spotlight the chefs, restaurants, and producers behind the festival, and carry the “Feed Every Sense” campaign into communities far beyond Cape Town.

Your seat at South Africa’s table is waiting: tickets are on sale now at www.tasteofcapetown.co.za and through Quicket, from R450 for general entry to R895 for a package that includes entry, three dish vouchers, and a welcome drink. For more information, the Taste Festival Director can be reached at info@thealluregroup.co.za

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About Taste of Cape Town

Taste of Cape Town is South Africa’s edition of the global Taste Festival series, staged in cities including London, Paris, São Paulo, and Dubai. Held over two days at the Green Point Cricket Club on 28 and 29 November 2026, the festival brings together the country’s leading restaurants, chefs, wine estates, and producers under one banner: Feed Every Sense.

About the SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation is the country’s only public broadcaster, reaching audiences in all eleven official languages through its 6 television channels, 19 radio stations, and multiple digital platforms, including streaming platform SABC Plus.

About The Allure Group SA

The Allure Group SA (Pty) Ltd is a strategic experiential communications agency based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, operating across Communications, Events, Public Relations, Design, and Digital. The Allure Group holds the exclusive IMG licence for the Taste Festival brand in South Africa.

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Johannesburg, South Africa – Monday, 03 August 2026 – SABC+ has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 3 million registered users, reinforcing its position as one of South Africa’s leading digital streaming platforms.

The achievement reflects the growing demand for accessible, locally relevant digital content and marks another important step in SABC’s digital transformation journey.

Unlike anonymous web traffic, registered users represent a logged-in, consented audience, enabling SABC+ to deliver more personalised viewing experiences while providing advertisers with access to high-quality, first-party audience data in a trusted, brand-safe environment.

SABC+ brings together live television, radio, video-on-demand, catch-up content and interactive digital experiences on a single platform, offering audiences a seamless destination for South African news, sport and entertainment.

“This milestone is more than a number. It reflects the trust millions of South Africans place in SABC+ as their preferred digital destination for quality content. As our audience continues to grow, so too does our ability to connect brands with engaged viewers through meaningful, data-driven advertising solutions,” said Head of Marketing responsible for platforms and channels at SABC, Sibusiso Gumbi.

As the platform continues to evolve, SABC+ remains focused on expanding its content offering, enhancing the user experience and creating greater value for audiences, advertisers and commercial partners alike.

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Johannesburg, South Africa – Saturday, 01 August 2026 – Today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) celebrates its 90^th anniversary, marking nine decades of its establishment since 1936.

The SABC has grown alongside the nation, evolving from traditional radio broadcasting into a dynamic multimedia organisation that is currently serving audiences through its 6 television channels, 19 radio stations, digital platforms, including the streaming platform SABC Plus.

As the country’s only public broadcaster, the SABC champions local content, nurtures home-grown talent, and celebrates the country’s rich cultural heritage. Through its extensive ecosystem, the Corporation plays a vital role in promoting South Africa’s 12 official languages, music, traditions, and stories while creating opportunities for multitudes of broadcasters, journalists, producers, actors, creatives, and other professionals in the broadcasting space.

Nomsa Chabeli, SABC Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) says, “The SABC’s 90th anniversary is far more than a celebration of longevity. It is a moment to reflect on the extraordinary journey of an institution that has evolved alongside South Africa itself. For ninety years, the SABC has documented the nation’s defining moments, recording periods of hardship and hope, division and reconciliation, and preserving an unparalleled audiovisual record of our country’s history for future generations.

As South Africa’s democratic public broadcaster, the SABC today has a constitutional responsibility to inform, educate and entertain all South Africans, while reflecting the diversity of our people, languages and cultures. Every day, we strive to give voice to the nation’s many perspectives, uphold editorial independence, earn public trust, and ensure that every South African can see themselves, their communities and their stories reflected on our platforms.

This milestone belongs to the thousands of employees, past and present, whose dedication has sustained the SABC across generations, as well as to the millions of South Africans who continue to place their trust in us. As we celebrate ninety years of broadcasting, we also look ahead with confidence. Our ambition is to build a world-class public service media organisation that combines ninety years of public legacy with the innovation required to serve the next generation of South Africans, one that is financially sustainable, digitally led, guided by editorial integrity and indispensable to our democracy.”

The SABC extends its heartfelt gratitude to the millions of viewers, listeners, advertisers, partners, content creators and employees who have contributed to its success over the years.  Their unwavering support and trust have enabled the Corporation to remain a vital institution dedicated to informing, educating and entertaining South Africans.

The SABC’s 90^th anniversary is a reminder of how South Africa has evolved, enduring power of broadcasting to unite people and foster understanding and strengthen democracy.

The Corporation remains committed to serving all South Africans and shaping the conversations that matter for generations to come.

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Johannesburg – Friday, 31 July 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regrets to inform its audiences that it will not broadcast the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, scheduled for Saturday, 1 August 2026.

The negotiations regarding the PSL sub-licensing agreement remain ongoing, and while discussions with CANAL+ continue to progress positively, the agreement has not yet been finalised.

The SABC remains committed to concluding the outstanding agreement as soon as possible and, subject to its successful conclusion, anticipates commencing Betway Premiership broadcasts from 15 August 2026.

Despite this temporary delay, the SABC is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its agreement with CANAL+ for the broadcast of the 2026 MTN8 tournament, ensuring that South African audiences will once again enjoy free-to-air coverage of one of the country’s premier football competitions.

Nomsa Chabeli, Group Chief Executive Officer of the SABC, said: “The conclusion of the MTN8 agreement means that millions of viewers across the country will once again be able to enjoy one of our premier domestic football competitions on free-to-air television. We thank CANAL+ for their continued collaboration in making this possible and appreciate the positive engagement that continues on the Betway Premiership discussions. We remain optimistic that these will be concluded soon, allowing us to bring even more South African football to audiences across the country.”

CANAL+ Africa and MultiChoice Group CEO, David Mignot, said: “We are pleased to be partnering with the SABC for the broadcast of the 2026 MTN8 cup competition. We continue to have engaging discussions about the rest of the 2026/27 free-to-air sub-licensing agreement, which we hope to conclude soon, more so in this historic 30^th season of the PSL.”

The SABC appreciates that football supporters were looking forward to the opening weekend of the Betway Premiership and extends its gratitude to audiences for their patience and understanding while the remaining discussions are concluded.

The Corporation looks forward to an exciting MTN8 tournament and to continuing its proud tradition of bringing South African football to millions of viewers across the country.

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Media Enquiries:            Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications

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