Johannesburg – Tuesday, 07 May 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce its readiness and broadcast plans for the 6^th general elections taking place on Wednesday, 08 May 2019. SABC News will be at the forefront providing balanced coverage across its four television stations, 19 radio stations and digital platforms, including the SABC News mobile app, which can be downloaded from Android (Playstore) and iOS (App Store).

As part of these broadcast plans, SABC News has deployed radio and television reporting teams across the country to ensure comprehensive coverage in the lead-up to the elections.

Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board met on Tuesday, 23 April 2019. After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of a disciplinary process, the Board resolved to terminate the contract of employment of its Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Chris Maroleni, with immediate effect.

Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today welcomed members of the newly reconstituted SABC Board to the corporation. The Board, which includes the recently appointed eight Board members, now forms a quorum and will be able to fulfil its statutory and constitutional duties in stabilising the public broadcaster.

Johannesburg – Thursday 18 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to put on record that it has no plans to host a debate between ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader Mmusi Maimane.  As such, there has been no communication shared with the public regarding the matter.

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 16 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with extreme concern the attempted hijacking and robbery of its journalists, while covering a story in Johannesburg’s Alexandra Township this afternoon. The corporation is relieved that none of its crew members were harmed.

Johannesburg, Sunday, 14 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) radio stations have once again dominated the 2019 Liberty Radio Awards, securing 22 awards and having four inductees in this year’s hall of fame.

These awards are an indication of the SABC’s ability to have employed the best strategies to build, attract and retain audiences, and most importantly yield a competitive edge to contest with other broadcasters in South Africa.

Johannesburg – Friday, 12 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today introduced a new mobile tool, the SABC News app, to expand its content distribution platforms. The app was developed by the SABC’s news and technology divisions, and is available from today and ready to download from Android (Playstore) and iOS (App Store). The SABC News app provides access to daily breaking news and updates, as well as live streaming of the SABC News channel (currently available only on the DStv platform), news videos and live listening to all the 19 SABC radio stations.

AWARD WINNING EMO ADAMS TO FILL THE SHOES OF JOHAN STEMMET  AS THE NEW HOST OF NOOT VIR NOOT

SABC2 welcomes the multi-talented Emo Adams as the new host of the channel’s longest running game show, Noot vir Noot, when it returns with season 44 on the 15^th August 2019.

Noot vir Noot will be broadcast on Thursdays at 19:00. With the new host and new season comes an all new format- the show is doing away with the  band, introducing a Disc Jockey, DJ  Shelley, whose real name is Rochelle De Bruyn. DJ Shelly brings a fresh touch to the show having performed locally and internationally.

Speaking about his successor, Executive Producer and Director Johan Stemmet had this to say, “A better artist, performer, presenter, all-round entertainer than Emo will be hard to find. Emo is cut out for this role and he will certainly take the show to further heights. It’s great to welcome Emo on the Noot vir Noot set. He is a great choice to take the presenting role over from me and as director of the show I am so looking forward to working closely with him for many years to come”.

Johannesburg – Saturday 06 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased that the South Gauteng High Court has dismissed the African Content Movement’s application with costs.  The application was to compel the SABC to broadcast the party’s manifesto launch live.

The dismissal of the application reaffirms that the SABC’S decision was the correct one.

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Issued By:                  Group Communications

Media Enquiries:       Vuyo Mthembu (SABC Spokesperson)

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