SABC LAUNCHES ITS REVISED EDITORIAL POLICIES

Johannesburg- Friday, 03 July 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is pleased to announce the launch of its revised Editorial Policies, following extensive public consultations. The policies were launched in 2004 in line with the Broadcasting Act stipulations.

SABC ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE FA CUP

Johannesburg, Thursday, 25 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Emirates FA Cup broadcast rights, through its sports division, SABC Sport.

THE SABC ISSUES A NOTICE OF POSSIBLE RETRENCHMENTS

Johannesburg, Thursday, 18 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has issued a notice of possible redundancies following consultations with the public broadcaster’s key stakeholders.

METRO FM AND SABC 1 TO PAY TRIBUTE TO EDDIE ZONDI

Johannesburg, Thursday, 18 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that its radio station METRO FM and TV channel SABC 1, will be paying tribute to the legendary Eddie Zondi who passed away on 16 June 2014.

THE SABC SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE SUKUMANI FAMILY

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 16 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to extend its condolences to the family of Mr Jerry Sukumani, following his passing. Mr Sukumani, a renowned retired Munghana Lonene FM’s Radio Announcer served the SABC for 18 years from 1968 to 1986.

SABC ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NOVAK DJOKOVIC FOUNDATION

Johannesburg, Friday, 12 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) , through its sports channel, SABC Sport, has entered into a partnership with the Novak Djokovic Foundation to broadcast the Adria Tour Tennis Series live on  SABC TV.

THE SABC LAUNCHES ITS TARGET OPERATING MODEL

Johannesburg, Thursday, 11 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), has launched its new Target Operating Model and commenced consultations with key internal and external stakeholders.

The new model has been developed in response to new business requirements and market conditions, compliance with the National Treasury’s Bailout Preconditions, as well as the need to effectively implement the approved Turnaround Strategy. This strategic renewal initiative is aimed at overhauling the SABC into a fit-for-purpose public broadcasting service that is financially sustainable, self-sufficient and appropriately capacitated to execute its mandate effectively.

SABC COMMEMORATES THE ICONIC 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP THROUGH #REMEMBER2010 CAMPAIGN

Johannesburg, Thursday, 11 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), through its sports platform, SABC Sport, has launched a new campaign to commemorate ten years since the broadcast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The campaign #Remember2010, is in line with the SABC’s commitment to keeping the public entertained particularly under the current lockdown climate.

SABC RADIO STATIONS, UKHOZI FM, UMHLOBO WENENE, LESEDI FM AND THOBELA FM CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING

Johannesburg Monday, 01 June 2020 – The SABC’s four radio stations, Ukhozi Fm, Umhlobo Wenene Fm, Lesedi Fm and Thobela Fm are celebrating 60 years of excellence in broadcasting since their inception today. All four radio stations have successfully served the different African language groups and each has secured a spot in the top 10 of South Africa’s most popular radio stations.

SABC PRESENTED WITH NEW INFORMATION REGARDING ITS LATEST REPORTED POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 27 May 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern the new developments regarding a reported positive case of COVID-19 involving an employee based in its Durban Office.