Johannesburg-Monday,16 September 2024 – SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have reached an agreement regarding the sub-licensing of Premier Soccer League (PSL) broadcast rights ahead of the start of the new Betway Premiership season.

The move comes after strong relations between the two South African broadcasters following the agreement of sub-licence agreements for the MTN8 tournament as well as the Currie Cup semi-final match which was contested this past weekend and upcoming final match.

The PSL saw the dawn of the new Betway Premiership last Saturday, 14 September 2024, with millions of fans seeing their favourite team content the biggest prize in South African football.

SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha said “The latest sub-licence agreement with the SABC is another step towards a strong relationship with the public broadcaster, for the benefit of the millions of football lovers across the country and the African continent. The PSL has proven itself time and again to be the most coveted football product among South Africans and we look forward to delivering another outstanding season of football action on Your World of Champions, SuperSport.”

SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli said: “We are pleased with this acquisition, and it is another demonstration of our commitment to delivering exceptional sport content to our diverse audiences. Our rights package includes a total of 51 matches comprising of 23 Betway Premiership matches, 10 Carling Black Label Cup matches, 12 Nedbank Cup matches, and 6 National First Division matches. We will broadcast league matches every Saturday on SABC 1 during the league season, ensuring our audience has access to exciting live local football”.

Ms Chabeli further stated that “We will also be enhancing our coverage by strengthening the analysis team. This move will ensure that we provide insightful commentary and in-depth analysis for our viewers. The added new members to the team are Itumeleng Khune, Jabu Mahlangu as well as Coach Thabo Senong who will be joining our resident analysts Doctor Khumalo, Simphiwe Dludlu and Hlompho Kekana in studio”.

For fixtures, kick-off times and broadcast information visit SuperSport.com. and SABC Sport updates can be accessed on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590

Johannesburg–Monday, 2 September 2024 –The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Themba Gwejela, as the new Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing, effective from 01 September 2024.

Mr Gwejela is an accomplished Marketing and Communications Executive, with over 18 years of experience in leading roles across South African and international brands. His expertise covers a broad spectrum, including Brand Management, Corporate Communications, and Integrated Marketing. Mr Gwejela has held senior leadership positions at financial services giants such as Momentum, FNB, Old Mutual, Discovery, and Liberty. He also led his own agency with automotive brand clients, like General Motors Sub-Saharan Africa, Opel, Isuzu, and Chevrolet.

Most recently, he served as the Head of Communications at EPPF, where he made a significant impact by building a robust in brand communications team and enhancing customer communications and experience. His leadership was pivotal in the development and launch of EPPF’s new Corporate Identity and a comprehensive brand positioning strategy.

Mr Gwejela’s career is marked by his ability to deliver strategic initiatives that drive brand growth and strengthen corporate communication. He holds a BA Honours degree in Brand Leadership from VEGA School of Brand Communications and a BA in Media, Communication and Culture from the University of Port Elizabeth (now Nelson Mandela University).

The SABC’s Board and Management wish him well in his new role and will provide support in enabling him to fulfil his duties.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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30 AUGUST 2024 – SuperSport is proud to announce a partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in celebration of 30 years of democracy in the country.

In collaboration with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and the Ministry of Sport, Arts & Culture, SuperSport concluded a once-off agreement to mark the historical occasion celebrating 30 years of democracy, giving the SABC the rights to broadcast the iconic Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 31 August 2024.

As the country celebrates this historic democratic milestone, SuperSport is delighted that the occasion will be marked by the two titanic rugby nations doing battle at the famous Ellis Park Stadium.

This is the same venue where the Springboks beat the All Blacks to lift the 1995 World Cup, barely one year into democracy.  It was a moment that personified the country’s transition into unity, with the late former President Nelson Mandela handing over the Webb Ellis trophy to then-Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.

It is also 30 years since the Springboks played the All Blacks for the first time after South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.

Says SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha, “Having had discussions with SARU and Minister Gayton McKenzie, we decided to join hands in celebration of 30 years of democracy. It is fitting that we have partnered with the SABC on this one particular occasion to bring this match to television viewers.

“This special match between the two great rugby-playing nations sits at the centre of the birth of democracy in our country, coupled to the fact that it is exactly 30 years ago that the Springboks and the All Blacks clashed for the first time in the post-election era; hence the broadcasting of this particular match by both SuperSport and the SABC in this once-off celebration.”

The SABC Group Chief Executive Officer, Nomsa Chabeli stated that “We are delighted that we have worked tirelessly to ensure that the larger part of the South African population experience the rugby euphoria this weekend. The SABC has historically played a pivotal in role in recording the successful story of the national Rugby team for many decades and has been part of celebrating their key milestones, including the SABC being a host broadcaster of the 1995 Rugby World.  The SABC takes pride in fulfilling its commitment to providing universal access to sport of national interest and enabling South African citizens to enjoy and be part of the national moments. The SABC’s extensive reach and footprint allows for a wider access to the game of such national importance as part of celebrating 30 years of democracy, as such our audiences can catch the game on SABC 2, SABC Sport Channel, SABC+ and our various SABC radio stations in their preferred languages”.

“South African Rugby is pleased by this agreement between SuperSport and the SABC relating to this match tomorrow which is of historical significance to South Africans,” said Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union.

“We want to thank SuperSport for this selfless act of generosity in partnering the SABC which will result in South Africans being able to share in this momentous occasion. It is a significant milestone in our sport, reflecting the progress we’ve made over the past three decades and underscoring our commitment to fostering social cohesion. As we celebrate this legacy, we are proud to embrace our diversity as a source of strength, both on the field and within our organisation.

“We express our deepest appreciation South Africans who steadfastly support our team. Your unwavering dedication is the cornerstone of our success and unity.”

Catch the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and New Zealand on Your World of Champions, SuperSport, live on SuperSport Rugby (DStv Channel 211) and SuperSport Grandstand (201), with a build-up from 15:45 on Saturday 31 August 2024. The build-up will be preceded by a 30 minutes-long documentary, celebrating 30 years of democracy and rugby’s unifying role in our young democracy.

The SABC will broadcast the game on SABC 2, SABC Sport Channel, SABC+ and our various SABC radio stations at 17h00 on Saturday, 31 August 2024, with a build-up from 16h00 on SABC 2.

Johannesburg – Friday, 16 August 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a free-to-air package of the world’s most followed football league, The English Premier League directly through the rights holders, Infront.

Through this partnership, the SABC will broadcast one live Premier League match every Saturday at 15:00.

The Premier League 2024/2025 season kicks off today and the SABC as part of the agreement will begin its broadcast of matches with the 17 August 2024 (Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers) game. In total, 33 live matches will be broadcast to South Africa on S3 and digital platforms, which include www.sabcsport.com and SABC+.

SABC Sport will be the primary broadcast platform for the live presentation of matches with SABC 3, www.sabcsport.com and SABC+ also carrying the games live simultaneously. This is in line with SABC Sport’s strategic objective of making the world’s greatest football league available to all audiences.

All 33 live match presentations will include a live studio build up, with match previews and latest team and player news, presented by SABC Sport anchors and top analysts, both on TV and digital platforms.

As part of the “always-on” digital strategy, all the latest news, score updates, log table, streaming services and live match commentary will be available on the SABC Sport digital platforms as well as SABC+, ensuring that the audiences don’t miss a single minute of the English Premier League.

The SABC’s Head of Sport, Ms Keletso Totlhanyo stated, “The acquisition of the league has always been a strategic direction of the SABC. The English Premier League creates various marketing opportunities for the SABC Sport and other SABC brands. We see this as an opportunity to create a sense of euphoria for South Africans everywhere and we look forward to a long-lasting partnership with the Premier League”.

Herewith attached the first round of league fixtures:

Follow SABC Sport on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590

Johannesburg – Friday, 16 August 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation is excited to announce that esteemed journalist and broadcaster, Mr. Thulasizwe Simelane will be joining the award-winning station SAfm as the new host and anchor of the station’s flagship breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’.

From Monday, 2 September 2024, listeners can tune into SAfm weekdays between 06:00-09:00 to catch Mr. Simelane on ‘The Morning Brief’, a unique blend of hard-hitting news and current affairs content, in-depth interviews, and lively discussions positioned to brief listeners as their day starts and to help inform their decision making on various national, continental and international conversations. Mr Simelane is a trusted voice in broadcast journalism, known for his insightful reporting and engaging presence.

Having started his radio journalism career at the SABC in 2007, where amongst his accomplishments he established the SABC Harare Bureau, his extensive experience includes anchoring prime-time news on various news television networks (eNCA, NewzRoom Afrika), head of the political news desk at NewzRoom Afrika, anchoring shows on 702 and being a senior political journalist at the SABC News & Current Affairs. He holds Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Rhodes University and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Wits University. His addition to SAfm is set to bring a fresh dynamic appeal and energy to morning talk radio.

Radio Fortune Combo Business Manager, Mr. Anthony Soglo said, ‘We are excited to welcome Mr. Simelane to SAfm. He joins at a very exciting period in our country as we celebrate 30 years of democracy where his style of delivering factual, compelling and engaging content will be key to our audience as we continue to grow the SAfm family.’

Mr Simelane says, “I return to broadcasting with a fresh perspective on life, South Africa, Africa and the world. I feel my recent experience in the corporate sector, coupled with the professional growth journey I’m on, have sharpened me to better understand complex issues in politics, international relations, business and the law, but also to ask better questions of power brokers and wielders.’

Tune into SAfm weekday mornings 06:00-09:00 to experience ‘The Morning Brief’ breakfast show with Mr. Thulasizwe Simelane as he leads the conversation.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590

RFQ ISSUE DATE 14 AUGUST 2024

CLOSING DATE & TIME 29 AUGUST 2024 AT 12H00

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

For queries, please contact Phumzile Mgabhi via email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za

Durban – Friday, 26 July 2024 – Ukhozi FM, the largest and most influential radio stations in Africa, is thrilled to announce the fifth and final iteration of the highly anticipated Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search. This prestigious campaign, which has become a cornerstone of Ukhozi FM’s commitment to promoting female talent in broadcasting, is set to conclude this year.

Since its inception, in 2020, the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search has been a beacon of opportunity, empowering countless women and nurturing their careers in radio. Named after the iconic Winnie Mahlangu, the first female radio presenter that was permanently employed at Ukhozi FM in 1962, this campaign has not only celebrated her legacy but also inspired a new generation of female broadcasters.

As we embark on this final chapter, Ukhozi FM invites aspiring female presenters to seize this momentous opportunity by submitting their demos to Winnie@ukhozifm.co.za. Submissions of demos will close on 26 July 2024 at midnight, marking the last chance for participants to showcase their talent and passion for radio. The selection process promises to be rigorous, with a focus on finding a presenter who embodies the spirit and energy of Ukhozi FM.

Ukhozi FM Business Manager, Sbongi Ngcobo, commented, “As Ukhozi fm we are very proud of the talent we have unearthed through this campaign. The previous four winners of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search are all scheduled as part of the station’s lineup. This speaks volumes to the type of talent we have discovered through this campaign. This has assisted us in being able to balance the scales between female and male on-air presenters at the station and in promoting equality. I encourage all up-and-coming presenters to grab this opportunity with both hands and enter. We are grateful to the Mahlangu family for allowing us to honour Mam’ Winnie in this way”.

The winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search will be announced on 30 August 2024. This exceptional individual will join the ranks of Ukhozi FM’s esteemed presenters for a year in a developmental slot on Sundays between 03h00-18h00, contributing to the station’s rich legacy of edutainment and infotainment while promoting Zulu culture.

Ukhozi FM remains committed to engaging with our community and fostering local talent. We encourage all aspiring female presenters to submit their demos and become part of this historic moment. This final iteration is not just a conclusion but a celebration of the journey and achievements of all women in broadcasting.

For more information on how to submit your demo and participate in the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search, please visit our website at www.ukhozifm.co.za or visit Ukhozi FM Social media pages.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590

JOHANNESBURG – FRIDAY, 12 JULY 2024 – Liedjiedorp is a captivating story based on principles of music that will enchant audiences young and old with the adventures of Bas, Melodie, Harmonie, Aria, Anja, and Wouter. This unique series integrates music education elements into each of its 27 episodes, creatively using every letter of the alphabet to unfold its beautiful narrative.

Melodie moves from the city to the remote village of Blombergkrans, a place stuck in time, devoid of colors, scents, and life. She befriends Anja, who reveals a secret waterfall where the fairy Aria sings a song that opens a curtain to Liedjiedorp. However, Liedjiedorp is in danger under the rule of a cymbal named Zingflits, who disrupts the village’s harmony. Melodie and Anja embark on a quest to restore music and life to the village.

Through a holistic approach to active listening, listeners will explore musical concepts like rhythm, melody, tempo, tone colour, texture, form, and dynamics. The series also introduces the four instrument families of the orchestra and various music terms essential to the heartbeat of music.

The story is written and performed by Luan Jacobs, supported by music educator Magdaleen Lamey (MMus cum laude), who created the Musicula curriculum for children aged six months to eight years. Pieter von Wielligh, the composer and sound designer, brings the story to life with his musical craftsmanship. JD Labuschagne and DiPalesa Motau handle the sophisticated soundscapes and technical aspects in the studio. The cast includes experienced actors Marina Coetzee (Aria) and Dihan Keun (Bas), alongside new talents Karla Fourie (Melodie), Hildegard Schraader (Anja), and Dawian van der Westhuizen (Wouter).

Research shows that practicing music significantly impacts the development of young children’s brain structures, memory, and language skills, while enhancing emotional, spatial, and sensory orientation. Liedjiedorp aims to inspire listeners to learn more about music, read further, and even pick up an instrument.

Tune in weekly as each letter of the alphabet unlocks different themes and discover the unique musical elements that support and expand the storyline, guiding listeners through the magical world of Liedjiedorp.

Catch up on the episodes here, or download them for story time: www.rsg.co.za

Contact:

Estel de beer

estel@rsg.co.za