Bid Advertisement Date 1 November 2024

Bid Documents Available From
National Treasury’s tender portal
(http://www.etenders.gov.za)
SABC Website
(http://www.sabc.co.za/sabc/tenders/)
Compulsory Briefing Session & Site Visit Date & Time 10am-1pm on 8 November 2024

Briefing Session Venue & Site Visit
SABC Mahikeng Office, Cnr Dr Albert Luthuli & James
Moroka Drive, Mahikeng
Bid Closing Date and Time 22 November 2024 @ 12 noon

Contact details tenderqueries@sabc.co.za

NOTE: Non-attendance of the scheduled compulsory briefing session and site visit will result in automatic disqualification of bids to be submitted.

The SABC retains the right to change the timeframe of this bid whenever necessary and for whatever reason it
deems fit.

BIDS DELIVERY
All bids must be submitted electronically via email rfpsubmissions@sabc.co.za
Late Bid submissions will not be accepted for consideration by the SABC.

Bid Advertisement Date 22 October 2024
Bid Documents Available From
National Treasury’s tender portal
(http://www.etenders.gov.za)
SABC Website
(http://www.sabc.co.za/sabc/tenders/)

Bid Closing Date and Time 13 November 2024 @ 12:00 noon

Contact details tenderqueries@sabc.co.za
The SABC retains the right to change the timeframe of this bid whenever necessary and for whatever reason it
deems fit.

BIDS DELIVERY
All electronic bid submissions must be submitted using RFPSubmissions@sabc.co.za. R
Late Bid submissions will not be accepted for consideration by the SABC.

Johannesburg – Friday, 18 October 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to share, that following the revamp of SABC+ on 3 July 2024, the streaming platform has today registered over 500k users.

This milestone which was achieved in just 3 months and 15 days, is a reflection that the changes on the enhanced SABC+ streaming platform, which is now compatible and downloadable on Apple TV (TVOS), Apple CarPlay and Google TV/Android Box and includes catch-up services content, Video on Demand (VOD) and live streaming of all 19 SABC radio stations, are meeting audience needs.

In addition, concerted marketing and communication efforts behind the SABC+ brand, as well as live events, such as the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the AFCON 2023/2024 tournament, the Miss South Africa pageant and programmes like S3’s B’Dazzled, starring media personality Bonang Matheba, have driven registration uptake on the platform.

Themba Gwejela, the SABC’s Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing shared, “We are very pleased with the direction SABC+ is taking, as well as the phenomenal growth in just 3 months. We are steadily growing the platform and we are committed to bringing more compelling content to our streaming audience. We are also keen to create meaningful partnerships with our direct clients and trade partners, as SABC+ is showing itself to be a solid platform in our broadcasting landscape.”

For more information, visit SABC Plus and follow us on our social media channels.

Facebook: @SABCPlus

X: @SABCPlus    

Instagram: @SABCPlus     

TikTok: @sabcplus     

Website: www.sabc-plus.com

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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

Johannesburg – Friday, 11 October 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regrets to inform the public that the public broadcaster will no longer broadcast the much-anticipated AFCON 2025 qualifiers matches scheduled for tonight on SABC+ pop up channels and SABC Sport channel. This is due to New World TV, the rights holder for the sublicensing rights having failed to supply the feed. However, the match between South Africa and Congo is currently underway and broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and SABC+.

The following matches have been affected:

This is regrettable as the SABC and other broadcasters around the Continent have paid New World TV, rights holder for the sub-licensing rights of these matches. The SABC will engage with New World TV to find a solution regarding this matter.

The SABC would like to apologise to its audiences for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Media Enquiries:                     Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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

Johannesburg– Sunday, 6 October 2024- The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) 2023/24 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament.

The SABC has achieved a significant milestone in terms of the Auditor General of South Africa audit outcomes. For the first time since the FY2009/2010 financial period, the Corporation has obtained an unqualified audit opinion.

The unqualified audit opinion was made possible by the focused attention to financial disciplines and to institutionalising good governance throughout the Corporation. The success of this process is evidenced by the number of audit qualification areas that have been successfully addressed and consistently adhered to.

Ms Nomsa Chabeli, Group Chief Executive Officer stated that “I am proud that the SABC has achieved another significant milestone on our journey of recovery, renewal and growth. Our unqualified audit opinion follows on a number of recent achievements including our much-lauded Election coverage, the relaunch and rapid audience growth of our SABC+ streaming platform as well as our content partnerships with leading global and local media houses. The SABC is an iconic broadcast media asset in South Africa, with the largest audience and geographic reach. Re-invigorated and focused behind our new 2025-2030 strategy, we continue to be South Africa’s most trusted media brand as we entertain, educate inform and empower our audiences”.

Other key financial highlights during this period included:

• An increase of 7% of Advertising revenue from the previous financial year,
• A decrease of 4% of Total operating expenses when compared to the prior year,
• A decrease of 77% of the Loss before Interest and tax of R192 million from R827 million in the previous year, and
• The cost of the unfunded public interest mandate is estimated to be R834 million. Securing government funding for this mandate remains an important priority for the SABC and is an important priority area in the SABC Bill currently under review.

The ten (10) year trend, reflects, the Net Loss before Interest and Tax, having improved from a low of R1 1143 million in FY2017 to R 192 million in FY2024. In addition, the loss before Interest and tax decreased by R634 million, year on year between FY2023 and FY2024.

Chief Financial Officer, Ms Yolande van Biljon: “Despite financial sustainability challenges, the Corporation executed its mandate diligently and passionately. Achieving an unqualified opinion, a first in 14 years, reflects the strategic journey the SABC has undertaken to strengthen its internal control environment, its compliance with legislation, expenditure management, governance and oversight.”

In line with broadcasters around the world, the SABC’s audience share has been impacted by the migration of audiences to global streaming platforms. A decline in audience share from a high of 46% in FY2016 continues to negatively impact the SABC’s ability to grow its revenue streams. This is illustrated by the R2 billion decline in revenue since FY2016, whilst revenue year on year has remained mostly flat since FY2021.

Another global trend felt locally by the SABC is a decline in TV license fee revenue. This continues on a downward trajectory despite numerous innovative initiatives that continue to be rolled out. As audiences migrate to consuming content across a range of screens other than television screens, the relevance of this form of license fee continues to be questioned media experts as well as by the public. Levels of license fee non-compliance have continued to decline as households afford it a low priority in times of economic hardship and the reality is also that compliance cannot be enforced. The non-compliance rate increased to 85.60% in FY2024. Going forward, focused attention will continue to be directed towards new equitable financial models for funding the SABC’s public interest mandate.

The impact of actuarial valuations on post-employment benefits since FY2020 has given rise to the negative equity reported in the Statement of Financial Position as of 31 March 2024.

The SABC’s ability to meet its obligations in the next 12 months remains a material uncertainty and requires the ongoing implementation of severe austerity measures including but not limited to the suspension of more than 80% of the long-term Capital Plan and a limitation of investment in content. It must be noted that virtually no funding is currently available for any capital investment in innovation, infrastructure and technology.

In the year under review, financial constraints hampered efforts to fully meet mandate content delivery for linear television. However, the overall offering, appeal and reach of SABC content remains strong. The relaunch, strong audience growth and exciting future plans for the development of the SABC Plus streaming platform continues to be a positive indicator of future success.

In terms of the radio portfolio, all SABC radio stations achieved 100% of genre quotas and 100% local music quotas, as set by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). To demonstrate the power of the news and current affairs division, the top ten news broadcasts in the country all came from SABC News, indicating South African people’s preference for receiving news and for expressing themselves in their own languages. The dedicated SABC News channel was recorded as the No. 1 news channel (FTA and Satellite) during the year under review and attained 1 billion + SABC News YouTube channel views.

The SABC remains a bastion of neutrality and impartiality, as comprehensively demonstrated during its extensive and widely praised coverage of the 2024 national elections. Nomsa Chabeli added that “The SABC is a vital foundation for democracy in our Country, reliably offering up sustained coverage of a diverse range of political viewpoints and perspectives”. 

The Corporation also played a pivotal role as a social entity within the diverse South African communities that it serves. During the period under review, the SABC’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) prioritised fulfilling its core mandate of giving back to society through its strategic partnerships with SABC platforms and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). These collaborations were in response to an escalating need for public awareness and targeted information around various challenges that threaten social stability, such as Gender-Based Violence, rape, poverty and child-headed households. A total of R15.2 million worth of airtime was invested in Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to assist NGOs in disseminating messages aimed at creating awareness and empowering citizens with valuable information.

The Chairperson of the Board, Mr. Khathutshelo Ramukumba, concludes that “As the Board we are grateful for the support that the public and the multitude of stakeholders we engage with, have given the public broadcaster throughout the FY2023/24. To fulfil a public mandate as demanding as the SABC’s is not an easy task and we can assure the South African public that the hard work and dedication by the Executive management and all staff members has begun bearing fruits. We are confident that as we continue to implement business enabling strategies and further capacitate key divisions within the business, we will continue to show a steady improvement”.

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Media Enquiries:                   Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations

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

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 2 October 2024 –The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Rachel Masuku as its new Group Executive for Human Resources.

Ms Masuku joins the Corporation at a critical moment, as it continues to evolve and face new challenges and opportunities in the broadcasting landscape.  Ms Masuku will be instrumental in the continuous development of SABC people, including its organisational culture at an accelerated rate, as the SABC builds a stronger and more cohesive workplace, reflecting the SABC’s values of Respect, Trust, Integrity and Quality.

As a seasoned HR professional, she brings with a wealth of experience and expertise, which cuts across various industries including banking, insurance, hospitality and legal services. In addition to having worked in the United Kingdom and Namibia, she has supported organisations in Africa and the Middle East across multiple jurisdictions. She has previously held the position of Divisional Executive: HR Operations at the National Health Laboratory Services, which has given her exposure into the business operations within a state-owned enterprise environment.

Ms Masuku’s prior experience in supporting organisations in implementing turnaround strategies and business re-engineering processes, positions her well for her role at SABC. She has successfully led large-scale change programs at Nedbank Namibia, Sun International, Mutual & Federal (now Old Mutual Insure) and Webber Wentzel.

She holds a BCom in Human Resources, a BCom Human Resources (Hons) and an MBA from Henley Business School.

The SABC wishes Ms Masuku well in executing her duties and has the full support of staff, management and Board.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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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)

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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