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)

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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

Johannesburg – Thursday, 11 July 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with TS Galaxy FC, as it will broadcast the much-anticipated Mpumalanga Premier’s International Cup match between TS Galaxy FC of the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) and FC Augsburg from the German Bundesliga on 27 July 2024 at 15h00. This international club friendly match will be live on SABC Sport in partnership with the TS Galaxy Foundation.

FC Augsburg was founded in 1907 and is the largest football club in Swabian Bavaria with 25,000 members. The club was promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time in 2011, where it has remained ever since. In the 2015/16 season FCA played in the Europa League for the first time.

The friendly international matches will commence on 20 July 2024, where FC Augsburg will play against Tanzanian record champions, Young Africans SC at 15h00 and TS Galaxy FC will play against Eswatini league champions, Mbabane Swallows FC at 20h00, which will also be broadcast live on SABC Sport. Both matches will take place at Mbombela Stadium.

Keletso Totlhanyo, Head of Sport at SABC said, “We are excited to bring these matches to the screens of millions of football fans across South Africa. This broadcast signifies our commitment to providing diverse and high-quality sports content to our viewers.”

TS Galaxy Foundation Chairperson Tim Sukazi stated: “We are very ecstatic to have managed to bring a German Bundesliga Club to our shores. In as much as the primary objective of the matches is to prepare both TS Galaxy FC and FC Augsburg for their respective league competitions, the biggest beneficiary will be the ordinary South African audience who will watch a German Bundesliga club playing in South Africa, which is a rare event. It is also fulfilling that FC Augsburg wish to achieve a long-standing partnership with TS Galaxy FC that will also see rural communities in and around Mpumalanga deriving certain benefits through the partnership that has been formed between the two clubs. We would also like to thank the SABC for coming on board as a broadcast partner.”

FC Augsburg CEO Michael Ströll explained, “It impressed us how much effort the TS Galaxy Foundation together with the local authorities put in for us to be able to come to South Africa for the first time. We are very much looking forward to the upcoming trip to Mpumalanga and the two matches at Mbombela Stadium, one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. FC Augsburg is proud to represent the Bundesliga in South Africa.”

The broadcast of the matches will not only entertain sports enthusiasts but also promote cultural exchange and international sporting solidarity. It highlights the global appeal and unifying power of football. SABC Sport is also the official broadcaster of the Bundesliga.

Tune into SABC 1, S3, SABC Sport and SABC radio stations on 20 and 27 July 2024. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable football spectacle!

For more information about SABC and its coverage of this event, please visit www.sabcsport.com. Follow SABC Sport and on X , Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

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Gqeberha – Wednesday, 10 July 2024 – Get ready for an unforgettable Women’s Month event as Umhlobo Wenene FM proudly announces the return of its signature event, ‘Khanya Gqiyazana Lifestyle Workshop’, set to take place on 10 August 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, from 12:00 to 17:00.

Khanya Gqiyazana is an informative and engaging workshop enjoyed by women of all ages. Fashion, business issues, relationship matters, and entertainment are some of the prominent features of the workshop. The event includes a 3-course meal and a panel of high-profile speakers from the business, relationship, and lifestyle fields who will give talks on their chosen topics.

The speakers will include international multi-award-winning food expert, author, and entrepreneur Siba Mtongana, and Khosi Liwani, a transformative figure in Nyanga’s entrepreneurial landscape. Joining them will be Mbulelo and Nombulelo Bikwani from the Isiseko Family Institute, who present the family show ‘Isiseko Somtshato’ on Umhlobo Wenene FM, as well as Reverend N. Malangeni, who will provide an inspirational word on the day.

Guests will be entertained by the award-winning group Jaziel Brothers, jazz icon Dumza Maswana, and Cape Town-based afro-pop singer Zimbini Makwetu. The hosts for the evening will be Umhlobo Wenene FM’s Sis Thoz and Asakhe Ngxonono, with Zintle Mbusi as the DJ for the day.

Tickets are available at TicketPro for R650.

Loyiso Bala, Business Manager for the Eastern Cape Combo, expressed his excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to bring back the Khanya Gqiyazana Lifestyle Workshop after a hiatus since 2020. This event holds a special place in our hearts, especially as we return to Cape Town, where it all began. It’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate Women’s Month with a day of inspiration, empowerment, and entertainment.”

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Johannesburg – Friday, 5 July 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regrets that it will no longer be able to broadcast the Springbok Inbound Test matches against Ireland on Saturday, the 6^th and Saturday the 13^th of July 2024, as previously communicated.

This decision follows the recent urgent litigation at the Competition Appeal Court over the broadcast rights to the Test matches which necessitated the SABC to review its decision to continue with the sub-license Agreement concluded with Multichoice.

The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sports of national interest and to this end, the following SABC’s African Language Stations (Motsweding FM, Lesedi FM, Thobela FM, Ukhozi FM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Ikwekwezi FM, Munghana Lonene FM, Phalaphala FM, RSG) and Radio 2000 will be broadcasting all the six Inbound Springbok matches. The kick off time for the match tomorrow is 17h00.

The SABC will always strive to achieve its sports broadcast mandate without compromising its commercial objectives.

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

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Johannesburg – Wednesday, 3 July 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to announce exciting new launches and features on its Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, SABC Plus. The revamped SABC Plus went live today, with the following launches and features:

SABC Plus Launches:

• SABC Plus Website
• SABC Plus Mobile

• • iOS
  • Android
  • Huawei

• SABC Plus TV Apps/Connected TV’s
  • LG

• Set-Top Boxes
  • Apple TV (TVOS)
  • Google TV/Android Box (The update will be slightly delayed)

New Features:

• New and Improved Interface
• Personalised Recommendations
• Catch-Up Services
• Video on Demand (VOD)
• Voice Command (for content search)
• TV Schedule and Radio Now Playing EPG
• Vodcasts
• Download features available on mobile only.
• Podcasts
• Unlimited Access on Multiple Household Devices
• Display Banners and Video Ads
• EPG Reminder

The new features are designed to enhance the user experience with a seamless, intuitive interface and personalised content recommendations, ensuring that every viewer finds something they love.

In addition, audiences can also enjoy Channel Africa “The Voice of the African Renaissance”, which brings programming in the languages of Chinyanja, Kiswahili, English, French and Portuguese and is broadcast to communities in the African diaspora across the world. Furthermore, the public can access Springbok Radio, Radio Bantu and the youth-based radio station 5 FM extra as well Radio 2000 extra.

Users are urged to re-register with new credentials to easily access the newly revamped SABC+ platform in order to comply with POPI Act.

The SABC Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Ms Nomsa Chabeli says, “The SABC has been at the forefront of fostering diversity and inclusivity through its extensive catalogue of television, radio, and news offerings in the country’s official 12 languages. SABC Plus is our latest innovation, reinforcing the public broadcaster’s commitment to providing the best programming. This platform houses an impressive array of content, including groundbreaking comedies, spine-chilling horrors, and captivating dramas, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of our nation”.

Chabeli further states, “SABC Plus will now be accessible across multiple devices, ensuring that our audiences can enjoy their favourite content anywhere, anytime. Our most beloved brands, including our top-rated radio stations as well as exciting new range of podcasts, will now be just a tap away”.

The SABC has a proud history of being a pioneer in the broadcasting industry, introducing South Africa’s first comedy, horror, and drama series in indigenous languages. With SABC Plus, the organisation is taking this legacy into the digital age, offering a modern, accessible way to enjoy high-quality content that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of our nation. The SABC invites the nation to join us in this exciting new chapter. SABC Plus is more than just a platform; it is a celebration of who we are and where we are going. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare to experience the best of SABC like never before!

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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Johannesburg – Tuesday, 2 July 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regrets to inform SAFM listeners and clients about the imminent departure of Stephen Grootes from the station at the end of July 2024, to pursue a new career opportunity.

Stephen says, “It has been the honour of my professional life to speak to the entire nation every morning over the last six years, and I have learnt an incredible amount from presenting SAfm Sunrise. I will deeply miss the Sunrise team, our listeners and particularly our callers”.

SABC Radio management thanks him for his loyal service and impeccable work ethic and wishes him well in his future endeavours. A new presenter for ‘SAfm Sunrise’ will be announced in due course.

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Johannesburg – Saturday, 29 June 2024 – SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) are pleased to announce that the public broadcaster will televise the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup final live as well as two Springbok Test matches on a delayed basis.

The T20 World Cup final between South Africa and India will be played today (Saturday 29 June) at 16h30, SA time, at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, while the Springboks face Ireland in the rugby tests on Saturday the 6^th and Saturday the 13^th of July.

The men’s Proteas cricket team made history on Thursday by reaching the final of a senior ICC World Cup tournament for the first time following their inspired nine-wicket semi-final victory over Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago.

SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha said: “We are pleased that an agreement has been reached with the SABC. The men’s national cricket team final against India today will be followed in July with the double defending Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, taking on Europe’s top side, Ireland, in two home tests”, concluded Ramovha.

SABC GCEO, Ms Nomsa Chabeli stated that “The SABC has a pivotal role to inspire and build national pride and patriotism amongst citizens, and this agreement is one of the many initiatives that the organization has been working hard on to ensure that citizens participate in major historic country moments. We are thrilled that our audiences will be part of the Proteas’ momentous occasion during the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup final match. The SABC’s broadcast will start from 15h30 on SABC 2 and our radio stations will carry the updates. We are also excited that we have also clinched a deal for two Springbok Test matches to be broadcast on Saturday the 6^th and Saturday the 13^th of July at 20h30, and this is testament to our commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that our diverse audiences’ needs are catered for”.

SuperSport will broadcast the cricket final live on SS Grandstand (DStvchannel 201), SuperSport Cricket (DStv channel 212) as well as SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv channel 209). This channel is available to DStv customers, including those on DStv Compact to DStv Access packages. Viewers will experience an hour’s special build-up before the start of the match.

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 13 June 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) are pleased to once again work together in the facilitation of providing training to deserving learners in the ICT, media and broadcasting sphere.

For the 2024/25 financial year, 110 interns have been placed across various divisions within the organisation and in all nine regional SABC offices.

This partnership between the public broadcaster and the MICT SETA is anchored in ensuring that new talent receives training and mentorship, from skilled and experienced SABC personnel, whilst providing growth and sustainability for the industry from a human capital perspective.

Ms. Nomsa Chabeli, the SABC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) says, “As an organisation, we warmly welcome the new intake of interns. We trust that this experience will be life changing, as they will get to see firsthand, the hard work that goes behind the SABC serving the public. We wish them all the best and we hope that they will give their all, as they begin to increase their skills, knowledge base and employability”.

Ms. Chabeli further commented, “The SABC would also like to thank MICT SETA for their support and partnership. This collaboration is crucial in making our internship programme impactful”.

The long-standing partnership between the MICT SETA and SABC, initiated in 2011, underscores a shared commitment to addressing skills development in the Media and ICT sector.

Mr Matome Madibana, Chief Executive Officer at MICT SETA states, “This collaboration supports the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP) to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030 through unity, economic growth, and capacity building, which are part of what we have been established for as SETA’s. Furthermore, the NDP emphasizes the significance of collaborative partnerships, as emphasized in the White Paper on Post School Education and Training, re-affirming our commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative solutions”.

“Our 13 – year partnership stands as testament to its efficacy in offering providing learners with invaluable knowledge and upskilling in scarce skills aligned with South Africa’s job market demands”, Mr Madibana continues.

The SABC and MICT SETA internship programme forms part of a hybrid of successful interventions and partnerships that the MICT SETA has undertaken to grow the pool of skills in the information and communication technologies industries.

Interns have been placed in the following divisions:

Group Services (12)

News (34)

Video Entertainment (10)

Technology (34)

Sales (10)

Radio (10)

Total: 110

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For MICT SETA

Ms Xabiso Matshikiza (Manager: Marketing and Communications)

Xabiso.matshikiza@mict.org.za | 011 207 2626

About MICT SETA

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority, the “MICT SETA”, was established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) and plays a pivotal role in achieving South Africa’s skills development and economic growth within the sub-sectors it operates namely, Advertising, Film and Electronic Media, Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications. In partnership with its stakeholders, it addresses skills shortages and development, accelerates bridging the digital divide by promoting entrepreneurial value and improving the employment prospects of previously disadvantaged groups.

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 11 June 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to be recognised in the 14th annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands research and rankings by Brand Africa.

According to Brand Africa’s press release “The research brought together “30 diverse eminent South Africans who’ve built and/or led some of the most iconic brands in pre- and post-democratic SA to debate and determine the 30 most admired brands, events, ideas and people who have shaped South Africa over the past 30 years”.

The SABC is positioned 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively, in the ‘Best 5 South African campaigns over 30 years (A-Z)’ through its top public service commercial radio station METRO FM’s iconic brand campaign ‘What makes you black’ and its mother brand campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign ‘Feel it, it is here’, which united the country in supporting Bafana Bafana.

The Corporation is also placed 3^rd in the ‘Top Media Brand in SA’ category.

Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo, the Acting Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing, said, “We are pleased by the recognition, as this survey was about gauging which South African brands have been admired over the last 30 years. The recognition in these particular categories is a testament of the trust that South Africans have in brand SABC”.

Ms. Seapolelo further stated, “To be honored in the year where we are celebrating 30 years of democracy as a country, is not only humbling but a message to the public broadcaster to continue to be the voice of the nation, as we educate, inform and entertain through our various programming”.

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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