Johannesburg – Wednesday, 5 October 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) only Afrikaans radio station, RSG, celebrates 85 years of successful and excellent broadcasting in October 2022. With programming and music that is relevant, stimulating and entertaining, RSG remains the favourite radio station for many South Africans, after 85 years of broadcasting.

The national radio station targets the modern, progressive Afrikaans speaking community, regardless of demographic background.  It seeks to appeal to forward-thinking Afrikaans speaking citizens between the ages of 35-49, from the upper SEM’s (7-10) and has just over 1,3 million listeners tuning in per week (RAMS June 2021-May 2022).

Throughout the month of October, the station will celebrate 85 years of Afrikaans radio, with a variety of programmes that will make any listener tune in for more. Listeners can visit rsg.co.za for the full line-up of music, drama, documentaries and competitions.

The celebrations will conclude at the end of the month on a high note with a live concert of the oldest show on South African radio – U Eie Keuse (Your Own Choice). This two -hour long concert will be broadcast live from the M1 Studio in Auckland Park on Saturday,  29^th  of October 2022. The concert will start at 20:00 and will be hosted by Willem Pelser.  He will take the audience on a musical journey of the most popular requests from RSG’s listeners over the past few years, led by a world class orchestra and top soloists.

The station’s talk shows, news and actuality programmes, lifestyle trends, documentaries, radio dramas as well as entertainment and information programmes are some of the elements that make RSG one of a kind. In addition, RSG continuously addresses pertinent issues and empowers listeners through specific programming that focuses on topics and themes that resonate with the audience.

According to Louise Jooste, RSG’s Business Manager, “As one of the SABC’s oldest radio platform, RSG is more than just a radio station. It is a friend, confidant, a historical archive and an integral part of our listener’s way of living. RSG is a home where listeners will find something that they like or that is of value to them.”

More information can be found at rsg.co.za, on Twitter (@zarsg) and Instagram (@rsg_100104fm)

Make sure you are tuned in on RSG to be part of the festivities.

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Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

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Johannesburg – Monday, 3 October 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been recognized for excellence in telling the African story at the annual Most Influential People of African Decent (MIPAD) Global Recognition awards in New York. The SABC programme The Fullview and its LOVE and KZN floods broadcasts were honored in the Hall of Fame category for their positive contribution and impact on the lives of citizens.

SABC News presenter Ms. Bongiwe Zwane was named in the Most Influential 100 Under 40 list for 2022. In addition, Ms. Megan Lubke received the Hall of Fame Award as Executive Producer in primetime, for The Fullview. The MIPAD Recognition and Awards Ceremony honors outstanding personalities and high achievers of African descent from around the world by uncovering their stories of excellence and their resultant positive contribution.

This is the first time that the SABC has been bestowed this prestigious honor.

SABC News remains committed to excellence in delivering independent and impartial editorial content to the nation and the continent.

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Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

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Johannesburg – Friday, 30 September 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the world’s greatest football spectacles for men and women, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023™.

The acquisition of FIFA’s flagship tournaments is a testament to the SABC’s commitment to continuously fulfill its public service mandate by providing access to sports of national interest to South African citizens.

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is set to take place from 20 November to 18 December 2022, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia / New Zealand 2023™ taking place next year from the 20^th of July to the 20^th of August 2023.

For the FIFA World Cup, SABC Sport Channel will be the primary broadcast platform for the live presentation of the matches, with SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3 also carrying the games live simultaneously. In line with SABC Sport’s strategic objective of making the world’s greatest football event available to all, audiences will also be able to enjoy the live action from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ in the language of their choice on SABC Radio Stations.

All the 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 Radio 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, ensuring that the audiences don’t miss a single minute of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

The SABC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Madoda Mxakwe stated that “The acquisition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has always been a strategic decision for the SABC. The FIFA World Cup creates various marketing opportunities for SABC Sport and other SABC sub brands, and we will optimally use this event to create a sense of euphoria for South Africans everywhere”.

We are committed to ensuring that we provide our audiences with renewed sense of excitement and provide the matches to the audiences with no-barrier to entry through television, radio and digital broadcast” concluded Plaatjes.

“Experience the glory of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, 29 Days, 4 TV Channels & 19 Radio Stations! 

SISONKE, Together, For the Greatest Game!

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

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Media Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

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Johannesburg-Tuesday, 27 September 2022– Radio Sonder Granse (RSG) recently launched a skills-based reality radio show that is focused on the youth – Kragkamp (“skills camp”).

The 13-part series kicked off on Wednesday the 14th of September, and broadcasts on RSG every Wednesday at 19:30. Arehan Brand and Marli van der Merwe, the hosts of the popular Kompas-programme, take the participants through weekly challenges based on everyday essential life skills.

The participants are:

• Claudia Stipp (17)                       Jan van Riebeeck High School
• Carla van Schalwyk (15)             Stellenbosch High School
• Jaco Venter (15)                         Durbanville High School
• Melri Nel (17)                              Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired
• Lisa Maree (14)                           Outeniqua High School
• Solakha Noyi (15)                       Wittedrift High School
• Jody Lackay (15)                         Wellington High School
• Luané Terblanche (17)                Bethelehem Voortrekker High School

Specialists in various fields share their expert knowledge with the participants, who are encouraged to work on areas of their lives that need guidance and improvement. The challenges are designed in such a way that participants are not only able to get to know themselves better, but also discover where they need to improve. The eight (8) participants will participate in challenges that focus on skills such as cooking, communication, reasoning ability, marketing, personal finance, and many more.

According to Louise Jooste, Business Manager at RSG, “the series aims to empower participants and listeners in their everyday lives; from job hunting to managing conflict. The participants will share their challenges and shortcomings with the listeners and the team of experts will ensure that they do not fall into the same trap every time. We believe this first for radio will be greatly entertaining and informative.”

All episodes will be available on the podcast after every broadcast at rsg.co.za . Listeners can also follow the excitement on RSG’s Instagram (@rsg_100104fm) and on Twitter using the hashtag #RSGKragkamp

KRAGKAMP – come and change your life!

Listen to episode 1 here:  https://omny.fm/shows/kompas/kompas-14-september-2022

Episode 2: https://omny.fm/shows/kompas/kompas-21-september-2022

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Friday, September 23, 2022 – Johannesburg – This weekend Munghana Lonene FM celebrates Heritage in a big way with three (3) events that are free and open to the public. The festivities will take place starting Saturday morning at the Tsalanang Sports Ground in Braamfisher, followed by a battle of the DJ’s at Kara Lounge in the evening and winding down with praise at the Fountain of Life Worship Centre in Pretoria on Sunday.

Munghana Lonene FM launches their heritage day celebrations with a star studded concert starting Saturday at 10h00 at the Tsalanang Sports Ground. On hand to entertain the crowd will be Sir Jambatini, Marhoya Chauke, Percy Mfana, Timintsu Ta Vatsonga to name a few.  The evening “Battle of the DJ’s” event takes place at Kara Lounge in Pretoria starting at 18h00. Audience can look forward to  competition  between Afrikan roots, DJ Sushy, DJ Trendy, Given Mabunda, DJ Lolo and many more of the hottest DJ’s around competing for the crowd. Entrance is free.

The  festivities close with “Empfuxelelweni” – Thembzana reloaded with Dr Ezrom Mathumbu, hosted by Pastor Ray Sono on Sunday from 18h00-22h00. The faith-filled line-up will gather at the Fountain of Life Worship Centre in Pretoria. Praise and worship artists and pastors to be featured include Pastor Lungi, Mabongi, Lufuno Dagada, Moses Muthundinne, Collen Maluleke, Bishop Malumane and Eunice Nwa Rich as a start.

“Celebrating our heritage with the public is one of Munghana Lonene’s highlights” says Madikana Matjila   Business Manager of SABC’s Limpopo Combo, which comprises of Munghana Lnene, Thobela FM and PhalaPhala FM.

“This weekend will be Epic and we are pleased to be able to gather in person once again after our extended separation due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. The three events over this heritage weekend are free and open to the public and we look forward to finally engaging on a bigger scale, face to face with our listeners as we celebrate Heritage Day.”

More information is available on the station’s website www.munghanalonenefm.co.za and on its social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

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Media Enquiries:        Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

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Johannesburg – Friday, 16 September 2022 – Umhlobo Wenene FM’s 62nd birthday competition, run in partnership with Collective Records, has come to a close. This afternoon, after the 123 Pholaz unplugged session with Amaza Ntshanga, the lucky winner will drive off in a brand new Renault Kwid vehicle from the SABC Auckland Park offices.

The competition ‘Phumelela isithuthi kuMhlobo’ launched on Monday, 1 August 2022 and the lucky winner, Thokozani Susani, from Mamelodi in Tshwane, was chosen from four (4) finalists on 31 August.

Mr. Loyiso Bala, Business Manager for Umhlobo Wenene FM stated, “Phumelela isithuthi kuMhlobo’ brought us closer to our audiences as we celebrated our 62 years on radio. The competition allowed us to better understand our audience music choices as they cast their votes. These kinds of initiatives allow us to reward our loyal listeners.  We look forward to doing more of the same in the future,” concluded Bala.

“We are thrilled to be handing over the keys of the brand new Renault Kwid later today to the excited winner”, commented Collective Records Label President, Hilton Petersen.  “It was fantastic to partner with such a strong and trusted brand and offer such an opportunity to a loyal listener.”

The competition generated over 50,500 SMSs from listeners across the country given the reach of Umhlobo Wenene FM. Umhlobo Wenene FM will continue to offer its audiences great content and competition opportunities.

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About Umhlobo Wenene FM

Umhlobo Wenene FM is among the radio stations with the highest loyalty and audience following in South Africa (4 599 000 adults per week). Umhlobo Wenene FM broadcasts in isiXhosa and seeks to serve its listeners with integrity by continuously providing quality education and entertainment content that inspires positive thinking and personal growth for its listeners. The station is widely known for its quality sports coverage, riveting dramas and enthralling traditional music genres, which continue to inspire its listeners to excel. Broadcasting from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province, it is the only station that broadcasts in seven (7) of the nine (9) provinces that makes it the third biggest radio station in the country.

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Johannesburg-Wednesday, 7 September 2022-The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Radio portfolio has once again cemented its authority within the radio broadcasting industry by recording the highest number of the nominations for the 2022 Radio Awards.

Yesterday, SABC Radio received a total of 111 nominations from a total of 28 categories of the Radio Awards. These nominations are an indication that SABC radio brands continue to dominate a broadcast environment characterised by increased competition.

Group Executive for SABC Radio, Ms Nada Wotshela stated, “We are delighted for this recognition. It is commendable that despite our dominance over many years, our teams have continued to strengthen our on-air programming and off-air activities to deliver a quality product to our audiences. Therefore, this kind of recognition does not come as a surprise considering the hard work that the teams provide”.

“Also, our great strides align with our commitment to deliver our mandate and cater to the demanding and ever-changing needs of our highly valued audiences on all our radio stations. We understand the impact of market cannibalization and the fact that our audiences are exposed to various media options. As a result, we are compelled to continuously explore industry standards and acceptable means to ensure that we keep our audiences captivated on our platforms”, concluded Wotshela.

The SABC Radio portfolio remains committed to ensure optimal performance of its brands against competing stations  within their footprint.

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Media Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3311 | C. 071 877 0513

Polokwane-Saturday, 27 August 2022-Last night, the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) only Xitsonga radio station, Munghana Lonene launched the 17th Xitsonga Music awards.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 5 November 2022 at the Tzaneen Country Lodge and will be preceded by a Gala dinner aimed at increasing the station’s brand awareness and visibility.

Madikana Matjila, Business Manager for Limpopo Combo, which includes Munghana Lonene said “This is the 1st time that the Awards will be held with our listeners and artists on the ground since 2019 owing to the global movement restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s event will focus on appreciation of all our musicians and a celebration of their accomplishments in song and dance!”

The public will be able to use the attached list of nominees, to vote for their favourite artists within the respective categories by sending an SMS to 45859. Voting closes on 28th October 2022.

Vunanga iVutomi!

More information pertaining to the awards is available on the station’s website www.munghanalonenefm.co.za and on its social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

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Media Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3311 | C. 071 877 0513

Johannesburg, 15th of August 2022 – SABC Video Entertainment is excited to invite producers/ content creators to submit content and programme proposals to the SABC from the 19th of August 2022 until the 16th of September 2022.

SABC Video Entertainment is accepting proposals across all channels for the following genres:

• Drama
• Entertainment
• Factual

Proposals that will be eligible for submissions are required to adhere to the following guidelines:  

1. The current need, in terms of 100% commissions (the SABC will acquire the full rights and take ownership of the concept, programme, and all elements. The SABC will fully fund the development and production)
2. Pre-Sales; Licenses; Advertiser Funded Programmes (AFP); Fully Funded Programmes; Co-Financed Programs (please refer to our website link at the end of the document to get information about these submissions)

THIS SUBMISSION WILL REMAIN OPEN, AND SABC WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR ALL GENRES FOR SABC 1, 2, and 3.

3. All proposals are to be submitted in English to be considered.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

• All submissions must be supplied in the correct format (PDF) with all completed submission forms on the front of the submission with the proposal (not separate).
• All submissions need to be emailed to: solicited@sabc.co.za
• All 100% commissioned content submissions for Drama, Entertainment, and Factual need to be emailed between 08:00 on the 19th of August and 16:00 on the 16th of September 2022. Any submission before or after the timeframe will not be accepted.
• Refer to the below website to get the submission forms. All forms are to be complete and signed.
• The SABC will send electronic receipts to producers 14 working dates after email submission.

The timelines for response will be based on the volume of submissions received and will be communicated accordingly.

“Local Productions are on a mission to reinvigorate public broadcasting. We want to ensure that we remain relevant to our citizens through acquisitions of television productions that are: creatively inspired; cost effective; locally and globally competitive and carry a public broadcasting ethos.  We want to be a key partner to our production industry in developing new content for our platforms as well as creating partnerships with other platforms to develop the reach of our local content.  We remain committed to the growth of public sphere broadcasting that will entertain, educate, and inspire!” – Lala Tuku, Head of Local Productions.

Enquiries should be directed to Thami Nyembe in the email below:

nyembet@sabc.co.za

SABC Video Entertainment will embark on a provincial roadshow from the 25th of August to the 26th of September 2022. This month-long roadshow aims to engage the industry about SABC’s content strategies, content needs, and our re-engineered method of operating.

The roadshows will take place in the following cities

• Cape Town
• Johannesburg
• Mahikeng
• Bloemfontein
• Kimberley
• Polokwane
• Nelspruit
• Durban
• East London

Submission criteria

Please ensure you refer to the commissioning guidelines on the SABC website to understand how to submit your proposal /programme to the SABC.

https://www.sabc.co.za/sabc/sabc/content-submission-2/

The SABC is looking forward to receiving all proposals.

Issued on behalf of Video Entertainment by

Caroline Phalakatshela – Publicity Specialist, Video Entertainment

Tel: 072 382 2032/ Email: phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za