SABC COO DENIES MOVE TO COMPETING BROADCASTER

Johannesburg – Saturday, 21 November 2020– The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Ian Plaatjes is committed to executing the remainder of his board member contract at the public broadcaster.

SABC SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT CONCERNING ITS RADIO STATIONS

Johannesburg – Saturday, 21 November 2020– The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern the media reports insinuating that SABC management is closing down its radio services.

SABC CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR PLANNED ‘BLACKOUT’

Johannesburg – Friday, 20 November 2020 – The SABC is fully aware of a plan to create ‘a blackout’ on our platforms. We can confirm that there are contingency plans in place that will kick in immediately should this self-induced crisis be precipitated. There will be consequence management against any employee who is involved in the planned “blackout”.

THE SABC BOARD SUSPENDS THE S189 PROCESS FOR 7 DAYS

Johannesburg, Friday, 20 November 2020-The Board of the SABC would like to announce that it will suspend the S189 process for a period of 7 days.

SABC TABLES 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) 2019/20 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, 17 November 2020.  As detailed in the Annual Report, the public broadcaster continues to deliver on its extensive public service mandate despite very challenging conditions.

SABC SPORT NOT TO BROADCAST SAO TOME VS BAFANA BAFANA AFCON QUALIFIER RETURN LEG ON TV

Johannesburg – Monday 16, November 2020 – SABC Sport is disappointed that will not be broadcasting the Bafana Bafana’s AFCON qualifier return leg against Sao Tome e Principe on the SABC TV channels. The match scheduled to kick off this afternoon at 15h00, will, however, be transmitted live on the SABC Radio channels.

SABC NOTES A LABOUR COURT ORDER TO REINSTATE MS PALESA CHUBISI TO HER PREVIOUS POSITION

Johannesburg-Saturday, 14 November 2020–The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased with yesterday’s Court order by the Labour Court of South Africa, in the matter pertaining to Ms. Palesa Chubisi and the SABC.

THE SABC IMPLEMENTS SECTION 189 OF THE LRA

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 11 November 2020- After a lengthy consultation process with many stakeholders, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced that it is now ready to implement Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act.

Telkom partners with the SABC to launch TelkomONE mobile streaming service

Johannesburg, Monday, 09 November 2020 – South Africa’s leading telecommunications company, Telkom, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have today announced a partnership to launch a new streaming channel, TelkomONE. The mobile operator channel will house the public broadcaster’s free-to-air radio and TV channels.   

SABC WINS GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS AT THE PROMAX AFRICA AWARDS

Johannesburg, Friday, 06 November 2020 –The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that it was recognised and awarded gold and silver awards at the Promax Africa Awards 2020.