Johannesburg – Thursday, 23 January 2025- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Cape Racing for the Cape Summer Festival of Racing, bringing viewers and listeners premier horse racing events like never before.

Leveraging the power of South Africa’s public broadcaster, this collaboration will span multiple platforms, including SABC+, S3, Radio 2000, and Metro FM, to deliver a multi-channel experience with on-air, digital, and on-the-ground activations to amplify the excitement of the festival.

Sibusiso Gumbi, Head of Marketing at SABC said “This partnership with Cape Racing reflects the SABC’s dedication to showcasing diverse sporting and cultural experiences to our audiences. Horse racing is more than just a sport—it’s a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of many South Africans for generations. Through our extensive platform offerings, we’re thrilled to bring the Cape Summer Festival of Racing to homes across the country, providing an unforgettable experience to our viewers and listeners. This is a celebration of excellence, entertainment, and the vibrancy of South African culture.”

“This partnership with SABC marks a pivotal moment for Cape Racing as we expand our reach to a broader audience. Together, we aim to celebrate the rich traditions of horseracing while introducing the thrill and elegance of the sport to new generations of fans. The Cape Summer Festival of Racing is not just an event; it’s a showcase of excellence, community, and vibrant culture”, says Donovan Everitt, Chief Operating Officer of Cape Racing.

Multi-Platform Coverage

• SABC+: Exclusive content, race previews, in-depth interviews, and live streaming.
• S3: Broadcast of all races, complete with expert commentary, race-day highlights, and interviews with leading figures in the horse racing world.
Radio 2000 & Metro FM: Special features, behind-the-scenes access, and coverage across popular Sport & Lifestyle shows leading up to and during the events.

Upcoming Highlights

Following the success of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate earlier this month, SABC audiences can look forward to the following Cape Summer Festival of Racing events:

• World Sports Betting Cape Town MET – Saturday, 25 January 2025
• Cape Town Seafood & Jazz Festival: Cape Derby – Saturday, 23 February 2025
• March Royal Raceday – Sunday, 16 March 2025

Broadcast Schedule: World Sports Betting Cape Town MET

For the highly anticipated World Sports Betting Cape Town MET on Saturday, 25 January 2025, SABC platforms will offer live and engaging coverage:

Metro FM
• 9 AM – 12 PM: Top 30 with Kyeezi
• 12 PM – 3 PM: The Encore

Good Hope FM
• 12 PM – 3 PM: The Matinee with Garth B
• 3 PM – 6 PM: The Weekend Special Show with Carissa Cupido
S3
• 2:30 PM – 4:50 PM

Experience the Thrill

Tune in to SABC’s platforms to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of horse racing at the Cape Summer Festival of Racing. Don’t miss a moment of the action as we celebrate South Africa’s rich heritage of horse racing in February and March 2025.
Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Head of Communications)
Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590