WARREN MASEMOLA AND LESLEY MUSINA SET TO JOIN SKEEM SAAM, SABC1’S DAILY DRAMA SERIES.

“It’s absolutely beautiful. I actually feel like I’m in Limpopo. Being a city boy that grew up in Tshwane, the set of Skeem Saam makes me feel like I’m back with my people”, says Warren.

Set to play the character of ‘Gopane’, we welcome Warren Masemola to the family. Gopane, a Turfloop native, who moved to Johannesburg to work as a taxi driver makes a sudden appearance a few months after his son Smaki, had mysteriously gone missing. Turfloop families are under scrutiny as he vows to uncover the mysterious secret of what really happened to his son

Warren makes his first appearance on the 4th of November 2024.

Meanwhile, it seems all is well in Mr Kgomo and Melita’s world, until a blast from the past suddenly comes knocking at their door, threatening to blow their house down. Played by Lesley Musina, ‘Fefo’ on the surface might seem like an ordinary charming, confident and good-looking man but we soon discover a darker side to him. One that is full of menace and violence.

 

“Shooting Skeem Saam is a dream come true. What an amazing production. Everyone is so welcoming here and I immediately felt at home when cast, crew and production welcomed me with open arms. It feels like I’ve been here forever,” says Lesley.

Lookout for Lesley on your screens from the 20th  of November 2024

 

For more information and interview opportunities contact SABC1 Publicity.

Angeke Bas’khone with Skeem Saam weekdays at 19:30, only on SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!

RFP/VE/2024/10242362/30:APPOINTMENT OF PANELIST TO IMPLEMENT DIGITAL MARKETING FOR THE SABC RADIO EDUCATION FUNDED PROGRAMMES 10 SLOTS ACROSS 12 RADIO STATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

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.

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC+ RECORDS RAPID GROWTH WITH 500K REGISTERED USERS RECORDED FOLLOWING REVAMP IN JULY 2024

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

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Instagram: @SABCPlus     

TikTok: @sabcplus     

Website: www.sabc-plus.com

 

ENDS

 

Issued By: Group Communications

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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

 

DOUBLE TROUBLE AWAITS THE BANKER ON DEAL OR NO DEAL CELEBRITY THIS WEEKEND.

Dr Malinga and DJ Cleo are playing for worthy causes in back-to-back episodes.

 

Due to last week’s live sport on SABC1, the scheduled Deal or No Deal Celebrity episode did not make the airwaves. However, there is some fantastic news for the popular game show’s millions of fans. Two big-name mover-and-shaker musicians, Dr Malinga and DJ Cleo, will battle the banker in a back-to-back double bill on Saturday, 12 October. Rumour also has it that one of these household names will boost the bank balance of a charity organisation with a six-figure stash of cash.

Dr Malinga will bring his trademark high energy and over-the-top moves to Deal or No Deal Celebrity at 18:00, while DJ Cleo will be in the house at 19:00.

The charity chosen by Dr Malinga is Tshwaraganang Community Development, an NGO in Marikana that cares for orphans and neglected children.

The music icon, blessed with his sixth kid – a baby girl called Talent –  a few weeks before the episode was recorded, has a soft spot for children without caring parents. That’s why the super busy Dr Malinga, a massive fan of Deal or No Deal Celebrity, juggled his diary to shine the spotlight on this NGO and raise as much money as possible to ease their plight.

“I love Deal or No Deal because it is the people’s programme, showing love for the children and people in need. I also grew up in a poor community and know how dire some circumstances are,” Dr Malinga explained.

DJ Cleo will be playing for Father a Nation (FAN). This non-profit company addresses gender-based violence, crime and fatherlessness by running programmes at schools and colleges in different communities countrywide. Their mission is to inspire and equip the next generation of men to be nation-builders, caring fathers, role models, and activists against any form of abuse.

DJ Cleo, a dad himself, will also share his insights about responsible fatherhood.

Is it true that either Dr Malinga or DJ Cleo walked off with a considerable amount for their charity by playing a perfect game? If yes, who will it be?

All will be revealed on SABC 1 on Saturday night (12 October) between 18:00 and 20:00. The Sunday rebroadcast of the double-bill on S3 will start at 11:00.

Deal or NO Deal Celebrity is proudly sponsored by LottoStar and produced by Homebrew Films for Primedia Studios.

MEDIA STATEMENT | AFCON 2025 QUALIFIERS MATCHES DISRUPTED

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:

Tournament Matches Time
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Cameroon vs Kenya 18h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Nigeria vs Libya 18h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Egypt vs Mauritania 18h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Senegal vs Malawi 21h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Mali vs Guinea-Bissau 21h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Angola vs Niger 21h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Gabon vs Lesotho 21h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Tunisia vs Comoros 21h00
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone 21h00

 

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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Issued By:                                   Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                     Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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

MEDIA STATEMENT | THE SABC ACHIEVES ITS FIRST UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINION IN 14 YEARS

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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Issued By:                              Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations

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

MISS WORLD SA RETURNS TO S3 WITH PROVERB AS THE HOST

Johannesburg, 2 October 2024 – S3 is pleased to announce that the Miss World SA pageant will be broadcast live on the channel on Saturday, October 5 2024, at 20:30.

The 2024 Miss World South Africa pageant featuring ten hopefuls will take place on Saturday at Sun City, Pilanesburg, North-West Province. The winner will represent South Africa at the Miss World finals in February 2025.

Metro FM on-air personality Tebogo “ProVerb” Thekisho will host this year’s Miss World SA with the reigning Miss World South Africa, with Dr Claude Mashego as the Backstage Commentator.

The Miss World SA 2024 pageant will pay a special tribute and celebrate the current Miss World Botswana, Lesego Chombo, who was crowned the 71st Miss World Africa this year.

Entertaining the audiences will be performances by The Mahotella Queens, former Boom Shaka co-founder Theo Nhlengethwa, singer, songwriter and performer Mthandazo Gatya, television and radio personality Sechaba Gqeba, professional voice actor Weza Matomane and Aubrey Ngcungama, co-founder of a platform connecting black African wine enthusiasts.

The judges this year are Rea Malatji, Ntsoaki Ledimo and Dr Norman Cahi from South Africa, joined by Malaak Compton-Rock and Ava Lizette Hall from the United States of America, The Miss World 2023 Krystyna Pyszková, Michael Petr and Taibo Bacar from Mozambique.

The top 10 finalists are Amber Marais (22), Jesmika Singh (25), Lynique Odendaal (22), Nande Mabala (26), Neo Nkhumane (22), Romanda Hombi (25), Thembelihle Mnguni (25), Tshiamo Setlhare (26), Ximiyeto Makhubele (21), and Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg (18).

Amber Marais

Marais, 22, a volunteer from Free State who works with Bloemfontein ladies to prepare meals for the underprivileged, believes that companionship, entertainment, and compassion make a difference in a person’s life. Amber, who holds a Diploma in Sport Development and Management, enjoys tutoring and coaching children.

Jesmika Singh

Jesmika Singh is a University of Cape Town (UCT) Master’s student whose academic record and research on Breast Cancer Biotechnology and Immunotherapy have earned her awards and accolades. She wants to become a scientist of international repute and discover a cure for breast cancer.

Lynique Odendaal

Lynique is a music therapist from Wonderboom in Gauteng, committed to addressing multifaceted challenges facing vulnerable children by uplifting and empowering them.

Lynique Odendaal, 22, started Freedom Inspired to Amplify Hope (FIAH), which advocates for the rights of abused, abandoned, and neglected children, with a focus on those affected by homelessness.

Nande Mabala

Nandi Mabala, 26, from Zwelethemba, Western Cape, formed “Go Green SA” Her Beauty With a Purpose sustainability project uses agriculture as a tool to teach students soft skills to contribute to the fight against global warming in her rural township of Zwelethemba in the Western Cape.

Neo Nkhumane

Neo Nkhumane’s ambition is to address pressing social issues facing the country while advancing her studies in Communication.

Neo, 22, a Communications lecturer at North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, desires to empower young women with the necessary resources and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding reproductive health.

Romanda Hombi

Romanda Hombi is a Clinical Audiologist and would like to influence the drafting of policies and legislation on the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for everyone, regardless of socio-economic status, age or disability.

Romanda, 25, from Mpumalanga, would love to influence the agenda of the World Health Organisation and United Nations to promote the health of all people.

Tshiamo Selthare

Tshiamo Setlhare, 26, an Occupational Therapist from Mahikeng, North West, Green Ribbon project, emphasises the fact that every person with a mental illness should have the right to exercise all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.

Thembelihle Mnguni

This 25-year-old model and Electrical Engineering student aspires to lead and work with enthusiasm and purpose in all her work.

Born in Gauteng, Mnguni, 25, says her Beauty with a Purpose project, Shining Hope, aims to empower communities through renewable and sustainable energy.’

Ximiyeto Makhubele

Coding enthusiast and pageant regular Ximiyeto Makhubele, a tech developer from Limpopo, wants to use technology to create solutions for people.

Through her Beauty with a Purpose project, Youth Empowerment Through Education, Makhubele wants to empower the youth by integrating innovative tech solutions, such as educational apps and mentorship programmes.

Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg

Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, a digital and marketing executive at Scuderia, Ferrari South Africa, believes that every person can contribute to the greater good of the world and that a dream is what keeps the world turning one’s hopes.

For more information and interview opportunities, contact the S3 Publicity office.

Open Up with the Miss World SA on S3, Saturday 5th of October 2024 at 20:30. Also available on SABC Plus.

MEDIA STATEMENT | RACHEL MASUKU JOINS SABC AS THE NEW GROUP EXECUTIVE: HUMAN RESOURCES

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.

ENDS

 

Issued By: Group Communications

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Manager: Media Relations)

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

 

 

 

 

RFQ/LOG/2024/10243950/58: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF A PARAPLEGIC LIFT FOR SABC WESTERN CAPE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

RFQ RFQ/LOG/2024/10243950/58

RFQ ISSUE `DATE 01 OCTOBER 2024

RFQ DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF A PARAPLEGIC LIFT FOR SABC WESTERN CAPE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

BRIEFING SESSION / SITE INSPECTION NOT APPLICABLE

CLOSING DATE & TIME 21 OCTOBER 2024 @ 12:00

Submissions must be electronically emailed to RFQSubmissions@sabc.co.za on or before the closing date of this RFQ.

CIDB Grade Level 1, SI or Higher minimum grading with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) “The Tenderer shall provide a valid and active certificate at the time of closing and at the time of award”.

For queries, please contact Thembikhaya Simayile via email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za
The SABC requests your quotation on the services listed above. Please furnish us with all the information as requested and return your quotation on the date and time stipulated above. Late and incomplete submissions will invalidate the quote submitted.

THE EXPRESSO MORNING SHOW FAMILY GROWS WITH EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS!

Johannesburg, 1 October 2024 – The Expresso Morning Show on S3 is excited to announce two new additions to its team. AB De Costa and Kyle Clark will join the beloved morning show, bringing their unique energy and passion to screens across South Africa.

AB De Costa, a talented host on Radio 2000, broadcasts The Vintage House on Fridays from 7 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays from 6 PM to 9 PM, and Sundays from 10 PM to Midnight. The MC from Mabopane, Pretoria, is ready to take on this exciting new chapter. “This is the stuff dreams are made of,” says AB. “It’s an honour and a privilege to join the Cardova and Expresso team. After 14 years in radio, doing TV has always been a dream, and I believe this opportunity is arriving at the perfect time in my career. I’m eager to connect with fellow South Africans every morning and share in their lives.”

Kyle Clark, known for his loyal following from the award-winning soapie 7de Laan, has spent nearly 14 years pursuing his dream of becoming a TV presenter. Sharing his excitement about joining the show, Kyle says, “After years of standing in queues and submitting audition videos, joining the Expresso family feels like home. I grew up watching Expresso before school, and now, to be part of that journey is surreal. This moment means everything to me and my family—it truly feels like a blessing.”

“We always must find ways to add value to our viewers through various interventions on our long-running shows on S3; AB and Kyle, as new additions to the Expresso and S3 family, do just that and introduce their existing following to the world of S3. They both bring a wealth of broadcast experience and charisma our viewers have never seen on TV. It’s a new season for Expresso on S3 with these two brilliant broadcasters.  Welcome both of them to the S3 family.” – Dichaba Phalatse, Marketing Manager for SABC Video Entertainment.

“It’s an exciting time for Expresso show on S3!  Kyle’s resilience and AB De Costa’s talent will definitely bring a fresh vibe to Expresso. It’s great to see new talent being nurtured and we are happy to create a space for their stories and energy. I’m sure viewers will connect with them and enjoy the new dynamics they bring, and we welcome them to our Expresso family.” – Shanitha Rathilal Bhageloo, Head of Genre for SABC Video Entertainment.

The Expresso Morning Show eagerly anticipates the arrival of AB De Costa and Kyle Clark as the newest field presenters, bringing their vibrant energies to the show as they guide viewers through the diverse stories of South Africa. Meanwhile, fellow presenters Carissa Cupido, Graeme Richards, Ewan Strydom, Ryle De Morny, and Carl Wastie are live in studio, delivering the best in morning entertainment from Cape Town weekdays from 6 to 9 AM, while Zanele Potelwa takes the lead in Johannesburg every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday—only on S3.