SABC 2 BIDS FAREWELL TO 7DE LAAN

Johannesburg, 17 July 2023 – After 23 years on air, SABC 2 and Danie Odendaal Productions announces that the long-running popular soapie 7de Laan will not be recommissioned for another season when season 24 comes to an end in December 2023.

The brainchild of Danie Odendaal, 7de Laan made its debut on SABC 2 on 4 April 2000, bringing to life much-loved characters such as Oubaas, Hilda, Charmaine, Aggie, Emma, and the Meintjies family who all became household names.

7de Laan focuses on the lives of residents staying in and around the community of 7de Laan in the suburb of Hillside. Originally presented in Afrikaans only, the show has gone through many transformations reflective of a changing society through the introduction of various dynamic characters, storylines and languages from other races and cultures, reflecting the rich diversity of our country.

 

7de Laan certainly made its contribution in assisting South Africans make the transition to a democratic state by dealing with issues such as inter racial and homosexual relationships. Over the years it has also dealt with many social ills including gender-based violence, drug addiction, kidnappings and human trafficking. Many South Africans have also learnt to speak Afrikaans because of 7de Laan by listening to the language and reading the English subtitles.

 

In its trophy cupboard sits many awards that 7de Laan has won throughout its life span including the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) in the categories of Best Soapie and was voted as the Most Popular Soapie in the Royalty Soapie Awards this year and Outstanding Female Villain award won by Deirdre Wolhuter for her portrayal of Mariaan Welman.

 

 

 

Head of Content for Video Entertainment for SABC, Lala Tuku said that “SABC is proud to have worked with Danie Odendaal Productions and been part of the journey leading and producing the best Afrikaans soapie on local television for SABC 2. 7de Laan has penetrated the hearts of millions of South Africans. With iconic characters over the years, that still hold a place in the viewers hearts, powerful storylines crafted by a talented writing team engaged the audience on relevant topics. After more than two decades on air, the award winning 7de Laan leaves a lasting imprint on the SA television landscape. SABC wishes all the dedicated and talented cast and crew of 7de Laan all the best on their future endeavours”.

 

“It has been an honour and privilege to produce a show that has touched the lives of so many South Africans for over two decades. As we come to the end of this chapter, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated cast and crew who have poured their talent and passion into bringing the show to life. We also extend our deepest appreciation to the viewers and fans whose unwavering support has been the driving force behind our success. It is bittersweet to say goodbye, but we are filled with pride for the impact that 7de Laan has had on our society, addressing important social issues and fostering inclusively, the show has made its mark on South African television. Thank you for being a part of this remarkable journey with us.”, says Thandi Ramathesele, Executive Producer of 7de Laan.

 

As we bid a fond farewell to the show, SABC 2 extends its deep gratitude to the dedicated cast and crew of 7de Laan under the leadership of Danie Odendaal and later Thandi Ramathesele. Most of all, the channel thanks the millions of viewers and fans for tuning in everyday Monday to Friday for the past 23 years. Your loyalty, commitment and support is greatly appreciated!

 

For media enquiries

 

Contact:

Caroline Phalakatshela – Publicity Specialist, Video Entertainment

Tel: 011 714 5441/072 382 2032 / Email phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za

 

 

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC TO LEND A HELPING HAND ON MANDELA DAY  

Johannesburg – Monday, 17 July 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), in celebrating Mandela Day, will once again lend a helping hand through various initiatives, which will be carried out by some of its television and radio platforms.

SABC CSI, alongside Video Entertainment channel SABC 2, and the SABC’s continental radio station Channel Africa, will be collaborating with the Girls and Boys Town’s, Kagiso Campus on the restoration of their therapy centre. SABC 2 talent will form part of the team assisting in refurbishment of the therapy room in making the space less clinical, with the aim of making it more conducive to conducting counseling sessions. Gift of the Givers will also be part of this initiative and will be providing food hampers.

SABC CSI has also collaborated with Habitat for Humanity, where the SABC will be part of the building of one home in Thaba-Nchu. In total, Habitat for Humanity will build 10 houses on the day. Lesedi FM will also broadcast live the proceedings on its 09:00 – 12:00 show.

SAfm is proud to support one of its own on-air personality Mr Songezo Mabece, presenter of ‘The Viewpoint’, Monday and Tuesdays from 20h00 – 22h00, as he will be summiting Mount Kilimanjaro from 14 – 18 July 2023. Songezo is embarking on the ‘Trek4Mandela’ journey in partnership with the Imbumba Foundation and is scheduled to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro on July 18.

METRO FM, in the spirit of uplifting communities will be refurbishing two school computer labs in Mpumalanga. The school names are Coronation Secondary school in Klarinet, Emalahleni and Violet Jiyane Secondary school in Carolina.

 

Cape Town based radio station Goodhope FM, will have a CSI activation at Philisa Abafazi Women’s Shelter, with its programme ‘The Morning Show’ broadcast between 9h00 – 12h00, having an outside broadcast from the shelter.

On 28 July 2023, SAfm and Radio 2000 will visit the Cheshire Homes in Johannesburg, an organisation with branches around the country, which is dedicated to serving the needs of people living with disabilities.

Lotus FM will visit the Cheshire Home in Durban, on 31 July 2023 and the respective stations will be procuring items from a wish list that has been supplied and handing these hampers over to the respective homes.

As part of the Mandela Month Celebrations, Phalaphala FM has once again launched their annual Donate a Borehole Campaign. This project is in its second year, having commenced in 2022 during the station’s birthday month of February. This year, on 31 July, the station is looking forward to giving away its 1st borehole with the focus on the most rural villages in the Vhembe District.

Ukhozi FM will be joining forces with Cookie Edwards, a KZN network on Gender Based Violence (GBV) and visit their GBV centre in Umlazi. The station will donate 30 blankets, clothes and school shoes as part of the handover.

truFM will be broadcasting from and donating furniture to Dora Nginza hospital at their victims of sexual abuse arm called Thuthuzela in Gqeberha with McDonalds EC on 18 July; and on 28 July, they will broadcast from Midlands College in Uitenhage where they will be profiling self-funding entrepreneurs on campus.

Ikwekwezi FM will be visiting the Ubuhle Bempumelelo Old Age Home on 19 July 2023. This visit aims to assist the brand-new old age home by soliciting donations and community participation, while also providing invaluable services such as painting, cleaning and de-bushing the yard, and planting trees.

The SABC remains committed to playing an active role in society, over and above its public mandate of providing radio and television services to millions of South Africans.

ENDS

Issued By: Group Communications

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

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

About Radio Bantu

In the 1960s the South African Broadcasting Corporation launched Radio Bantu as a fully-fledged station for African listeners in their different languages. Zulu was the first language used on the radio station. It was soon followed by the other vernacular languages. Intended to operate as the apartheid state’s propaganda channel, vernacular radio came to find resonance among millions of African listeners.

On January 1, 1962, the SABC introduced a high frequency modulation system, a breakthrough that marked the birth of FM radio and 12-hour mass-based broadcasting that involved 12 languages -Zulu, Xhosa, Southern Sotho, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga and Venda. Thanks to the wireless’s immediacy, accessibility, affordability and portability, almost overnight Radio Bantu became the mainstay of black popular culture.

That was the beginning of Radio Sesotho (1/1/1962) (now Lesedi FM 1996), Radio Zulu (1/1/1962) (Ukhozi FM), Radio Setswana (1/6/1962)

(Motsweding FM), Radio Lebowa (1/6/1962) (Thobela FM), Radio Tsonga (1/2/1965) (Munghana Lonene), Radio Venda (1/2/1965) (Phala Phala FM), Radio Swazi (1982) (Ligwalagwala FM), Radio Ndebele (16/3/1983) (lkwekwezi FM) and Radio Xhosa (1966) (Umhlobo Wenene). All the radio stations changed to their current status in 1996.

The current regional radio stations have its foundations in Radio Bantu. Very little of Radio Bantu content has been preserved. The SABC Radio Archives holds approximately 40 Radio Bantu programs, of which the earliest dates to somewhere in 1960, and which are mainly radio dramas. A concerted effort is being made to get the collection back into the SABC. The regional archivists will try to source and search for this material.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 5FM’S ZANELE POTELWA ONE OF M&G TOP 200 YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS  

Friday, 30 June 2023, Johannesburg – 5FM’s 5 Lunch host, Zanele Potelwa, has been announced as one of South Africa’s Top 200 Young South Africans.

Aside from hosting the highly popular 5 Lunch slot on 5FM, weekdays from 12h00 to 15h00, Zanele has just joined SABC Sport as a presenter for its new Netball World Cup show. She has hosted events such as the GenNext Awards, and in 2022, she was a red-carpet host for the South African Music Awards and the inaugural SA Amapiano Award and a black carpet host for the METRO FM Music Awards 2023. She has also made her mark as one of SA’s leading MCs, voiceover artists, actors, DJs and content creators.

 

The Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans list celebrates South African visionaries among SA’s youth – South Africa’s key to reaching greatness. For almost two decades, the Mail and Guardian have recognized the impact the South African youth make every day with this initiative.

 

This year’s installation of M&G’s 200 Young South Africans boasted over 15 inclusive categories that aim to recognise and reward youth who have created resilient, entrepreneurial and robust solutions. These categories include, but are not limited to, arts and entertainment, Civil Society, Health, Technology and Innovation, and sport. These young people are actively shaping South Africa and play a pivotal role in building its future.

 

5FM Management wishes to congratulate Zanele on this remarkable achievement and wishes her continued successes in all her endeavours – impacting and changing SA for the better to the power of 5.

 

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About 5FM

5FM is not just a radio station. 5FM is a multimedia brand that builds and shares content across digital and on-air media channels informed by the youth. 5FM’s purpose is to bring together the youth of South Africans through the power of music. As an entertainment powerhouse 5FM features some of the most well-known media personalities and music DJs in South Africa.  The station embraces content that is relevant, youth driven and co-created with the 5FM community while proudly supporting the South African music industry. 5FM is an multi award-winning station that lives loud!

 

Visit 5FM online at www.5fm.co.za, or find us on the following social media platforms:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ThePowerof5FM,

Twitter: https://twitter.com/5FM

Instagram: https://instagram.com/5fm/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NrMnw60a-Z-E77FfMKqkA

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/5FM/

SnapChat: Thepowerof5fm

 

Distributed by:           Altus Venables

                                      PR Specialist – 5FM

                                      altus@5fm.co.za / 079 632 9852

On Behalf of:              JD Mostert

Business Manager – 5FM                

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC ANNOUNCES ADVOCATE NTUTHUZELO VANARA’S RESIGNATION

Johannesburg – Friday, 30 June 2023-The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to announce that its Group Executive for Legal, Governance & Regulatory, Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara has decided to leave the SABC at the end of July 2023. Advocate Vanara joined the SABC on 01 October 2018 as the Head of Legal Services until his appointment as the GE: for Legal, Governance & Regulatory on 1 April 2021.

Advocate Vanara is a serial achiever, results-driven, team player, and an inspirational and ethical leader with a demonstrable track record of getting the best results from his teams and colleagues. He played a significant role in the turn-around process at the SABC, a responsibility he discharged with excellence and distinction.

The SABC is thankful for Advocate Vanara’s immense contribution to the SABC and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

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Issued by Group Communications

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

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

Q&A with Ukhozi FM Bingelela Mpanza

Sekuphele unyaka selokhu waba yingxenye yalomsakazo yikuphi nje ongakuqhakambisa kulesikhathi osasihlalile?

Ngifunde okuningi kungikhulisile kakhulu ukuba semsakazweni omkhulu Ukhoiz fm. Ngafunda nokubaluleka  komlaleli woKhozifm angilutho ngaphandle kwakhe. Nezinto eziningi ezinhle ezenzeka emsakazweni, ukubambisana phakathi kozakwethu.

 

 

Ungasho nje ukuthi ukudla kwakho umhlanganiso njengomethuli wezinhlelo ovelele ngenkathi kuthungathwa ikhono emqhudelwaneni i Winnie Mahlangu kukugqugquzele noma ukwazile ukuziphendlela eyakho indlela?

Ukungena ezinyaweni ka Mama Winnie Mahlangu kunginikeze ukuzethemba kwanginika nenselelo yokuthi ngenzekahle futhi ngenze kakhulu. Ngoba ubeyinqalabutho, uyibekile induku ebandla.

 

Ngesikhathi esifushane kangaka ukwazile ukuzitholela indawo yokuthi ube ngomunye wabethuli bezinhlelo ohlelweni olugabe ngenqwaba yabalaleli u Sigiya ngeNgoma ukwenze kanjani lokhu?

Ukusebenza ngokuzinikela nentshisekelo ikhona okungibeke lapha. Lelithuba kimi liyinqayizivele, futhi ngizoliphathisa okwezikhali zamantungwa.

 

Ungathini nje kwabanye abantu besifazane abasebebancane abangafisa ukuhamba ezinyathelweni zakho?

kubalulekile ukuba nguwena uma wenza into, nokulandela isiphiwo sakho ikhona okuyokuhlukisa kwabanye abantu.

 

Inyanga le uNhlangulana ihlonzwe njengenyanga yentsha, uthini umyalezo wakho owubhekise entsheni?

Intsha ayizihloniphe, ihloniphe neSizwe . Inciphise ukudla izidakamizwa kanye nophuzo oludakayo

 

RFQ/LOG/2023/76:APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR GENERAL PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HVAC AND MINOR NEW WORKS ON AN “AS AND WHEN” REQUIRED BASIS AT SABC AUCKLAND PARK FOR FIVE YEARS

RFQ ISSUE `DATE 27 JUNE 2023

CLOSING DATE & TIME 27 JULY 2023 AT 12H00PM

Submissions must be electronically emailed to RFQSubmissions@sabc.co.za on or before the closing date of this RFQ.
Active registration and valid minimum grading with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) of 4EB and 5ME “The Tenderer shall provide a valid and active certificate at the time of closing and at the time of award”.

For queries, please contact Blonde Ngoepe via email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za

RSG RADIO DRAMA SKRYF KOMPETISIE 2023

RSG in samewerking met die ATKV bied vanjaar vir die 27ste keer die RSG radiodramaskryfkompetisie aan.

Die prysgeld is vanjaar R115 000.  Die algehele wenner ontvang R50 000, die naaswenner R25 000 en die drama wat die derde plek beklee kry R15 000.  Die Jong Skrywer (jonger as 30 jaar) sal ook R15 000 ontvang.  ‘n Bykomende merieteprys van R10 000 word toegeken aan ‘n drama wat deur die beoordelaars gekies word uit die finaliste wat nie vir die vier topposisies kwalifiseer nie.

Buiten die prysgeld word die wendramas ook in 2024 op RSG uitgesaai.

Die sluitingsdatum vir die kompetisie is Donderdag 31 Augustus 2023.  Inskrywings kan per e-pos gestuur word na radiodrama@rsg.co.za.

Daar is geen voorgeskrewe tema nie. Inskrywings  moet nuwe en oorspronklike radiodramas wees. Geen verwerkings van bestaande materiaal of verhoogdramas of stories wat al voorheen gepubliseer is, sal aanvaar word nie.

Slegs een inskrywing per persoon word toegelaat.  Die duur van die dramas moet tussen 40 en 50 minute wees – ‘n maksimum van 45 A4-bladsye wat volgens die wedstrydreëls getik is.  ‘n Maksimum van sewe karakters word toegelaat.

‘n Volledige handleiding wat ook die reëls en inskryfvorm bevat, is gratis op RSG se webblad beskikbaar. In die eerste ronde van beoordeling word tussen tien en twintig tekste gekies wat dan met die hulp van ‘n mentor vir die eindronde geslyp word. Die finaliste kan daarna hulle tekste vir die eindronde van beoordeling voorlê.

Besoek RSG se webblad by rsg.co.za vir besonderhede oor die kompetisie, en om die kompetisie se handleiding af te laai.

 

MEDIA STATEMENT |  CUTTING EDGE NOMINATED FOR THE STANDARD BANK SIKUVILE JOURNALISM AWARDS

Johannesburg-Friday, 23 June 2023- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), a public service broadcasting organization committed to delivering News that is independent and impartial, is delighted to announce the two nominations received for Cutting Edge at the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards. Cutting Edge is the SABC’s television Current Affairs programme on S1 which broadcasts at 21h00 on Tuesdays. Two episodes of this programme have been nominated for the Indigenous Language Reporting in Community Media Category and the awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, 24 June 2023.

Ms. Nomvuyo Ntanjana, the Producer for Cutting Edge is also nominated at this year’s awards in the Community Service Reporting and Lifestyle categories.

Community Service reporting award is described by Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards as “one that highlights issues crafted from a community interest perspective, including general community feature and creative journalism stories that are initiated to capture the depth of community sentiments and concerns.”

Meanwhile lifestyle is considered as some of the best writing/ broadcast packaging around soft or magazine- type issues.

These nominations are a resounding acknowledgement of SABC News’ commitment to provide its viewers with accurate, thought provoking and relatable news coverage in a simple and easy to understand manner.  SABC News aims to treat each story with professionalism, following the highest standard of integrity.

SABC News Group Executive, Moshoeshoe Monare said “SABC News is honoured to be considered among the industry’s most esteemed contenders, whose contributions continue to help shape the modern landscape of journalism. SABC News’ dedicated team of journalists, editors, photographers, and producers strive to uncover the truth and shed light on important stories.

Moshoeshoe added that “These nominations are an affirmation and recognition of the quality of our content and high standard of journalism. It reflects the commitments by our journalists for giving expression to the plight of ordinary people.”

 

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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

 

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER  

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 20 June 2023– The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board has resolved to appoint Ms. Nada Wotshela as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer effective 1 July 2023 whilst the recruitment of a new GCEO is underway.

The Board is confident of Ms. Wotshela’s abilities in steering the public broadcaster during this time. We implore on the SABC’s stakeholders, internally and externally, to support her during this period.

Ms. Wotshela is a seasoned broadcaster with more than 20 years working experience at the SABC with 12 of these years in senior management and executive roles. She possesses both the technical knowledge and the leadership skills of public broadcasting and is currently serving as Group Executive for Radio at the SABC.

 

ENDS

Issued By: Group Communications on behalf of the SABC Board

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

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