MEDIA STATEMENT | THE SABC IS HONOURED AT THE UN’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT (MIPAD) AWARDS CEREMONY IN NEW YORK

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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MEDIA STATEMENT |  SABC ACQUIRES FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 AND FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND 2023 BROADCAST RIGHTS  

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 20th of July to the 20th 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 Statement | Next teenage superhero to make their appearance on RSG’s Kragkamp

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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MEDIA STATEMENT | MUNGHANA LONENE FM’S EPIC WEEKEND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS

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 STATEMENT | UMHLOBO WENENE FM 62nd BIRTHDAY COMPETITION WINNER TO COLLECT A BRAND NEW CAR

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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MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC RADIO STATIONS CREATING LINKS TO CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE

Johannesburg – Friday, 9 September 2022 – The SABC’s radio giants, Ukhozi FM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Ikwekwezi, Munghana Lonene, Thobela FM, Motsweding and Lesedi FM will participate in various simulcasts,  demonstrating the SABC’s commitment to  a diverse and united  society.

The first simulcast between the SABC’s top two PBS stations, Ukhozi FM and Umhlobo Wenene FM, is scheduled for 10 September 2022.  Sgiya Ngengoma will be simulcast on Umhlobo Wenene FM from  09h00 – 12h00.  Five other Ukhozi FM programmes will be broadcast on other radio stations as follows:

Date/Time Show Format Station
10-Sep-22

09h00 – 12h00

 Sgiya Ngengoma Simulcast Umhlobo wenene
16-Sep-22

09h00 – 12h00

 Jabulujule Live Broadcast Ligwalagwala/Ikwekwezi
23-Sep-22

12h30 – 15h00

 Dankie 12-3 Simulcast Munghana/Thobela
26-Sep-22

06h00 – 09h00

 VABS Simulcast Umhlobo Wenene
30-Sep-22

15h00 – 18h00

 WNB Simulcast Motsweding/Lesedi

 

Ms Nada Wotshela, Group Executive of SABC Radio says, “Driving heritage and culture remain a priority for SABC Radio. The power of our portfolio of brands, in terms of reach and impact, remain unmatched in the industry.  For this reason, we are able to use innovative collaborations to ensure that the sounds of our unity in diversity are  heard across some of the biggest radio stations in the country. In addition, this initiative will assist us to drive listenership across our platforms and introduce listeners in other parts of the country to the diversity that only SABC Radio can provide.”

Besides the simulcasts, each station will have its own unique Heritage Month offerings, the details of which can be found on the stations’ websites and social media platforms.

 

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MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC RADIO PORTFOLIO WELCOMES THE 111 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2022 RADIO AWARDS

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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THOBELA FM “Mošate Wa Tsebo Le Boithabišo“

SABC recognizes its Sepedi radio station, Thobela FM this September. Thobela FM started in 1960 as Radio Bantu, which characterized all the marginalized ethnic groups of the time. It was then called Radio Lebowa in 1962, reflecting the name of the former homeland – Lebowa. Some of the station popular programmes during that era included Sebokuboku, Tate Sekwakwalala, Tla Moya, Nteletse, Baithuti Kgothekgothe, and Na molao o reng? The station commanded over six million listeners at that time. It was also known for its compelling radio dramas, including the radio turned TV show, ‘Di million tsa kiriri’.

The station then inherited its present name, Thobela FM “Mošito o tšwela pele” In 1998 after the democratic dispensation in order to adjust itself with the millennial developments. For the previous decades of its existence, Thobela FM has been one of the best radio stations in South Africa, and number one preferred radio station in the Limpopo Province. The station now enjoys listenership of over 3 million in South Africa and abroad.

In 2014, the station embarked on a new station imaging, changing its slogan to “Mošate Wa Tsebo Le Boithabišo“, which led to winning various accolades including being named “The Best Radio Station“ at the South African Radio Awards.

SABC COMPETITIONS Ts & Cs

By participating in the SABC Competitions, each entrant agrees to the following terms and conditions:

This Competition is open to ALL South Africans

 

  1. This Competition comprises of Giveaway Prizes, where entrants stand a chance to each win a giveaway during or after the duration of the Competition campaign.
  2. For an entrant to be declared a Winner in this Competition, they would have been the first one to correctly answer the question or questions posed by the SABC on a relevant day the question or questions is/are posed on each of the social media platforms of the SABC (Website).
  3. Entrants must enter the Competition by following the SABC’s account @sabcportal on SABC social media platforms: Twitter: @sabcportal IG; @sabcportal FB: @sabcportal and to look out for the clues for the Competition on the website.
  4. The deadline for each category of the Competition will be on the date that the Competition category will run on the above digital platforms of the SABC
  5. Winners in this Competition will be announced by the SABC at the end of the Competition on the above social media platforms and Winners will also be directly contacted by the SABC via email.
  6. The SABC will endeavor to notify all the Winners by end of the month of the competition or within a week after the date of the run of the Competition.
  7. If a Winner does not respond to SABC’s notification close of business 5 days after the notification, the SABC reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and the prize will be Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given.
  8. Each Winner of the Competition can select to have the Prize either delivered to the Winner’s chosen address or delivered as per arrangements made with a Winner for the collection of the Prize. A form of identification will be required from the Winner collecting the Giveaway
  9. A winner in this Competition consents to the SABC interviewing them live or otherwise on SABC platforms and to the SABC broadcasting the interview audio clip/voice note or video on different SABC platforms.
  10. No other alternative is available for the Giveaway Prizes in this Competition.
  11. The Giveaway Prizes are therefore non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and are not redeemable for cash or other prizes. The prize may not be claimed by a third party on behalf of a Winner.
  12. Notwithstanding anything in these Terms and Conditions, the SABC reserves the right at any time in its absolute discretion to a) reject any wrong answers; b) amend any of the Competition terms and conditions without prior notice; c) block participants on SABC platforms if the SABC finds their submission offensive, obscene or not in line with the goals of this competition or SABC broadcast
  13. In the event of any dispute regarding these Terms and Conditions and/or the results thereof and all other matters relating to the Competition, the decision of SABC shall be final and no correspondence or discussions shall be entertained by the SABC.
  14. The SABC does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability injury, or disappointment incurred or suffered by any entrant/winner in connection with their participation in this Competition. The SABC further disclaims liability for any injury or damage to any entrant/winner’s or any other person’s device relating to or resulting from participating in or downloading any material in connection with the
  15. The SABC shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations in terms of this Competition where such failure is caused by something outside its Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, pandemics, outbreaks, weather conditions, fire, flood, hurricane, strike, industrial dispute, war, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, inevitable accidents, supervening legislation, or any other circumstances amounting to force majeure.
  16. Each Entrant and/or Winner agrees to the SABC making their names and all entries/user-generated content/ audio clips/voice notes or video made available for this Competition in the SABC’s publications and/or on its websites and any other media, whether now known or invented in the future.
  17. If one or more conditions of these Terms and Conditions are void and/or invalid, this will not affect the validity of the remaining Terms and Conditions and/or any other specific terms for the contest.
  18. By entering any this Competition, Each Entrant confirms that they have read and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and by the decisions of the SABC, which are final in all matters relating to the Competition. Any breach of these terms and conditions will result in the disqualification from the Competition or the forfeiture of the No correspondence will be entered into.

 

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SABC MEDIA RELATIONS TEAM CELEBRATES KEY MEDIA STAKEHOLDERS

On Friday, 26 August 2022, the Media Relations team met with two of its key media stakeholders to celebrate their respective nominations for ‘Entertainment Journalist of the Year at the 1st Annual Basadi in Music Awards, set to take place soon.

The Media Relations Managers in the department, Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo and Ms. Vuyo Mthembu, as well as the Head of Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Ms. Ndileka Cola and engaged Ms. Doreen Molefe, the Digital Entertainment Editor at Daily Sun and Ms. Bambalele, a Senior Arts and Entertainment Reporter at Sowetan on their respective achievement.

Over the years, the Media Relations team has worked well with both media colleagues and celebrating this milestone in their respective careers, was a small token of appreciate for the fair and balanced coverage they have provided on SABC television and Radio programmes, personalities and initiatives.

The SABC Media Relations team wishes them well and hopes that they continue on their trajectory of making a meaningful impact in the media industry.

 

By: Vuyo Mthembu