MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC WARNS THE PUBLIC OF BOGUS SMS – SABC COVID 19 LOTTERY REWARDS

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 27 July 2022 –  The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern, a bogus SMS being sent to members of the public, claiming that their mobile number has won R500.000 in an SABC Covid 19 Lottery Rewards competition or programme.

 

The public broadcaster can confirm that there is no such lottery that is being run or has been run by the organisation, and the public is urged to ignore this SMS or similar ones which may be sent.

The public is reminded that all competitions run by the organisation are done through its official radio, television, and digital platforms.

 

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Issued on Behalf of SABC Corporate                           

 

Media Enquiries:                  Ms. Ndileka Cola (Head of Communications and Stakeholder Relations)

ColaNK@sabc.co.za| |C. 073 376 8758

 

 

 

MEDIA STATEMENT | SPHIWE MKHONZA JOINS SOCCERZONE

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 26 July 2022 – SABC Sport  is pleased to announce the addition of renowned sport expert Mr. Sphiwe Mkhonza, as an analyst on the SABC’s sports flagship show, Soccerzone.

 

Mkhonza comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of soccer as a former player and coach. He is technically proficient and understands the game on and off the pitch. He has a great affinity with SABC viewers, having been a soccer analyst on the same show from 2013 until 2021 and on Laduma since 2013.

 

Mkhonza joins the seasoned South African television and radio broadcaster, Andile Ncube on a show that has contributed greatly to the performance of SABC Sport for many years. With cross-generational appeal and decades of impact on our audiences, Soccerzone has embedded itself in the legacy of the SABC and both Mkhonza and Ncube are poised to take it to even greater heights.

 

Soccerzone is broadcasted live on Mondays at 20:00 on the SABC Sport Channel on DTT Channel 4, Openview Channel 124 and the SABC Sport digital platforms. Soccerzone is rebroadcast on SABC 1 at 22:00 and is also available on the TelkomONE platform.

 

The SABC Sport management wishes Mkhonza all the best.

 

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Issued By:                           Group Communications

Media Enquiries:               Ms. Ndileka Cola (Head of Communications & Stakeholder Relations)

ColaNK@sabc.co.za/073 376 8758

SABC women nominated for Basadi Awards 2022

Basadi in Music Awards was founded in 2022. It is an award ceremony that celebrates female talent and achievements in the music industry. The all-encompassing awards honor varied talents such as singers, rappers, DJs, composers, producers, and creatives in the music ecosystem.

The spirit of the awards is to uplift, celebrate and showcase just what women can achieve when given the platform to shine. They also honor generations of women who played heroic roles in the liberation of women in the country, the continent of Africa, and the world at large.

Some SABC women presenters and producers have been nominated for these awards and therefore the public broadcaster will be recognizing them this coming week

SABC Celebrates 86 years

Established in August 1936, the South African Broadcasting Corporation is a public broadcaster with a mandate to inform, educate and entertain the public of South Africa. Founded on the statute of The Broadcasting Act (The Act), the SABC’s obligations are captured in the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) Regulations and license conditions, providing five television channels and 18 Radio stations.

This year, the public broadcaster will be recognized for its 86 years of existence in ensuring that the South African public has access to the content of national and international interest to make informed decisions while continuing to be trusted as a service provider the citizens can trust

This year’s theme, #86andcounting is meant to highlight the futuristic focus of the SABC over and above its past contribution by recognizing the efforts the organization is making in ensuring that future generations still enjoy meaningful content years from now. This includes a strong emphasis on SABC’s digital platforms and the need for its expansion in the dynamic channels the global society is accustomed to.

Be on the lookout for the birthday competition and stand a chance to win great prizes! Terms and Conditions apply. See attached.

5FM- The only unapologetically official voice of the Youth of South Africa.

SABC recognizes its vibrant radio station 5FM this month, 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 Africa through the power of music. It offers  popular, new contemporary music and entertainment that connects listeners with the uniquely South African national community

5FM’s inclusive youthful mindset, combined with its passionate innovative attitude allows the station to deliver an environment where the diverse youth of South Africa meet and amplify their experiences. 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 for the youth and co-created with the 5FM community while proudly supporting the South African music industry.

Its brave, fun, engaged, responsive, pioneering and inclusive brand has won numerous awards, including seven consecutive Generation Next awards for Coolest Radio Station, Commercial Station of the Year at the MTN Radio Awards and the Most Influential International Station at the Worldwide Radio Summit in Los Angeles.

The above is a clear indication of why 5FM is worth bragging about. Be on the lookout as we celebrate a station that lives loud!

#SABCRadioBrag

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC RADIO CELEBRATES AND REMEMBERS THE LEGACY OF NELSON MANDELA ON NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY THROUGH GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITIES

Johannesburg – Monday, 18 July 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is today and throughout the month of July, commemorating the legacy of the late South African President Nelson Mandela on Nelson Mandela International Day, along with millions of South Africans.

In celebrating with this year’s theme of “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” in mind, the SABC through its radio stations, is involved in initiatives with social and commercial partners to give back.

The below radio stations in partnership with Lucky Star, are executing the Shine On campaign for the month July. Each station will identify an NGO/NPO that will receive R10,000.00 in a form donation in cash. Radio stations are using different mechanics to identify the beneficiaries:

  1. Ukhozi FM
  2. Umhlobo Wenene FM
  3. Lesedi FM
  4. Motsweding FM
  5. Thobela FM

Metro FM is executing its ‘Random Act of Kindness’ campaign. Listeners are encouraged to share their Mandela Day plans on the METRO FM’s social media platforms using the hashtag #METROFMMandelaDay. The winning listener will receive R5000 for the registered charity they plan to visit on Mandela day.

  • Munghana Lonene FM in partnership with Kingpin Financial Services is handing over a Creche, house and Tribal Office at Elim on the 18th of July 2022 as part of Mandela Day celebrations.

  • Phalaphala FM is concluding its borehole competition by donating a borehole to a winning community on the 18th of July 2022.

  • Lesedi FM is partnering with the SABC’s CSI department, Lifeline and GoG for the Nelson Mandela Day. The activation will be at a child headed home identified and requested by the school to be assisted.

  • Motsweding FM will be doing their 67 minutes on-air, by giving up and coming deejays an opportunity to be on-air for 67 minutes during their prime time shows.

  • Radio 2000 is partnering with the Miriam Makeba Centre for Girls, to help renovate the institution and help bring it back to full operation. The Makeba Centre for Girls was founded by Dr. Miriam Makeba to provide a home for destitute and/or abused girls between the ages 11-18 years.

  • SAfm is embarking on a school shoes drive between the 18th – 22nd of July 2022, in partnership with life changing projects. Listeners are requested to drop off shoes at 18 Iris, 3rd Avenue, Heatherdale AH, Akasia in Pretoria North.

  • Lotus FM will support the Phoenix animal day care treatment by hosting a donation drive at Woodview Primary School from 06h00 – 15h00. Listeners are encouraged to donate Cat/Dog food, blankets, De-Wormers, Tick and Flea Treatments.

  • Ligwalagwala FM is refurbishing a house of one of the elders in Nelspruit and Ikwekwezi FM will visit a soup kitchen in Mpumalanga.

  • Ukhozi FM in partnership with the Collen Mashabane foundation is donating four houses for the month of July.

  • Umhlobo Wenene FM is concluding painting Cawen High School, which has the highest and consistent pass rate amongst township schools in Gqeberha in partnership with Plascon. In addition, Umhlobo Wenene FM along with SABC 1 programme Xpressionz, identified a child-headed household and a house was built in partnership with a foundation. The handover will take place today.

  • 5FM is partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) to encourage high schools to take part in the ‘Nelson Mandela Civvies Day, Powered by 5FM’. The station has identified the NMF’s ‘Each 1 Feed 1’ cause as the perfect opportunity to send a call to all South Africans to assist the NMF by contributing to an existing food distribution network and donating essential products through various collection points across the country.

SABC Radio will continue to not only provide thought provoking and emotive programming, but will arise to the occasion and work with communities and other organisation’s, as it keeps the spirit of Madiba alive.

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Issued on Behalf of SABC Corporate                           

Media Enquiries:                 Ms. Ndileka Cola (Head of Communications & Stakeholder Relations)

ColaNK@sabc.co.za/073 376 8758

SABC VACANCY | TEST SPECIALIST

Designation:                                                      Test Specialist

Department:                                                      Sales Operations

Division:                                                              Sales Division

Scale Code:                                                        403

Reports to:                                                         Business Support Manager

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for identifying and applying test procedure to ensure system quality. The incumbent will assess the functionality, report and document bugs and flaws in the system as reported by users, provide first line support, and liaise with solution providers to eradicate these inorder to maintain excellent system functionality

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

 

  • Provide first level support to users internally and feedback within SLA
  • Investigate and recreate reported live database scenarios, system issues and functions in the test environment to provide solutions
  • Liaise with maintenance suppliers and other IT personnel to ensure appropriate and rapid resolution of operational problems and customer requests
  • Design, Manage and update test scripts and test cases
  • Running diagnostic and system testing and presenting the information to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Plan and Coordinate system upgrades and maintenance and provide results to relevant teams
  • Develop and prepare test documents and obtain sign off test cases for change management and Log with CAB for system maintenance and upgrades
  • Identifying system functions to be assessed in the applications review process.
  • Defining the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used.
  • Managing the test data by documenting the results of each test cycle to identify flaws.
  • Interacting with and coordinating the development and validation team and ensuring that effective communication takes place.
  • Identifying and eliminating redundant functions and components.
  • Improving knowledge of business applications and user needs and expectations.
  • Understanding and implementing industry standards and protocols.
  • Review release notes and coordinate and communicate changes with stakeholders
  • Review and action all tasks from project scoping sessions, workshops and functions.
  • Liaising with System Suppliers around system support, change requests and control documents.
  • Assist the various streams with process entrenchment and Automation
  • Assist with the documentation and communication of project deliveries and technical solutions.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing of key technologies within the department.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

  • National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or Equivalate
  • 2 years’ experience in test analysis and related experience
  • A proven record of experience working with computer software and coding
  • Knowledge of software development and implementation
  • Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience in test techniques and programming.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to track and write articulate reports on technical assessments.
  • Project management skills and the ability to work well in a team.
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively
  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
  • Understanding of Automation

All CVs must be forwarded to manakapl@sabc.co.za

SABC Vacancy | Project Implementation Specialist

Designation:                                     Project Implementation Specialist

Department:                                       Sales Operations

Division:                                             SABC Commercial Enterprises

Scale Code:                                       403

Reports to:                                         Business Support Manager

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for Project, System and Process implementation functions within Business Support. The incumbent will work across units to ensure that all business requirements and strategies are managed and implemented within the required timeframes.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

  • Responsible for all projects emanating from the office of Business Support Manager
  • Responsible for assisting documenting processes and business requirements as logged and assigned by the Business Support Manager
  • Responsible for ensuring that all business processes relating to Sales Operations are documented in a uniform manner working together with the Business Analyst
  • Review and action all tasks from project scoping sessions, workshops and functions.
  • Liaising with System Suppliers around system support, change requests and control documents.
  • Assist the various streams with process entrenchment.
  • Liaise with maintenance suppliers and other IT personnel to ensure appropriate and rapid resolution of operational problems and customer requests.
  • Assist with the documentation and communication of project deliveries and technical solutions.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing of key technologies within the department.
  • To help identify and implement enhancements to existing Support services and processes on an on-going basis in order to continually improve service levels.
  • Working with business departments to understand the business issues and data challenges, thereafter working individually or collaborating with other analysis functions to develop business to business processes and business requirements according to agreed documentation standards
  • Support and assist in the implementation of new business processes and associated systems on projects ranging up to enterprise-scale

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

  • National Diploma/Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Organisational Management or Equivalate
  • 3 years’ experience in Project Management and related experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
  • Excellent analytical skill

 

All CVs must be forwarded to manakapl@sabc.co.za

MEDIA STATEMENT |  SABC SPORT NOTES AN ERROR IN SCHEDULING THE BROADCAST OF WEEKLY GAMING SERIES

Johannesburg-Friday, 8 July 2022–SABC Sport would like to apologise for the non-transmission of the weekly gaming series, VS Gaming, which was due to broadcast on Wednesday, 6 July 2022 at 17h30 on SABC 3.

The first episode will now be broadcast on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at 18h00 on SABC 3. VS Gaming Weekly is a variety show that shines a spotlight on the gaming industry in South Africa. The weekly series which is hosted by Okay Wasabi and Sibu Mpanza will also be repeated on SABC 1 on Wednesdays at 23h00, Fridays at 22h00 on SABC Sport Channel and again on Saturdays at 11h00 on the same channel.

In episode 1 we talk to the first e-Diski Festival winner, we take a look back at what happened at the VS Gaming e-Diski Festival and comedian Mojak Lehoko takes a go at Cuphead.

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Issued on Behalf of the SABC Corporate                           

Media Enquiries:                 Ms. Ndileka Cola (Head of Communications & Stakeholder Relations)

ColaNK@sabc.co.za/073 376 8758

 

SABC MANDELA MONTH ACTIVITIES

(OVC) ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CHILD-HEADED HOUSEHOLD – E. CAPE

SABC will be assisting three siblings in Ngqeleni who have no food, clothing, or birth certificates.

The eldest of the three boys is 13 and taking care of his siblings. Through the current affairs show, Expressions, SABC will be assisting in restoring dignity to the young boys and making their childhood a better one. Sizwe Kupelo Foundation has stepped in to assist and promised to build them a house which will be complete on 18 July. We also communicated with the UWFM Business unit manager who confirmed that the station would be part of the handover event. Expressions will do live crossings on the day of the handover on SABC News Channel 404 and later on their show at 17:00 on SABC 1

(OVC) ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CHILD-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – FS

The second Mandela day event will be in Bloemfontein together with Gift of the Givers and Life Line Foundation to assist young girls with social support for as long as possible. The intervention will take place on 18 July with Lesedi FM doing live crossings and SABC 2 will be part of the event. We are going to donate food, blankets, kitchen appliances, and more.

 

DONATION OF SABC PRODUCTION CLOTHES TO NGOS IN STANGER KZN

SABC will also continue to support the victims of the KZN floods this month.

 

Below are some of the SABC Radio activities:

 

PROJECT EXECUTION MONTH STATION/S PROJECT DESCRIPTION/UPDATE
Random acts of kindness July Metro FM §  Listeners to win R5000.00 weekly to donate to their charity organisation of choice.
Social obligation July Ukhozi FM §  Identify two family beneficiaries that will be donated houses.
Borehole Competition July Phalaphala FM §  Competition winners will get a borehole installed in their community
Food parcels donation July Lotus FM §  Donating food parcels in KZN in partnership with Lotus FM
Lucky Star campaign July UWFM, Lesedi FM, Motsweding FM, Ukhozi FM, Thobela FM
  • Each radio station will donate R10 000 to a chosen underprivileged school / CSI project in partnership with Lucky Star.