MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT BROADCASTS THE DAVIS CUP FINALS 2021

Johannesburg – Thursday, 25 November 2021 – SABC Sport is pleased to announce the broadcast of the Davis Cup Finals 2021. This multi-location format will take place at three venues namely Innsbruck (Austria), Turin (Italy) and Madrid (Spain) from 25 November to 5 December 2021 and you can catch all the action LIVE on SABC Sport Channel on DTT, Openview 124 and TelkomONE.

The ties will be contested in a best-of-three rubbers format (two singles and a doubles match) and will be played on one day with Canada and Sweden set to clash at 6pm on Thursday, 25 November LIVE on SABC Sport. With a total of 25 matches to be played, viewers can look forward to an action-packed competition with world class tennis players including the top seed, Novak Djokovic (Serbia) and second seed, Daniil Medvedev (Russia) battling it out on the indoor hard courts.

Gary Rathbone, General Manager of SABC Sport said “SABC Sport is committed to bringing world class content to the screens of our viewers and we are really proud to showcase the Davis Cup Finals 2021. We believe that this is representation of our immense love for the game and our continuous commitment to making global formats more accessible to our viewers. The Davis Cup will certainly enhance our thriving summer sport offering and we are delighted to present the best in world tennis to our viewers.

 

The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sport of national interest to the millions of South African citizens.

 

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Issued By:                               Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513

  

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT TO BROADCAST THE 2021/22 CRICKET INBOUND TOUR

Johannesburg – Thursday, 25 November 2021 – SABC Sport is pleased to announce the broadcast of the 2021/22 of international inbound tours for 2021/22 season. The season-opening ODI between South Africa and the Netherlands will take place at 10:00am on Friday 26 November at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

The Proteas then face India in the unmissable test series starting on 17 December to 21 December at Imperial Wanderers in Johannesburg followed by the 2nd test from 26 December to 30 December 2021 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The 3rd test will take place from 3 January to 7 January at Imperial Wanderers in Johannesburg.

In March/April 2022, the Proteas and Bangladesh line up to renew their rivalry in a two (2) match test series. Times and venues are yet to be announced.

The inbound international tour will wrap up with the women Protea contingent, led by captain Dané van Niekerk, against the West Indies Women and the India A team, taking place in March/April 2022 with 5 ODI matches planned.

Gary Rathbone, General Manager of SABC Sport said “SABC Sport is thrilled to announce the partnership with Cricket South Africa and looks forward to showcasing a season of world class cricket. The inclusion of the Cricket Inbound Tour to the SABC Sport schedule will certainly enhance our summer offering and we look forward to bringing world class cricket action to the screens of all South Africans everywhere.”

 

Spectators can catch all the LIVE action on SABC Sport Channel on DTT, Openview 124, S3 and Radio 2000 and also available on TelkomOne. While game updates will also be available on RSG and Umhlobo Wenene FM from 26 November 2021 to 11 April 2022.

 

The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sport of national interest to the millions of South African citizens.

 

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Issued By:                                            Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                                Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513

16 DAYS IS NOT ENOUGH…

One of the societal ills facing South Africa is the escalating scourge of violence against women and children. Twenty-seven (27) years into a constitution that is celebrated and held in high regard worldwide, it is regrettable that many voices in our society, particularly those of women, children, remain largely marginalized.

This is why the international ‘16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign’ is one of the important initiatives in the country. Taking place annually between 25 November and 10 December, the campaign is meant to challenge violence against women and children, whilst suggesting effective ways to eliminate it.

The SABC as a public service broadcaster with a duty to expose human rights violations including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) that infringes on the rights of women and children, continues to foster a collaborative effort in dealing with GBV. Through its informative public content and educational content offering, SABC constantly aims to contribute to social change by rallying all citizens to be the voices against the injustices women and children suffer in this country. In further support, the SABC will be running a campaign named “16 days is not enough” meant to extend the fight against the scourge of Gender-Based Violence beyond the dedicated 16 days.

This year’s theme #ItEndsWithYou uses the voices of men as advocates to speak out on gender-based violence while expanding a sense of accountability beyond the justice system. It seeks to enable a society where each citizen is responsible for teaching themselves and others the importance of protecting women and children.

Through  #ItEndsWithYou everyone is given an opportunity to be more than mere spectators, but instead, become a responsible citizen with the power to not only stop the violence but to make sure that it doesn’t transcend to the next generation.

 

MEDIA STATEMENT | The SABC Board Responds to Defamatory Message

Johannesburg – Thursday, 18 November 2021 – The SABC has noted with great concern that a defamatory message about one of its Board members, Mr. Michael Markovitz, is being shared on Twitter, WhatsApp and other platforms.

These defamatory posts about Mr. Markovitz imply that the SABC Board has a weak governance framework and may have been derelict in its oversight function. The Board assures the public that the SABC has turned the corner in so far as corporate governance is concerned.

Mr. Markovitz has assured the Board that the allegations about him are baseless.  As no credible and/or factual information has been provided to the contrary, the Board has no reason to doubt his bona fides and fiduciary commitment to the SABC.

Mr. Markovitz is currently taking legal advice about any further action that may be taken.”

 

Issued by: The SABC Board

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MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT TO BROADCAST GHANA VS BAFANA BAFANA MATCH

Johannesburg – Saturday, 13 November 2021 – SABC Sport is pleased to announce the live broadcast of the final Group G match for the Qatar World Cup African Qualifiers between Ghana and Bafana Bafana, at 21:00, Sunday 14 November 2021. This must-win fixture will be broadcast on SABC Sport on DTT, SABC 1, TelkomOne, Openview and all SABC African Language radio stations. The fixture will also livestream on the SABC Sport Facebook page to mitigate the probability of loadshedding and its effects on viewership.

The African World Cup Qualifiers consist of 10 groups where the winner of each group will advance into the final playoff round, with five two-legged ties. After a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, Bafana Bafana are clear at the top of Group G by 3 points and this do-or-die fixture sees Bafana Bafana meet the Black Stars’ on home soil in Cape Coast.

Mr. Gary Rathbone, SABC Sport General Manager stated that “SABC Sport is thrilled by the performance of our Bafana Bafana team and we will certainly support them all the way. The spirit of our nation has been lifted by the talent on display and as SABC Sport, we are proud to showcase this world-class fixture this Sunday.   We believe that the broadcast strengthens our #WeLoveItHere message to our viewers, as we remain committed to showcasing the best in African sport to the millions of South African citizens”.

 

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Issued By:                               Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513

  

 

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT BROADCASTS THE SOWETO DERBY

Johannesburg – Friday, 05 November 2021 – SABC Sport is pleased to announce the broadcast of the first Soweto Derby of the 2021/22 season on Saturday, 6 November 2021 at 14:30. Kaizer Chiefs will host Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium with the game set to broadcast on SABC 1 and all SABC African Language radio Stations.

 

Mr. Gary Rathbone, SABC Sport General Manager stated that  “SABC Sport is embedded in the culture of South Africa and we extremely excited to broadcast a fixture of this magnitude. Both teams have played a pivotal role in building the sporting culture in South Africa and SABC is thrilled to showcase these powerhouse teams go head-to-head for the first time this season. We believe that the broadcast reinforces our #WeLoveItHere message to our viewers by showcasing world class talent and putting them in the front seat to experience the very best in South African sport.”

 

The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sport of national interest to the millions of South African citizens.

 

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Issued By:                               Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC WINS AWARDS AT PROMAX AFRICA 2021

Johannesburg, Friday 05 November 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to announce that it won two Gold and one Bronze Awards at the annual PROMAX Africa Conference. This big announcement was delivered virtually last night.

SABC Sport and Video Entertainment made great impression and scored big in the following categories:

  1. Best Directing of Premier Soccer League Campaign (Gold)
  2. Best Opening Sequence-The Estate (Gold)
  3. Best Sport Promotion of Premier Soccer League Campaign (Bronze)

 

These awards are highly regarded worldwide and recognise the creative talent required to produce on-air material to assist broadcasters to attract and retain viewers.

The Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Ms. Gugu Ntuli stated that “These accolades bear testimony to the great work that our teams deliver consistently. Winning two Gold awards for PROMAX is such a remarkable achievement for the SABC. This reaffirms our creative prowess and elevates it amongst the best in the television industry. It is indeed a proud moment for the entire corporation particularly SABC Sport and Video Entertainment departments. Our commitment is that we continue to push the agenda of creativity and improve amidst the rapid market changes and competitive content environment that we operate in”.

It is imperative to note that being involved in PROMAX AFRICA not only allows the SABC to unearth its own talent but support the promo production industry in its entirety to nurture and recognise creative excellence. The PROMAX AFRICA conference and awards underscore the importance of this industry to create top-of-mind awareness for a Broadcaster’s brand, channel, or programming.

The PROMAX AFRICA conference brings together creative minds in marketing, promo producing and advertising from all over the world. Delegates get exposed to the latest global trends and developments in the creating and producing of promos.

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Issued By:                            Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za |T 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513

 

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT BROADCASTS THE BAFANA-BAFANA SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 02 November 2021 – This morning SABC Sport hosted Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who announced the 24-man final squad for the last two matches of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022 – African Qualifiers.

 

Bafana Bafana leads group G with ten points, followed by Ghana with nine points from the four matches played thus far. In the remaining two matches, South Africa takes on Zimbabwe Thursday 11 November, followed by an away game on Sunday 14 November 2021 with Ghana. The SABC will continue to create a groundswell of support through its #AsibuyeliEmuva: Forward-We-Go campaign. The campaign aims to galvanise the nation to get behind Bafana Bafana in pursuit of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022.

 

The nation is encouraged to wear their green and gold on the 11th and 14th of November and send messages of encouragement using #AsibuyeliEmuva. #AsibuyeliEmuva.

Goalkeepers

  1. RONWEN WILLIAMS                  Supersport United
  2. VELI MOTHWA                            Amazulu
  3. BRUCE BVUMA                           Kaizer Chiefs

 

Defenders

  1. SYDNEY MOBBIE                       Sekhukhune United
  2. NJABULO BLOM                         Kaizer Chiefs
  3. SIYANDA XULU                           Hapoel Tel Aviv
  4. RUSHINE DE REUCK                 Mamelodi Sundowns
  5. NJABULO NGCOBO                   Kaizer Chiefs
  6. TERENCE MASHEGO                Cape Town City FC
  7. SFISIO HLANTI                            Kaizer Chiefs
  8. THIBANG PHETE                        Belenenses SAD

 

Midfielders

  1. SPHEPHELO SITHOLE              Belenenses SAD
  2. THABANI ZUKE                           Golden Arrows
  3. ETHAN BROOKS                        TS Galaxy
  4. TEBOHO MOKOENA                  Supersport United
  5. YUSUF MAART                           Sekhukhune United
  6. MDUDUZI MDANTSANE            Cape Town City FC
  7. KEAGAN DOLLY                         Kaizer Chiefs

Strikers

  1. FAGRIE LAKAY                           Cape Town City FC
  2. EVIDENCE MAKGOPA               Baroka FC
  3. VICTOR LETSOALO                   Royal AM
  4. PERCY TAU                                 Al Ahly FC
  5. BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE  Maritzburg United
  6. MMODI PULE                              Golden Arrows

 

The SABC Head of Sport Gary Rathbone explained, “Once again, SABC Sport is happy to show live Bafana Bafana action on our Channels, especially for these crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers where the National team’s performances have taken them to the top of their qualifying group. We’re sure the entire nation will be tuning to find out whether the team will win the group and a place in the final play-off for a ticket to Qatar 2022. As far as Mzansi TV drama goes, it doesn’t get any better than this”.

Both matches will be carried live on SABC Sport channel, SABC 1 and SABC Radio Stations, enabling viewers to consume the games in the language of their choice. The match between South Africa and Zimbabwe will kick off at 21h00 on Thursday, 11 November, while the match between South Africa and Ghana will be broadcast on Sunday, 14 November at 18h00. Both matches will have a studio build-up featuring top analysis.

 

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Issued By:                              Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing) NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T.                                             011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513