The first Classroom Radio Drama Competition is looking for works that will find resonance with learners between the ages of 13 and 16 that can be used in the classroom.

There is no prescribed theme, but the radio drama cannot be longer than 10 minutes. The competition is open to all South African writers and dramas can be submitted in either Afrikaans, English or isiXhosa. One winner in each language category will receive a prize of R10 000.

The closing date for submissions is Friday 14 January 2022 at 17:00 and winners will be announced on 28 January 2022. Only one entry per writer will be accepted.

This new competition is a collaboration between the WCED, RSG and the SU Woordfees.

Anina Lundie, Senior Curriculum Planner for the Creative Arts at the WCED, says:  “The Radio Drama Competition is part of a development project for teachers that will help build their capacities to use radio dramas as learning tools in the classroom. There is great value in using radio dramas in the Creative Arts courses as they help learners to use drama and build language skills in a creative and innovative manner. The WCED is enormously appreciative of this new opportunity to work with the SU Woordfees and RSG and to anchor this creative learning project in the realm of the professional radio drama industry.”

According to Kobus Burger, Senior Producer at RSG, the world of sound is now within everyone’s reach thanks to cell phones: “You can tell a story using nothing more than a device in your hand. RSG is excited to be working with the WCED and the Woordfees to give a new generation of storytellers a chance to tell their stories.”

Director of the SU Woordfees and WOW Project, Saartjie Botha, is also excited about this initiative: “The competition brings the performing arts and education so much closer to each other. We are privileged to be able to present this project with valued partners such as the WCED and RSG.”

Click here : APPLICATION FORM (google.com) for the online submission form and the rules and guidelines in Afrikaans;  here for English and here for isiXhosa.

Johannesburg – Thursday, 09 December 2021 – Siyamthanda, a TV special featuring some of the most potent recollections of South African National rugby captain, Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi’s earlier life and journey to the top, will air this Saturday, 11 December on SABC 2 at 18.30. The 48-minute TV special is a co-production between Red Bull Media House and SABC Sport that features people who have made a key contribution to his life.

The old adage “it takes a village”, has never been truer for someone like Siya Kolisi. Hailing from humble beginnings in Zwide, Eastern Cape, Siya, like most South Africans, had a rough start in life. In this production, he sits down with his close circle of friends and family to chat about his journey from the dusty streets of Zwide, Grey PE and to ultimately leading the Springbok team to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The rare glimpse into Siya’s formative years is hosted by SABC sports presenter Thomas Mlambo, who spent the day with him, his close friends and family – including teammate Bongi Mbonambi, at ’50 on Gugs’ Shisanyama in Gugulethu.

“It was one of the most open and in some ways’ shocking’ interviews I’ve ever done because of what Siya reveals; I was genuinely shocked at how hard his life has been, and what he has overcome, ultimately I was ‘inspired,” says host, Thomas Mlambo.

The group reminisce and celebrate Siya’s journey to the top, unpacking some of their very first memories of him. His high school friend, Xolisa Velem, comments: “Siya was the smallest out of them, biggest ears, and his English was zero percent!”

His friends confirm that for the longest time, he always dreamed of playing in front of an audience and that they have had the pleasure of watching him achieve everything he told them he would achieve.

The special also touches on the more difficult elements of growing up in the township as well as the pressures of success and the responsibility he assumed when he took on his role as captain of the SA rugby team.

“I’m not perfect but, I can’t afford to disappoint society and the young children who look up to me. Representation is everything. I believe in shared leadership; I do not know everything. If I could change anything from when I was a kid, its mindset. That’s where you either make it or don’t make it,” says Siya, in the special.

It’s safe to say that the banter, laughter and touching moments in this production will leave viewers with a unique perspective about Siya.

To catch a glimpse of Siya Kolisi, tune into SABC 2 and Red Bull TV on 11 December 2021 at 18:30. You can also watch it on SABC Sport channel on DTT, Openview 124 and TelkomONE.

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 9 December 2021 – SABC Sport is pleased to announce the broadcast of the updated India tour schedule. The broadcast of the tour has been reduced from three to two series, including Test and One-Day International series, across four venues from 26 December to 23 January 2022.

Cricket South Africa confirmed that the first India test will commence on 26 December 2021 to 30 December 2021 at SuperSport Park in Centurion, followed by the second test from 3 January 2022 to 7 January 2022 at Imperial Wanderers in Johannesburg. The third test will take place from 11 January 2022 to 15 January 2022 at Six Gun Grill Newlands in Cape Town, while the one-day international series will take place on 19 and 21 January 2022 at Eurolux Boland Park in Paarl and 23 January 2022 at Six Gun Grill Newlands in Cape Town.

SABC Sport will take a multi-language approach to match-day commentary, and spectators can catch all the LIVE action on SABC Sport Channel on DTT, Openview 124, S3 and TelkomONE. Updates will also be available on Radio 2000, RSG and Umhlobo Wenene FM.

The inbound international tour continues with the Protea Women’s contingent, led by captain Dané van Niekerk, against the West Indies Women in five (5) one-day international matches on 18, 20, 22, 25 and 28 January 2022 at SuperSport in Centurion. This will be followed by three (3) one-day international matches on 31 January, 3 and 6 February 2022 at Imperial Wanders in Johannesburg.

The inbound international tour wraps up in March/April, with the Proteas taking on Bangladesh in two (2) test matches and three (3) one-day international. Venues are yet to be announced.

Gary Rathbone, Head of SABC Sport said “SABC Sport is relieved that Cricket South Africa has been able to save the highly anticipated tour by India and that we can deliver on our promise to broadcast world-class international cricket to South African sports fans over the festive season. The inbound international tour is a highlight for the SABC Sport #MoreSummer campaign and will give our viewers so much more to look forward to through the summer season.”

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

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

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Johannesburg – Tuesday, 07 December 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern a bogus advertisement recruiting individuals to apply for a learnership programme. The SABC would like to put it on record that it does not advertise any of its learnership or internship programmes on any other mediums except the SABC’s website (www.sabc.co.za) as well as its internal communication platform.

The corporation views this matter in a serious light and warns the perpetrators to refrain from luring and scamming the public by using the SABC name. If individuals know these perpetrators, they should report them to the organization. The public is also urged to constantly verify information relating to recruitment and learnerships directly with the SABC.

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

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Johannesburg –Thursday, 02 December 2021 – The Board takes seriously the grievances lodged by the Group Executive: News & Current Affairs, Ms Phathiswa Magopeni against the Chairperson of the Board, Mr Bongumusa Makhathini and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Madoda Mxakwe. The Board assures that the matter is being processed fairly and in accordance with SABC policies. The Board believes that the processes underway should be allowed to conclude and will not comment further at this stage.

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

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 25 November 2021 – The SABC notes with concern the allegations by Minister Fikile Mbalula that the SABC’s coverage of the local government elections was to blame for low voter turnout and the ANC’s poor performance in several municipalities and metros.  Minister Mbalula has also personalised the matter by unacceptably singling out and criticising SABC Group Executive of News and Current Affairs, Ms Phathiswa Magopeni.

The ANC has not submitted any written evidence to substantiate these allegations. SABC management believes that SABC News covered these elections in line with its Editorial Policies and ICASA’s election regulations. SABC management therefore rejects Minister Mbalula’s allegations in the strongest terms.

The public broadcaster believes that this scapegoating of SABC News is unacceptable and disrespects the SABC’s role as an independent public broadcaster fulfilling its constitutional duty.

The SABC reiterates that should any political party have a complaint about any aspects of the SABC’s coverage they are encouraged to follow the established regulatory avenues available.

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

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

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

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