MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC WARNS THE PUBLIC OF A BOGUS LEARNERSHIP RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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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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 BOARD TAKES GRIEVANCES LODGED BY GE: NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS SERIOUSLY

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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Issued By:                               SABC Board

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 | THE PUBLIC BROADCASTER REJECTS THE SCAPEGOATING OF SABC NEWS

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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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 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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Follow SABC Sport on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

 

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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Follow SABC Sport on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

 

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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Follow SABC Sport on @sabcsport on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

 

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