Cape Town-Tuesday, 21 September 2021- The South African Broadcasting Corporation in the (SABC) Western Cape will celebrate Heritage Day this Thursday, and listeners are invited to join for the ride.  In celebrating the country’s collective heritage, SABC radio stations Good Hope FM, Radio Sonder Grense (RSG), and Umhlobo Wenene FM will take listeners on a journey through time.  The celebration themed, “the incidental Tourist” will take the form of a live travelling broadcast across the three platforms, sharing the rich history of the City’s key locations with listeners.
 
The broadcast will kick-off in the morning, with live crossings throughout the day offering a multi-lingual and tailored experience for listeners.  The route of discovery will take “passengers” to Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, which tells the story of the Bo-Kaap’s origins dating back to the 1760s when numerous “huurhuisjes” (rental houses) were built and leased to slaves known as Cape Malays.
 
Another historic site that listeners can anticipate is District 6 where over 60,000 of its inhabitants were forcibly removed by the apartheid regime. Their story of suffering and dispossession has turned into a story of triumph as people are returning to their land from which they were evicted many years ago when it was deemed a “whites only” area.   Listeners can anticipate other iconic points of interest that reflect the rich heritage of the city, and the people who live in and around it.
 
Western Cape Regional Operations Manager, Kenneth Makatees says “unlike any other entity in the region, the SABC platforms in the Cape have the ability to reflect the breadth and depth of our regional diversity and heritage.  This year’s heritage journey is a prime example of how the national public broadcaster can use its platforms to reach millions of listeners, in their own languages to share a common history”.
 
The public is encouraged to tune into any of the three (3) SABC stations and experience the Cape like never before and discover what makes this region one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and across the globe.
 
#SABCHeritage2021
Media are welcome to join the tour:
Contact:  Ms. Che Che Mazoka, Regional Communications/Stakeholder
mazokacc@sabc.co.za
076 893 1909
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About SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is South Africa’s only public service broadcaster, established 85 years ago, in 1936. The corporation currently boasts nineteen (19) radio stations and six (6) television channels and has aggressively expanded its platforms to include digital platforms, reflecting the changing consumption patterns of its audiences. In 2013, the Corporation launched its 24-hour SABC News Channel 404, which has fast become a market leader since its inception. The SABC News division further extended its services to online and digital platforms with the launch of the SABC News App in 2019. The corporation launched its 24-Hour Sports Channel in April 2021 on the Openview platform, channel 124.The Sports Channel is also available on the SABC’s DTT service and TelkomONE’s mobile platform. In its commitment to fulfilling its mandate, the SABC will continue to play a critical role in ensuring that nation-building and social cohesion are promoted by acquiring and scheduling content that reflects South African stories on its radio, television and digital platforms.
 
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    

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Platfontein-Friday, 17 September 2021 –  The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) radio stations will unite to celebrate XK-FM’s 21 years in radio and to keep the heritage of the !Xun and Khwe  alive during heritage month, and beyond.
Starting Monday September 20^th through to 26^th September, six (6) African Language SABC radio stations will carry a 3-5min simulcast broadcast of XK-FM at various points throughout the day.  This exposure is designed to give listeners an opportunity to hear and learn more about the !Xu and Khwe languages and culture.
Both digital and on–air crossings will take place on Motsweding FM, Munghana Lonene FM, Ukhozi FM, Tru-FM, Ikwekwezi FM and Umhlobo Wenene FM.  The radio platforms will also showcase XK-FM’s digital banners and audio translations of typical phrases in !Xu  and Khwe languages.
XK-FM is the only radio station in the country that supports the! Xu and Khe languages of the indigenous San people.
“XK-FM is one of the SABC’s most prized possessions” says Northern Cape Regional Operations Manager Refiloe Maraka. “It truly is the lifeline of the community it serves in Platfontein.  The station is a prime example of the value that the SABC brings to its listeners as it entertains and informs and perhaps even more importantly, preserves the languages and heritage of our most marginalized and vulnerable communities” he adds. “We encourage listeners across the country to take this opportunity to learn a phrase or two and use it when they come and visit our beautiful region.”
XK-FM’s maiden broadcast on 18th of August 2000 was launched from a stationary container in Schmidt’s drift in the Northern Cape.  The hours of operation at the time were 06:00 to 13h00 which is a far cry from today’s schedule which broadcasts for 15hrs a day in both languages from its current home in Platfontein.
 
For the complete schedule of the times of the live crossings to XK-FM from the various radio stations visit www.sabc.co.za
#SABCHeritage2021
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About SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is South Africa’s only public service broadcaster, established 85 years ago, in 1936. The corporation currently boasts nineteen (19) radio stations and six (6) television channels and has aggressively expanded its platforms to include digital platforms, reflecting the changing consumption patterns of its audiences. In 2013, the Corporation launched its 24-hour SABC News Channel 404, which has fast become a market leader since its inception. The SABC News division further extended its services to online and digital platforms with the launch of the SABC News App in 2019. The corporation launched its 24-Hour Sports Channel in April 2021 on the Openview platform, channel 124.The Sports Channel is also available on the SABC’s DTT service and TelkomONE’s mobile platform. In its commitment to fulfilling its mandate, the SABC will continue to play a critical role in ensuring that nation-building and social cohesion are promoted by acquiring and scheduling content that reflects South African stories on its radio, television and digital platforms.
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

Johannesburg – Thursday, 09 September 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is pleased to announce the recognition received by several of its radio stations, television properties and on-air personalities at this year’s Sunday Times GenNext Awards, which were announced today and  hosted by 5FM’s “it” girl – Zanele Potelwa.
The Sunday Times GenNext Awards are the leading measure of what South African youth from age 8 – 23 find trendy and aspirational and offer valuable youth consumer behaviour to brand managers, advertisers and marketing professionals.
SABC Radio dominated the coolest radio category with Ukhozi FM voted third coolest Radio brand, Umhlobo Wenene FM second, and for the ninth consecutive year, Metro FM is the coolest radio station in South Africa. 5fm, Lesedi FM and Radio 2000 also formed part of the shortlist of radio stations voted as being cool by South African youth.

• Coolest Radio Stations 2021

1. METRO FM (METRO FM has claimed the number one position for the 9th consecutive year).
2. Umhlobo Wenene FM
3. Ukhozi FM

The SABC also featured strongly in other categories  and ranked as  follows:

• Coolest TV/streaming/content/channels/platforms 2021

7. SABC

• Coolest Local TV Programmes/series 2021

3. Uzalo
4. 7de Laan
5. Skeem Saam
6. Generations

• Coolest Cartoon Shows

3. Dragonball Z

• Coolest Local Radio DJ 2021 – New

3. Dineo Ranaka
4. DJ Mo Flava
5. Lerato Kganyago/ LKG
6. DJ Sqemeza

• Digital Learning platform 2021 – New

7. SABC 1 Learning

SABC Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Ms. Gugu Ntuli stated “As an organisation we are excited by the recognition that our brands and programming have received at this year’s installment of the GenNext Awards. It is evident that South African youth resonate with our content and what our brands represent and it is encouraging to see that the consistent hard work and dedication  of our radio stations and television channels is paying off.
Ms. Ntuli further stated “the awards are also a testament to the diverse content that the SABC has to offer, with programmes such as SABC 2’s 7 de Laan to SABC 1’s highly popular youth drama Skeem Saam placing in the public votes. The SABC will continue to strive to bring South Africans programming that is informative, educative and indeed entertaining”.
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About SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is South Africa’s only public service broadcaster, established 85 years ago, in 1936. The corporation currently boasts nineteen (19) radio stations and six (6) television channels and has aggressively expanded its platforms to include digital platforms, reflecting the changing consumption patterns of its audiences. In 2013, the Corporation launched its 24-hour SABC News Channel 404, which has fast become a market leader since its inception. The SABC News division further extended its services to online and digital platforms with the launch of the SABC News App in 2019. The corporation launched its 24-Hour Sport Channel in April 2021 on the Openview platform, channel 124.The Sports Channel is also available on the SABC’s DTT service and TelkomONE’s mobile platform. In its commitment to fulfilling its mandate, the SABC it will continue to play a critical role in ensuring that nation-building and social cohesion is promoted by acquiring and scheduling content that reflects South African stories on its radio, television and digital platforms.
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Issued By:                          Corporate Affairs and Marketing
 
Media Enquiries:                 Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)
NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513      

Johannesburg, 3rd September 2021 – SABC1 is the main broadcast partner of the annual Royalty Soapie Awards which kicked off with the nominee’s announcement on the 1^st of September and saw the SABC score 66 nominations.
S3’s telenovela The Estate received the highest number of nominations with 26 with the highlights being the nominations of Outstanding Lead Actor, Outstanding Daily TV Drama, and Outstanding Onscreen Couple, followed by 7de Laan and Skeem Saam scoring 10 nominations each.
The South African adaptation of the international series Ugly Betty, uBettina Wethu received 6 nominations including an outstanding female villain as portrayed by Ayanda Bandla in her role as Lakhe Amon.
SABC2’s Muvhango’s nominations include that of an outstanding onscreen couple for the characters of Mulalo and Teboho played by Sidney Ramakuwela and Liteboho Modise. The soapie received a total of 5 nominations.
 
Following right behind Muvhango are Generations: The Legacy and Uzalo with 4 nominations each.
 
Die Sentrum also from SABC2 received one nomination in the Most Popular Show Category.
 
The Royalty Awards Nominees List for SABC Video Entertainment
 

 
Viewers can also vote in for their favorites in the following categories:

• 5^th Royalty Soapie Awards: Most Popular Show of the Year – USSD *120*322020*1#
• 5^th Royalty Soapie Awards: Viewer’s Choice Best Actor – USSD *120*32020*2#
• 5^th Royalty Soapie Awards: Viewer’s Choice Best Actress – USSD *120*32020*3#

 
Catch all your favorite soapies and dramas on weekdays on SABC TV channels.
 
For more information and interview opportunities please contact the SABC Video Entertainment office:
Media inquiries: –
Caroline Phalakatshela
Publicity Specialist – Video Entertainment
phalakatshelamc@sabc.co.za
 
 

Johannesburg- Thursday, 02 September 2021 -The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that it has secured the rights to the live broadcast of all of South Africa’s matches – home and away – in the 2^nd round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 African Qualifiers, taking place between the 1^st of September and the 16^th of November 2021, over six matches.
 
South Africa will face tough opponents in Ghana, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia in their Group G matches as they fight to become one of the 10 group winners who will go into the final qualifying round next year. It all kicks off with Bafana Bafana against Zimbabwe on Friday, 3 September at 15h00 in Harare, before they return home to take on the Black Stars at FNB Stadium on Monday, 6 September at 18h00.
 
The SABC Sport General Manager, Gary Rathbone said, “we are extremely pleased to have been able to reach an agreement with FIFA to broadcast these games and allow South African football fans to be part of the excitement as our team takes up the challenge to qualify for the Finals in Qatar 2022. With a new coach and a new energy in the team, this Friday and next Monday will be a time to focus on the present and stand as a nation behind our team – win or lose.”
 
He added that “this also shows that SABC Sport can do more for its audiences by going the extra mile to bring them all of the soccer action. Making games of national importance available to all South Africans and bringing us together behind our national teams like Bafana Bafana – that is really what the SABC is all about”.
 
All six matches will be broadcast live and in full on either SABC 1 or SABC 3, as well as on the SABC Sport Channel, 11 SABC radio stations with full commentary and 2 radio stations with live reports. SABC 1 and 3 and the Sport Channel are also available on the SABC DTT service, as well as the Openview platform and the TelkomONE mobile live-streaming app.
 

• Friday, 3^rd September 2021 – Zimbabwe VS South Africa at 15h00 live on SABC 1, SABC Sport Channel (DTT/Openview 124/TelkomONE) and SABC Radio Stations.
• Monday, 6^th September 2021 – South Africa vs Ghana at 18h00 live on SABC 3, SABC Sport Channel (DTT/Openview 124/TelkomONE) and SABC Radio Stations.
• Wednesday, 6^th October 2021 – Ethiopia VS South Africa (Channels TBC)
• Sunday, 10^th October 2021 – South Africa VS Ethiopia (Channels TBC)
• Thursday, 11^th November 2021 – South Africa VS Zimbabwe (Channels TBC)
• Sunday, 14^th November 2021 – Ghana VS South Africa (Channels TBC)

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

Durban- Wednesday, 01 September 2021-Ukhozi FM is pleased to announce that Bingelela Mpanza was announced as the recipient of the highly contested Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search for 2021 on Tuesday, 31 August 2021.
The campaign launched in 2020 as part of Women’s Month commemoration in honour of the retired Ukhozi FM’s first woman broadcaster, Ms. Winnie Mahlangu.  In its’ second edition, the campaign received close to 1800 demos from women interested in being selected for a 12-month mentorship contract with the station.  Ms. Mpanza was announced as the overall recipient, after a four-week run that involved voting by listeners, on-air engagements, and a virtual interview with station management.  The listeners voted at weekly intervals for their favorite demo and the four demos that were most voted for made it to the finals, bringing the total number of votes in the 4 week voting phase to 175 292.
An elate and emotional Bingelela was called live on air with the great news on the station’s afternoon drive show, where Programmes Manager, Zandile Tembe delivered the good news.  Her radio experience is a 5-month trial that she did in 2015 at Nongoma FM and due to financial challenges at home, was compelled to find employment in the coal mines. However, the radio bug never left her and this opportunity arose, she heeded the call to submit her demo.
Bingelela was not the only winner, but Nombuso Tembe from Mtuba’s Rise FM was awarded a R5000 prize as the runner-up. Bingelela will be trained, mentored, and coached by the station and will be heard on-air in due course.
Over and above this female presenter search, the station honored the first woman Station Manager of Ukhozi FM throughout the month of August, Ms. Zamabo Mkize, who also started out as an on-air personality.
Ukhozi FM Business Manager, Ms. Sbongi Ngcobo stated that “As Ukhozi FM we are very proud of this campaign which seeks to improve the female voice in terms of presence in the radio industry. Bingelela is a deserving winner who we are excited to welcome to the Ukhozi FM family”.
 
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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

Johannesburg, Monday, 30 August 2021- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that a total number of 2146 people were vaccinated at the SABC Pop Up Vaccination Site which was set up in SABC Auckland Park campus between Thursday, 26 August 2021 and Saturday, 28 August 2021.
The Pop Site was established through a partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, wherein the public broadcaster supported the government’s efforts to vaccinate as many citizens as possible.
The Corporation would like to express its gratitude to all its staff members and the members of the public who heeded the call and braved the cold weather conditions to be part of this important initiative aimed at ensuring that the wellbeing of the South African society is prioritized.
The  SABC will be rolling out this service in other Provincial offices and all the relevant details pertaining to this will be shared in due course.
 
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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

Independent Contractor

Full Stack Software Developer

The South African Broadcasting Corporation required the services of Independent Contractors during the elections who meet the following criteria:

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience as a software developer.
• Good understanding of modern and traditional web frontend approaches, libraries and languages including jQuery, Javascript (Vanilla), SASS
• Proven experience in the following technologies:
  • Django
  • D3
  • Postgres
  • Unix systems
• Experience using and maintaining Docker containers in development and production
• Comfortable with git and GitHub
• Experience with data processing and ETL beneficial
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.
• Able to support the software development lead with architectural decisions.
• Experience leading a development team
• Able to self-manage, communicate clearly and work as part of a small team (2-3 people)
• Able to attend regular online calls for planning, clarification etc

 
Closing date: 10 September 2021
Please send your CV to: Tony Main at MainT@sabc.co.za
 

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 25 August 2021- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, wherein the public broadcaster will support efforts to vaccinate as many citizens as possible. The partnership will see the launch of a pop-up vaccination site at the SABC’s Auckland Park campus, operating from Thursday, 26 August 2021, at the Radio Park open parking.
This partnership will be launched at the SABC’s Auckland Park campus as it is conveniently located close to various higher education institutions and public transport routes. The vaccination site will also be accessible to SABC staff, service providers, and the public.
The GCEO of the SABC, Mr. Madoda Mxakwe, commented that “this is an important partnership for the SABC as we believe we have a collective responsibility and duty to fight COVID-19. We have committed our resources and facilities to provide better access to vaccination to all South Africans. As part of our commitment to fulfilling our mandate, it is our plan that through this partnership, this service will be extended to other SABC provincial offices”.
All members of the public who wish to be vaccinated can access the site from 06h00 – 16h00 on Thursday 26 August 2021 and 08h00 – 16h00 on Friday and Saturday, 27 -28 August 2021.
 
The SABC remains committed to partnering with various stakeholders in ensuring the wellbeing 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