Johannesburg – Wednesday, 25 August 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa’s appointment as the new Radio Business Manager for one of its biggest commercial radio stations, METRO FM.
Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa has vast experience spanning over 16 years within the organisation in the radio division and has served as Marketing Manager for SAFM, as well Acting Station Manager for SAFM and Radio 2000 respectively at different periods. Before this appointment, she occupied the position of Programmes Manager for Radio 2000 as well as serving as Acting Business Manager for the Fortune Combo (Radio 2000, SAfm & Lotus FM).
 
Her first experience with the METRO FM brand dates as far back as 2005, when she occupied the role of Marketing Assistant. She was later appointed as the Brand Executive in 2009. Between 2012 and 2015 she served as the Marketing Manager for the same brand.
 
She holds several post graduate qualifications including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Milpark Business School, a Management Development Program (MDP) from the University of Stellenbosch and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from University of KwaZulu-Natal.
           
Ms. Nhlengethwa stated that “I have built a successful career in the field of Marketing and Communication within the SABC, and 9 years of that at management level. I have spent 9 years with METRO FM, 1 year with Radio 2000 and 5 years with SAfm, and back to Radio 2000. My expertise is in successfully creating and implementing strategic marketing and operational processes for Radio brands. Through my experience, I have become adept in overseeing a wide variety of operational responsibilities, to ensure outstanding delivery and optimize financial performance.”
SABC Management wishes Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa well in her new role and believes she will continue the legacy of METRO FM being a dominant force in the radio space.
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Media Enquiries:                 Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)
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Johannesburg – Friday, 20 August 2021 – The Walt Disney Company Africa and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have today signed a distribution agreement to bring local and international live sporting events, news programming, as well as library and film sporting content from ESPN to SABC Sports viewers across South Africa, through its SABC Sports Channel.
 
With this agreement, SABC Sports viewers will unlock a selection of premium sports content. The undisputed home of American Sports, ESPN brings an unparalleled portfolio of US sporting content and documentaries to its viewers across the world. In Africa, the broadcaster extends this offering by showcasing the latest in European football and other international franchises.
 
Kicking off this weekend is the premiere of two brand-new ESPN-branded football slots that will air each Saturday and Sunday on the SABC Sports Channel at midday during European football season. The dedicated slots will offer viewers a live English Championship match on Saturdays at 13:30 and a Dutch Eredivisie game on Sundays at 12:15, as well as highlights from the US’ Major League Soccer and premiere football news roundups from ESPN’s magazine shows, including the popular ESPN FC.
 
SABC Sports will bring the world’s top track and field athletes to its viewers through ESPN’s four live World Athletics Events, with the first coming straight from Nairobi with the U20 Championships, currently on air. Additional events include the World Indoor Championships from Serbia (March 2022), World Race Walking Championships from Belarus (April 2022) and the World Championships from the USA (July 2022).
 
After a successful inaugural season in Kigali earlier this year, teams from across the continent will once again gather to showcase the best in local basketball talent in a hotly-anticipated second season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). SABC Sports viewers can look forward to select fixtures of this celebrated local league being broadcast live on their screens in 2022.
 
Boxing fans will need to look no further as the SABC Sports will be bringing live boxing events and programming to viewers in 2022, including over 150 hours of boxing content from ESPN’s vast library, showcasing the greatest in boxing events, athletes and moments in the sport’s history.
 
SABC Sport General Manager, Mr. Gary Rathbone stated: “This agreement is going to add significant depth to our current offering on the SABC Sports Channel. Our channel will now offer unrivalled content to our local sport fans seven days a week, thanks to ESPN’s great boxing archive and film and documentary library. With the addition of long-awaited regular live boxing events, as well more live Football, Athletics and African Basketball, it’s clear that this partnership will deliver right across the board for our viewers”.
 
Rathbone also added that: “This partnership will not only give our viewers access to great sports content but will see the SABC Sport Channel and our teams benefiting from the resources and experience that this collaboration with ESPN offers.”
 
Says Kyle De Klerk, Director: Sports, The Walt Disney Company Africa: “With this content agreement we are excited to not only be bringing ESPN’s unprecedented and compelling sporting offering to new audiences, but to also be taking a great step in highlighting and celebrating some of the up and coming leagues and athletes from around this continent.”
 
Says Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa: “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with SABC to include ESPN, bringing another diversified and exciting brand from Disney’s portfolio to local free-to-air audiences.”
 
How to tune in:
Openview Channel 124
SABC’s DTT Service
TelkomONE Mobile Platform
 
Schedules subject to change, check local listings. For updates from the world of American and other sports, fans can connect to @ESPNAfrica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit https://www.espn.com/.
 
Follow SABC Sports for more updates on @sportatsabc on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
 
 
For more information, kindly contact:
SABC:
Gugu Ntuli
SABC Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing
Tel: +27 71 877 0513
Email:  NtuliGM@sabc.co.za
 
The Walt Disney Company Africa:
c/o Jenny Griesel Communications
Jenny Griesel
Tel: +27 83 406 3444
Email: jenny@jennygriesel.co.za
 
About ESPN:
ESPN, Inc., is the world’s leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment enterprise featuring a portfolio of more than 50 multimedia sports assets. It has eight U.S. television networks and 26 International Networks, ESPN Audio (broadcast, satellite, digital, podcasts), the leading portfolio of digital sports services in the world, ESPN The Magazine, consumer products, ESPN Events and more. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Hearst holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.
 
About SABC:
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is South Africa’s only public service broadcaster, and was 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, in 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. Our 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. As the SABC forges ahead, 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 our radio, television and digital platforms.
 
About The Walt Disney Company EMEA:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; and three content groups—Studios, General Entertainment and Sports–focused on developing and producing content for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenues of $65.4 billion in its Fiscal Year 2020.
 
The Walt Disney Company has been in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years and employs thousands across the region. Between Disneyland Paris and its other iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, 20^th Century Studios and ESPN, The Walt Disney Company EMEA entertains, informs and inspires millions of consumers in more than 130 countries through the power of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is currently available in 17 markets across Europe.
 
 

 
Johannesburg – Friday, 13 August 2021- The South African Broadcasting’s (SABC) Sport division SABC Sport, will today at 20h30 broadcast the first match of the new season of Bundesliga on SABC Sport Channel 124 on Openview platform, SABC DTT and via TelkomONE.
The new season kicks off on a high note featuring an opening match between the reigning Bundesliga Champions FC Bayern München against Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach. SABC Sport viewers will be treated to a live studio build-up with Sizwe Mbebe as an anchor and Delron Buckley and Thabiso Mosia as analysts.
SABC Sport acquired the FTA rights for two seasons last year, broadcasting live weekly matches on SABC’s television channel, S3, SABC Sport Channel 124 on Openview platform, SABC DTT and via TelkomONE. The 2021/22 season will feature two live Bundesliga broadcasts, following an additional weekly live match being offered by DFL. This is in line with SABC Sport’s commitment to ensure that more sport content is delivered to the millions of South African sport lovers.
SABC Sport General Manager, Mr. Gary Rathbone stated that “We are really looking forward to another great Bundesliga season on the SABC, especially the fact that we will now be offering two live games every match weekend. And with so many changes in terms of managers, and players moving around, I think we’re in for a thrilling race for the title this season, Bayern facing tough competition from a revitalized Borussia Dortmund while Frankfurt is looking to build on their achievements of last season. It promises to be a great season”
The following is the schedule for upcoming matches until the end of September 2021:

 
For more updates follow SABCSport on @sportatsabc on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
The Corporation is committed to bringing more sport spectacle events to its audiences.
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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 – Thursday, 05 August 2021 – The SABC has noted concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding a 2008 clause in the SABC employment contracts dealing with the Corporation’s right to intercept, monitor and read any communications of employees.
While this is a standard clause that has been included in all employment contracts since 2008, it is not intended to violate the rights of journalists or their sources of information. Journalists and their sources of information are adequately protected by the SABC’s Editorial Policies of 2020.
However, the SABC appreciates how this clause may be misunderstood and has therefore decided to remove it from all employment contracts with immediate effect.  This will be effective for all new contracts and will be retrospectively implemented as well.
For the avoidance of doubt, the clause will not be applicable for all contracts, existing and new.
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Issued By:                           Group Communications
 
Media Enquiries:                 Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)
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Johannesburg, Wednesday, 4 August 2021 – Channel Africa is proud to announce a brand new IKB Programme ‘The African Passport’. The online radio show will be produced and hosted by author, Mr. Godfrey Madanhire popularly known as Mr. G and will premier this Thursday, the 5^th of  August between 08h00 – 09h00 Central African Time. The programme addresses how Africa is often portrayed as a dark continent both in the media and everyday conversations. It seeks to change the narrative by providing a platform to showcase homegrown high rollers and pacesetters, who dream and strongly believe in a United Africa.
 
‘The African Passport’ brings a new perspective to Africa’s reality by giving the younger generation a platform to appreciate what their motherland can offer. This is the generation that often is negated when it comes to programmes that aim at reconstructing the continent. This is a high energy programme that is a home to our young professionals and the youth.
 
Another exciting addition to the Channel Africa family is Mr. Luyanda Maome who has made his comeback to the station as the producer and presenter of ‘Africa of the Future’ which broadcasts Tuesdays between 08h00 -09h00 Central African Time.
 
Acting Business Manager of Channel Africa, Mr. Maurice Mate stated “nowhere across the continent will you find a combination of radio programmes that tackle the issues of Africa like at Channel Africa. Indeed, this platform offers a plethora of insights that would empower our citizens in creating a better life for themselves”.
 
Tune into Channel Africa on www.channelafrica.co.za, Dstv channel 802, Openview channel 628 and on PAS10 satellite.
 
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 – Tuesday, 03 August 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with serious concern the misleading and ill-informed media statement issued by the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the conclusion of Robert Marawa’s contract with the public broadcaster.
The SABC regards this as an attempt by SAFA to interfere with the human resources and operational affairs of the public broadcaster. SAFA’s statement and its intention to meet with the SABC on this issue is unprecedented and in direct conflict with the SABC’s independence, which is guaranteed by law.
It is quite clear that SAFA has issued a media statement without regard to the full details of the matter. The SABC reiterates that Robert Marawa’s three-year contract was not terminated but ended as per the terms of his contract. Robert Marawa was duly notified of the non-renewal of his contract three months before it came to an end.
 
The SABC strongly rejects SAFA’s assertion that the non-renewal of Robert Marawa’s contract is somehow connected with an attempt to restrict the expression of his views. SAFA’s comment in this regard is baseless and without foundation. It is disappointing that the organisation representing South African football has allowed itself to become part of this issue’s misinformation.
 
The public broadcaster assures the South African public that it will continue to discharge its mandate without fear or favour, whilst ensuring that the interests of the organisation are protected.
 
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, 02 August 2021 – This afternoon, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced plans for the launch of two premier radio sport shows.
The launch of both shows tonight, form part of the SABC’s 85^th Birthday celebrations, which will be taking place tonight live on SABC 2 at 19:00, with simulcasts on METRO FM, Ukhozi FM and RSG respectively.
The MSW show, which had been occupying the 18h00 to 19h30 slot respectively on Radio 2000 and Metro FM on weekdays, came to the end on the 30^th of July 2021.
 
Starting tonight, a new sports show ‘Sports Night Live with Andile’ on Radio 2000, anchored by Andile Ncube will broadcast from 18h00 to 19h00. It will be an on the minute sport show aimed at keeping listeners on the pulse of the sporting events globally and locally, bringing them closer to the game they love.
Mr. Ncube is a renowned sports broadcaster who has a credible repertoire under his name, having horned his craft with SABC Sport since 2010. Listeners can join in on the conversation weekdays using the social media tag #SNLWA, starting this evening.
On Metro FM, the station aims to keep delivering sport talk, that will drive inspiring conversations and sport stories that will empower the listeners.
 
Thomas Mlambo will be the host of ‘The Ultimate Sport Show with Thomas Mlambo’, which will broadcast from tonight at 18h00 to 19h00 on Metro FM. With over 25 years of broadcasting experience to his name, Mr. Mlambo brings an unbelievable wealth of experiencing in sports broadcasting, and will lead Metro FM Sports talk into a new era.
 
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- Sunday 01 August 2021 – Today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) celebrates its 85^th year in broadcasting. In celebrating this historic milestone as a public service broadcaster, the SABC will host key stakeholders on Monday, 02 August 2021, to be broadcast on SABC 2 and the SABC News Channel at 19:00. SABC radio station METRO FM will also carry the proceedings live, whilst RSG will carry live interviews from the event.
 
Since its establishment in 1936, the SABC has served South Africans as the primary news and information provider through its radio and television channels. The public broadcaster, which currently boasts nineteen (19) radio stations and six (6) television channels, has aggressively expanded its platforms, to include digital platforms, and this reflects the changing consumption patterns of its audiences.
 
Mr. Madoda Mxakwe, the SABC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) stated “as the corporation celebrates its 85th birthday – a key milestone for an organisation that dutifully serves citizen by providing content that is educational, informative and entertaining in all our official languages – over the coming months, the SABC will embark on campaigns and projects that will further improve the lives of citizens as it fulfils its mandate”.
 
Mxakwe further commented “as we forge ahead, we will ensure that the SABC continues playing its critical role of promoting nation-building and social cohesion by acquiring and scheduling content that reflects South African stories on our radio, television and digital platforms”.
 
“Let us join together South Africa, as we celebrate a lifetime of memories and we as the management and staff of the public broadcaster, wish it another long 85 years of broadcasting” concluded Mxakwe.
#SABC85
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Media Enquiries:                Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)
NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513         

Johannesburg-Saturday, 31 July 2021-The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) radio portfolio scooped 20 awards for its continuous excellent delivery of radio programming at the Radio Awards 2021 ceremony yesterday.
These awards reflect the credibility and sustainability of the public service broadcaster’s radio stations.
The Group Executive of SABC Radio Ms Nada Wotshela stated that “As a public service broadcaster, we have been given the mandate to ensure that all South African are provided with high quality educational, informative and entertaining content which is both credible and reliable. I am delighted that this mandate is executed exceptionally well by committed and talented employees and freelancers whose work is acknowledged and rewarded on big platforms such as the South African Radio Awards”.
Ms. Wotshela further commented that “This great news come at the time when we are in a celebratory mood as the SABC reaches 85 years of excellence in broadcasting on the 01^st of August. Some of our radio stations have been operational for over sixty years and it is very pleasing that over the years, we have been consistent with our performance and we are confident that we will tread on this trajectory continuously”.
The SABC extends its congratulations to all the deserving Radio awards winners.
Below is the full list of all awards received by the SABC:
   AFTERNOON DRIVE PRESENTER

 
   AFTERNOON DRIVE SHOW

 
  BREAKFAST SHOW PRESENTER

 
   BREAKFAST SHOW

 
   COMMUNITY PROJECT

 
   CONTENT PRODUCER

 
   DAYTIME SHOW

 
   DRAMA PROGRAMME

 
   MUSIC SHOW

 
   NEWS AND ACTUALITY SHOW

 
   NEWS BULLETIN READER

 
   NIGHT-TIME SHOW

 
   PROMOTIONS STUNT/EVENT

 
   SPORTS PRESENTER

 
   SPORTS SHOW

 
STATION IMAGING
 

 
WEEKEND RADIO SHOW

 
STATION OF THE YEAR

 
 
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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