METRO FM AND SABC 1 TO PAY TRIBUTE TO EDDIE ZONDI

Johannesburg, Thursday, 18 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that its radio station METRO FM and TV channel SABC 1, will be paying tribute to the legendary Eddie Zondi who passed away on 16 June 2014.

THE SABC SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE SUKUMANI FAMILY

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 16 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to extend its condolences to the family of Mr Jerry Sukumani, following his passing. Mr Sukumani, a renowned retired Munghana Lonene FM’s Radio Announcer served the SABC for 18 years from 1968 to 1986.

SABC ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NOVAK DJOKOVIC FOUNDATION

Johannesburg, Friday, 12 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) , through its sports channel, SABC Sport, has entered into a partnership with the Novak Djokovic Foundation to broadcast the Adria Tour Tennis Series live on  SABC TV.

THE SABC LAUNCHES ITS TARGET OPERATING MODEL

Johannesburg, Thursday, 11 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), has launched its new Target Operating Model and commenced consultations with key internal and external stakeholders.

The new model has been developed in response to new business requirements and market conditions, compliance with the National Treasury’s Bailout Preconditions, as well as the need to effectively implement the approved Turnaround Strategy. This strategic renewal initiative is aimed at overhauling the SABC into a fit-for-purpose public broadcasting service that is financially sustainable, self-sufficient and appropriately capacitated to execute its mandate effectively.

SABC COMMEMORATES THE ICONIC 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP THROUGH #REMEMBER2010 CAMPAIGN

Johannesburg, Thursday, 11 June 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), through its sports platform, SABC Sport, has launched a new campaign to commemorate ten years since the broadcast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The campaign #Remember2010, is in line with the SABC’s commitment to keeping the public entertained particularly under the current lockdown climate.

SABC RADIO STATIONS, UKHOZI FM, UMHLOBO WENENE, LESEDI FM AND THOBELA FM CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING

Johannesburg Monday, 01 June 2020 – The SABC’s four radio stations, Ukhozi Fm, Umhlobo Wenene Fm, Lesedi Fm and Thobela Fm are celebrating 60 years of excellence in broadcasting since their inception today. All four radio stations have successfully served the different African language groups and each has secured a spot in the top 10 of South Africa’s most popular radio stations.

SABC PRESENTED WITH NEW INFORMATION REGARDING ITS LATEST REPORTED POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 27 May 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern the new developments regarding a reported positive case of COVID-19 involving an employee based in its Durban Office.

RSG WINS BIG AT ATKV

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 26 May 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is pleased that its Afrikaans language service radio station, RSG, won big at the annual ATKV (Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuurvereniging), which this year were held online, over a three day period.

Channel Africa, South Africa’s international radio station, is looking for freelancers

Social Media Specialist to drive the social media agenda for the station.

Producer/Presenter for programme  Cuisines Africa

Producer/Presenter for programme Yours Truly  

Producer/Presenter for programme  Live Well   

Producer/Presenter for programme African Insight 

THE SABC DENIES SUNDAY TIMES CLAIM THAT THE PUBLIC BROADCASTER IS REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL BAILOUT

Johannesburg- Sunday, 10 May 2020– The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern the incorrect and misleading article titled “SABC again pleads poverty, cites virus”, published by the Sunday Times newspaper today.