Johannesburg – Saturday, 18 April 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that one of its radio stations, Ukhozi FM will be introducing a new show for the duration of the lockdown called i-Lockdown noKhozi FM. This is in response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that has necessitated a national lockdown since 26 March 2020.
Johannesburg, Friday, 17 April 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) welcomes a total of 19 awards and trufm Makhosandile Mpumzi’s honour as a Bright star at today’s 2020 Radio Awards. The SABC’s radio programmes, along with its on-air and behind the scenes talent, were recognised in various categories for excellence in radio programming and these wins speak volumes of the credibility and sustainability of our radio brands.
The SABC is pleased to be participating in the Turn down your Radio campaign where together with other broadcasters we highlight the plight of #GBV We as the SABC are committing to supporting the eradication of this scourge.
Prepared on 13th April 2020 by Salim S. Abdool Karim, FRS
Chair: Ministerial Advisory Group on Covid-19
Director: CAPRISA – Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa
CAPRISA Professor in Global Health: Columbia University
Adjunct Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases: Harvard University
Adjunct Professor of Medicine: Cornell University
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research): University of KwaZulu-Natal
Director: DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention
Johannesburg – Thursday, 09 April 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that it will be broadcasting a multifaith Easter schedule to assist millions of South Africans to observe the Easter period.
Johannesburg – Wednesday, 08 April 2020 – The SABC and the Department of Basic Education have launched a multi-media learner support initiative under the banner: COVID-19 Learner Support aimed at limiting the impact of the lockdown to the school calendar. The initiative is part of the broader efforts to prevent a total loss of school year since the lockdown was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a measure to combat the spread of corona virus known as COVID-19.
Johannesburg – Tuesday, 07 April 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to send its condolences to the Mashego family following the passing of Vinolia Mashego. ‘V-Mash’, as she was affectionately known, co-hosted the highly popular music variety show, Jam Alley from 1994-2001.
Johannesburg, Thursday, 02 April 2020- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Merlin Naicker as the GE: Television from 1 April 2020. Mr. Naicker brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the SABC and he holds various qualifications including an MBA (Oxford Brookes), BSC Hons – Digital Technology, Design & Innovation (DIT) and a Certificate in Advanced Broadcast Law (Wits Law).
Johannesburg – Tuesday 31 March 2020 – The biggest commercial radio station in South Africa, METRO FM introduces its 2020 line-up on Wednesday April 01, 2020.
To retain its position as the coolest radio station in the country, METRO FM, which is one of the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Public Broadcasting Commercial (PBC) radio stations, will continue to focus on ensuring delivery of quality and cutting-edge content and services. Based on the 2019 successes, that saw the station delivering its highest audience figures in four (4) years, the station plans to maintain the current line-up with a few minor additions.
Durban – Tuesday 31 March 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) biggest radio station, Ukhozi FM is pleased to announce that it has extended its Term 1 matric revision classes from one slot to three slots. The original 21h00 – 22h00 slot will now be supported by two new slots between 09h00 – 09h30 and 15h00 – 15h30. This initiative forms part of Ukhozi FM’s efforts to intensify the broadcast of educational programmes in response to the lockdown which has resulted in students not being able to attend their normal classes.
