SABC TO BROADCAST THE 2018/2019 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES OF ABSA PREMIERSHIP AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Johannesburg – Friday, 10 May 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that it will broadcast the ABSA Premiership and the Premier League 2018/2019 title deciding matches this coming weekend.

This bumper sporting weekend will see SABC Sport broadcasting the Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City match on SABC 1 at 14h30 on Saturday in the ABSA Premiership League. With all ABSA Premiership matches kicking off simultaneously at 15h00, SABC Sport will be providing live updates of the other matches including the other title deciding match between Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns.

SABC AND ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA REACH ONE YEAR AGREEMENT

Johannesburg – Tuesday 07 May 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and Athletics South Africa (ASA) are pleased to announce that they have reached a one year agreement.

The agreement will see the SABC producing and broadcasting the Comrades Marathon, Cape Town Marathon and Soweto Marathon. The Comrades Marathon, which takes place on 9 June 2019, will be broadcast live on SABC 2 from 5h30.

SABC ANNOUNCES NEWS BROADCAST PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 07 May 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce its readiness and broadcast plans for the 6th general elections taking place on Wednesday, 08 May 2019. SABC News will be at the forefront providing balanced coverage across its four television stations, 19 radio stations and digital platforms, including the SABC News mobile app, which can be downloaded from Android (Playstore) and iOS (App Store).

As part of these broadcast plans, SABC News has deployed radio and television reporting teams across the country to ensure comprehensive coverage in the lead-up to the elections.

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SABC BOARD TERMINATES THE CONTRACT OF ITS COO

Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Board met on Tuesday, 23 April 2019. After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of a disciplinary process, the Board resolved to terminate the contract of employment of its Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Chris Maroleni, with immediate effect.

SABC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today welcomed members of the newly reconstituted SABC Board to the corporation. The Board, which includes the recently appointed eight Board members, now forms a quorum and will be able to fulfil its statutory and constitutional duties in stabilising the public broadcaster.

SABC SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA/ MMUSI MAIMANE DEBATE

Johannesburg – Thursday 18 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to put on record that it has no plans to host a debate between ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader Mmusi Maimane.  As such, there has been no communication shared with the public regarding the matter.

SABC NEWS CREW ROBBED OF ITS BROADCAST EQUIPMENT

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 16 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with extreme concern the attempted hijacking and robbery of its journalists, while covering a story in Johannesburg’s Alexandra Township this afternoon. The corporation is relieved that none of its crew members were harmed.

SABC RADIO STATIONS WIN 22 AWARDS AT THE 2019 LIBERTY RADIO AWARDS

Johannesburg, Sunday, 14 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) radio stations have once again dominated the 2019 Liberty Radio Awards, securing 22 awards and having four inductees in this year’s hall of fame.

These awards are an indication of the SABC’s ability to have employed the best strategies to build, attract and retain audiences, and most importantly yield a competitive edge to contest with other broadcasters in South Africa.

SABC LAUNCHES NEWS APP

Johannesburg – Friday, 12 April 2019 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today introduced a new mobile tool, the SABC News app, to expand its content distribution platforms. The app was developed by the SABC’s news and technology divisions, and is available from today and ready to download from Android (Playstore) and iOS (App Store). The SABC News app provides access to daily breaking news and updates, as well as live streaming of the SABC News channel (currently available only on the DStv platform), news videos and live listening to all the 19 SABC radio stations.