Johannesburg – Tuesday, 18 November 2025 – The South African Broadcasting (SABC) is proud to serve as the official host broadcaster for the G20 Summit, to be held between 22 November – 23 November 2025, at Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa. This is the first time the G20 Summit will be held on African soil, underscoring the historic significance of South Africa’s leadership and the SABC’s mandate as a trusted public service media organisation. The SABC will provide the official G20 news feed to all 19 G20 member countries, as well as 50 additional nations and multiple international news agencies.

This positions the SABC not only as a vital national institution, but as an important continental and global platform trusted for accuracy, depth, and professionalism. The SABC will provide audiences with in-depth analysis of issues as they develop at the summit, providing a front row seat to understand issues affecting G20 countries and the world.

Nomsa Chabeli, SABC Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), said: “Serving as the host broadcaster is not just a technical responsibility, it is a national duty. Our coverage is about ensuring that every South African has equitable access to one of the world’s most important global gatherings. Broadcasting in all 12 official languages, including Sign Language, reflects our commitment to inclusivity and world-class journalism. Our participation further entrenches the reach of the SABC, as people across the globe will have access to world-class news broadcasting. We are fully prepared to deliver on our mandate as the official host broadcaster for the G20 Summit.”

To deliver comprehensive coverage, the SABC will deploy advanced broadcast facilities at Nasrec, including:

TELEVISION

•  Two broadcast TV studios carrying SABC News Channel 404, Free-To-Air channels, and international partner feeds

DIGITAL

•  A dedicated 24/7 SABC News pop-up channel on SABC+, ensuring continuous coverage.
• SABC Lehae TV channel on SABC+ and DTT, providing community-focused multilingual coverage.

RADIO

• Three on-site radio studios feeding all 19 SABC radio services.
•  Five flagship stations broadcasting live from Nasrec: Metro FM, SAFM, RSG, Ikwekwezi FM, and Channel Africa, extending reach across South Africa and the continent.

Coverage will begin with the B20 and Social Summit, building momentum into the main G20 programme.

As the host broadcaster for the G20 Summit, the SABC will deliver independent, impartial, and comprehensive coverage that reflects South Africa’s role on the global stage. This historic moment underscores the broadcaster’s mandate to inform, educate, and unite audiences everywhere.

ENDS

Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries:   Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications)
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