Johannesburg \u2013 Thursday, 23 January 2025- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Cape Racing for the Cape Summer Festival of Racing, bringing viewers and listeners premier horse racing events like never before.<\/p>\n
Leveraging the power of South Africa\u2019s public broadcaster, this collaboration will span multiple platforms, including SABC+, S3, Radio 2000, and Metro FM, to deliver a multi-channel experience with on-air, digital, and on-the-ground activations to amplify the excitement of the festival.<\/p>\n
Sibusiso Gumbi, Head of Marketing at SABC said \u201cThis partnership with Cape Racing reflects the SABC\u2019s dedication to showcasing diverse sporting and cultural experiences to our audiences. Horse racing is more than just a sport\u2014it\u2019s a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of many South Africans for generations. Through our extensive platform offerings, we\u2019re thrilled to bring the Cape Summer Festival of Racing to homes across the country, providing an unforgettable experience to our viewers and listeners. This is a celebration of excellence, entertainment, and the vibrancy of South African culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership with SABC marks a pivotal moment for Cape Racing as we expand our reach to a broader audience. Together, we aim to celebrate the rich traditions of horseracing while introducing the thrill and elegance of the sport to new generations of fans. The Cape Summer Festival of Racing is not just an event; it\u2019s a showcase of excellence, community, and vibrant culture\u201d, says Donovan Everitt, Chief Operating Officer of Cape Racing.<\/p>\n
Multi-Platform Coverage<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSABC+: Exclusive content, race previews, in-depth interviews, and live streaming.
\n\u2022\tS3: Broadcast of all races, complete with expert commentary, race-day highlights, and interviews with leading figures in the horse racing world.
\nRadio 2000 & Metro FM: Special features, behind-the-scenes access, and coverage across popular Sport & Lifestyle shows leading up to and during the events.<\/p>\n
Upcoming Highlights<\/p>\n
Following the success of the L\u2019Ormarins King\u2019s Plate earlier this month, SABC audiences can look forward to the following Cape Summer Festival of Racing events:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tWorld Sports Betting Cape Town MET \u2013 Saturday, 25 January 2025
\n\u2022\tCape Town Seafood & Jazz Festival: Cape Derby \u2013 Saturday, 23 February 2025
\n\u2022\tMarch Royal Raceday \u2013 Sunday, 16 March 2025<\/p>\n
Broadcast Schedule: World Sports Betting Cape Town MET<\/p>\n
For the highly anticipated World Sports Betting Cape Town MET on Saturday, 25 January 2025, SABC platforms will offer live and engaging coverage:<\/p>\n
Metro FM
\n\u2022\t9 AM – 12 PM: Top 30 with Kyeezi
\n\u2022\t12 PM – 3 PM: The Encore<\/p>\n
Good Hope FM
\n\u2022\t12 PM – 3 PM: The Matinee with Garth B
\n\u2022\t3 PM – 6 PM: The Weekend Special Show with Carissa Cupido
\nS3
\n\u2022\t2:30 PM – 4:50 PM<\/p>\n
Experience the Thrill<\/p>\n
Tune in to SABC\u2019s platforms to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of horse racing at the Cape Summer Festival of Racing. Don\u2019t miss a moment of the action as we celebrate South Africa\u2019s rich heritage of horse racing in February and March 2025.
\nIssued By: Group Communications
\nMedia Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Head of Communications)
\nSeapolelomv@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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