{"id":18155,"date":"2025-07-03T18:38:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T16:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=18155"},"modified":"2025-07-03T18:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T16:39:14","slug":"joint-media-statement-saru-supersport-and-sabc-join-hands-to-broadcast-castle-lager-inbound-test-match-between-south-africa-and-italy-and-mark-30th-anniversary-of-the-springboks-historic-1995-rugby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/joint-media-statement-saru-supersport-and-sabc-join-hands-to-broadcast-castle-lager-inbound-test-match-between-south-africa-and-italy-and-mark-30th-anniversary-of-the-springboks-historic-1995-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | SARU, SUPERSPORT AND SABC JOIN HANDS TO BROADCAST CASTLE LAGER INBOUND TEST MATCH BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND ITALY AND MARK 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPRINGBOKS HISTORIC 1995 RUGBY WORLD CUP WIN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg \u2013 Thursday, 03 July 2025 \u2013<\/strong> Today, the South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), announced a broadcast agreement between the two broadcast media houses, for the SABC to broadcast the upcoming second Castle Lager Inbound Series Test match between South Africa (Springboks) and Italy (The Azzurri). The broadcast agreement has been reached in recognition of the historic nature of this particular match, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Springboks\u2019 historic 1995 Rugby World Cup victory and forms part of the celebrations by SARU to commemorate this historic moment for the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The exhilarating rugby spectacle will take place on Saturday, 12 July 2025 and kicks off at 17:10 (CAT) at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It will be broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC Radio stations and on SuperSport (DStv). <\/span><\/p>\n

Says Mark Alexander, the SARU President, \u201cThe 1995 triumph was a moment that captured the attention of the world \u2013 revealing the unmatched power of sport to bring people together, to heal deep wounds and to inspire a country that was still finding its feet as a young democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs SARU, we are working closely with our broadcasters to ensure that all South Africans can be part of this historic occasion,\u201d concluded Alexander.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nomsa Chabeli, the SABC\u2019s Group CEO states, \u201cAs the public broadcaster, we view it as our mandate and responsibility to bring such defining national moments to every South African. Whether in a township, village, or city, every citizen should be able to relive the spirit of 1995 \u2014 a spirit of hope, unity, and excellence. We therefore extend our deepest appreciation to SARU and SuperSport for enabling this collaborative agreement. This partnership is a testament to the power of shared purpose \u2014 where commercial imperatives and public interest converge to serve a higher calling: nation-building\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe also recognise and celebrate the power of rugby in shaping our national identity. Rugby has brought us together in the most powerful of ways \u2014 in 1995, in 2007, in 2019, and again in 2023. And now, in 2025, we honour that enduring legacy\u201d\u2019, said Chabeli.<\/span><\/p>\n

SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha says, \u201cSuperSport is pleased to be able to contribute to the country\u2019s celebration of 30 years of Springbok excellence since that unforgettable moment in 1995. That moment united the whole country and we are honoured to be involved in helping unite the country once more around the Springboks. This year also marks 30 years of SuperSport as a stand-alone channel and we are proud to share this milestone with the most successful rugby nation in men\u2019s Rugby World Cup history \u2013 the Springboks. To make this moment special, SuperSport has a variety of activities throughout the year, including the Springbok Dream Team and special broadcasts on Your World of Champions on DStv.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>De Jongh Borchardt (Communications Manager)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sibusiso Mjikeliso (Senior Manager: Communication & Partnership)<\/p>\n

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