{"id":18188,"date":"2025-07-17T22:27:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T20:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=18188"},"modified":"2025-07-21T09:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T07:34:28","slug":"media-statement-sabc-news-marks-75-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-sabc-news-marks-75-years\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC NEWS MARKS 75 YEARS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b>Johannesburg &#8211; Thursday, 17 July 2025 &#8211; <\/b>Today marks an important milestone in the history of the SABC, as the corporation\u2019s news service mark 75 years since the broadcast of the first news bulletin in 1950.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">This milestone is celebrated to honour a legacy built on resilience and a deep commitment to ethical journalistic practices. \u00a0It is also more than a one-day commemoration, but a celebration of the vital role SABC News has played in shaping South Africa\u2019s narrative from documenting the country\u2019s complex past, to contributing to its democratic transformation.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The SABC&#8217;s GCEO, Ms Nomsa Chabeli stated that \u201cFor three quarters of the century, SABC News has been at the heart of our democracy informing, educating and empowering generations of South Africans through times of change, struggle, triumph and transformation. SABC News has remained a trusted source of news, a mirror to society not only to our nation but for the world seeking to understand South Africa\u201d.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u201cAs we confront the growing threats of disinformation and misinformation, the role of a credible independent news service has never been more important than now, and we are proud that SABC News continues to be a vital force in safeguarding truth, accountability and informed citizenship. It is a vital platform of plurality and giving a voice to those who might be unheard. As we commemorate this day, I salute the journalistic excellence in our newsroom, the Editors, journalists, Producers and all those behind the scenes who uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and public service journalism every day\u201d. concludes Chabeli.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Through its compelling programming, SABC News service has been able to be the trusted authority, national storyteller and democratic champion.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The SABC will continue to commemorate this milestone throughout the year, with various special broadcasts and activities aimed at taking citizens down the memory lane.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Audiences can tune tonight for a special documentary titled <b>On the Record-The SABC News <\/b>Story at 19h00 on SABC News Channel.<\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b>ENDS<\/b><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b>Issued By: Group Communications<\/b><\/div>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b>Media Enquiries: Mmoni Ngubane (Head: Communications)<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span data-ogsc=\"blue\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><b>N<a id=\"OWAd5bfce61-ae72-8319-7f5d-301dc134a442\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:ngubanemv@sabc.co.za\" href=\"mailto:ngubanemv@sabc.co.za\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" data-ogsc=\"blue\" data-outlook-id=\"9d2e8f8e-011d-406e-8bb1-0f75d9eda44c\">gubanemv@sabc.co.za<\/a><\/b><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><b>| T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg &#8211; Thursday, 17 July 2025 &#8211; Today marks an important milestone in the history of the SABC, as the corporation\u2019s news service mark 75 years since the broadcast of the first news bulletin in 1950. This milestone is celebrated to honour a legacy built on resilience and a deep commitment to ethical journalistic practices. 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