SABC
SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) is South Africa's public broadcaster, operating television and radio services across the country. The corporation runs multiple television channels, including SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3, as well as a network of national and regional radio stations broadcasting in all eleven official languages. SABC is mandated to provide public-service broadcasting that reflects South African society, promotes nation-building and supports cultural diversity. The broadcaster is funded through a combination of television licence fees, advertising revenue and government grants. SABC operates under the oversight of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. The corporation employs thousands of staff across its television, radio, news and technical divisions, with headquarters in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. SABC's news division provides coverage of national and regional events, including business, politics, labour relations and mining developments. The broadcaster has faced ongoing financial and governance challenges in recent years, prompting restructuring efforts and management changes. SABC was established in 1936 as a radio service and expanded into television in 1976, evolving from a state broadcaster into a public corporation following South Africa's democratic transition in the 1990s.
SABC Updates
Govt clarifies misrepresentation of the Constitution in television interview
8th June 2026 Government has noted with concern remarks made by Dr Charles Sinkala, during a recent television interview on SABC, in which he incorrectly claimed... →
ANC executive closes ranks around Ramaphosa over "Farmgate" scandal – reports
By: Reuters 14th May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the backing of his party's top decision-making body over a scandal triggered by the theft of bundles of cash... →
Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa
8th May 2026 How does a medium once branded “the devil’s own box” become the fireplace around which a nation tries to rekindle its broken identity? This... →
Electoral Commission unveils new logo
1st April 2026 The Electoral Commission today officially unveiled the identity (logo) and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a... →
Daily Podcast – March 02, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd March 2026 Making headlines: SIU’s Kaizer Kganyago joins NPA; DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft; And, South Africa can expect fuel price... →
SIU’s Kaizer Kganyago joins NPA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd March 2026 Special Investigating Unit spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago has joined the National Prosecuting Authority as its national spokesperson, effective... →
Microsoft partners with SABC to provide AI, digital skills to South Africans
By: Sabrina Jardim 29th January 2026 Microsoft South Africa and the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) have partnered to provide AI fluency and digital skills learning for... →
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