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• 10 takeways from SABC's 2024 Content Festival
  26 Mar 2024 10:29 (0 replies)

  

  Social experiment Wife Swap gets a premiere date, two shows share a celeb chef and interpretive dance takes on new meaning.
  

• First look at the SABC's streaming and catch-up service SABC+
  17 Nov 2022 10:48 (1 replies)

  

  It's essentially a rebrand of TelkomONE with extra shows.
  

• SABC's response to ICASA Must Carry ruling
  29 Jun 2021 15:48 (0 replies)

  

  Statement released on 28 June 2021.
  

• SABC extends news on SABC2 and 3
  28 Mar 2020 13:26 (3 replies)

  

  The daily COVID-19 updates on both channels remain, with extra news added in between.
  

• What's happening at the SABC during Lockdown
  25 Mar 2020 16:50 (0 replies)

  

  The latest on production shutdowns, soapieville and series' content.
  

• SABC1 and SABC3: now in HD (Yip!)
  12 Jun 2018 11:44 (1 replies)

  

  Believe it. After forcing us to live in the dark ages for so long, the SABC's eventually delivering in Crisp.
  

• Where to find your fave soapies during the 2018 FIFA World Cup
  4 Jun 2018 16:13 (1 replies)

  

  It's that time again dear TV lovers. Time for Skeem Saam, Generations and Uzalo to be pushed around for sport.
  

• Are you on board with the new SABC board?
  5 Sep 2017 15:58 (2 replies)

  

  They auditioned, became finalists and now the 12 board members have been cast.
  

• Why this week's SABC board interviews matter
  29 Aug 2017 10:46 (0 replies)

  

  36 CVs, 12 will land a spot on our board. The SOS Coalition warms-up for the job interview of the year.
  

• Isidingo star Jack Devnarain in the running for new SABC board
  22 Aug 2017 17:35 (2 replies)

  

  He joins 35 other candidates and his audition will be happening soon.
  

• Hlaudi, you're fired! - SOS responds
  13 Jun 2017 10:40 (0 replies)

  

  Hlaudi's been sacked, his decrees have been reversed and now?...
  

• SOS statement on the SABC's 2017 financial crisis
  6 Apr 2017 12:28 (0 replies)

  

  The TV industry is in a state of fear as a repeat of the 2008/09 SABC cash crisis looms.
  

• All your Olympic times and shows on SABC1, 2 and 3
  3 Aug 2016 14:07 (0 replies)

  

  Everything you need to know about SABC's Rio coverage including a handy downloadable schedule.
  

• SABC channels shake-up: all you need to know
  2 Feb 2016 17:09 (13 replies)

  

  SABC1, 2 and 3 undergo a shake-up this month with schedule changes and new programming blocks. The must-know details.
  

• SABC gag Eben Jansen over EFF-ing row
  15 Apr 2015 14:45 (0 replies)

  

  The SABC's implementing "corrective measures" against newsman Eben Jansen after his on-air row with the EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.
  

• SABC pulls Cape Town Jazz Festival sponsorship
  18 Mar 2015 16:56 (1 replies)

  

  The SABC has pulled the plug on being the media partner for this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival, eight days before it starts.
  

• Key TX changes on SABC1, 2 and 3 during AFCON
  21 Jan 2015 16:57 (0 replies)

  

  Generations and Skeem Saam move to SABC2 while AFCON takes over SABC1. Other schedule changes include ...
  

• BREAKING NEWS: Mass firings at Generations
  18 Aug 2014 16:46 (23 replies)

  

  Mass firings have hit the set of Generations as a result of the cast strike. Striking actors have had their contracts terminated.
  

• Bonang back with SABC after apology
  25 Jul 2014 12:01 (15 replies)

  

  Bonang Matheba will be back on her Metro FM show The Front Row after apologising to the SABC for statements she made before the World Cup.
  

• What the SABC's doing for Youth Day
  10 Jun 2014 23:31 (0 replies)

  

  A run-down of what the SABC's offering for June 16th via radio, TV and live events.
  

• There is no Muvhango strike says cast rep
  22 May 2014 00:00 (3 replies)

  

  A statement from the SABC about allegations that the Muvhango cast are planning a strike. According to cast rep. Sindi Dlathu, "There is no strike, it is business as usual.&qu...
  

• SABC appoints yet another CEO
  24 Mar 2014 00:00 (1 replies)

  

  *Yawn*. Someone please change the record! The SABC has appointed an acting CEO for the flailing pubcaster following Lulama Mokhobo's resignation in February.
  

• Lulama Mokhobo resigns as SABC CEO
  3 Feb 2014 00:00 (2 replies)

  

  Lulama Mokhobo, Group Chief Executive Officer of the SABC, has resigned - three years before the end of her five year term.
  

• SABC pays off R1 billion government loan
  7 Oct 2013 00:00 (5 replies)

  

  The SABC settles a R1 billion loan from government 14 months early. Promises that money will now be re-focused into other areas, specifically content development.
  

• SABC, MultiChoice refute R100 million report
  30 Sep 2013 00:00 (1 replies)

  

  The SABC and MultiChoice have released a statement in response to a Business Day article which states that the SABC could have to pay MultiChoice a R100 million fine.
  

• SABC, Sentech to launch TV for no-show areas
  27 Aug 2013 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  SABC and Sentech have partnered up to launch a satellite service called DTH-S to reach areas of the country where TV isn't currently accessible.
  

• SABC to launch 24-hour news on DStv
  5 Jul 2013 00:00 (4 replies)

  

  After an epically long wait and numerous delays, SABC's 24-hour news channel will eventually start coming together. It''ll be on DStv.
  

• SABC to stream Marikana commission online
  13 Nov 2012 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  The SABC will be carrying a live online stream of proceedings at the Marikana commission when the hearings resume on Wednesday (14th).
  

• Riaan Cruywagen goes into retirement
  2 Nov 2012 00:00 (4 replies)

  

  Breaking News! ... stalwart news anchor Riaan Cruywagen has retired from the SABC after reading the news for a record 37 years. Looks likely to haunt building.
  

• METRO FM Music Awards tune in to change
  25 Oct 2012 00:00 (4 replies)

  

  Old and busted: end of the year. New hottness: start of the year. The METRO FM Awards won't be on this year - they'll be happening in February instead, with other changes...
  

• Where to catch the 2012 Loerie Awards
  17 Sep 2012 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  The 2012 Loeries take place in Cape Town this week and feature various events in the build-up to the ceremony on Saturday. A rundown of TV and radio coverage.
  

• Alleged banning of Malema: 'Untrue,' says SABC
  13 Sep 2012 00:00 (3 replies)

  

  The SABC has rubbished recent reports about the alleged banning of Julius Malema from the airwaves, saying the pubcaster asked for 'responsible reporting'.
  

• SABC News Channel to launch by September
  6 Aug 2012 00:00 (3 replies)

  

  The SABC has announced that the pubcaster's long awaited 24 hour News Channel will launch by September and has released details on a drive to engage with viewers.
  

• Olympic schedule for SABC1, 2 and 3
  27 Jul 2012 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  A close-up on the SABC's coverage of the Olympics including a print-out-and-keep/ downloadable schedule for each of the channels and what they'll be airing.
  

• SABC celebrates Madiba's 94th birthday
  16 Jul 2012 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  Two tribute songs have been released by the SABC for Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday this Wednesday. They're being played on radio and TV and are available for download.
  

• SABC to continue production on Isidingo
  14 Jun 2012 00:00 (4 replies)

  

  The SABC has announced that production on Isidingo will continue after last night's blaze. Filming will take place in other SABC studios until sets are rebuilt.
  

• SABC statement on Sunday World article
  12 Jun 2012 00:00 (1 replies)

  

  The SABC has lashed out at the Sunday World following a report by the paper that the broadcaster's facing a critical fallout between two senior managers.
  

• SABC and SAFA reveal details of three year agreement
  16 May 2012 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  SABC and SAFA have signed a three year agreement that makes the SABC the exclusive free to air broadcaster of Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana and Under 23 games.
  

• SABC presents to parliament 2012 - 2015 corporate plan
  3 May 2012 00:00 (0 replies)

  

  The SABC has announced that the broadcaster will be investing over R1 billion in local and international content in the 2013 fiscal, with over R800 million for local content.
  

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