South African Broadcasting Corporation
Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2021
SABC and Openview sign carriage agreement
The SABC and eMedia announced a multi-year agreement under which Openview will carry SABC television and radio channels.
2020
SABC suspends retrenchment process
After workers’ backlash over proposed retrenchments, SABC suspended its retrenchment process for seven days while negotiating with unions and exploring other options.
2020
SABC suspends job-cut consultation process for seven days
The South African Broadcasting Corporation said it was suspending its S189 job-cut consultation process for seven days, following protests by some presenters and journalists who threatened a radio and TV blackout.
2020
Telkom and SABC partner to launch TelkomONE streaming channel
Telkom and SABC entered a five-year partnership to launch TelkomONE, a streaming channel that will carry SABC radio and television content.
2020
Athletics South Africa and SABC sign 2020 broadcast agreement
Athletics South Africa and SABC signed an agreement for SABC to produce and broadcast athletics events during the 2020 season.
2019
eNCA news head apologizes over tweet about former staffer
eNCA head of news Kanthan Pillay apologized for a tweet calling former staffer Samkele Maseko a “rat.” The tweet received social-media backlash, and Pillay said he regretted and retracted the statement.