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Is SABC really representing the whole of South Africa?
I’ve been watching SABC (not that I had a choice) since I was born, I think.
But my problem is I think it is not representing the country a a whole. Everything on TV is about Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, and almost Eastern Cape.
The news, in fact all programmes are about Soweto, JHB, Durban, PE, CapeTown.
I knew Gauteng before I could even come to it. I haven’t been to Western Cape or KZN, but I think I know those provinces more than the ones I’ve been to.
When was the last time you heard or watched anything from Northern Cape? The only thing I know about that province is Kimberly and its diamonds- that's all. I’m from Limpopo and the only thing on TV that almost represents something from there is this Muvhango programme on SABC 2. I don’t watch it though.
Am I right or am I right?
(DmZ)Wrecky
31-07-2007, 10:37 AM
Read books
Read books
You probably come from one of the 4 provinces. Why am I not suprised.
Boodles
31-07-2007, 10:52 AM
The sabc (and it will be similar in other countries) will primarily show news stories of the main country cities. Those towns/cities in south africa that are possibly looked at as lesser 'importance', will no doudt always be secondry, unless something unique happens, extraordinary, or if the news in the 'main cities' is rather dull.
The sabc (and it will be similar in other countries) will primarily show news stories of the main country cities. Those towns/cities in south africa that are possibly looked at as lesser 'importance', will no doudt always be secondry, unless something unique happens, extraordinary, or if the news in the 'main cities' is rather dull.
Your comment makes a lot more sense than that of (DmZ)Wrecky .
Anyway, someting unique, as you said, should be done so thta it will be reflective of SA.
Gothan
31-07-2007, 11:09 AM
Excellent reason why they should speed up the legislation and process on starting community tv
sox63
31-07-2007, 11:10 AM
Is SABC really representing the whole of South Africa?
I’ve been watching SABC (not that I had a choice) since I was born, I think.
But my problem is I think it is not representing the country a a whole. Everything on TV is about Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, and almost Eastern Cape.
The news, in fact all programmes are about Soweto, JHB, Durban, PE, CapeTown.
I knew Gauteng before I could even come to it. I haven’t been to Western Cape or KZN, but I think I know those provinces more than the ones I’ve been to.
When was the last time you heard or watched anything from Northern Cape? The only thing I know about that province is Kimberly and its diamonds- that's all. I’m from Limpopo and the only thing on TV that almost represents something from there is this Muvhango programme on SABC 2. I don’t watch it though.
Am I right or am I right?
I agree. I'm from the Free State and hardly hear anything about it, unless someone is appealing a court case in Bloem or something. But I say "no news is good news", we only hear if something goes horribly wrong.
mancombseepgood
31-07-2007, 11:19 AM
Is SABC really representing the whole of South Africa?
No
thedoc!
31-07-2007, 11:45 AM
No
LOL - Nice short and sweet, had a crack up when I saw your response! :D
mancombseepgood
31-07-2007, 12:32 PM
:D
Yeah, actually I think it's near impossible to represent the entire country... hence I tend to agree with the community license comment of Gothan. Some choice would be good.
DigitalSoldier
31-07-2007, 12:37 PM
Is SABC really representing the whole of South Africa?
I’ve been watching SABC (not that I had a choice) since I was born, I think.
But my problem is I think it is not representing the country a a whole. Everything on TV is about Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, and almost Eastern Cape.
The news, in fact all programmes are about Soweto, JHB, Durban, PE, CapeTown.
I knew Gauteng before I could even come to it. I haven’t been to Western Cape or KZN, but I think I know those provinces more than the ones I’ve been to.
When was the last time you heard or watched anything from Northern Cape? The only thing I know about that province is Kimberly and its diamonds- that's all. I’m from Limpopo and the only thing on TV that almost represents something from there is this Muvhango programme on SABC 2. I don’t watch it though.
Am I right or am I right?
Limpopo part of South Africa ? :D (Just kidding)
There was another show on sabc2 called taxi to and they travelled all over the Limpopo province in a taxi interviewing the folks that live around there.
mancombseepgood
31-07-2007, 12:39 PM
That must have been a revelation! :D
Syzygy78
31-07-2007, 12:44 PM
I pay my TV Licence and get absolutely no return for it. The only thing I use my TV for is watching DVD's or TV Series I download from the internet.
Local television is crap
Piesang
31-07-2007, 12:49 PM
SABC is crap.
What is this "Limpopo" of which you speak?
Fudzy
31-07-2007, 01:22 PM
What is this "Limpopo" of which you speak?
I'm not sure, I think its a gland in the lower back.
I'm not sure, I think its a gland in the lower back.
AHA! I thought it sounded familiar.
I'm not sure, I think its a gland in the lower back.
:D I knew there were going to be some crazy people on this issue.
In case u didn't know, Limpopo means "Your mum looks good"
:D I knew there were going to be some crazy people on this issue.
In case u didn't know, Limpopo means "Your mum looks good"
I thought it meant "that was a good ****" :D
I thought it meant "that was a good ****" :D
It used to mean that, but as you know, they're always changing street, towns names, etc.
It used to mean that, but as you know, they're always changing street, towns names, etc.
BREAKING NEWS: Pretoria's name is changing to this (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5b/New_Zealand_0577.jpg).
Syndyre
31-07-2007, 03:48 PM
SABC is crap.
Exactly, I don't really care what it represents because it doesn't represent anything well anyway.
mancombseepgood
31-07-2007, 05:05 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Pretoria's name is changing to this (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5b/New_Zealand_0577.jpg).
What's Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipu***apiki maungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahul an acronym for?
heh... it seems some of it had to be censored...
What's Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipu***apiki maungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahul an acronym for?
heh... it seems some of it had to be censored...
*faints*
1 million monopoly dollars to the next guy who can answer that.
mancombseepgood
31-07-2007, 05:18 PM
Yeah, and the sensored part should read ***
:D
Yeah, and the sensored part should read ***
:D
3rd time lucky? :D
ibanez
31-07-2007, 07:27 PM
.. Propaganda mindless mass control springs to mind .