SABC News channel deal with DStv is bleeding money – Report
The new SABC board will meet with MultiChoice to discuss its contract for two TV channels, as the deal for its SABC News channel is bleeding money, the City Press reported.
SABC cancels Gupta breakfast show – Report
The SABC has canned The New Age Business Breakfast, and its board has requested an SIU investigation into the broadcaster, reported the City Press.
Motsoeneng fails to reply to SABC’s charges due to “medical incapacity”
Former SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has failed to reply to the broadcaster’s disciplinary charges because he recently had an operation, it emerged on Friday.
How the SABC lost R200 million through failed radio adverts – Report
A new advertising management system at the SABC is costing the broadcaster dearly, contributing around R200 million in losses to the balance sheet, according to a report.
SABC still using 80s technologies, similar to VHS and Betamax
The SABC is still using analogue tape drives for programming and storage, even though it buys content in digital form.
Democratic Alliance welcomes suspension of acting SABC CEO
The DA on Saturday welcomed the suspension of SABC acting group CEO James Aguma, saying he was “central and complicit” to the dire straits the public broadcaster has been facing.
Motsoeneng loses another battle as Labour Court dismisses case
Former SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng suffered another defeat on Wednesday when the Labour Court dismissed his application.
Hlaudi Motsoeneng expected to appear before disciplinary hearing
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng is expected to appear before a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday, reportedly on comments he made at a media briefing last month.
SekelaXabiso denies wrongdoing in SABC contract
The company the SABC contracted to help it put a stop to irregular and fruitless expenditure on Thursday rejected claims that its appointment was irregular.
Documents going missing at SABC
Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has struggled to get information about the SABC’s finances out of the broadcaster.
Hlaudi Motsoeneng plans to challenge suspension at CCMA
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng plans to approach the CCMA to challenge his suspension from the SABC.
SABC awarded dodgy contract to stop wasteful expenditure
The SABC irregularly appointed a company to help them with irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
James Aguma is no longer SABC CEO
Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has announced that James Aguma is no longer SABC acting CEO, as reported by EWN.
Artists call for SABC’s 90% local content policy to remain
The SABC’s interim board needs to engage in open consultations with relevant entertainment industry role players before deciding to scrap the 90% local content policy, the Creative Workers Union of SA (Cwusa) said on Thursday.
The SABC is a mess right now, with an interim board, acting CEO, and not enough money to operate.
How would you fix the SABC, and what should its purpose be in South Africa?
Hlaudi Motsoeneng to face disciplinary hearing
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s disciplinary hearing, stemming from the findings former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela made against him, is set to start next Wednesday.
Anyone seen this?
SABC wants you to pay a TV licence for your computer, cellphone and tablet
http://www.channel24.co.za/TV/News/sabc-wants-you-to-pay-a-tv-licence-for-your-computer-cellphone-and-tablet-20170510
The SABC is so broke, sports commentators have to watch matches on TV
The SABC is facing serious financial challenges, and recently put a travel ban on sports commentators at radio stations.