South Africa & Hungary | On Our Radar
On Our Radar this week: SABC's CEO warns of ongoing financial uncertainty; and Hungary's new PM shutters the news services of MTVA.
Funding boost, layoffs and crisis | The PMA Briefing
SABC gets temporary relief, the BBC faces cuts and strikes, France Télévisions resists proposed changes, and SRTB sees mass layoffs.
Energy crisis, funding uncertainty & bias accusations | The PMA Briefing
Thai PBS launches an energy saving campaign; SABC’s funding woes likely to carry on for some years; CBC/Radio-Canada’s president rejects bias accusations.
What it means to be a ‘host broadcaster’: 5 key takeaways
In the latest episode of PMA’s podcast, we speak to the EBC and SABC, after they were the designated host broadcaster for major events.
SABC at 50: Why local identity is the future of global media
Local identity may be a public broadcaster's greatest asset, says SABC as the corporation celebrates 50 years of television.
New wave of cuts, axing and pushback | The PMA Briefing
• Germany: DW becomes latest international broadcaster to face cuts
• South Korea: Debate over KBS board
• Ireland: New management plan rejected by RTÉ staff
• Argentina: Government looks to further shrink public media
• South Africa: SABC streaming continues impressive run
Emergency broadcasts, and governance & funding reforms | The PMA Briefing
The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.
The two questions shaping the public media funding debate in 2026
Is the licence fee on the brink of extinction? With direct government funding in vogue, should we be concerned?
On Our Radar | 5 December 2025
We look at the bomb threat at France Télévisions, the risk of a national blackout at SABC, and growing pressure on LRT.
Broadcasting under fire | The PMA Briefing
A Rai journalist faces intimidation bomb attack, while ZDF condemns a fatal rocket strike on its Gaza production partner.