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SABC rocked by internal scandal; bill continues to face pressure

A scandal over an undisclosed profit-sharing agreement has seen three senior SABC executives suspended.

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SABC Bill progresses, but critics still see threats

A new bill for South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster is a step closer to law, but media freedom advocates want it scrapped entirely.

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RTÉ facing insolvency, Director General warns

Ireland’s Media Minister has promised to provide €40 million of funding to keep the broadcaster afloat, amid the fears over insolvency.

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SABC facing a financial crisis

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is facing a financial crisis as it battles to escape liquidation.

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SABC: New board appointed

South Africa's President has finally appointed 12 individuals to the new board of the SABC, six months after the old board disbanded.

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South Africa: SABC journalists attacked

The South Africa National Editors’ Forum said there has been an increase in the number of attacks and threats to journalists in the country.

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Outrage after SABC CEO granted powers of Board

As delays continue to plague the appointment of a new SABC board, the move to give the Group CEO the board’s powers has provoked outrage.

Radio’s contribution towards peace in South Africa

SABC's radio services played a pivotal role in the peaceful transition from Apartheid in South Africa, writes Wynand Harmse, former SABC CEO.

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SABC indigenous language news channel to be launched

SABC plans to improve news provision with the launch of a 24-hour news channel in all of South Africa's indigenous languages.

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SABC licence fee to be scrapped

The South African government is moving ahead with plans to scrap the TV licence fee which funds SABC and replace it with a household levy.