South Africa

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.

Local identity may be a public broadcaster's greatest asset, says SABC as the corporation celebrates 50 years of television.

• 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

The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.

Is the licence fee on the brink of extinction? With direct government funding in vogue, should we be concerned?

We look at the bomb threat at France Télévisions, the risk of a national blackout at SABC, and growing pressure on LRT. 

SBS defends its editorial policy; KBS launch constitutional complaint; and should the BBC World Service get funding from the defence budget?

The outcomes of upcoming elections could bring stark choices for ČT & ČRo, while there are similar questions of survival for South Africa's public broadcaster.

VRT gets a €20 million boost, US Congress approves funding, and is the long-ailing SABC about to turn a corner towards profitability?

Governments in both Bangladesh and Kenya have announced plans to reform media organisations, while France is pushing ahead with reforms.