2nd September 2021
South Africa: PMA responds to SABC bill
Proposed bill demonstrates a missed opportunity for South Africa and should be paused
18th August 2021
Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster
The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.
14th July 2021
PMA condemns attacks on SABC journalists
The Public Media Alliance condemns attacks against SABC journalists and media workers during nationwide protests.
9th July 2021
Protecting the prominence of public media
As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence of public media?
14th April 2021
SABC completes retrenchment process and transitions to new structure
SABC concluded its retrenchment process last month and started implementing its new structure.
20th January 2021
SABC employees go on strike as retrenchment process resumes
Labour unions begin strike action and organise a possible blackout as South Africa’s public broadcaster continues to implement its Section 189 process.
13th November 2020
SABC to implement retrenchment process
South Africa’s public broadcaster confirms that it will follow through with restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses, and asks the public to contribute to the TV licence debate.
26th August 2020
Insight | SABC has cut its losses and is ahead on a turnaround plan
Work over the past nine months has laid a foundation to serve the public interest for the next 84 years, and even beyond
11th August 2020
Focus on PSM | SABC facing significant challenges in its 84th year
As South Africa’s public broadcaster celebrates its 84th year, its achievements are recognised against a backdrop of planned retrenchments and restructuring as well as court proceedings and previous misconducts.
16th June 2020
SABC launches sustainability model
The South African public broadcaster, SABC, has launched its new ‘Target Operating Model’, a roadmap for its long-term sustainability.