Acting CEO of SABC quits

Jimi Mathews has quit as acting CEO of SABC due to the organisation’s “prevailing, corrosive atmosphere” and its impact on his moral judgement.

Anonymous hackers take down South African broadcaster's website

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has recently been subjected to a series of cyber-attacks from the Anonymous group as a protest against alleged censorship.

South African broadcaster eyes growth in local content

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced that 90% of its radio music content will be sourced locally.

Zuma’s communications ministry sparks concerns for SABC

A cabinet reshuffle announced by South Africa’s re-elected President threatens the independence of the nation’s Public Service Broadcaster, media observers fear

South Africa’s public broadcaster appoints new CEO

It’s all change at the SABC, with a new acting Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer announced after a series of crises in senior management

BBC Worldwide announces new regional head for Africa

The broadcaster’s commercial arm has created a new role as part of a wider reorganisation along geographical lines, to broaden reach in key markets such as Africa

The world mourns Nelson Mandela

South Africa’s first black president and hero of the anti-apartheid struggle has died, sparking a outpouring of grief and tributes for a man who embodied freedom and reconciliation

CBA board member to give keynote at AfricaCast conference

SABC’s Lulama Mokhobo will discuss the opportunities of ‘triple play’ at a broadcast technology show in South Africa