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A week after announcing it was sourcing local content for its online video-on-demand platform through the SABC, Times Media Group’s Vidi service has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide, the commercial

The Democratic Alliance has called for the department of communications, the new portfolio created after last year’s general election – when President Jacob Zuma split the old communications department in two – to be disbanded

Times Media Group’s Vidi online video-on-demand platform is expanding its offering with a range of local television dramas, movies and children’s programming. Vidi has licensed a range

The large amount of coverage President Jacob Zuma receives is based on the fact he is the president of the country, SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng said on Wednesday. “All of us

Communications minister Faith Muthambi lashed out at Democratic Alliance spokesman Gavin Davis on Wednesday after he accused her of meddling in the SABC board. “The minister is calling upon honourable

Communications minister Faith Muthambi has denied that she is considering suspending some members of the SABC board. This is after Democratic Alliance MP Gavin Davis said in a statement on Tuesday that the party understood “from several sources” that Muthambi

SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng says getting a “piece of paper” when you complete matric is not enough, The Citizen reported on Wednesday. “You have two kinds of people in this world. You have certificated people and educated people. You

The Western Cape high court has reserved judgment in the matter involving the suspension of SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Beeld newspaper reported on Friday. The court heard an interim application on Thursday by the Democratic Alliance that a high court order

The best thing about Zandile Tshabalala’s resignation as SABC chair this week, staffers say, is that they will go into festive season parties less likely to be the butt of all jokes. “It’s a bit funny the first time you stand around the braai and people demand to see your matric certificate,” a

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday welcomed SABC board chair Zandile Tshabalala’s resignation. “Tshabalala’s resignation is also an elegant solution for President Jacob Zuma who was under pressure to suspend her