The SABC has reported a 28% year-on-year increases in losses as it awaits progress on a new funding model.
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With TV licence fee evasion still prevalent, the SABC has warned its funding model is no longer sustainable.
The SABC has proposed applying to national treasury for a VAT exemption on TV licence fees – money it hopes to keep.
SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli has told parliament that the development of a funding model for the SABC “must be expedited”.
Tensions between the broadcasters appear to have eased further on the news the SABC will carry Betway Premiership matches.
TechCentral asked some of South Africa’s biggest ICT players to share their views on where they think the new communications minister should prioritise his efforts.
Communications minister Mondli Gungebele said he is optimistic that both the SABC and the Post Office can survive.
Nomsa Chabeli will take on the difficult role of leading the public broadcaster with immediate effect.
The financially deeply troubled SABC has appointed a GM at MTN South Africa, Nomsa Chabeli, as its new group CEO.