Fifty years after television’s arrival in South Africa, the SABC faces hard questions about relevance, funding and its mandate.
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This Monday marks 50 years since television was officially launched in South Africa – on 5 January 1976.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has provided TechCentral an overview of his progress in an exclusive interview.
YouTube views and podcast downloads are soaring as the long-struggling SABC expands its digital footprint.
The SABC has reported a 28% year-on-year increases in losses as it awaits progress on a new funding model.
With TV licence fee evasion still prevalent, the SABC has warned its funding model is no longer sustainable.
Sentech has reported 16% growth in revenue despite an ongoing feud with the SABC over unpaid signal transmission fees.
Government has appointed BMIT to craft a new funding model for the struggling public broadcaster.
ANC MP Khusela Diko has called for “urgency” from communications minister Solly Malatsi in finalising the SABC Bill.
The communications department is seeking a mediated solution in the fight over signal distribution fees.