MultiChoice Group recently described the macroeconomic environment as the “most challenging” in its history.
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TechCentral got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what’s involved in broadcasting a major international sporting event on South African soil.
Tensions between the broadcasters appear to have eased further on the news the SABC will carry Betway Premiership matches.
The SABC has secured sublicensing rights to broadcast Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
Thirty-three live games are scheduled to be aired by the public broadcaster – including on eMedia’s Openview platform.
eMedia has said it intends to pursue litigation over the planned removal of four of its channels from DStv.
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has threatened to go to war with broadcasters over sports rights.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi says sorting out the war between broadcasters will take time.
Solly Malatsi and Gayton McKenzie will meet with MultiChoice, eMedia and the SABC this week amid rising tensions.
The SABC will not show the Springboks vs Ireland rugby tests after the public broadcaster withdrew from a deal with SuperSport.