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The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Reminder: SABC to air Springboks vs Italy Test match
Springboks to play Italy in the second Test match on Saturday, 12 July. Image: @Springboks/X SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have reached an agreement to allow the second Test between the Springboks and Italy to be aired by the public broadcaster. ADVERTISEMENT This match also commemorates the 30th anniversary of South Africa's iconic 1995 Rugby World Cup triump. Last weekend, the Boks emerged 42-24 winners against the Italians in the first Test match played at the Loftus Versveld. This Saturday, rugby fans who do not have access to DStv will be able to watch the Springboks live on Sabc. Which SABC channel will air the Springboks match? The Boks vs Italy second Test will kick-off at the Nelson Mandela Bay Satadium at 17:10 on Saturday, 12 July. The game will be live on SABC 2 or listened to via SABC radio stations and also on SuperSport TV on DSTV. SABC's Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli said said it was important that the public broadcaster be included in national sporting events of such a magnitude. ADVERTISEMENT Sabc and SuperSport struck deal for Springboks secodn Test match 'The public broadcaster extends its appreciation to SARU and SuperSport for the spirit in which negotiations took place, to enable us to broadcast this historic match. It is important that the SABC is not left out of key national sporting events, which bring the nation together and rugby has been very instrumental in doing that.' Can the Boks get another win over Italy? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Which Springboks game will be televised on SABC?
Rugby fans who do not have DStv missed the chance to watch the rugby Test match between the Springboks and Italy, as it was not aired on SABC. This situation arose following an agreement between SABC and SuperSport to broadcast the upcoming second match of the Castle Lager Inbound Series featuring South Africa (Springboks) and Italy (The Azzurri). The match, which took place at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saw the Springboks defeat Italy with a score of 42-24. According to SuperSport, the agreement was made to broadcast only one match. The match that will air on SABC will be the second Test match between the Springboks and Italy on 12 July and kicks off at 17:10 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. SABC's Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli: 'The public broadcaster extends its appreciation to SARU and SuperSport for the spirit in which negotiations took place, to enable us to broadcast this historic match. It is important that the SABC is not left out of key national sporting events, which bring the nation together and rugby has been very instrumental in doing that. 'This agreement also highlights the reach that the public broadcaster has in universal access to the nation through its TV and radio platforms, as millions of South Africans will have an opportunity to witness this historic moment. We call upon all South Africans to tune in, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Rugby World Cup win in 1995.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Muvhango' axed by SABC 2 less than a year after relaunch
The final broadcast of Muvhango will be on 8 August, just three days after it was relaunched a year ago. Described as a rebirth of sorts, the new version of the longstanding soapie Muvhango has fallen flat and will be replaced just nine months after its launch. 'It has been a privilege and an honour to create moments on Television where the marginalised languages were at the centre of them all,' said creator and executive producer of the show, Duma Ndlovu in a statement on Wednesday. Muvhango made its debut in 1997 and remains one of South Africa's iconic shows. 'Muvhango gave an opportunity to an ignored language that has become one of the most celebrated languages in South Africa now,' said Ndlovu. The show was South Africa's first Tshivenda-language soapie and quickly became a cultural cornerstone of local television. The final broadcast of Muvhango will be on 8 August, just three days after it was relaunched a year ago. ALSO READ: 'Fancier, fashionable and bold': New season of 'Muvhango' premieres this Monday Muvhango's failed attempt Speaking at the relaunch of the soapie in June last year, Ndlovu said he and his team had listened to what the viewers wanted for the new version of the TV show. 'The growth and development of Muvhango have always been us responding to what the viewers were saying,' Ndlovu said at the time. 'What you're going to be seeing this season is probably the most dramatic change and growth that you've ever seen. Our viewers demanded we go fancier, younger, more fashionista, and bolder. 'They wanted us to continue telling stories. They didn't want us to lose the DNA of the show, but they wanted us to jazz things up. So, we have a new logo, we have a new title sequence, and we think you're going to love it,' he said. Contrary to Ndlovu's prediction, the viewers didn't gravitate toward the 'jazzed-up' Muvhango. By the end of 2024, the soapie had attracted just more than 900 000 viewers —a massive drop from the millions of onlookers it had attracted in its prime. ALSO READ: Presley Chweneyagae: 'He was every mother's son, every girl's funny lover, and everyone's best friend' SABC hires Bakwena Productions The SABC's CEO, Nomsa Chabeli, confirmed that a replacement for Muvhango is underway. 'Come August, we are launching a new telenovela called Pimville on SABC2, and based on that, we will be really driving that audience share back to SABC2,' said Chabeli, speaking to TV With Thinus. 'We're working hard to ensure that the script is relevant for the audiences and that the storyline is going to be effectively doing what we need it to do,' Nomsa Chabeli says. The move to hire Bakwena Productions was questioned by the South African Background Actors Guild (SABAG). In an open letter in April, SABAG Chairperson Louis Setabole criticised the move. 'In 2024, Bakwena Productions produced Pound 4 Pound but failed to make timely payments. Payments were only processed three months after the project concluded, and even then, some individuals received partial payment,' read the open letter shared on social media. Bakwena Productions is behind productions such as the film Ingoma – The Song, available on Netflix, and the Losing Lerato films, among others. 'This matter has been publicly addressed, and it is deeply concerning that the SABC would choose to commission work from a company with such a track record of unprofessionalism and financial neglect.' 'Given these circumstances, SABAG demands answers and guarantees from the SABC regarding its collaboration with Bakwena,' noted the open letter. NOW READ: Wiseman Mncube on portraying King Zwide kaLanga in season 2 of Shaka iLembe
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
A Financial Crisis Looms for the SABC - Only 20% of Households are Paying
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reported that less than 20% of South African households are paying their TV licence fees. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reported that less than 20% of South African households are paying their TV licence fees. The public broadcaster shared this information while briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on Wednesday, during a session focused on its audit outcomes and financial performance. SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli told the committee that the cost of delivering the public broadcasting mandate remains significantly underfunded, forcing the organisation to rely heavily on commercial revenue. "It's important to note that when we have discussions about the SABC's financial sustainability, we remember the cost of the public mandate that is currently unfunded. The SABC, from a commercial perspective, takes commercial revenue to fund the public mandate that's our current model." Chabeli said.
IOL News
15-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Less than 20% of South African households pay TV licences, SABC warns of financial crisis
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reported that less than 20% of South African households are paying their TV licence fees. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reported that less than 20% of South African households are paying their TV licence fees. The public broadcaster shared this information while briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on Wednesday, during a session focused on its audit outcomes and financial performance. SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli told the committee that the cost of delivering the public broadcasting mandate remains significantly underfunded, forcing the organisation to rely heavily on commercial revenue. "It's important to note that when we have discussions about the SABC's financial sustainability, we remember the cost of the public mandate that is currently unfunded. The SABC, from a commercial perspective, takes commercial revenue to fund the public mandate that's our current model." Chabeli said.
