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Cash-strapped SABC to receive momentary relief

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 11 Jul 2019

The embattled public broadcaster will receive an interim benefit from the government within 10 days

Have faith, I have the power, says Muthambi on SABC

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Mar 2015

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi tried valiantly to educate the communications committee on the state of the public broadcaster.

Cabinet turf war causes TV delay

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge & Matuma Letsoala - 14 Aug 2014

The ANC is losing patience with the turf war that has erupted over digital migration from the old analogue signal when watching television in SA.

How Motsoeneng forced SABC to appoint him

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Jul 2014

Hlaudi Motsoeneng forced the public broadcaster's hand into appointing him as the chief operations officer of the SABC on a permanent basis.

Propaganda ministry is a go – without Mac

Article Phillip De Wet - 26 May 2014

What used to be communications becomes good old post and telecommunications again – while what should be "new communications" is simply propaganda.

Selective memory keeps Carrim in the local loop

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Jan 2014

Being SA's communications minister takes up a lot of Yunus Carrim's time. But this is what he reads when he can.

Better Internet connectivity for South Africa?

Videos Staff Reporter - 23 Aug 2013

New Communications Minister Yunus Carrim took reader questions on broadband, the SABC and more in our live M&G Hangout. Watch the highlights.

Yunus Carrim on life, love and communication

Videos Staff Reporter - 17 Jul 2013

VIDEO: The man replacing Dina Pule tells us how a communist plans to fix the telecommunications sector and why his partner won't get any tenders.

Quick Carrim targets SABC turmoil

Article Sapa - 11 Jul 2013

Urgent measures will be taken to turn around the communication sector, especially the SABC, says newly-appointed Communications Minister Yunus Carrim.

Pimples: Nice work – if you can get it

Videos Staff Reporter & Pimples - 5 Jun 2013

Dina Pule works tirelessly to ensure a decent wage for all. Her (ahem) partner Phosane Mngqibisa lives the same philosophy – from Pule's office.

Parliamentary committee announces interim SABC board

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Mar 2013

Parliament has disbanded the board following weeks of upheaval at the broadcaster and a slew of resignations over the past two weeks.

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