Cyril was ‘sabotaged’ in prime time address blunder — SABC
The national broadcaster has “strong prima facie evidence” indicating that the broadcast of the incorrect clip was deliberate
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Interference in SABC retrenchments was ‘improper’ — board chair
SABC board chair Bongumusa Makhathini compared the frustrating of the SABC’s turnaround strategy to efforts to undermine its independence
Sports broadcasting rights row still unresolved
The SABC and MultiChoice finally reached an agreement, but the threat of future blackouts remains
DA: SABC wrong to foot legal bill for ‘liars’ Motsoeneng and Tshabalala
The DA slammed SABC’s decision to claim insurance towards the legal fees of the pair, whom it said had both lied about their qualifications.
Tshabalala resigns as SABC chairperson
After refusing to resign earlier this month, saying she had done nothing wrong, SABC chairperson Ellen Tshabalala has handed in her resignation.
SABC’s Hlaudi hunts down silver linings
The Corporation’s controversial supremo, Hlaudi Motsoeneng has generated more headlines than the content he oversees.
SABC board: ANC does an about-turn
Last-minute volte-face has raised concerns that the ANC wants pliant appointees at the public broadcaster.
SABC gambles millions on two new channels
The public broadcaster is not being held back by fears of a lack of sufficient resources and is steaming ahead to the launch of its satellite project.
SABC back in 24-hour news bid
The public broadcaster and the Guptas may go head to head on the DStv platform, writes Glynnis Underhill.
SABC board fiasco signals interference
The only person involved in the scandal to keep his job is the man who censored President Jacob Zuma criticism.
Motsoeneng gets up SABC board’s noses
It has taken malicious rumours and a ‘really ugly’ row for the public broadcaster’s acting head to get the chop.
SABC replaces Motsoeneng as acting chief operating officer
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has released Hlaudi Motsoeneng as acting chief operating officer.
Gupta-TV foils SABC’s news plans
The SABC has been left red-faced over the loss of its planned 24-hour news channel on DStv after the well-connected Gupta family seized the gap.
‘Gupta-TV’ gets sweet deal from the SABC
The Gupta family has partnered with a mystery BEE player to grow media influence with a 24-hour channel on DStv and a prime-time slot on SABC.
Zapiro cartoons too insulting for SABC
SABC acting chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng supported the decision to drop a pre-recorded SABC3 interview with cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro.
SABC must make up for loss of face and faith
The SABC needs to get off its path of returning to being a state broadcaster and start committing itself to the public.
SABC must fulfil role of serving us all
The national broadcaster can fulfil its mandate – and build on Zwelakhe Sisulu’s legacy – if it is freed from narrow interests, writes Pippa Green.
SABC chief takes control
Amid continued management turmoil at the SABC, its board has handed control of news, television, radio and sport to COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
SABC journalists say Zuma opponents are silenced
The SABC’s political reporters confronted Jimi Matthews in a tense meeting about an apparent decision to ban Julius Malema from its airwaves.
Broadcasting: Stale news is bad news
The state broadcaster’s reporting sets a low bar and puts off viewers, who flock elsewhere, writes Gill Moodie.
Board backs CEO in row over news
The SABC board has decided to support Lulama Mokhobo’s bid to view the news diary and stifle independent journalism.