Evasion of SABC TV license fees highlights widespread civil non-compliance: Ernst van Zyl
In 2023, SABC board chairman Khathutshelo Ramukumba revealed a staggering 87% evasion rate for TV license fees, highlighting widespread civil non-compliance.
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SABC faces R56m unpaid TV licence fees from Government entities
South African government entities have accumulated a staggering R56 million in unpaid TV licence fees, a significant blow to the beleaguered public broadcaster, SABC.
Former SABC head of legal affairs sues broadcaster for R262m
Mafika Sihlali is suing the SABC and three former executives for damages, in relation to a 12-year criminal trial, reports MyBroadband.
ANC to approach SABC for more airtime to spread ‘propaganda’ ahead of elections – Daily Friend
“Mbalula said the ANC had not had discussions with the SABC because it was happy with the coverage it got in the last election”, says the Daily Friend.
Flash Briefing: 4,000 South Africans get Covid AGAIN; SAA wants another R3.5bn; SABC tax revolt; Liberty; Sasol
About 4,000 cases of re-infection with Covid-19 have been found in South Africa, says the chair of the country’s Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines.
Union strikes back at SABC’s retrenchment plans
The SABC is dealing with backlash from unionised workers who are striking against the planned retrenchment of 400 workers.
SLR: TV licences are an act of cruelty – just look at the SABC, BBC
Without any money the SABC would cease devouring itself, at the time a spectacle far more entertaining than the stuff it produced.
🔒 Chair Bongumusa Makhathini on SABC board’s approach to State Security Agency
A storm has erupted around a front page Sunday Times report that SABC’s directors resolved to approach the State Security Agency to help address “leaking” of board minutes.
SABC gets R2.1bn of initial R3.2bn bailout
South Africa’s embattled public broadcaster is to receive R2.1bn on October 7 as part of an initial tranche of a R3.2bn bailout from the government.
Insulate, protect the SABC – media expert
In this telling argument in favour of overhaul and enhanced funding of the SABC, media boffin, Musawenkosi Ndlovu, reminds us of what a crucial position in the media firmament an independent public broadcaster occupies.