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All posts tagged "SABC"

Posts tagged "SABC"

  • Acting SABC CEO Jimi Matthews announces resignation on Twitter

    By on 27 June, 2016

    Acting SABC CEO Jimi Matthews has taken to Twitter to publicly announce his resignation, uploading the letter in question as well. Matthews posted the resignation letter to Twitter, along with a brief message saying "I have quit the SABC". In the letter, directed to the chair of the broadcasting corportation's board, Matthews said it was with "great sadness" that he has to tender his resignation. "For many months I have compromised the values that I hold dear under the mistaken belief that I could be more effective inside the SABC than outside, passing comment from the side-lines," he elaborated. "In the process, the prevailing...

  • SABC will no longer broadcast protest footage on its channels

    By on 27 May, 2016

    We've seen many protests in South Africa's storied history both before and after democracy, but the SABC has felt that now is the time to stop broadcasting them. The state-owned broadcaster will no longer show footage (in any of its bulletins across its channels) of protests, the or destruction as the result of them. The SABC explains it as "footage of people burning public institutions, like schools." The SABC will no longer show footage of destruction of public property during protests 🤔 pic.twitter.com/5Uuh7qtWz4 — Gugulethu Mhlungu (@GugsM) May 26, 2016 "The SABC acknowledges fact that citizens have constitutional rights to protest and voice concerns on...

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  • Watch Nelson Mandela’s memorial service streamed live online

    By on 10 December, 2013

    Thousands of ordinary people and global dignitaries will today gather at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for the official memorial service of Nelson Mandela. Members of the public were able to get seats on a first come first served basis and while the service will be screened in a number of locations, it simply won't be possible for some people to get to any of those places. The SABC is however live-streaming the entire service as well as events around it on YouTube. The service is set to start at 11:00 CAT and will end at 15:00 CAT. Alternatively...

  • A snapshot of South Africa’s digital landscape [Infographic]

    By on 4 November, 2013

    Here at Burn Media we are big on understanding ecosystems. If you are new to the digital space, it's easy to get lost in the massive number of companies out there. Tech and digital is a big deal these days and we understand this. There are power house companies in this digital/tech ecosystem. Companies that compete and rival international counterparts. Take Naspers; it is a formidable internet company with overseas investments and stakes in companies such as Facebook through its Mail.ru investment. Naspers' aggressive investments have led it to become an US$18-billion emerging market internet superpower. South Africa's digital landscape...

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  • Nando’s ad banned by SA national broadcaster

    By on 4 June, 2012

    A Nando's ad which seeks to remind South Africans that they're all foreigners has been pulled by South Africa's national broadcaster. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) claims that it pulled the ad because it contravenes broadcasting regulations, adding that it had "xenophobic undertones". In the advert, a narrator says, "you know what's wrong with South Africa? All you foreigners". Various population groups from Zimbabweans, and Nigerians, to Indians...

  • Interview: ZANews on the future, social media and life after SABC

    By on 25 November, 2010

    ZANews is one of the most innovative and ground-breaking media properties to have come out of South Africa for many years. The satirical, political puppet show is the brainchild of producer Thierry Cassuto and cartoonist Zapiro. After the show was denied a national TV platform by the SABC, the producers were forced to innovate and adapt to life on the web. ZANews latest satirical offerings features President Jacob Zuma as “Old Spin Guy”, spoofing the "Old Spice Guy" viral sensation, and answering questions sent in by viewers and fans. Memeburn caught up with Thierry Cassuto, the show’s "geek-in-chief" and advertising...

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