SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the public broadcaster in South Africa, and provides 19 radio stations (AM/FM) as well as six television broadcasts to the general public. It is one of the largest of South Africa's state-owned enterprises.
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SABC headquarters in Uitsaaisentrum, Johannesburg | |
| Type | Terrestrial television and radio network |
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| Founded | 1 August 1936 by the Government of South Africa |
| Motto | Vuka Sizwe ("Nation Arise") "Everywhere For Everyone, Always" |
| Revenue | R 6.6 billion (2017/18 FY) |
| R ~622 million loss (2017/18 FY) | |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Broadcast area | South Africa |
| Owner | Government of South Africa |
Key people | Blessing Mahlangu (chairman) Madoda Mxakwe (CEO) |
Launch date | 1936 (radio) 1976 (television) |
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Radio | 19 radio stations |
Official website | www |
Opposition politicians and civil society often criticise the SABC, accusing it of being a mouthpiece for whichever political party is in majority power, thus currently the ruling African National Congress; during the apartheid era it was accused of playing the same role for the National Party government.
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