[PDF] Living the legacy - South African Broadcasting Corporation

What is the history of the SABC?

1 August the SABC is established through the Act of Parliament and the first meeting of the SABC Board of Governors. An Afrikaans radio service is established to run parallel to the English service as A and B programmes. The Broadcast House in Johannesburg is opened and remains the headquarters of the SABC until it moves to Auckland Park in 1975.

What does the SABC do for the music industry?

As South Africa's public broadcaster, the SABC is firmly committed to supporting the South African music and production industries by airing local television programmes and South African music. The SABC believes that South African music and television content play a key part in reflecting and celebrating our country's diverse people and cultures.

What happened to the SABC board?

On 10 March 2013 the Chairperson of the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and his Deputy resigned. This came after months of political and managerial turmoil in the Board and in the Executive Management of the SABC.

How often is the SABC board reviewed?

This policy is reviewed by the SABC Board every five years. 41 INTRODUCTION As South Africa's public broadcaster, the SABC is firmly committed to supporting the South African music and production industries by airing local television programmes and South African music.