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South Africa

South Africa’s Minister of Communications Withdraws SABC Bill Over Funding Concerns

todayNovember 11, 2024 20

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S.A’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, says as it stands the SABC Bill does not serve the long-term interests of the public broadcaster and citizens. The SABC expects to incur a 590-million-rand financial loss for 2024/2025, from a 1.1-billion-rand loss in 2023/2024. Malatsi has withdrawn the bill from Parliament, stating that the current version does not adequately address a credible funding model, to ensure the broadcaster’s sustainability:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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