Articles containing the tag ‘sabc
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

SABC Chief Financial Officer Fired

It is very easy to think of Thuli Madonsela and Jacob Zuma with his Nkandla in the same moment. As a matter of fact, many people have come to know of the Public Protector only since the advent of Nkandla. Howev... Read more »
By PAW On Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Commissioner’s Visits to Adult Sites

On Sunday, South African taxpayers had to stomach the news that they footed the bill for Competitions Commissioner Shan Ramburuth’s sexual entertainment. Shan Ramburuth is one of the most powerful people on t... Read more »
By PAW On Thursday, September 12th, 2013

Public Reaction to Zuma’s Call for “Patriotic Reporting”

President Jacob Zuma is convinced that South Africans could do with more smiles all around. He is not alone in his desire to uplift the mood in the country by telling more good news. SABC and ANN7 are fully beh... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, August 6th, 2013

Mixed Reactions to the Launch of SABC’s 24-Hour News Channel

When the South African Broadcasting Corporation celebrated 77 years in existence, it did so in style by launching a 24-hour news channel on the DSTV platform. Some have hailed the launch of the all-day, all-nig... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 10th, 2013

Malema’s Farm Sold for R2.5 Million

It seems like Julius Malema’s dream of becoming a farmer has been shattered after his 140 hectare Limpopo farm was auctioned for R2.5 million today. According to the SABC, the new owner of the farm is Cal... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Dali Tambo Offended By Radio Presenter

Dali Tambo and his television show have come under fire from people who think that his show was used as part of a publicity stunt. Dali Tambo had been vigorously trying to get an audience with the president of ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, May 25th, 2013

Dali Tambo and the Mugabes Enjoy Lunch In Front of the Cameras

Patience is a virtue that is not often associated with people in the media. The charismatic Dali Tambo is an exception. He waited three years to get an interview with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The hos... Read more »
By Thandi On Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Morning Live Presenter Vuyo Mbuli Dies After Suffering Heart Attack

Renowned SABC presenter Vuyo Mbuli has died after suffering a heart attack. It is reported that he collapsed on Saturday night at the Free State Stadium while watching a rugby match between the Reds and the Che... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Tshwane Metro Police Illegal Strike Continues

The culture of strike action in South Africa continues and this time, it is the Tshwane Metro Police who have decided to take a stand. For the past 7 years, the police in Tshwane have been working a twelve hou... Read more »
By Christopher Tifflin On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Gasa Murderer Confesses in Court

At Durban Magistrate Court on Tuesday, Mbulelo Ntlauzana confessed to the murder of Durban businessman Nhlanhla Gasa. He was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment, 20 for murder and 10 for theft. It has been a mon... Read more »