The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) says it will ask government for a review of its budget for this financial year, due to an expected steep shortfall in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
SABC and SAFA decided to put side all the other issues and put the interests of the nation first to pave the way for the new broadcast deal to be concluded.
SABC CEO Madoda Mxakwe has told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications that the public broadcaster is seeking ways of reducing its huge wage bill.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed that negotiations between them and the South African Football Association are progressing well and the two bodies will soon be signing a contract that will see them resuming their partnership.
The SABC will spend over 75% of the government bailout to settle outstanding debt owed to content producers.
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