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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the Broadcasting Act NO. 4 of 1999 in which section 7 allowed for the establishment of the SABC. Each of the radio and television services under the SABC portfolio are licensed separately by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and required to adhere to their respective license conditions, and the provisions of the Broadcasting Act as well as the Broadcasting Charter. Over the years, the public service provider has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the delivery of its mandate through showcasing content aimed at informing, educating and entertaining its audiences. Its portfolio includes 19 radio stations and 5 television channels which command millions of audiences on a daily basis. Boasting state of the art technology, top of the range on-air talent and a dedicated workforce across all Provinces in South Africa, the SABC has proven to be a media powerhouse. The public service provider is constantly transforming its brands in order to remain relevant and bring about change which is aligned to the ever-changing needs of its audiences.

Euronews is an international news media, providing news with a European perspective to a worldwide audience in 17 languages, both on TV and digital platforms. It reaches over 400 million TV homes across 160 countries, including 82% of European homes. Every month, Euronews' website and app attract an average of 29 million unique visitors and over 29 million people follow Euronews across social media. Since 1993, Euronews has embraced independence and impartiality, with a resolutely European identity at the heart of its editorial offer. Its mission is to empower people to form their opinions by offering diverse viewpoints. Our 12 core editions cover European and world news 24/7 in Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, with bureaus in Athens, Brussels, Berlin, Budapest, Doha, Dubai, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Paris and Rome. Since 2018, five branded affiliates (Euronews Albania, Euronews Georgia, Euronews Serbia, Euronews Bulgaria, and Euronews Romania) have been launched, bringing the total number of languages covered by Euronews to 17. Euronews’ unique multi-language news model enables it to communicate global news to local audiences. Aside from round-the-clock news coverage, Euronews provides audiences with diverse factual programming on current affairs, business, technology, science, climate, travel, and culture. Thematic digital and social destinations include Euronews Green, Euronews Travel, Euronews Next, Euronews Culture, Euronews Health, Euronews Business, and EU Policy. In 2016, Euronews launched its sister channel, Africanews, the only international and independent news channel made for Africa, available both on TV and on digital platforms in French and English. Euronews makes sense of Europe.

CGTN is an international media organization launched on December 31, 2016. The organization produces contents for TV, radio and digital platforms, and broadcasts 24 hours a day in five languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian. It aims to provide global audiences with accurate and timely news coverage as well as rich audiovisual services, promoting communication and understanding between China and the world, and enhancing cultural exchanges and mutual trust between China and other countries. Headquartered in Beijing, CGTN has three production centers, located in Nairobi, Washington D.C. and London, all staffed with international professionals from more than 50 countries. CGTN, a pioneer of media convergence in China, has 6 television channels, 58 radio frequencies, available in more than 160 countries and regions worldwide. CGTN has 38 new media platforms, include cgtn.com, CGTN mobile applications and more than 300 social media platform accounts worldwide. Adhering to the principles of objectivity, rationality and balance in reporting, CGTN pursues its value to "See the difference", to advocate "different coverage for the same world", to provide information from diverse perspectives, and to present a true, solid and comprehensive view of China and the world. Over the years CGTN has worked closely with international counterparts including extensive cooperation with numerous international media outlets. CGTN Think Tank serves as a platform for global exchanges and cooperation, and it is an important channel for thought leaders from all countries to have candid dialogues.