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.
View Top Employees from SABCWebsite | http://www.sabc.co.za/ |
Revenue | $600 million |
Employees | 6,147 (4,064 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1999 |
Address | cnr. of Artillery and Henley Rd, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2092, ZA |
Phone | +27 11 714 9111 |
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Industry | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Television Stations, Broadcasting, Media & Internet |
Competitors | ABS-CBN Corporation, KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), SWR, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia |
SIC | SIC Code 48 Companies, SIC Code 483 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 512 Companies, NAICS Code 5121 Companies, NAICS Code 512110 Companies, NAICS Code 51 Companies, NAICS Code 5151 Companies, NAICS Code 515 Companies, NAICS Code 51211 Companies |
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The SABC annual revenue was $600 million in 2024.
Lungile Binza is the Chief Digital Officer - SABC of SABC.
4,064 people are employed at SABC.
SABC is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The NAICS codes for SABC are [512, 5121, 512110, 51, 5151, 515, 51211].
The SIC codes for SABC are [48, 483].