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eMedia's 4 Channels Recieve Another Extension On MultiChoice's DStv, Might Go Dark By August 2024
Since 2022, eMedia Investments and MultiChoice had been undergoing a carriage dispute with the Competition Tribunal. After the p...
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Vierspel Vuurspel Coming In April To eExtra
SABC Is Cutting Back On Sports Bulletins Across All Radio Stations
The SABC has announced that it will remove standalone sports bulletins from its radio stations in an effort to cut costs, according to a report by the City Press.
This has resulted in more than 30 sports bulletin readers at the company facing retrenchment, unless their stations are able to motivate for their retainment.
In an email sent to radio stations managers and sports readers last week, the SABC confirmed the changes to its radio business and said the function of sports bulletin readers would be taken up by news bulletin readers.
“As from April 1, SABC Sport will no longer provide sport bulletins on all radio stations,” SABC Sport Radio programme manager Gilbert Nyadzhiwa said in an email to staff.
“As a result, SABC Sport will not renew any contract with the bulletin readers, i.e., sport will not continue contracting bulletin readers at SABC Sport as this function will be collapsed together with the news bulletin readers.”
Nyadzhiwa added that stations which want to retain their sports bulletin readers would have to motivate for their decision, as SABC Radio would have to carry the cost.
A source told the City Press the public broadcaster was also considering shutting down Sport Info Hub, which would result in even more job cuts at the company.
In response to questions from the publication, the SABC said it is always looking for more effective ways to optimise its operations.
“It must be noted that any changes made on its programming will not affect the delivery and quality of sports bulletins,” the SABC said.
Fight with former COO
The SABC is also currently embroiled in a conflict with its former Chief Operations Officer Chris Maroleng.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the public broadcaster refuted allegations made by Maroleng against the company,
Maroleng had argued that his previous dismissal in April 2019 was unfair and had submitted papers in the Johannesburg Labour Court to challenge the decision.
He demanded that the broadcaster pay him R16 million or give him his job back.
The SABC called Maroleng’s statements false and misleading, and explained how a disciplinary process had found him guilty on various charges.
Maroleng was charged for breaching his fiduciary duties as a director and for acting in a manner which breached good faith, trust, honesty, loyalty and confidence.
He was also found guilty on two charges of gross negligence.
“Mr Maroleng’s baseless allegation that members of the SABC Board are to blame for his dismissal rather than his own actions, clearly demonstrates his unwillingness to assume responsibility for his own serious misconduct,” the broadcaster said.
SA Youth TV Is Looking For Youth To Volunteer As Their Subcommittee
- Limpopo
- North West
- Western Cape
- Northern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- Mpumalanga
*Must be enthusiastic.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Genuine interest in young people.
*Passionate about arts/media.
*Be willing to work after hours.
*Must be consistent.
Late submissions will not be considered.
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SA Youth Television Channel is a subscription and advert funded television channel intended for broadcast on the DSTV bouquet. It was founded by parent company EDK Media (EzaseDurbanKzn Media). The channel intends to broadcast a minimum of 80% programming which is produced by the youth of South Africa.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Yeh Teri Galiyan Coming Soon To eExtra
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Nina Novelas Added On StarTimes With Starsat Soon To Follow
Limpopo TV Delays Upcoming Drama Series Madi'Aka - My Blood Due To Coronavirus - Other Details On The Channel Available
Friday, March 6, 2020
Carter Along With Hudson & Rex Return For A Second Season On Universal TV Africa In April 2020
Season 2 - Territory Premiere Fridays at 8pm from April 24th
Jerry O'Connell stars as actor-turned-detective Harley Carter as season two of the hit comedy drama gets underway this month, opening with Harley's first solo case as a PI, which sees him called in to help find a wife who has gone missing. Harley is soon clashing with the new chief of police, who has her own theories regarding the case. Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Kristian Bruun co-star.
Season 2 - Territory Premiere Tuesdays at 8pm
John Reardon returns as Detective Charlie Hudson, as he and his canine partner Rex crack more cases in the Canadian drama. The duo meet a true crime podcaster while investigating a murder that appears to mimic a crime from two decades ago, then head to a supposedly haunted mine after a crew member dies during the making of a horror film. Finally this month, Charlie and Rex are called in to look at the long list of enemies surrounding a vitriolic celebrity chef.
Season 21 - Territory Premiere Wednesdays at 8pm
Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish and the team return as the record-breaking 21st season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit continues in April. This month sees Rollins going undercover to investigate a government worker who is dealing green cards in exchange for sex. Then, Garland must put a friendship to one side after a pastor at his church is arrested, and Rollins' sister reports a doctor who is allegedly trading prescription painkillers for sex.
Season 15 - Channel Premiere Wednesdays at 8:50pm
Mark Harmon stars as season 15 of the hit drama continues. Torres and Sloane protect a US senator in Afghanistan, but must return to the US when they learn the senator's son is in the ICU. A Naval lawyer who appeared to have a normal life is found dead by her parents in an apparent suicide, and when the body of a missing Navy commander is found, Gibbs and the team are ordered to work with a former FBI agent.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Could Disney XD International Suffer The Same Fate As Disney XD In The United States
What Happened To TBN's Smile Channel On Starsat And StarTimes?
No
Is it worth replacing?
Not really, there's plenty of religious channels so they'll more likely recommend subscribers to those channels or maybe source out "another" kids channel that won't be added as a replacement channel