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SABC
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This Is How Bad South Africa’s Big Brother Censoring Is Getting
29 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The SABC has kinda messed up a bit when it banned all incoming calls during its various talk shows – and now they just might pay for it.
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SABC Has Apologised For Their ‘What The Fuck’ Tweet Regarding Zuma’s Jet
10 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Someone at the SABC has no time for the public broadcaster’s alignment with the ANC so took over its official Twitter account.
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The Terrifying Extent To Which The SABC’s Senior Execs Are Brainwashed By Kim Jong Zuma
18 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
I guess the role of the media depends on who you ask. Some would have you believe that the main role is that of a watchdog, reining in those misusing their power. Others see it differently.
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Beautiful – Guy Sparks Up A Joint On Live SABC TV During Interview [Video]
12 May 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
We’ve seen Zach Galifianakis do it on live television in the US before, but now we have our own ‘free the weed’ advocate lighting up on air.
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Enjoy This SABC Presenter Losing His Cool With EFF Guy [Video]
13 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It seems someone didn’t take their chill pill before hosting the show ‘SABC Newsroom’. Watch Eben Jansen and an EFF spokesperson get in a rather heated debate.
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Devi From Carte Blanche Was Mugged Whilst Filing An Insert
20 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Another day, another reporter mugged whilst on the job. This time it’s Devi from Carte Blanche who was the unfortunate victim.
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SABC Presenter Vuyo Mvoko Mugged Live On Camera [Video]
11 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s getting rough out there on the streets of Jozi, especially if you are a news crew with the cameras rolling. Apparently those guys are attracting trouble…
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This Is Why Caxton Is Not Happy With Multichoice
02 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
It seems someone at the SABC tried to push through a R550 million deal without due process and now the folks at Caxton Publishing are not very impressed.
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This Is What Generations Actors Were Paid And Want To Be Paid
22 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Are you not happy with your salary? Why not just go on strike, like so many people in South Africa. The only problem is that you might get fired, like the cast of Generations
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Here’s The New Nando’s Ad – Having A Go At Generations TV Show
20 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It is so much fun to be able to laugh at our own country. We need to do it, or we will all go mad. Grab a plate of chicken and enjoy Nando’s latest quip.
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WOW – They’ve Fired The ENTIRE Cast Of Generations
19 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh no – for all the ‘Generations’ fans out there, the whole cast has been fired…ALL OF THEM! Here’s why…
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Remember The ‘Bride Gift’ The SABC Exec Received? Enjoy This Next Chapter
23 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
All hell has broken loose following the reported sale of a young Venda woman to the SABC’s second in command. Lies, betrothals and media falsifications… it has all the makings of a soap-opera.
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Here Are The City Press Ads That Were Banned By The SABC
10 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is what the ANC and the SABC do not want you to see….
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Here’s The DA Commercial Banned By The SABC [VIDEO]
14 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 22 Comments
The buildup to the general elections next month is heating up. Take a look at the DA commercial that the SABC banned for taking a jab at the ANC.
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IT’S OFFICIAL: PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Audit Confirms Majority Of SABC Executives “Cannot Think”
05 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A skills audit report done by PricewaterhouseCoopers may have SABC executives and staff member’s looking for new jobs. But after the report showed that “60% of executive and senior managers do not meet the minimum required level of strategic thinking skills for executives,” they may as well start applying at McDonalds.
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Local Soap Star Fired For Not Endorsing A Bank On Isidingo
26 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
A loyal Isidingo cast member has reportedly been fired because he refused endorse a bank, whose name was included in his lines.
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SABC Sues Noseweek & Martin Welz
11 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The SABC is suing TV film-maker Sylvia Vollenhoven, Noseweek and Martin Welz, editor of Noseweek. The Constitutional issue at stake: does the public’s right to know, outweigh SABC’s proprietary rights?
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As Of Now, There Is Only One Person On The SABC Board
19 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
That’s correct. In case you’ve been under a rock for the past week, the SABC has been hit with a spate of board member resignations. Last night was the worst of the blood-letting with six board members tendering their resignations in quick succession. This morning, only three board members remained: Pippa Green, Susan Vos, and […]
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Jacob Zuma Sits Down With The Telegraph [VIDEO]
07 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
President Jacob Zuma has given the British some good face time in preparation for the ANC’s electoral conference beginning next week. He even spoke about Nkandla.
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More SABC Censorship: Metro FM Show Cancelled Minutes Before Airing
05 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last night, minutes before a MetroFM DJ was due to hold an interview about the ANC’s upcoming elective conference, the hand of censorship showed up and the interview was canned.
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SABC Bans Zuma Ad, Suffers Sense Of Humour Failure [VIDEO]
28 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
Just as they did with that AXE for men commercial, the SABC has banned another TV ad, only drawing more attention to it in the first place. This time it’s a fish and chips ad, and wait ’til you hear the reasons they gave for the banning…
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Paying Your TV License Is Actually The WRONG Thing To Do – In Fact It’s “Tantamount To Extortion And Racketeering”
22 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
That’s right. Would you believe that the biggest “you owe us” national pest in South Africa – the SABC – are under investigation by the National Consumer Commission? Yes, that’s right. Basically, if you feel pressure to pay your TV license, let this article clear your conscience. According to TimesLive: Letters of demand, text messages and calls to customers […]
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SABC’s 24-Hour Channel Goes Back To The Drawing Board
18 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and the Treasury have seen the SABC’s proposed 24-Hour news channel business plan, and sent it packing.
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Friday Morning Spice
14 Sep 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Lonmin makes offer to workers. Malema in firing line. Topless pics of Kate hit stands today. Calls for calm as protests erupt over anti-islam film. Film maker is a meth cooker. Lamborghini recalls 1,500 supercars. The crazy things women will do when turned on.
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Nando’s Does Not Want To Advertise On DStv
25 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
DStv has recently graciously lifted its self-imposed suspension of Nando’s “Diversity” anti-xenophobia ad. But it seems this incredibly generous move by DStv has gone unappreciated by Nando’s. The restaurant-chain says it won’t be spending any money to have that advert flighted on DStv.
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BREAKING: TopTV To Flight Banned Nando’s Advert
20 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Not one of South Africa’s TV channels have had the balls to show the new Nando’s TV advert. So TopTV has decided to step up and teach the rest a lesson in freedom of speech. They say it should be up to the public to choose whether or not they want to watch it.
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Could ETV Fill The “Delayed Live” Rugby Vacuum Left By SABC?
14 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It hasn’t been a good time for the SABC. They’ve lost a studio in a fire, and their agreement with SuperSport to broadcast international rugby matches has come to an end. Could the “delayed live” broadcasting of international rugby be handed over to another free-to-air broadcaster?
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Fire Destroys Isidingo TV Set, But Who Started It?
14 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cleaning operations are currently underway at the SABC in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. This follows a fire at the Henley Studios building at around 20h00 last night. This is the studio where Isidingo is shot. But who started it? My money is on Cherel, though authorities say no foul play is suspected at this stage.
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Nando’s Prepares To Battle TV Ban
07 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Less than a week ago Nando’s launched their popular #Diversity campaign, which celebrates SA’s rich cultural heritage. Shortly afterward, local channels banned the television ad, which they claimed “trivialises xenophobia” and “could be deemed offensive”. Nando’s are not having it.
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Oh Dear! SABC Viewers In “Shock” As Expresso Starts Half An Hour Late
17 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SABC viewers expressed their “shock” and “confusion” this morning when popular morning lifestyle, news and current affairs daily, Expresso failed to go on air at the usual 06h00. What possible reason could there be behind this travesty?! And, is there another way to get it all in the morning?
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