Sabc news

SABC News is the news division of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the public broadcaster of South Africa. Here are some key points about SABC News:

History: SABC News was established in 1923 as the news department of the SABC, which was founded in 1923.

Channels: SABC News has several television channels, including:

  1. SABC News (formerly known as SABC 3) - a 24-hour news channel that broadcasts news, current affairs, and documentaries.
  2. SABC News International - a 24-hour international news channel that broadcasts news from around the world.
  3. SABC Africa - a 24-hour news channel that focuses on news from the African continent.

Radio stations: SABC News also has several radio stations, including:

  1. Radio 702 - a commercial radio station that broadcasts news, current affairs, and talk shows.
  2. Radio 786 - a commercial radio station that broadcasts news, current affairs, and talk shows in Afrikaans.
  3. Metro FM - a commercial radio station that broadcasts music, news, and current affairs.

Online presence: SABC News has a strong online presence, with a website (sabcnews.com) that provides news, videos, and podcasts. The website is available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, and other languages.

Content: SABC News provides a wide range of content, including:

  1. News: national and international news, as well as news from specific regions and communities.
  2. Current affairs: in-depth analysis and discussion of current events, including politics, economics, and social issues.
  3. Documentaries: documentaries on various topics, including history, science, and culture.
  4. Sports: sports news and highlights, including coverage of major sporting events.

Awards: SABC News has won several awards for its journalism, including the prestigious CNN African Journalist of the Year award.

Controversies: SABC News has been involved in several controversies over the years, including allegations of bias and censorship. In 2016, the SABC was criticized for its handling of the #FeesMustFall student protests, and in 2018, the public broadcaster was accused of censoring news coverage of the Gupta family's alleged corruption.