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SABC News

18 sources from SABC News. It is a news source. Each one shows what it backs.

Who owns and funds it

Owned by the South African government, the SABC's only shareholder. In 2024/25 government grants gave the SABC 5.8% of its money. No party or foreign funder found (checked 27 Oct 2026).

Who owns it

The South African government is the SABC's only shareholder; the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies represents it.

SABC Annual Report 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab)

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Ltd. Published 3 October 2025.

Where to look: Corporate governance, "Executive Authority / SHAREHOLDING"

Saved copy: kept on fileOfficial record

The President appoints the SABC's non-executive board members on the advice of the National Assembly.

SABC Annual Report 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab)

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Ltd. Published 3 October 2025.

Where to look: Board section

Saved copy: kept on fileOfficial record

Where its money comes from

In 2024/25 most SABC money came from advertising and sponsorship (68.7%); government grants gave 5.8% and TV licences 14.7%.

SABC Annual Report 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab)

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Ltd. Published 3 October 2025.

Where to look: Printed page 29, "REVENUE BREAKDOWN"; and "Operating Performance Review"

Saved copy: kept on fileOfficial record

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