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South African Broadcasting Corporation

Also known as: SABC · South African public broadcaster SABC

2018-02-162026-06-25
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026

  2. Informanté

    South African Broadcasting Corporation employed Frikkie Wallis and his wife Maria in Johannesburg

    Source

    “Together with his wife, Maria, he later relocated to Johannesburg, where they remained involved in broadcasting with the South African Broadcasting Corporation.”

    Radio legend Frikkie Wallis passes away
  3. May 2026

  4. The Namibian

    state broadcaster SABC reported that visas for at least 20 members of the squad were still being processed at the United States embassy in Johannesburg

    Source

    “The delay came after visas for at least 20 members of the squad were still being processed at the United States embassy in Johannesburg 11 days ahead of their tournament-opening match, according to state broadcaster SABC.”

    South Africa delay World Cup trip on visa snarl
  5. February 2026

  6. New Era

    The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) showed the men arriving at Johannesburg's main airport

    Source

    “The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) showed the men arriving at Johannesburg's main airport before they were escorted to a police holding area.”

    Four South Africans fight Russia to return home
  7. December 2025

  8. The Namibian

    South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) reported unknown attackers opened fire on tavern patrons and people outside

    Source

    “The South African public broadcaster SABC reported that the unknown attackers opened fire on patrons of the tavern and people in the streets outside.”

    At least nine people killed in deadly shooting near Johannesburg
  9. September 2025

  10. The Namibian

    South African Broadcasting Corporation was the subject of a successful lawsuit brought against a former minister of communications for interfering in its business affairs

    Source

    “In South Africa, a former minister of communications was successfully sued for interfering in the business affairs of the SABC, having acted beyond her powers.”

    Board and Shareholder Powers in State-Owned Companies
  11. May 2023

  12. The Namibian

    South African Broadcasting Corporation was headed by Eksteen for five years from 1983 to 1988

    Source

    “One of those was a five-year tenure he had as head of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) from 1983 to 1988.”

    Diplomat’s memoir an account of transitions
Culture

Radio veteran Frikkie Wallis dies at 74

The News

Frikkie Wallis, a broadcaster and journalist with more than four decades of radio career in Namibia and South Africa, has died at Blaauwberg Netcare Hospital in Cape Town. Known for his work as an announcer, newsman, author and storyteller, Wallis worked with the former SWAUK in Windhoek and was widely known for his popular column "Day That Was."

Why it matters

Radio veteran Frikkie Wallis dies at 74 after four decades of Namibian broadcasting; notable cultural figure and institutional memory loss.

1 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 1 June

  1. Radio veteran Frikkie Wallis dies at 74

    Frikkie Wallis, a broadcaster and journalist with more than four decades of radio career in Namibia and South Africa, has died at Blaauwberg Netcare Hospital in Cape Town. Known for his work as an announcer, newsman, author and storyteller, Wallis worked with the former SWAUK in Windhoek and was widely known for his popular column "Day That Was."

    1 June 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 31 May

  1. South Africa delay World Cup squad departure over visa delays

    South Africa's national football team postponed their departure to a Mexico training camp after visa problems delayed some players and officials. The Sports Minister said all players had received visas, but the assistant coach, team doctor, head of security and one analyst were still awaiting clearance.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Four South Africans return from Ukraine after Russian mercenary recruitment

    Four South African men lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home Wednesday following talks between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin. The foreign ministry said the men had worked for private security companies in Russia and were released after their contracts were cancelled, with authorities working to secure the return of remaining men from a larger group of 17.

    20 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 8 January

  1. South African jobseekers detained in Thailand face deportation

    Fourteen South Africans detained in Thailand are being deported after being recruited for information technology jobs that did not materialise as promised. The detainees reported being prevented from communicating outside Thailand and held in poor conditions, with South African authorities providing consular support and warning jobseekers to vet recruiters and contracts carefully.

    8 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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