From apartheid broadcaster to ‘central pillar of our democracy’: Malatsi hails SABC at 90

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has hailed the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) 90th anniversary as a landmark moment in the nation’s democratic journey from the days of apartheid.

Digital migration Meanwhile, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) in April said it was edging closer to its target to digitise South Africa.

The broadcaster re-emerged as a vital pillar of the new South Africa, giving voice to marginalised languages and uniting citizens during monumental events, from democratic elections to major international sports tournaments.