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SABC launches OTT platform

November 18, 2022 10.59 Europe/London By Julian Clover

South Africa’s public broadcast has launched its long-awaited OTT platform.

The SABC + streaming app will provide the best that the SABC including 19 radio stations and three free-to-air television channels SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3, as well as the SABC Sports Channel and the SABC’s 24-hour news channel.

“SABC + signals a new digital era for the SABC and a key accomplishment in addressing universal access for all citizens” states Mr Madoda Mxakwe, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the SABC. “SABC + app also presents a growth path to enhancing our value offering to clients and customers to build a strong foundation for future financial sustainability of the SABC”, concluded Mxakwe.

SABC has agreed a deal with Hisense to distribute the app on its VIDAA Smart TVs and mobile devices in time for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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Filed Under: Newsline, Streaming, TV Tagged With: SABC Edited: 18 November 2022 10:59

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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