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.