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@SABCPortal Everyone knows the sabc is a govt propaganda tool, and the issue is just sunday times sensationalism

The SABC wishes to place the following facts on record regarding Face The Nation. In December 2025, all SABC News contractors, including the presenter and production team of Face The Nation, were formally notified that their contracts would conclude on 31 March 2026, as part of the division’s standard review of its programming line-up ahead of the new financial year. Over the past five months, the programme has been intermittently pre-empted to accommodate extended live broadcasts of nationally significant proceedings, including the Madlanga Commission and the ad hoc Parliamentary committee sittings. This resulted in instances where production costs were incurred without the programme being aired. The programme carries a high cost structure. This includes a premium presenter fee, as well as additional costs arising from the presenter’s requirement to utilise his own dedicated producer, over and above standard SABC production allocations. When assessed against its performance, the programme has not delivered a return on investment commensurate with these costs. In its time slot, the programme has not achieved the SABC’s target of leading the market and has consistently ranked below competitors. It is also important to clarify that Face The Nation is not a flagship programme within the SABC News portfolio and does not rank among the division’s top-performing current affairs titles, which deliver significantly higher audiences across the full platform. Editorial and programming decisions are informed by comprehensive audience and performance data across the SABC News platform, with priority given to content that delivers scale, growth and public value. As part of a broader strategic shift, SABC News is implementing a more cost-effective and audience-focused programming model, including an extended four-hour prime time block anchored by senior presenters to drive stronger and more consistent audience performance. The decision not to renew Face The Nation forms part of this broader realignment. It is also important to note that other programmes, including On Point, have been affected as part of these changes. SABC News has had previous shows like 'Watchdog' and 'Unfiltered' cancelled, and its standard industry practice to review and adapt content. Taking into account performance, cost considerations and broader strategic priorities, a decision was taken not to renew the programme beyond the current cycle. It is also important to clarify that this is not about an individual. Face The Nation is an SABC programme, and decisions relate to the show itself, which could be continued, adapted or concluded with different formats or presenters. It is inconsistent to suggest that the SABC should not exercise the same editorial discretion that all media houses routinely apply in reviewing, changing or discontinuing programming. This is an editorial decision, taken independently and in line with the SABC’s responsibility to ensure sustainability and maximise public value.

@GCISMedia Why would anyone want to be a govt propagandist

Congratulations to Ms Deidre Uren on her appointment as Group Executive: News and Current Affairs at the SABC. GCIS looks forward to continuing to foster a constructive and collaborative working relationship with the SABC. #GovZaUpdates

@SundayTimesZA @IanCameron23 They're getting scared of the truth

@Newzroom405 The only solution is to jail the entire anc leadership for life

[WATCH] Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will launch a state-of-the-art food storage facility in Centurion this morning. The province had faced criticism in recent years for not prioritising  programmes to alleviate poverty. This includes cutting budgets for social relief programmes used to fund NPOs caring for the most vulnerable in the province. @ZinikokaMhlaba is tracking the story. #Newzroom405

@SABCNews Ridiculous parochialism

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo says mines should benefit local communities. sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sahrc…

Mandatory tutorial on how to manage money by the biggest fraudster in American history.

100 years ago, white people made up about 35% of the world’s population. Today, barely 8%, and declining. We are the real minority that should be protected, yet we’re told we must import third world invaders from the worst parts of the planet, further degrading our countries.

@GovernmentZA Where did this one come from?

Congratulations to Ms Deidre Uren on her appointment as Group Executive: News and Current Affairs at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Wishing her success in this important role as we continue strengthening collaboration in service of the public. #GovZAUpdates

Phantom Ayatollah? Iran's New Supreme Leader Has Never Been Seen Since Taking Office zerohedge.com/geopolitical/p…

Iran is run by a bunch of Crazy Ali's

Robert Mueller terrorized President Trump and his family. It’s totally healthy to be happy when your enemies die. Especially when you outlive them! I stand with President Trump.

@City_Press Why should taxpayers sponsor artists, but not other craftsmen like plumbers

ICYMI | Give Gayton McKenzie his sports and free him of the arts already, writes Mbali Mbatha in this opinion piece, as she reflects on McKenzie’s disdain for arts and culture. "He doesn’t seem to give a rat’s behind about arts and culture." Thoughts? brnw.ch/21x0TPr

@City_Press That's good, if the population is dumb enough to tolerate these state institutions

The ETDP Seta is in trouble yet again, following audit findings that revealed nearly R650 million in unaccounted expenditure and widespread accounting irregularities.

Despite the minister's claim to the contrary, a private investigator from Langebaan, says the leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) and the minister of sport, arts and culture, had not hired him to trace Joshlin or investigate the case further. All the details tomorrow on citypress.co.za

@City_Press They did not liberate the country to live like paupers

The military police are investigating possible fraud, corruption and maladministration in the preparations for the lavish Armed Forces Day parade in Thohoyandou, with some officials drawing travel advances of up to R70 000. Details on citypress.co.za

@City_Press How much longer will "crazy" cyril be allowed to wreak havoc on the country

Geordin Hill-Lewis says that if he is elected DA leader, he does not want to take up a post in the Cabinet because he wants to be able to disagree with President Cyril Ramaphosa and criticise him when necessary. Read all about on citypress.co.za tomorrow.

@City_Press Banana republic

The world’s top golfers competing in this week’s LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg were forced to find alternative transport after eight private jets were denied landing permits in South Africa. Find out why tomorrow.

@SundayTimesZA Anc would rather maintain crazy levies on fuel and watch the country collapse than scrub the levies

Triple whammy for hard hit consumers as food, fuel and electricity costs soar, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow