Cape town: Government has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the historic milestone of its 90th anniversary. 'As one of South Africa's esteemed public institutions, the SABC has informed, educated and entertained generations of South Africans, while telling the nation's unique story,' said Acting Government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa in a statement on Friday.
According to South African Government News Agency, Mnukwa acknowledged the SABC's ability to transform alongside South Africa and adapt to the changing needs of audiences across radio, television, and digital platforms. This adaptability has been central to the broadcaster's journey over the decades.
'Through its transformation processes, the public broadcaster has remained a trusted source of news, information, education, sport, culture, and entertainment for millions of South Africans,' Mnukwa stated. The government recognizes the SABC's contribution to nation-building, social cohesion, and the strengthening of democracy by offering programming that reflects South Africa's diverse voices, languages, and lived experiences.
Over its nine-decade history, the SABC has captured many defining moments in South Africa's history, serving as a vital platform for public information, dialogue, and shared national memory. Mnukwa emphasized the broadcaster's continued role in providing universal access to credible and reliable information, which remains crucial in a rapidly changing media environment.
'Government wishes the Board, management, staff, and everyone who has contributed to its proud legacy continued success, as the SABC embarks on its next chapter of service to the nation,' she concluded.