Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie is committed to resolving the dispute between eMedia and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) so that free-to-air broadcasts of Springbok matches on the national broadcaster can resume.
In celebration of 30 years of democracy, the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture piloted a once-off deal that saw the Springbok Test against the All Blacks in Johannesburg being broadcast live for free on SABC.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) used the platform to showcase the work of a variety of performers before the match and at half-time, in partnership with SA Rugby.
“A positive consequence of some of these engagements has included the start of a strong relationship with SuperSport and other partners.
“The ministry has joined forces with SuperSport, Athletics SA, South African Schools Athletics and the Department of Basic Education in launching an exciting Track+Field Schools Athletics Series, starting in January next year.
“The schools’ athletics series will be open to all high schools throughout the country and the objective will be to crown the top athletics high school in the country.
“The DStv Schools Netball Challenge for all under 19 high school teams is in its fourth year already, and is aimed at inspiring the next generation of South Africa’s netball stars while also contributing towards increasing inter-school competitions,” the Ministry said recently.
The Ministry has committed to supporting this event.
Minister McKenzie and Deputy Minister of DSAC Peace Mabe provided a full feedback report to the nation on their first 100 days in office following their swearing into office in the Government of National Unity on 3 July 2024.
“SABC and SuperSport Schools have agreed to a partnership that will ensure the SABC will be able to stream school sport on SABC Plus, thus joining SuperSport Schools in showcasing school sport throughout the country.
“This will complement the access South Africans already have to high-quality school and youth sports through the SuperSport Schools streaming platform. The focus will be on a diverse range of school and youth sport, including football, netball, rugby, athletics, hockey and basketball,” the Ministry said.
MultiChoice has agreed to continue the Let’s Play Centres of Excellence programme, undertaking to build a maintenance-free multipurpose sports facility at a school that the Ministry shall soon identify.
They will also provide training for teachers who will drive sports programmes at the school. ¥ -SAnews.gov.za
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