Picture: The Springbok players during a match/Google
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said it will no longer be able to broadcast the Springbok Inbound Test matches against Ireland on Saturday, 6 and 13 July 2024), as previously communicated.
The SABC acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing), Mmoni Seapolelo said: “This decision follows the recent urgent litigation at the Competition Appeal Court over the broadcast rights to the Test matches, which necessitated the SABC to review its decision to continue with the sub-license agreement concluded with Multi Choice.
“The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sports of national interest and to this end, the following SABC’s African Language Stations (Motsweding FM, Lesedi FM, Thobela FM, Ukhozi FM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Ikwekwezi FM, Munghana Lonene FM, Phalaphala FM, RSG) and Radio 2000, will be broadcasting all the six Inbound Springbok matches.”
Seapolelo further said the kick-off time for the match is 5pm. She added that the SABC will always strive to achieve its sports broadcast mandate without compromising its commercial objectives.
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