SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition

30th Oct - 01st Nov SOS was at the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference held at Wits University where we engaged with different stakeholders and also facilitated a plane titled 'Bringing marginalised voices to the fore in investigations' with Yinka Olaito, Managing Editor, of Nigeria Grassroots News, where participants gained enhanced skills in effective storytelling in disability and inclusion reporting - what to look out for and how to build collaboration and partnerships for an inclusive society. #AIJC2024 #Journalism

19 - 23 October SOS had the privilege of attending the International Roundtable on Public Service Media (PSM) hosted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Dakar, Senegal where the African Broadcasting Union (AUB) is based. The roundtable brought together experts from across the African continent 🌍 and Europe 🇪🇺 to discuss key issues, and opportunities shaping the media landscape on both continents! #KAS #AUB #PSM #SOSCoalition

🚨Do we know the real cost of the Analogue Switch Off (ASO)? If the ASO goes ahead as scheduled, on the 31st of December, millions of households will lose access to all information and news, which are critical and a human right. Why can’t these households just buy a decoder or find ways to connect? 📢 We have outlined in our infographic why the solution is not simple. Many in South Africa cannot afford to do so. We want to make sure no one is left behind and we all stay connected! ✍️ Help us #SaveFreeTV! Join our call for a moratorium on the switch off date of the 31st of December and sign our petition here: https://chng.it/dQMF62vjZK . . . . #Media #SABC #publicbroadcasting #SOSCoalition #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanMedia

15 - 16 October SOS joined Media Monitoring Africa as a partner for the 2024 Media Freedom Festival. We enjoyed the incredible discussions and engagements and also presented on our work and the importance of the sustainability of the pubic broadcaster at the last session, 'Building a Media that Lasts: Media Sustainability', of the conference. Watch the Festival videos here: https://bit.ly/3NHONTa #MFF24 #SOSCoalition #MediaFreedomFestival

🚨Say no to ministerial interference! Parliament will be deliberating on the fate of the contentious SABC Bill this month. Tell them that we want #HandsOffSABC! ✍️ Join 37 organisations and sign our petition here: https://bit.ly/3Y6urrw #Media #SABC #publicbroadcasting #SOSCoalition #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanMedia 

🚨 The future of public interest broadcasting in South Africa is hanging in the balance. Will we be able to Save Free TV? 📢 Stand with Us to #SaveFreeTV! With only 2 months to go, if the analogue switch-off (ASO) goes ahead on 31st December 2024, as scheduled, the loss of this audience will have a serious impact on the sustainability of free-to-air (FTA) TV in South Africa.    🚨 We are therefore demanding that the Minister of DCDT impose a moratorium on the switch-off of any further analogue transmitters and the ASO ✍️ Sing our petition: Use the link here or in our bio: https://chng.it/dQMF62vjZK ✊ Endorse our campaign: Email campcoord@soscoalition.org.za for more information #Media #SABC #publicbroadcasting #SOSCoalition #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanMedia #MediaFreedom #AnalogueSwitchOff

✨ 1-7 September 2024 SOS had the opportunity to attend Fame Week Africa where we engaged with the film and television production sector on issues relating to the digital migration and public service media. Our National Coordinator, Uyanda Siyotula, also participated in a panel hosted by Cape Town TV titled ‘The Future of Free-To-Air Television in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities’. She was joined on the panel by Karen Thorne, Fhatuwani Mutuvhi, Dimitri Martinis, and Michael (Mike) Aldridge. 📸 Check out the highlights from the event below! #FameWeekAfrica

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 23rd at The Venue in Melrose Arch for an impactful and thought-provoking engagement on the future of public service media in South Africa! Together, we explored the challenges facing public broadcasting and discussed actionable steps towards ensuring that free, accessible, and quality media remains a right for all South Africans. We had insightful conversations with our panelists from Media Monitoring Africa, OUTA, amandla.mobi, and more! The conversation does not stop here! Let’s continue working together to #HandsOffSABC and protect public interest media through #SaveFreeTV. 📸 Check out the highlights from the event below! #PublicInterestMedia #SaveFreeTV #JohannesburgEvents #CommunityInAction

📢 Stand with Us to #SaveFreeTV! If the analogue switch-off (ASO) goes ahead on 31st December 2024, as intended, the loss of this audience will have a serious impact on the sustainability of public interest free-to-air (FTA) TV in South Africa, including the SABC, e.tv, and community broadcasters.     🚨 We are therefore demanding that the Minister of DCDT impose a moratorium on the switch-off of any further analogue transmitters and the ASO ✍️ Sing our petition: Scan the QR code or use the link here or in our bio: https://chng.it/dQMF62vjZK ✊ Endorse our campaign: Scan the QR code or email campcoord@soscoalition.org.za for more information . . . . #Media #SABC #publicbroadcasting #SOSCoalition #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanMedia #MediaFreedom #AnalogueSwitchOff

20 - 22 August 2024 SOS had the privilege of attending and presenting at the Communications and Digital Technology Parliamentary Portfolio Committee workshop with the media sector and civil society bodies. We presented our work and the importance of ensuring an effective, independent, and financially sustainable public broadcaster.