Only in South Africa: fans distraught, ANC calling in ministers and Cosatu shocked as Generations cast members are fired

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the SABC has banned a second Ayisafani advert, while the SABC claim they are willing to flight the ad if it conforms to ICASA regulations

As the clash between the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the SABC, South Africa’s beleaguered public broadcaster, continues, the fate of the controversial ad starting it all will lie in the hands of a judge tonight

The SABC has banned a television ad by the Democratic Alliance (DA) citing a contravention against the Code of Advertising Standards of South Africa (ASA). But the DA says the SABC is trying to protect President Zuma.

Who could forget Bennie Boekwurm, Liewe Heksie, Haas Das or Trompie? We’ve rummaged through the SABC archives to bring you some classic video clips from some of South Africa’s most popular children’s TV shows.

As a result of an order by the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, the SABC has encrypted its signal in attempt to stop rampant piracy from neighbouring countries. According to political analysts, Mugabe and state-controlled ZBC are unquestionably the biggest winners.