EDITORIAL | Thank goodness the SABC bill has been scrapped

The main focus should be the funding model of the broadcaster, not structural and operational systems

11 November 2024 - 21:16 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL

The interception and withdrawal of the SABC bill, which would have potentially hindered the fast-tracking of getting it out of its financial woes, should be welcomed as better strategies are needed to sustain the public broadcaster...

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