# SABC Turns 90 Amid Digital Transition | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-31T10:50:00+00:00
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The SABC turns 90 this Friday, July 31, 2026, marking a century of South African media from its 1936 radio roots to today’s 19 radio stations, 6 TV channels, and SABC Plus streaming service. Once a government mouthpiece during apartheid, it transformed into a cornerstone of democracy post-1994, championing multilingualism and national unity. Minister Solly Malatsi hailed it as vital to democracy, while acknowledging ongoing challenges in funding, governance, and digital adaptation. Meanwhile, South Africa’s long-delayed digital migration—missed deadlines, court battles, and access hurdles—continues to reshape how audiences consume content, making this transition not just technical, but deeply consequential for public broadcasting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1cc86db62f2a7aa

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