Last week we got great news that SABC radio stations will commit to playing 90% of local music from starting 12 May. Now more good news, same will go as for TV content. In a report by City Press, SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng has revealed that there will be more local content on our TV.
“I have been chairing a meeting where I have been dealing with this issue of content. I am going to revamp SABC3. It will be 80% local movies,” he told City Press in an interview on Thursday.
“It is painful for me when we go and interact with film makers. They tell me they go outside when we have our own SABC. We want to be at a place where South Africans can produce their own movies in their own languages and English, so we can compete internationally.”
Furthermore, Motsoeneng says he wants authenticity for local dramas and soapies where these shows get produced at original locations.
As from 01 July 2016, the SABC will increase its local content offering on television even more. Recently the SABC encouraged independent and emerging producers through a successful engagement, to approach the corporation with fresh proposals and content. The SABC looks forward to receiving contributions from all over the country. To support this initiative Commissioning Editors will be appointed in all the Provinces at the various SABC offices.
