THE South African Broadcasting Corporation has embarked
on a self-rehabilitation journey. This after the launch of its new and exciting
local drama series.
And I should hasten to add that the state-owned
enterprise is doing well in its mandate to provide local content.
Though the SABC has been criticised from many quarters,
due to lack of skills within its management, however critics have ignored the
fact that the public broadcaster is a state owned enterprise.
Hence, it will always be dogged by issues of objectivity (or lack thereof) and continued political interference in its editorial decision making processes. Notwithstanding the fact that it has good managers and editorial staff.
But more often than not, their hands are tight because they have to always tow the line. Hence, my channel of choice - as far as news is concerned - is e.tv news.
But more often than not, their hands are tight because they have to always tow the line. Hence, my channel of choice - as far as news is concerned - is e.tv news.
Now, back to the subject at hand: new local drama series. It is good news that the SABC has finally taken a leaf
from the Free to Air channel which is talk-of-the-town, thanks to eKasi Our
Stories drama series from e.tv that led the change.
SABC1 now flights new and exciting comedy series like
Single Galz, Amaza, Task Force, Loxion Lyric and others. I am not only excited
by the content but also by how local talented actors and producers are given a
chance to shine.
This negates the fact that previously SABC1 (in
particular) allegedly used to shun local drama and productions and preferred
old and boring so-called amaRepeats.
Besides content, the management is still at a BIG QUESTION!
By Buchule Raba Follow me on Twitter @BuchuleB
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Besides content, the management is still at a BIG QUESTION!
By Buchule Raba Follow me on Twitter @BuchuleB
GoXtra News - Catch us on Facebook | Tweet us Twitter | See our Live Interviews GoTv Channel
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