SOSCoalition

Strengthening public service broadcasting in South Africa Initially SOS concentrated exclusively on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

A network of member organisations that fight for the strengthening of quality citizen-orientated public broadcasting in the public interest. At that point it was called the "Save our SABC" Campaign. Now it also looks at ways to strengthen the community media sector.

16/09/2026

One week ago today we concluded our 2026 Annual Public Service Media Symposium.

Over two days, we explored the future of public service media, digital access and sustainable funding for public broadcasters in South Africa and across Southern Africa.
Thank you to all our speakers and participants for contributing to meaningful conversations on building stronger, more independent and sustainable public service media.

15/09/2026

CALLING FOR ENDORSEMENTS

The SOS Coalition is calling for endorsements on the Declaration on the Future of Public Interest Television Broadcasting.

This Declaration is issued following the Summit on the Future of Public Interest Television Broadcasting held on 8 July 2026 in Johannesburg, hosted by the SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition. It records the principal issues, discussions, concerns and proposals raised during the summit. It should not be interpreted as representing unanimous agreement among all participants, but rather as a voluntary instrument endorsed by organisations and individuals who support the principles, recommendations and proposed actions contained in this Declaration.

To read the full declaration scan the QR code or click here: https://bit.ly/3VwvbZ5
And endorse the declaration here: https://bit.ly/3UOuj1S

11/09/2026

Our National Coordinator, Uyanda Siyotula, was featured on Eye on SADC on the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation, where she spoke about the Annual Public Service Media Symposium and its importance in bringing together diverse voices from South Africa and across Southern Africa.

The Symposium created a space for dialogue, collaboration and shared learning on how we can strengthen public service media and ensure it continues to serve the public interest across the region.

Listen to the below interview.

10/09/2026

That’s a wrap on Annual Public Service Media Symposium 2026!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Public Service Media Symposium. Together we tackled important conversations on the future of public service media in South Africa and across Southern Africa.

Huge thanks to our speakers, panellists, and our partner Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) who brought their expertise and honesty to the table, and to everyone in the room and online who showed up ready to engage.

This isn't the end of the conversation. It's the start of the next chapter for public service media.

You can watch both days of the Symposium on our YouTube.

09/09/2026

Day 2 of the Annual Public Service Media Symposium focusing on Public Service Media Advocacy in Southern Africa

08/09/2026

The SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition, in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), is hosting the Annual PSM Symposium, under the theme 'Strengthening Public Service Media’s Digital Future and Advocacy'.

07/09/2026

🔴HAPPENING TOMORROW!

The Public Service Media Symposium starts tomorrow!

We’re looking forward to bringing together stakeholders to have meaningful conversations about the future of public service media and how we can strengthen media that serves the public interest.

The speakers are ready.
The conversations are waiting.
Are you ready?

See you tomorrow!

06/09/2026

2 DAYS TO GO!
The wait is almost over!

We’re getting ready for two days of engaging discussions, diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations on the future of public service media.

Join us for this important discussions

🗓️ 8–9 September 2026
📍Southern Sun Sandton
⏰08:30 – 17:00

Don’t miss the conversation. Register here and join us:
https://forms.gle/RJgn582yoK2McfVf6

05/09/2026

3 DAYS TO GO!

We’re almost there!

In just 3 days, stakeholders from across the media and public interest landscape will come together to share ideas, experiences and solutions for the future of public service media.
The future of media is a conversation we all need to be part of.

See you at the Symposium!

04/09/2026

Just four days to go

The SOS Coalition Annual Public Service Media (PSM) Symposium aims to facilitate a dialogue on the sustainability and future of PSM, promote PSM digital visibility accessibility and sustainability and strengthen continental collaboration for PSM advocacy.

Join us for this important discussions

🗓️ 8–9 September 2026
📍Southern Sun Sandton
⏰08:30 – 17:00

Don’t miss the conversation. Register here and join us: https://forms.gle/RJgn582yoK2McfVf6

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