SOSCoalition

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.

Happy New Year!As we step into 2026, we look forward to building on the lessons of the past year and embracing new oppor...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

As we step into 2026, we look forward to building on the lessons of the past year and embracing new opportunities for impact, growth, and collaboration. Here’s to a year of purpose-driven progress and meaningful change.

With the support of UNESCO, SOS successfully hosted three consultations on Resolution 631. We are grateful for the oppor...
29/12/2025

With the support of UNESCO, SOS successfully hosted three consultations on Resolution 631. We are grateful for the opportunity to undertake this important process and to help advance the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa’s mandate to develop Guidelines for access to public service content in Africa. We take this opportunity to thank every organisation and individual who has contributed to this. process. Those who have not yet participated can complete this Google form, we want to hear from you - tell us what you think should be included in these Guidelines.

In partnership with UNESCO, the SOS Coalition recently hosted a continental consultation at the African Women in Media (...
22/12/2025

In partnership with UNESCO, the SOS Coalition recently hosted a continental consultation at the African Women in Media ( ) conference. The session focused on assessing public service content in the digital age and developing guidelines to ensure all platforms operating across Africa uphold a strong public interest mandate.

Read the full update from UNESCO here: https://bit.ly/4qebTSy

SOS had the honour of hosting a workshop with the SABC, creating a valuable space for dialogue, alignment, and collabora...
22/12/2025

SOS had the honour of hosting a workshop with the SABC, creating a valuable space for dialogue, alignment, and collaboration on how we can better support our public broadcaster. Our work remains rooted in ensuring that the SABC is sustainable, independent, and able to serve the people of South Africa effectively. We extend our appreciation to the SABC team for their meaningful engagement and look forward to similar engagement in the future.

The SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS), with the support of UNESCO, successfully led a series of three cons...
20/12/2025

The SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS), with the support of UNESCO, successfully led a series of three consultations in the last three months of the year, at various continental conferences. SOS is supporting the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)’s Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa, Honourable Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo to implement Resolution 631. All consultations are conducted under her auspice. These engagements form part of ongoing consultations to develop guidelines for universal access to public service content in Africa, in a bid to strengthen information integrity in the digital age.

Read the statement here: https://bit.ly/4j83iys

We would like to take a moment to congratulate our Campaigns and Projects Coordinator, Gudani Tshikota, on successfully ...
18/12/2025

We would like to take a moment to congratulate our Campaigns and Projects Coordinator, Gudani Tshikota, on successfully obtaining his Master of Laws degree.

As we move into a new year, we carry forward the momentum, lessons, and partnerships forged throughout this year. The co...
15/12/2025

As we move into a new year, we carry forward the momentum, lessons, and partnerships forged throughout this year. The coming year will bring its own challenges, but we face them with clarity and collective purpose. Our goal remains unchanged: to ensure free universal access to quality local public service content on digital and broadcast platforms to strengthen democracy.

Thank you to all our members, partners, supporters, and communities who continue to walk this journey with us. Your voices strengthen our advocacy.

Wishing you a restful and safe festive season.
We look forward to continuing this critical work with you in 2026.

Read our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4pDU9jC

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank all our members, partners and supporters for standing with SOS throughout the year....
12/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank all our members, partners and supporters for standing with SOS throughout the year. Your dedication to protecting and strengthening public service media keeps our work moving forward.
Today, we are taking a short break for the holidays and will return in the new year, ready to continue advocating for a strong and independent public broadcaster.
Wishing you a restful, safe and joyful festive season!

MEDIA STATEMENT: SOS calls for an urgent investigation into alleged corruption and collusion by SABC journalistsSOS is d...
11/12/2025

MEDIA STATEMENT: SOS calls for an urgent investigation into alleged corruption and collusion by SABC journalists

SOS is deeply concerned by reports that two SABC journalists have allegedly colluded with corrupt officials to conceal corruption within the Ekurhuleni Municipality.

We supports the complainant’s call for an urgent inquiry into the conduct of the implicated journalists, but add that any such inquiry and investigation into potential financial ties between the journalists and the municipality’s communications apparatus is made public in its entirety.

Read the statement here: https://bit.ly/3XOHDkZ

On this we look back at our Annual Public Service Media Symposium hosted in partnership with Konard Adenauer Stiftung ...
11/12/2025

On this we look back at our Annual Public Service Media Symposium hosted in partnership with Konard Adenauer Stiftung (KAS).

The symposium was a powerful gathering dedicated to strengthening and safeguarding public service media in South Africa.

The day brought together experts, practitioners, and advocates to unpack the SABC funding model, the journey of SABC news, the MultiChoice takeover and reflect on information integrity, and chart a path toward a sustainable, independent public broadcaster.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared insights, and contributed to shaping the future of public service media

Earlier this year, SOS hosted a series of community workshops aimed at deepening public understanding of the Broadcasti...
10/12/2025

Earlier this year, SOS hosted a series of community workshops aimed at deepening public understanding of the Broadcasting Digital Migration process and the analogue switch-off (A*O). Looking back, these sessions remain a powerful reminder of how essential community voices are in shaping an inclusive and accountable media landscape. Participants shared real challenges, raised critical questions about access to information.

As we look ahead to next year, we remain committed to expanding this work taking these conversations to more communities, building stronger awareness, and ensuring the public’s voice remains central in the future of broadcasting.

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We are pleased to welcome the newest members of our coalition. The strength of SOS lies in the collective support and co...
09/12/2025

We are pleased to welcome the newest members of our coalition. The strength of SOS lies in the collective support and commitment of those across our industry. Together, we can continue to safeguard and champion a strong, independent SABC through our shared advocacy efforts.

A warm welcome to our new members.

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