Question NW312 to the Minister of Communications
12 March 2018 - NW312
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Communications
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
With and exception of SABC , the (a)Department and (b) entities did not incur costs on the promotion of the year of O R Tambo.
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
i) Not Applicable
ii) (aa) The SABC TV division did not incur any costs
iii) Not Applicable
iv) Not Applicable
Station |
Months |
Drama’s, Serials, Doccies, Vox Pops, Voice Notes |
On air Promos and audio branding |
Special Event based Talk show content |
Digital and Social Media content creation |
SABC RADIO – 19 Stations |
June 2017 – December 2017 |
R6,5 Million |
Podcasts, Promos of varying lengths which include voxies, and recorded content of OR Tambo. Value: R6,2 Million |
Top 100 PBS countdown: + Special edition 5 Talks with Metro FM and GHFM. Value (includes live video streaming): R350K |
Social Media and Website: Posts Published: (Carousel Banner Events page Home Feature Total website: Number of Different Content published = 630 pieces Total Value given to campaign = R2,1 Million |