The document outlines the vision, mission, values and promise of the SABC to serve as a public broadcaster focused on total citizen empowerment in South Africa. It discusses setting the scene for the SABC's social report, including introductory comments and a statement by the Group Chief Executive Officer emphasizing the SABC's role in nation-building, democracy, and empowering citizens. It then highlights key findings from interviews with citizens who have benefited from expanded television and radio access, including positive impacts on health awareness, cultural understanding, and community connections.
v20200513 365 Days of Civic Engagements Overview Copyright Josephat Moses Och...Andrew Networks
This document proposes a project called "365 Days of Civic Engagement: Organizing for Action" led by the Centre for Africa Volunteers (CAV) to promote democracy, civic participation, and empowerment in Africa. The project aims to train and organize communities, strengthen civil society, connect the African diaspora, and establish a Pan-African radio station. It seeks to increase civic education, public participation, and hold leaders accountable at local levels in Kenya over the course of two years. The project implementation guide provides background on challenges to democracy in Kenya and outlines activities to build capacity of civil society, educate citizens, and assess progress in democratic governance at county levels.
The document discusses plans to establish Healthwatch Lambeth, an independent organization that will gather residents' views on local health and social care services and ensure those views are heard, by having residents, stakeholders, and council officers help design it at a "Good for Nothing" event in a way that involves a diverse range of people. The event aims to explore new methods for capturing resident feedback, developing communication strategies, and engaging different communities in meaningfully shaping this new service.
Rural radio remains an important mass communication tool for reaching isolated rural populations in developing countries. It builds on oral traditions and allows dissemination of information on agriculture, health, and other social issues. When combined with other media, radio can enable training and technology transfer. It also promotes community participation and development by allowing dialogue on issues and giving women a platform. The proliferation of local community radio stations further enables addressing local issues, promoting local development, and informing and empowering women by discussing their rights and playing women's music. Listeners in Mali note that community radio has improved farming techniques, brought community spirit, and raised awareness on issues like literacy and water treatment.
This document summarizes the key achievements of the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) over its first 10 years of operation from 2003 to 2013. Some of the main areas of achievement included facilitating access to land ownership through 118 projects raising awareness on land rights and policies. This led to more women, widows and orphans being aware of and able to claim their land rights. The FCS also supported land dispute resolution and helped communities establish land tribunals. Through these efforts, land conflicts decreased and more secure land titles were obtained. The summary provides two short examples of specific land rights projects supported by FCS grantees.
This document discusses the sustainability of community radio stations. It outlines core principles like community ownership and participation. Challenges include finding funds to set up stations and create ongoing funding. Sustainability has social, institutional, financial and technological aspects. Socially, stations should respect local culture and provide useful information. Institutionally, they build capacity through training and content sharing. Financially, they rely on advertising, sponsorships and studio rentals to operate at low cost. Technologically, they aim to choose robust, low-cost equipment and train local staff in maintenance. The document asks questions about how inclusive and participatory community radio management is.
The Wollongong City Council plans to develop the West Dapto area to accommodate over 55,000 new residents by 2027. This will significantly increase the population and require additional resources. The development aims to boost the local economy through new businesses and jobs, but could also impact the community. Resources needed include schools, parks, and transportation to support a likely influx of young families and maintain a sustainable lifestyle for residents. Careful planning will be required to realize economic benefits while preserving social and environmental aspects of the community.
Evaluation of the People and Places Programme: 2010 report summaryWavehill
This presentation summarises the key finding from the third year of the People and Places programme evaluation.The full report is available on the Research and Learning section of the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) website, www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Scrutiny leadership and the ageing well agenda: Susan WilliamsNMJones
The document discusses the challenges of an aging population and the need for leadership and policies to support aging well. It outlines Trafford Council's Over 50s Strategy, which was developed in partnership with older residents. The strategy focused on engagement, prevention, inclusion and challenging ageism. As a result, Trafford saw improved health, safety, social participation and service access for older residents.
v20200513 365 Days of Civic Engagements Overview Copyright Josephat Moses Och...Andrew Networks
This document proposes a project called "365 Days of Civic Engagement: Organizing for Action" led by the Centre for Africa Volunteers (CAV) to promote democracy, civic participation, and empowerment in Africa. The project aims to train and organize communities, strengthen civil society, connect the African diaspora, and establish a Pan-African radio station. It seeks to increase civic education, public participation, and hold leaders accountable at local levels in Kenya over the course of two years. The project implementation guide provides background on challenges to democracy in Kenya and outlines activities to build capacity of civil society, educate citizens, and assess progress in democratic governance at county levels.
The document discusses plans to establish Healthwatch Lambeth, an independent organization that will gather residents' views on local health and social care services and ensure those views are heard, by having residents, stakeholders, and council officers help design it at a "Good for Nothing" event in a way that involves a diverse range of people. The event aims to explore new methods for capturing resident feedback, developing communication strategies, and engaging different communities in meaningfully shaping this new service.
Rural radio remains an important mass communication tool for reaching isolated rural populations in developing countries. It builds on oral traditions and allows dissemination of information on agriculture, health, and other social issues. When combined with other media, radio can enable training and technology transfer. It also promotes community participation and development by allowing dialogue on issues and giving women a platform. The proliferation of local community radio stations further enables addressing local issues, promoting local development, and informing and empowering women by discussing their rights and playing women's music. Listeners in Mali note that community radio has improved farming techniques, brought community spirit, and raised awareness on issues like literacy and water treatment.
This document summarizes the key achievements of the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) over its first 10 years of operation from 2003 to 2013. Some of the main areas of achievement included facilitating access to land ownership through 118 projects raising awareness on land rights and policies. This led to more women, widows and orphans being aware of and able to claim their land rights. The FCS also supported land dispute resolution and helped communities establish land tribunals. Through these efforts, land conflicts decreased and more secure land titles were obtained. The summary provides two short examples of specific land rights projects supported by FCS grantees.
This document discusses the sustainability of community radio stations. It outlines core principles like community ownership and participation. Challenges include finding funds to set up stations and create ongoing funding. Sustainability has social, institutional, financial and technological aspects. Socially, stations should respect local culture and provide useful information. Institutionally, they build capacity through training and content sharing. Financially, they rely on advertising, sponsorships and studio rentals to operate at low cost. Technologically, they aim to choose robust, low-cost equipment and train local staff in maintenance. The document asks questions about how inclusive and participatory community radio management is.
The Wollongong City Council plans to develop the West Dapto area to accommodate over 55,000 new residents by 2027. This will significantly increase the population and require additional resources. The development aims to boost the local economy through new businesses and jobs, but could also impact the community. Resources needed include schools, parks, and transportation to support a likely influx of young families and maintain a sustainable lifestyle for residents. Careful planning will be required to realize economic benefits while preserving social and environmental aspects of the community.
Evaluation of the People and Places Programme: 2010 report summaryWavehill
This presentation summarises the key finding from the third year of the People and Places programme evaluation.The full report is available on the Research and Learning section of the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) website, www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Scrutiny leadership and the ageing well agenda: Susan WilliamsNMJones
The document discusses the challenges of an aging population and the need for leadership and policies to support aging well. It outlines Trafford Council's Over 50s Strategy, which was developed in partnership with older residents. The strategy focused on engagement, prevention, inclusion and challenging ageism. As a result, Trafford saw improved health, safety, social participation and service access for older residents.
Ageing Well - Cllr Susan Williams Leadership Academy PresentationNMJones
Councillor Susan Williams from Trafford MBC looks at Local LEadership scrutiny in a complex world - including the 'must knows' in preparation for an ageing society.
This project completion report summarizes activities of the "Affirmation of Social Justice and Economic Equity" project implemented from 2011-2015 in Janjgir-Champa and Baloda Bazar districts of Chhattisgarh, India. The project focused on strengthening livelihoods, especially through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), for socially excluded groups including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Muslims, and women. Key activities included forming community-based organizations, providing training on rights and entitlements, facilitating access to government programs, and advocating for inclusive local policies. Over four years, the project empowered communities and improved their ability to access services and assert
CollaborAction: Building Blocks Learning Exchange: Malton Community Building ...Maytree
The Malton Community Building Project (MCBP) is a five-year initiative funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to empower community residents in the Black and South Asian communities through education, training, and leadership development. MCBP takes a collaborative approach involving community partners to host events and programs. Outcomes include increased community belonging, awareness of local issues and services, and youth and adult leadership roles in the community. The project aims to bring together and overcome barriers between ethno-cultural groups in Malton.
The document summarizes the findings of a baseline study on community engagement and participation in Anglesey and Conwy counties in Wales. Key findings from surveys of 662 community members and 18 public sector representatives include: 1) 57% of community members felt confident engaging with the public sector but 50% did not think their voices would be listened to; 2) barriers to engagement included not knowing who to contact, difficulty accessing information, and cultural/language differences; 3) engagement methods used included consultations, but only a third of organizations endorsed national engagement principles.
Norfolk Community Foundation's Vital Signs Report is essential information to groups developing their organisation's Business Plan and provides useful background evidence for funding applications.
Media as a change agent: a study of three villages- urban, semi-urban and ruralRadhe Krishan
The document is a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master's degree in Mass Communication. It examines media as an agent of change in three different types of villages - urban, semi-urban, and rural. The study aims to identify the primary change agent and most suitable media in different geographical settings and how the flow of communication varies between village types. It provides context on the concept of change, India's development, and theories of mass media and communication before presenting its data collection and analysis.
The one-day conference organized by Diversity House aimed to bring together statutory organizations and the third sector to discuss community cohesion in Swale, Kent. Key topics included how to embed community cohesion in major policies, raise awareness of the new "big society" agenda, and empower leaders. Presentations were given on the national perspective on community cohesion and the local context in Swale. Workshops discussed links between community cohesion and regeneration, health inequalities, education, and civic participation. Feedback indicated a need for more community involvement in regeneration projects, measuring civic participation, and stronger community sector partnerships. The conference provided a forum for discussing challenges and opportunities around promoting community cohesion in Swale.
This document provides summaries of activities from the Massachusetts Reading Network, including:
1. The Director's Corner summarizes the radio reading service's mission to provide information to listeners to shop, engage in community activities, and stay healthy.
2. A Wine Dinner Fundraiser is described as supporting the network's goals of increasing awareness, pursuing financial sustainability, maximizing resources, and enhancing the board of directors.
3. An article profiles a long-time volunteer reader and her dedication to helping listeners feel informed and connected to their community through the radio readings.
The Multicultural Association of Carleton County (MACC) was formed in 2001 to embrace and celebrate the cultural diversity in Carleton County, New Brunswick brought about by growing immigrant populations working for companies like McCain Foods. MACC provides settlement services, English language training, employment counseling, and community integration programs across multiple sites to assist newcomers in adapting to their new communities. Services are driven by client needs and continuous intake allows clients to start and continue services as needed. MACC has experienced steady growth, with over 40 clients served in its first year and hundreds of clients utilizing its various programs in recent years.
This project is titled as "Enhance Accountability and Promote Inclusion at local government institutions to ensure improved local services for ALL" to be implemented by Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) in Bangladesh. It aims to reinforce inclusive governance by improving policy-implementation, accountability & responsiveness of Local governance to ensure persons with disabilities and other marginalized population will benefit from social services and development outcomes.
Presentation for Radio Northwick Park's quarterly meeting, given to the volunteers of the charity as a round up to how the organisation is doing and specifically focused on our future as Hospedia remove their services.
M4D is working with the government and communities in Jigawa State to improve local governance through better planning, accountability, and service delivery. Some results so far include strengthening the capacity of 139 policy makers and service providers, introducing a system to track complaints about water and sanitation services, and constructing public toilets. M4D is also working to promote inclusion by providing life skills training to girls and supporting livelihoods for people with disabilities. Improved local governance benefits policymakers, service providers, and communities.
Strategic Headlines and Local Intelligence (West Norfolk)CANorfolk
This document provides updates on various topics related to volunteering, demand for social services, public sector reforms, and sustainability planning in Norfolk and Waveney, England. It notes that volunteering rates are unchanged while informal volunteering has dropped 5%. Demand for social services is increasing due to public sector failures and welfare reforms. The Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) for health and social care in the area has been submitted but with little community engagement. It outlines strategies around prevention, community care, integrated services, acute care sustainability, and cost-effective delivery. It also discusses market shaping efforts, the need for cultural shifts in partnerships, sector leadership, and increasing collaboration to strengthen organizations and benefit those they serve.
Spicewind Pacific Airline is proposing to begin airline operations in the Marshall Islands using small turbo prop aircraft for domestic routes and larger aircraft for international routes. They require 2 small turbo props initially for inter-island routes, expanding to 4 aircraft total within 6-8 months. They also require a 50 seat turbo prop and plan to eventually operate 2 Boeing 737-500 aircraft for cargo and passenger routes from the Marshall Islands to Japan, Hawaii, and California. The proposal estimates they can generate over $3 million in revenue in the first year of operations carrying passengers and cargo, primarily fresh seafood, within the Marshall Islands and on international routes.
This document outlines short term and long term goals and accomplishments for DZ+Digital. Short term goals include improving email blasts, using Twitter and Vimeo for video distribution, and creating weekly drop box distributions. Long term goals include redoing the DZ website in WordPress for better content management and creating an iPad application to highlight artists, works, and events with multimedia capabilities.
Presentation Mitchell Info Smokey Contact Page Prop1Gunther Mothes
We hope to Joint Venture with Mitchell Technology in order to enhance our Bio-Jet fuels production and operations within our domain of operations in the Central Pacific
Second new microsoft office powerpoint presentationwithcontactpageGunther Mothes
We hope to utilize the refining equipment of Green Fuel America with our initial production program for Bio-Diesel Fuels. Spicewind Pacific Group is also considering the Kajima Corp. Refining Equip. More... Tel: 1-951-737-4577 We are presently seeking serious investors.
Smokey's premium smoked salmon and tuna is sourced from wild-caught fish in the North Pacific and Central Pacific. The fish are bled, cleaned, and frozen immediately after catching. Their curing recipe has evolved over 35 years to produce a unique smoked flavor using real wood. Their products contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and they never use farmed fish. They are seeking funding to produce pre-production samples of smoked salmon and tuna to market to potential partners.
1. Smokey's sources wild salmon and tuna from the North Pacific and Central Pacific oceans that is bled, cleaned, and frozen immediately after catching.
2. Their curing recipe has evolved over 35 years using real coconut husk chips, coconut water, alder, and hickory wood for a unique smoked flavor.
3. They are seeking funding to produce 3,400 sample cans of smoked salmon and tuna to provide to potential markets.
Presentation1 Bio Fuels Business Plan Contact Page SmokeycharcoalshellsGunther Mothes
1. Spicewind Pacific Group seeks funding to develop biofuel production in the Marshall Islands using coconut, biomass, and algae feedstocks.
2. They plan to cultivate over 1 million coconut trees to produce about 20 million gallons of coconut oil per year for refinement into biofuels.
3. The biofuels produced would supply the large US military base on Kwajalein Atoll and generate revenue from sales to fishing vessels, saving on fuel transportation costs.
Ageing Well - Cllr Susan Williams Leadership Academy PresentationNMJones
Councillor Susan Williams from Trafford MBC looks at Local LEadership scrutiny in a complex world - including the 'must knows' in preparation for an ageing society.
This project completion report summarizes activities of the "Affirmation of Social Justice and Economic Equity" project implemented from 2011-2015 in Janjgir-Champa and Baloda Bazar districts of Chhattisgarh, India. The project focused on strengthening livelihoods, especially through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), for socially excluded groups including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Muslims, and women. Key activities included forming community-based organizations, providing training on rights and entitlements, facilitating access to government programs, and advocating for inclusive local policies. Over four years, the project empowered communities and improved their ability to access services and assert
CollaborAction: Building Blocks Learning Exchange: Malton Community Building ...Maytree
The Malton Community Building Project (MCBP) is a five-year initiative funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to empower community residents in the Black and South Asian communities through education, training, and leadership development. MCBP takes a collaborative approach involving community partners to host events and programs. Outcomes include increased community belonging, awareness of local issues and services, and youth and adult leadership roles in the community. The project aims to bring together and overcome barriers between ethno-cultural groups in Malton.
The document summarizes the findings of a baseline study on community engagement and participation in Anglesey and Conwy counties in Wales. Key findings from surveys of 662 community members and 18 public sector representatives include: 1) 57% of community members felt confident engaging with the public sector but 50% did not think their voices would be listened to; 2) barriers to engagement included not knowing who to contact, difficulty accessing information, and cultural/language differences; 3) engagement methods used included consultations, but only a third of organizations endorsed national engagement principles.
Norfolk Community Foundation's Vital Signs Report is essential information to groups developing their organisation's Business Plan and provides useful background evidence for funding applications.
Media as a change agent: a study of three villages- urban, semi-urban and ruralRadhe Krishan
The document is a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master's degree in Mass Communication. It examines media as an agent of change in three different types of villages - urban, semi-urban, and rural. The study aims to identify the primary change agent and most suitable media in different geographical settings and how the flow of communication varies between village types. It provides context on the concept of change, India's development, and theories of mass media and communication before presenting its data collection and analysis.
The one-day conference organized by Diversity House aimed to bring together statutory organizations and the third sector to discuss community cohesion in Swale, Kent. Key topics included how to embed community cohesion in major policies, raise awareness of the new "big society" agenda, and empower leaders. Presentations were given on the national perspective on community cohesion and the local context in Swale. Workshops discussed links between community cohesion and regeneration, health inequalities, education, and civic participation. Feedback indicated a need for more community involvement in regeneration projects, measuring civic participation, and stronger community sector partnerships. The conference provided a forum for discussing challenges and opportunities around promoting community cohesion in Swale.
This document provides summaries of activities from the Massachusetts Reading Network, including:
1. The Director's Corner summarizes the radio reading service's mission to provide information to listeners to shop, engage in community activities, and stay healthy.
2. A Wine Dinner Fundraiser is described as supporting the network's goals of increasing awareness, pursuing financial sustainability, maximizing resources, and enhancing the board of directors.
3. An article profiles a long-time volunteer reader and her dedication to helping listeners feel informed and connected to their community through the radio readings.
The Multicultural Association of Carleton County (MACC) was formed in 2001 to embrace and celebrate the cultural diversity in Carleton County, New Brunswick brought about by growing immigrant populations working for companies like McCain Foods. MACC provides settlement services, English language training, employment counseling, and community integration programs across multiple sites to assist newcomers in adapting to their new communities. Services are driven by client needs and continuous intake allows clients to start and continue services as needed. MACC has experienced steady growth, with over 40 clients served in its first year and hundreds of clients utilizing its various programs in recent years.
This project is titled as "Enhance Accountability and Promote Inclusion at local government institutions to ensure improved local services for ALL" to be implemented by Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) in Bangladesh. It aims to reinforce inclusive governance by improving policy-implementation, accountability & responsiveness of Local governance to ensure persons with disabilities and other marginalized population will benefit from social services and development outcomes.
Presentation for Radio Northwick Park's quarterly meeting, given to the volunteers of the charity as a round up to how the organisation is doing and specifically focused on our future as Hospedia remove their services.
M4D is working with the government and communities in Jigawa State to improve local governance through better planning, accountability, and service delivery. Some results so far include strengthening the capacity of 139 policy makers and service providers, introducing a system to track complaints about water and sanitation services, and constructing public toilets. M4D is also working to promote inclusion by providing life skills training to girls and supporting livelihoods for people with disabilities. Improved local governance benefits policymakers, service providers, and communities.
Strategic Headlines and Local Intelligence (West Norfolk)CANorfolk
This document provides updates on various topics related to volunteering, demand for social services, public sector reforms, and sustainability planning in Norfolk and Waveney, England. It notes that volunteering rates are unchanged while informal volunteering has dropped 5%. Demand for social services is increasing due to public sector failures and welfare reforms. The Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) for health and social care in the area has been submitted but with little community engagement. It outlines strategies around prevention, community care, integrated services, acute care sustainability, and cost-effective delivery. It also discusses market shaping efforts, the need for cultural shifts in partnerships, sector leadership, and increasing collaboration to strengthen organizations and benefit those they serve.
Spicewind Pacific Airline is proposing to begin airline operations in the Marshall Islands using small turbo prop aircraft for domestic routes and larger aircraft for international routes. They require 2 small turbo props initially for inter-island routes, expanding to 4 aircraft total within 6-8 months. They also require a 50 seat turbo prop and plan to eventually operate 2 Boeing 737-500 aircraft for cargo and passenger routes from the Marshall Islands to Japan, Hawaii, and California. The proposal estimates they can generate over $3 million in revenue in the first year of operations carrying passengers and cargo, primarily fresh seafood, within the Marshall Islands and on international routes.
This document outlines short term and long term goals and accomplishments for DZ+Digital. Short term goals include improving email blasts, using Twitter and Vimeo for video distribution, and creating weekly drop box distributions. Long term goals include redoing the DZ website in WordPress for better content management and creating an iPad application to highlight artists, works, and events with multimedia capabilities.
Presentation Mitchell Info Smokey Contact Page Prop1Gunther Mothes
We hope to Joint Venture with Mitchell Technology in order to enhance our Bio-Jet fuels production and operations within our domain of operations in the Central Pacific
Second new microsoft office powerpoint presentationwithcontactpageGunther Mothes
We hope to utilize the refining equipment of Green Fuel America with our initial production program for Bio-Diesel Fuels. Spicewind Pacific Group is also considering the Kajima Corp. Refining Equip. More... Tel: 1-951-737-4577 We are presently seeking serious investors.
Smokey's premium smoked salmon and tuna is sourced from wild-caught fish in the North Pacific and Central Pacific. The fish are bled, cleaned, and frozen immediately after catching. Their curing recipe has evolved over 35 years to produce a unique smoked flavor using real wood. Their products contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and they never use farmed fish. They are seeking funding to produce pre-production samples of smoked salmon and tuna to market to potential partners.
1. Smokey's sources wild salmon and tuna from the North Pacific and Central Pacific oceans that is bled, cleaned, and frozen immediately after catching.
2. Their curing recipe has evolved over 35 years using real coconut husk chips, coconut water, alder, and hickory wood for a unique smoked flavor.
3. They are seeking funding to produce 3,400 sample cans of smoked salmon and tuna to provide to potential markets.
Presentation1 Bio Fuels Business Plan Contact Page SmokeycharcoalshellsGunther Mothes
1. Spicewind Pacific Group seeks funding to develop biofuel production in the Marshall Islands using coconut, biomass, and algae feedstocks.
2. They plan to cultivate over 1 million coconut trees to produce about 20 million gallons of coconut oil per year for refinement into biofuels.
3. The biofuels produced would supply the large US military base on Kwajalein Atoll and generate revenue from sales to fishing vessels, saving on fuel transportation costs.
This document provides an introduction to game design. It discusses games as forms of interaction, social tools, education, and art/social commentary. It outlines different types of games such as board games, role-playing games, mobile games, and digital games. The key components of games are discussed as concepts/stories, rules, mechanics, systems, and win states. Game design is described as an iterative process involving concept development, prototyping, testing, refining based on feedback, and repeating. The document concludes with background on the instructor and questions for students.
The document discusses a new technology that can analyze large datasets to identify patterns and relationships. It notes that the technology has advanced capabilities for processing vast amounts of unstructured data from various sources to produce useful insights. However, the document also cautions that like any new technology, there are open questions about how to ensure it is developed and applied responsibly and for the benefit of humanity.
Spicewind Pacific Group proposes to supply bio-jet fuel to the US Department of Defense from facilities in the Marshall Islands. They plan to establish an initial 10,000-25,000 gallons per day refinery on Kwajalein Atoll to supply the nearby US military base by the third year. Their feedstocks will include coconut oil from over 20 million trees, organic waste products providing 850,000 tons annually, and future algae oil production. Revenues from coconut oil alone in the first 5 years are estimated at $239.6 million.
Presentation1 bio fuelsbusinessplancontactpagesmokeycharcoalshellsGunther Mothes
1. Spicewind Pacific Group seeks funding to develop biofuel production in the Marshall Islands using coconut, biomass, and algae feedstocks.
2. They plan to cultivate over 1 million coconut trees to produce 20 million gallons of coconut oil per year for refinement into biofuels.
3. The biofuels produced would supply the large US military base on Kwajalein Atoll and generate revenue, helping to develop sustainable energy sources for the region.
Destination Atlantis Paradise Island – The Resort and Casino Megan Marchesini
. This unique, ocean-themed destination is located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a 141-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience consisting of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and never-before-seen special effects. Dolphin Cay, the resort’s interaction and education center, was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants.
Roles and Functions of Mass Media Cape 2024DamianLewis12
Mass media plays an important role in the Caribbean region by informing, educating, and entertaining audiences. It also has the responsibility to provide accurate information in a timely manner. Mass media helps develop Caribbean culture through regional programming and portraying Caribbean life to the world. It facilitates the flow of economic and political information and provides feedback to governments. Mass media depicts changing social roles and is used in formal education, religion, and socialization. Regional media organizations like CBU, CANA, and CARIBVISION work to share news and programming across the Caribbean.
PCI Media Impact is a global nonprofit that uses entertainment and media like television, radio and digital platforms to educate audiences and inspire positive social change around issues like health, the environment, and empowering vulnerable groups. It has impacted over 1 billion people across 45 countries through 5,000 episodes and 100 productions. It works with local partners and communities to design culturally appropriate and engaging stories that raise awareness, change attitudes, and promote behaviors around important issues. It provides training, production support and mentoring to partners to build their capacity to create their own sustainable social impact programs.
Mass media refers to channels of communication that distribute messages to large audiences through technology. In the Caribbean, mass media includes electronic forms like radio, TV, and the internet as well as print forms like newspapers, magazines, and books. Mass media houses in the Caribbean, like the Caribbean Broadcasting Union, Caribbean News Agency, and Caribvision, work to share news and information across the region to promote integration. Mass media serves important roles like informing and educating audiences, and influencing culture, economic development, politics, and social roles in Caribbean societies.
PCI Media Impact is a nonprofit that has used entertainment-education media for 30 years to inspire social and environmental change in 50 countries. It produces radio and television programs, seen by over 1 billion people, that combine entertainment and educational messages to increase knowledge, shift attitudes, and change behaviors on issues like health, empowerment, and conservation. Through local partnerships and a "My Community" approach, PCI builds communities' capacity to create their own solutions and sustainable change through storytelling.
PCI Media is a non-profit that uses strategic communication including television, radio, and digital media to promote social change. In 2018, highlights included launching an LGBT human rights campaign in the Caribbean funded by the EU, and two cooking shows in Peru and Bangladesh through partnerships with the World Food Program to address malnutrition. PCI Media won 11 awards for its work and had its highest annual budget to date, allowing expansion of programs and staff.
INTRODUCTION TO THE COMM UNITY BROADCASTING SECTORSMKCreations
What really differentiates community media from their local commercial counterparts is that they (community radios) see themselves as part of the community.
Silverbird Television: Source, Scope and Substance by Oyin OludipeOyin Oludipe
Silverbird Television is a privately owned television station in Nigeria established in 2003. It aims to provide quality entertainment programming for families while also addressing some social issues. The station practices elements of libertarianism by determining its own content with some autonomy from the government. It also fulfills aspects of social responsibility by addressing different audience interests through segments on entertainment, news, culture and religion. While primarily an entertainment company, Silverbird Television contributes to public discourse through discussion programs and strives to serve audiences across Nigeria.
Lets Fix South Africa Presentation (24-05-2015).compressed (4)lance stehr
The #LetsFixSouthAfrica campaign was started by artists from Muthaland Entertainment to promote social cohesion in South Africa using communication, art, and music. The campaign aims to educate South African youth about solidarity, prejudice, and citizenship. It has already toured schools in Gauteng, reaching 30,000 students, and plans to tour 900 schools nationally on issues like xenophobia and social justice. The long term goals are to develop socially responsible citizens and cultivate healthy communities and business practices in South Africa.
PCI Media Impact uses storytelling and creative communications to inspire positive social and environmental change worldwide. In 2014, they ran 31 unique programs in 27 countries focusing on health, social justice, and the environment. Some key accomplishments included their #ISurvivedEbola campaign which amplified the voices of Ebola survivors, a music contest in East Africa to inspire elephant conservation, and continuing long-term partnerships in places like Peru and Bolivia to address issues like early pregnancy, human trafficking, and gender-based violence. They also worked to deepen partnerships with organizations supporting their work in areas like wildlife conservation in Africa.
In this State of the Borough, we share an:
Introduction setting the scene
Overview of the challenges the borough faces, the progress we’ve made and delivery we’re planning next
The appendix outlines
Evidence that underpins work on each of the pillars for Towards a Better Newham
Case studies of what we have done as a council to tackle the challenges
Stories from residents who have benefited from these activities
Commitments we have made on what we will deliver going forwards
Civil society groups in the Nile Basin region work through the Nile Basin Discourse network to advocate for equitable development and management of water resources. The NBD aims to ensure local communities' rights are protected as large infrastructure projects are implemented. It also works to raise awareness of the benefits of regional cooperation and monitors impacts of projects. The media is expected to practice responsible journalism, make information accessible to the public, and advocate for people's rights in coverage of Nile Basin issues.
This document discusses the benefits of community media over traditional media. Community media is owned and operated by the community, promotes freedom of speech and democratic values, and involves the community. It lists some common community media formats like community newspapers, radio, and notice boards. It then asks if community media has worked in Sri Lanka, noting there have been some successful examples. It outlines the approaches taken in some projects, including working with local leaders, allowing communities to share their indigenous knowledge, and providing a space to communicate with officials. It also discusses challenges in ensuring sustainability and dealing with threats from traditional leadership structures.
'Community Radio for Change' is a compilation of successful case studies from different community radios of different states of India. @ 2021 Publication
IYS East BYC power point 'power words' - 18 March 2014FDYW
The British Youth Council (BYC) aims to empower young people aged 25 and under in the UK to have a say in decisions that affect them. BYC supports young people to get involved locally and nationally through networks like Local Youth Councils and the UK Youth Parliament. BYC also works with the UK government on initiatives like the Youth Select Committee and National Scrutiny Group to enable youth participation in public policymaking. Additionally, BYC helps local authorities in the UK promote youth involvement and provides resources, training, and networking opportunities for young people and youth workers.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Economic Development Conference 2016Dylan James
Formalising Indigenous Knowledge into drivers of our Economy. Upliftment of Khoi & San People: Using the Community Investment Companies to enable Indigenous Knowledge System in Economic Development.
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This document discusses social transformation in South Africa and provides context for the 5th National Policy Conference. It summarizes key policies and interventions related to social transformation, including comprehensive social security, education, housing, health, and transportation policies. It also discusses nation building, the cultural and creative industries, sports and recreation, and social development policies. The document proposes resolutions to address challenges in these areas and support continued progress on social transformation goals.
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Our Vision
“Broadcasting for Total Citizen Empowerment”
Our Mission
“We commit to be a: People centred, content driven,
technology enabled, strategically focused and
sustainable public service broadcaster”
Our Values
“Conversations and partnerships,
restoration of human dignity,
building a common future”
Our Promise
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SECTION 1
Setting the Scene
• Introductory Comments
• Statement by GCEO
SECTION 2
Let the beneficiaries Speak
• Interviews
• The People have Spoken
• Public Feedback Sessions
• Independent Producers Speak
SECTION 3
Making an impact
• Corporate Social Investment (CSI)
• Growth of Television and Radio Footprint
• Connecting with the people
• SABC and BCCSA
- BCCSA Judgements against the SABC
- Competitor Analysis
• The Mandate of the SABC
SECTION 4
The SABC’s Long Walk to Public Service Broadcasting
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4. SECTION 1
SETTING THE SCENE
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS
In this, our 12th year of democracy as a country, and the 10th year of our public service
mandate as the SABC, we have redefined and redirected our own organisation as a public
service broadcaster for “Total Citizen Empowerment”. The concept of citizenship is an
acknowledgement of our people’s stake in the country, its direction and its future – an affirmation
of their place in the sun. It is a conscious undermining of the erstwhile categorisation of our
people as consumers, and it places them at the heart of our operations:
They are our key focus, and our programming and other initiatives are geared towards their
empowerment.
Unlike other media institutions in South Africa, our being a public service broadcaster places us
in the unique position of serving all South Africans – telling the South African story in its multi-
dimensional context – and therefore making the democratic tradition of diversity within unity
a living reality. This creates space for all South Africans to hear themselves and be heard. It
provides them with access to information so that they can take part in the never-ending dialogue
of nation-building, thus feeling, living and celebrating democracy.
This is consonant with our mandate, which dictates that we strive to provide – in all the official
languages – programming that reflects our citizens’ opinions, ideas, values and artistic creativity;
educates, entertains and showcases our people’s talent; captures the wide variety of news,
STATEMENT BY GCEO
In a country – such as ours
– characterised by a history of the
dehumanisation of the majority of our
people, public institutions – such as we
are – have a date with the imperative of
social and societal reconstruction.
Our role as a public service
broadcaster is to play a part in healing
divisions of the past, restore the dignity
of our people, promote respect for
democratic values and human rights,
supply information that allows citizens
to exercise their rights, and reflect the
rich diversity of a united South Africa.
Our corporate mission of broadcasting
for ‘Total Citizen Empowerment’ is
aimed at refocusing our organisation
towards people-centredness; that is
being a people-focused public service
broadcaster. The guiding principle
information and analysis in the country; and
advances the national interest.
We do, however, have to locate all this within
the broader African context – a context in which
we, as a country, have an ongoing role to play
as far as reconstruction and development are
concerned.
This year sees the SABC enjoying one of its most
fruitful financial years, but there is more to our
business than merely doing business, and so
this document – the corporation’s Social Report
– narrates our activities in fulfilment of some
of the other elements – such as humanity – of
our mandate as a public service broadcaster.
The Report particularly demonstrates the social
impact the SABC has had on its audiences – our
citizens; its ever-expanding footprint; and the
role it continues to play in nation-building, the
entrenchment of democracy, and the information
and empowerment of South Africans
It is our pleasure, as the Board of the SABC, to
add this narrative of our social activities to the
more financial focus of our Annual Report.
Eddie Funde - SABC Board Chairman
is that our programming should and must have a positive impact on the citizens of our young
democracy – not as consumers, not as customers, but as CITIZENS with an interest in the
social and economic value of our programmes and services so that they can more effectively
participate in our democracy.
Part of our responsibility is to determine if we are making any impact on the lives of South
Africans – if we are listening to their opinions and other voices; if we are educating them; if we
are uniting them through sports; if we are informing them of the latest happenings through news;
and if we are saving their lives through health programmes.
We believe that lives are changed for the better through broadcasting, and the aim of this Report
is to reflect this. This Report is the voice of those who were once voiceless – people who at
one time were considered mere recipients rather than interpreters of content broadcast to them.
Through this Report we seek to determine if we are successfully discharging our mandate of
serving and empowering them and, in the process, restoring their humanity and dignity.
The Report is not, and was never intended to be, scientific. Rather, it captures the thoughts, the
experiences, the hopes and aspirations of our citizens relative to a broadcaster whose mandate
is to serve them. Where the Annual Report records the SABC’s life as a corporate animal,
the Social Report tells the story of the SABC as a vehicle for citizen empowerment through
democratic, human and social interaction in South Africa.
We commend it to our people – the citizens.
Adv. Dali Mpofu - Group Chief Executive Officer
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5. In April 2006 the SABC embarked on the
exciting journey of compiling this Social
Report alongside the Annual Report.
Researchers travelled to various provinces
around the country to determine if, and just
how, the SABC is impacting on people’s lives.
The team interacted with communities that
had recently received radio and/or television
transmission to find out what impact the
SABC had had on their lives as individuals
and communities by giving them access to
radio and television. Communities interviewed
include Platfontein in the Northern Cape;
Louwsburg and Nqutu in KwaZulu-Natal;
Madimbo Village and Musina in Limpopo; and
Supingstad and Madikwe in the North West
Province.
Some 200 people were interviewed and
relevant testimonials and video footage were
compiled.
We make no claim to conclusiveness. The
people’s inputs are largely anecdotal, and
2. What impact has the introduction of
TV/Radio had on the community?
• It has helped people become more aware
of health issues such as TB; they are more
willing to go to clinics and speak to doctors
and get tested for HIV/Aids;
• It has helped communities to get to know
more about other South African cultures;
• It has opened listeners’ and viewers’ eyes
to the outside world and what is going on
around them;
• Members of communities have been able
to create more friendships as they gather in
one place to watch TV
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they confirm the change the SABC is making
on its “new” audiences. They are reassuring,
proving as they do the tremendous influence
of the SABC on the rural communities who, to
a large extent, are ignored by other media; and
whose views are seldom, if ever, heard.
Besides the interviews referred to above, the
SABC’s Tours department held a competition
in which learners were asked to indicate
how the corporation had made a difference
in their lives and to the country in general.
The involvement of learners is particularly
important as, being children and more likely to
be having neither political nor other agendas,
they are more inclined to speak from the
heart, which gives added credence to their
responses.
This section of the Social Report outlines the
main themes that emerged through these
interviews, and showcases a number of
testimonials from the people we interviewed
and from the entries submitted by learners.
INTERVIEWS
Questions posed, and some of the responses
to them, include the following:
1. What Impact has TV/Radio had in your
life?
• Radio and TV has helped me learn English
and other South African languages;
• Radio and television is educative and has
exposed me to many things I never knew;
• The religious programmes have helped me
to connect with my spirituality
6. 3. Has TV/Radio brought about any changes
in the way you relate to other members of
your family?
• Programmes such as Soul City have helped us
to speak openly about issues such as sex and
drugs;
• It helps to keep the children off the streets as
there are interesting programmes for them to
watch
4. Has TV/Radio brought about any changes
to the way you relate to other members of
your community?
• It has helped create a greater understanding of
other people in the community;
• Student-teacher relationships have improved
at school as we are able to discuss
educational issues that were discussed on the
Learning Channel
5. How has TV/Radio made you feel about
being a South African?
• It has made me feel proud to be a South
African;
• It has enabled me to see different cultures and
other people in different parts of South Africa
6. If you were able to change one thing about
SABC programming, what would that be?
• I would have more programming in vernacular
languages;
• I would ensure that the transmission signal is
clearer;
• I would ensure that everyone would be able to
access all radio and TV channels
7. The People
Have Spoken
In our people’s testimonials as
reflected in these pages, it
is both interesting and
instructive to note that the
comments effectively reaffirm
the aptness of our corporate
goals, more especially our very
first goal, which enjoins us to
ensure the promotion of
democracy, non-racism, nation-
building and people’s empowerment through innovative programming that is informative,
entertaining and educational, and in all official languages.
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Public Feedback Sessions
Over a three week period in May and June
2006, the SABC held public feedback
sessions, a process which was a key
milestone in the history of the SABC. Not only
did this process comply with the legislative
requirement outlined in the Broadcasting Act
No.4 of 1999, as amended, that says ‘the
SABC must provide suitable means for regular
inputs of public opinion on its services and
ensure that such public opinion is given due
consideration’, but it also demonstrated the
SABC’s commitment to the strategic approach
of ‘Total Citizen Empowerment’.
The public feedback sessions afforded
the SABC an opportunity for constructive
discussions and debate between SABC
management and our key stakeholders,
the citizens. Television channels and radio
stations were able to test the relevance of their
respective programming in terms of whether
they meet the need and expectations of the
citizens.
The public was invited to send written
comments via fax, email, internet and snail
mail. These written comments were addressed
live on air on programmes such as Asikhulume
and 3Talk.
The SABC received approximately 300 written
comments, from individuals around the
country. These comments dealt with issues
relating to general programming, education,
language, universal access, local content,
cultural issues, religion, license fees, sports,
news and children’s programmes.
The SABC found the public feedback sessions
useful and constructive. With the organisation
having re-shifted its focus to ‘Total Citizen
Empowerment’, every service, programme,
bulletin, support service and function will be
geared will be geared to answer the question
‘in what way did we empower the South
African citizen (viewer and listener) today’?
This new strategic outlook and orientation
towards gearing the SABC to citizen
empowerment will translate into fundamental
changes to internal operations, programme
content briefs, commissioning and content
acquisition strategies, news, service delivery,
content angles, human resource deployments
and resource allocations.
These changes are necessary as the SABC
plays an important role in building the nation,
promoting social cohesion, and reflecting
cultural and regional diversity in a unifying
manner.
It is therefore important that as the SABC
enters this new phase, i.e. that of total citizen
empowerment, the views of the citizens are
taken into consideration. In this regard, the
public feedback sessions were of significance.
These feedback sessions could and should
be used as a barometer for measuring
the relevance of the SABC services and
programmes to the respective listeners and
viewers as well as for improving performance
in the future.
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more enhanced communication,
including accurate and timely responses and
feedback on briefs; and the possibility of a
BEE Charter for the industry .
Through its Content Hub, the SABC is actively
integrating feedback from its interaction with
the sector into its commissioning processes.
Additionally, all new policy and procedural
matters relating to commissioning briefs
are shared with the producers through
region to region engagements as well as
through electronic newsletters and other
forms of correspondence. Another critical
Independent Producers Speak
The SABC is committed to supporting the
local production industry and continues to
exceed local production quotas set by ICASA.
A demonstration of the SABC’s commitment
to the local production industry is interaction
with the industry at the 2005 Sithengi Film and
Television Market in Cape Town, itself a sequel
to a landmark engagement between the Board
of the SABC and independent producers at
the Sithengi 2004. The ongoing dialogue and
partnership between the two demonstrates not
only the SABC’s contribution to BEE and the
growth of the South African film industry but
also the organisation’s commitment to giving
space to a multiplicity of voices - an essential
ingredient of democracy - so that our citizens
can be exposed to a diversity of viewpoints.
Some of the issues raised by independent
producers and addressed by the SABC relate
to the proactive commissioning of producers
outside the main centres; funding; international
sales of local content; retention of skills; timing
of briefs; content issues; capacity building;
streamlining of the commissioning structure
to facilitate a smoother flow of the creative
process; local formats; intellectual ownership
of productions; partnerships within the sector;
empowerment intervention by the Content
Hub is training support for the independent
sector on pitching for production jobs.
While the SABC concedes that key challenges
continue to face the sector, it is encouraged
by gains registered and progress made in
Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment
(BBBEE), including the commissioning
of black-owned and black-empowered
companies. This, for the SABC, is yet
another layer in the totality of “Total Citizen
Empowerment”.
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Also worthy of a special mention are the ICT
African Achievers Awards. In their focus on
information and communication technology,
women, young people and the African
continent the awards are in synch with the
SABC’s citizen empowerment vision as well
as commitment to the renaissance of the
continent.
At the level of tangible support staff in our
stations around the country have made
financial contributions as well as provided their
skills and services for projects and ventures on
a myriad subjects, including women’s support;
help for abused children; care for HIV/AIDS
patients; the provision of meals and clothing
for the needy; toys for deprived children;
women and youth achievers; bursaries for
learners; and the performing arts; to name but
a representative sample.
One of the interventions worth isolating is our
KwaZulu Natal station Lotus FM’s afternoon
drive time show, On the Road with Rakesh,
which managed to raise R309 000 to help a
hearing-impaired baby, Abubakr Da Costa,
receive medical help to hear again.
Our Corporate Social Investment comes from
the mandate of our organisation and the hearts
of our staff, and so we never bother with how
much it is worth in financial terms, but if we
had to do our calculations we would find it in
excess of R100 000 000 in the past financial
year.
We do, indeed, consider ourselves a corporate
citizen whose social investment reflects the
public service and total citizen empowerment
mandate and mission we have. In our CSI
programme we are continuously inspired
by the memorable words of Ralph Waldo
Emerson: “It is one of the most beautiful
compensations of this life that no man can
sincerely try to help another without helping
himself.”
Growth of Television and Radio Footprint
The SABC has come a long way in its quest to provide universal access for every South African
citizen. The following graphs show the expanded footprint of the SABC.
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Corporate Social Investment (CSI)
The SABC practises Corporate Social
Investment (CSI) throughout the country,
and right across all our regions. It is an
endeavour we carry out both institutionally and
as individual staff members – in both cases
informed, inspired and motivated by our public
service mandate as well as our mission of
“Total Citizen Empowerment.”
As a public service broadcaster our definition
of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) includes
our socially conscious programming, where
large amounts of time and parts of our
programmes, for example, are devoted to
issues of serious socio-economic import rather
than revenue-generation advertisements. In
our people-focused programming, where
information meant to empower our people is
prioritised, we see ourselves as playing the
role of a responsible corporate citizen.
One of the critical vehicles constituting our
social investment is free airtime – in the
form of Public Service Announcements
(PSAs) for worthy causes. In this regard we
have supported child welfare, culture and
music initiatives. We have supported health
promotion projects – including in the critical
area of HIV/AIDS. Gender-focused projects
have also received our support, as have
projects of and for people with disabilities, the
youth and the aged. We have also supported
business development projects.
Particularly worth isolating are the Community
Builder of the Year Awards, a collaborative
effort between the SABC, Sowetan and Old
Mutual. In recognising people who make
selfless contributions to the welfare and
wellbeing of their communities these awards
are consistent with the SABC’s own mission
of public service and the empowerment of the
country’s citizens.
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Connecting with the People
The SABC’s Call Centre and Tours Department
are the corporation’s frontline operations. The
Call Centre handles an average of 800 calls
per day – the majority of which are in relation
to programme scheduling and comments
on specific programmes. All information
gathered by the Call Centre is forwarded to the
respective channel/radio heads for attention.
Some of the complaints, requests,
compliments and suggestions received from
viewers and listeners are:
Complaints
• There are too many re- broadcasts of
movies
• There are too many adverts in between
programs
• Afrikaans programmes are becoming fewer
and fewer
• SAfm programme changes are too many
• Grand Prix not shown live
• Soapies should not be cancelled to
accommodate sport
• SABC 2 programming affected by major
events
• Moving the soapie “Days of Our Lives” to
SABC 3
• Moving “The Oprah Show” to an earlier
time slot
• Moving “Top Billing” to a later time slot
• Sometimes episodes not shown in
sequence
• Some promos shown during the are not
suitable for children
• Removing BBC World
Requests
• Re-broadcast of Bollywood movies
• More programs in all languages
• Learning channels to be shown when
learners are back from school
Compliments
• Coverage of the Soccer World Cup was
superb
• There is always a programme that one can
relate to
Suggestions
• A dedicated sport channel to avoid
canceling programs, especially when there
are major sporting events
• Coverage of at least one major tennis event
a year
The SABC’s Tours Department handles an
average of 500 visitors per month. It caters
for a varied audience and has tailor-made
tours to fit an individual or group’s needs. The
tours are opportunities for citizens to see how
the SABC functions on a daily basis and to
make direct contact with it, and in the process
experience, first hand, the public service
aspect of the corporation’s mandate.
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SABC and BCCSA
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) is a body mandated to hear
and adjudicate on complaints against broadcasters.
During the fiscal year 2005/6, 147 complaints against SABC services were finalised by the
BCCSA, a substantial reduction of 32% on the 212 cases heard during the previous financial
year. Of these complaints, the SABC was found to be in contravention in only 13 cases, while
134 cases were dismissed.
FISCAL COMPLAINTS COMPLAINTS COMPLAINTS SUCCESS
YEAR RECEIVED DISMISSED UPHELD RATE
2004/5 224 212 12 95%
2005/6 147 134 13 89%
CHANGE -77 (-34%) -68 (-32%) +1 (8%) -6%
The reduced number of complaints adjudicated or heard by the BCCSA may be attributed to
the heightened awareness created during the financial year through an audience awareness
campaign on radio and television, as well as Compliance Workshops run for staff in all content
areas in Johannesburg and the regions.
It is a matter of concern to the SABC, though, that despite the dramatically reduced number of
complaints, the organisation’s success rate in defending cases before the BCCSA decreased
from 95% to 89%. Moreover, 75 other complaints were referred to the SABC for direct
responses to the complainants, as the matters raised by them did not fall within the jurisdiction
of the BCCSA. We are committed to a broadcast regime which attracts as few justifiable
complaints as possible from the point of view of the BCCSA.
BCCSA CASES 2005/6 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR YTD
Total cases finalised by BCCSA 28 12 16 23 13 6 16 6 7 3 11 5 147
Dismissed 25 12 15 19 13 6 16 5 5 3 10 5 134
Upheld 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 13
Defence success (%) 89 100 94 83 100 100 100 100 71 100 91 100 89
Direct responses referred to SABC 16 8 7 9 3 7 5 3 14 2 0 1 75
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BCCSA Judgments against the SABC
Full judgments against the SABC are available on request. For now it suffices to indicate that
the organisation has been found to have contravened the Code in instances where it, or some
of its staff members, or viewers or listeners have been found to have failed to take adequate
verification measures to confirm a story; broadcast a TV News report which reflected only
one of two opposing views; made insensitive jokes on radio; showed visuals offensive to
sensitive viewers; inadequately addressed right of reply issues; played songs with offensive
lyrics generally, or lyrics unsuitable either for children or the time a song is played; showed
sexually graphic visuals or made sexually explicit jokes at inappropriate times; made derogatory
comments or racist remarks about some groups.
As should be the case, these lapses are a matter of serious concern to the SABC, and the
organisation is taking the necessary precautions and making the requisite interventions, including
through staff training, to address the situation.
Competitor Analysis
The comparative graph below of BCCSA cases finalised during the 2005/06 fiscal shows that
while competitors had far fewer complaints against them than SABC channels and TV News,
SABC services performed far better when it comes to complaints being upheld.
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The issue of compliance with the BCCSA Code has assumed a new imperative, as the ICASA
licence conditions which went into effect on 23 March 2006 require the SABC to report on
complaints received on content both by regulatory bodies such as the BCCSA and the SABC
itself.
It is the SABC’s commitment, however, not to be driven by the BCCSA Code to do right but to
be a sensitive broadcaster respectful of the rights and dignity of all our citizens because of our
public service broadcasting mandate and therefore our critical role in translating democracy into
a living experience for our people.
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The Mandate of the SABC
The SABC’s public service broadcasting
mandate is captured in the the objectives of
the corporation as reflected in Section 8 of the
Broadcasting Act (No 4) of 1999 to be:
• To make its services available throughout
the Republic;
• To provide sound television broadcasting
services, whether by analogue or digital
means, and to provide sound and television
programmes of information, education and
entertainment funded by advertisements,
subscriptions, sponsorship, license fees or
any other means of finance;
• To acquire from time to time license or
licenses for such period and subject to
such regulations, provisions and license
conditions as may be prescribed by the
Authority;
• To provide, in its public broadcasting
services, radio and television programming
that informs, educates and entertains;
• To be responsive to audience needs and
account on how to meet those needs;
• To provide other services, whether or
not broadcasting or programme supply
services, such services being ancillary
services;
• To provide television or radio programmes
and any other material to be transmitted or
distributed by the common carrier for free
to air reception by the public subject to
section 33 of this Act;
• To provide other bodies by such means
and methods as may be convenient,
services, programmes and materials to be
transmitted or distributed by such bodies
and to receive from such other bodies
services, programmes and materials to be
transmitted by stations of the Corporation
for reception as above;
• To commission, compile, prepare, edit,
make, print, publish, issue, circulate and
distribute, with or without charge, such
books, magazines, periodicals, journals,
printed matter, records, cassettes, compact
disks, video tapes, audio visual and
interactive material, whether analogue or
digital and whether on media now known or
hereafter invented, as may be conducive to
any of the objects of the corporation;
• To establish and maintain libraries and
archives containing materials relevant to
the objects of the Corporation and to make
available to the public such libraries and
archives with or without charge;
• To organise, present, produce, provide
or subsidise concerts, shows, variety
performances, revues, musical and other
productions and performances and other
entertainment whether live or recorded
in connection with the broadcasting
and programme supply services of the
Corporation or any for any purpose
incidental thereto;
• To collect news and information in any part
of the world and in any manner that may be
though fit and to establish and subscribe to
news agencies;
• To carry out research and development
work in relation to any technology relevant
to the objects of the Corporation and to
acquire by operation of law, registration,
purchase, assignment, license or otherwise
copyright and designs, trade marks, trade
names and any other intellectual, industrial
and commercial property rights;
• To nurture South African talent and train
people in production skills and carry out
research and development for the benefit of
audiences;
• To develop, produce, manufacture,
purchase, acquire, use, display, sell,
rent or dispose of sound recordings and
films material and apparatus for use in
connection with such sound recordings and
film;
• To develop and extend the services of the
Corporation beyond the borders of South
Africa;
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SABC Radio was launched in 1938 while
SABC TV was officially launched in 1976. It
was, however, not until the advent of freedom
and democracy in 1994 that the SABC began
to distance itself from state propaganda to
reflecting a society in social, economic and
political transformation – a society where the
individual and collective worth and dignity of
South Africans was being reclaimed. Some
of the milestones of the corporation’s own
journey, since 1994, from being His Master’s
Voice to being the voice of democracy include
the introduction of an editorial policy with a
strong bias towards ethical norms like honesty
and objectivity; the successful broadcast
of the first democratic elections; real-time
broadcast of the results of the 2004 elections;
and the introduction of the SABC1, SABC2
and SABC3 TV Channels to ensure that all the
language groups in the country have access
to news, information and entertainment to
facilitate their effective participation in our
democracy.
The highlight of the corporation’s journey
towards public service broadcasting, however,
is the establishment of XK-FM and the
appointment of the world’s first San journalists
for the radio station. The SABC’s broadcasting
in the previously marginalised !Xu and Khwe!
languages – thus giving even communities of
unwritten languages access to all the news
and information available to the rest of our
society – underscores the organisation’s
commitment to the social reconstruction of
our country and the progressive provision
of information to empower virtually all our
people to participate fully and effectively in the
country’s democracy.
It is not on its financial performance alone
but on its fulfilment of the totality of its public
service broadcasting mandate, as reflected
by an intervention such as the establishment
of the !Xu and Khwe! radio station, that the
SABC would like to measure itself, and to be
measured by others, for our ultimate mandate
is to make democracy alive by empowering
our communities, through information, to
participate fully in it.
Section 4
THE SABC’S
LONG WALK TO
PUBLIC SERVICE
BROADCASTING
Broadcasting for Total Citizen Empowerment
21. Published by the SABC’s
Corporate Communications Department
Research:
Vuyo Mthembu
Millicent Molete
Khabonina Mngomezulu
Nokuthula Mnyandu
Writing:
Vuyo Mthembu
Paul du Plessis
Editing:
Paul du Plessis
Design and layout:
Nelia Fourie
SABC MediaStudio
Available from:
SABC Regional Offices
Tel (011) 714-2236
Also available on the Internet:
www.sabc.co.za
Published October 2006