Presentation to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications 12 November 2003

Chairman’s Introduction

Objectives Term overview Issues from June PPC

Issues Arising From The Parliamentary Committee: June Programmes on disabilities and sign language Detailed preparation for the launch of the station, clear timeframes Detailed funding model of public broadcasting Dedicated parliamentary channel

The SABC Role & obligations Lack of leadership Concerns about governance Insecurity 4 years ago - Organisation in crisis:

The SABC Poor stakeholder relations Lack of strategy Lack of organisational alignment Unacceptable public image Concerns about financial sustainability Collapsed Management System

Focus Areas of the Board Board focus –Management –Staff –Content –Financial Diversity and unity of the current Board Diverse constituency and stakeholder base

Important Milestones: Appointment of executive team Increased representation of women and blacks Improved content offerings Amendment of Broadcasting Act The development of draft editorial policies SABC converted to limited company Strong governance procedures The SABC Four Years On (1 of 2)

The SABC Four Years On (2 of 2) Redesigned performance management system Development of a financial model Development of a technology strategy Improved relationships with key stakeholders Improved relationship with sister and industry organisations Expansion of access by more than 5m people SABC in Top 10 of “Most loved Brands”

Remaining Board Agenda – September to December Vision documents Policy framework concluded New channels BOP Goals and plans

Near Term Challenges Finalise Editorial Policies Renew licences Apply for Regional Service licences Apply for amended licences Prepare for Elections Prepare for Convergence Act

Challenges Remain Funding Stabilisation Improving content Expanding access Implementing Amendment Act Proposed convergence legislation Increased competition People development and retention Elections I will now hand over to the Chair of the Programming :News Subcommittee

Programming: News

News Programming Chairperson Achievements and 5 Year Review Expanded Radio News services Expanded current Affairs programming on TV News Bulletins in every official language on TV Dismantling of Bimedia

News Programming Chairperson Achievements and 5 Year Review Elections Breaking news stories of domestic and international importance World class commissioning standards Launching of SABC Africa Numerous International awards for coverage World first San journalists on XKFM NEPAD Agenda

News Programming Chairperson Challenges going forward More accessible news on TV –Language –scheduling Improving the skills base in the news room Improving the product –Economic –Foreign Affairs Opening new bureaus

News Programming Chairperson Immediate Term Challenges SABC News planning and implementation for Elections 2004 Programming initiatives for 10 years of democracy I will now hand over to the Chair of the Programming :Radio & TV Subcommittee

Programming: Radio & TV

Programming Chairperson: TV & Radio Achievements and 5 Year Review Invested significantly in local content Drafted editorial policies Repositioned PBS Radio Increased non-English content on TV (Nguni, Sotho and Afrikaans) Increased local content

Programming Chairperson: TV & Radio Achievements and 5 Year Review Sports of national interest coverage Popular and award winning educational content Incorporation of sign language into programming Multi-faith religious programming guided by Religious Broadcast Panel Draft religious broadcasting policy

The SABC remains committed to meeting the needs of the disabled audiences Progressively expanding the amount of programming that is signed – focusing initially on news and events of national importance Special efforts are made to provide Sign Language interpretation when programmes are recorded in front of an audience The draft editorial policies took the following approach to dealing with disability: –Addressing the information needs of disabled audiences –Giving disabled audiences greater access to SABC programming –Addressing the stereotypes of people with disabilities Programming Chairperson: TV & Radio Access to the disabled

Editorial policies to be amended – additional clauses on disability Annual reports on research on use of technologies to further mandate including access to broadcasts by people with disabilities Research study on key issues in education and disability: –Overview of emerging trends and current priorities –Input from a communities of people with disabilities on the role of multi- media programmes in regard to education and training. –Analysis of current programming & recommendations on strategies –Responses to current programming including level of awareness, reception, utilisation, impact –Development of production guidelines –Advice on available technology to improve delivery Future steps on disability issues

Programming Chairperson: TV & Radio Challenges going forward Increasing competition for audiences Costs of production Regional services I will now hand over to the Chair of the HR Subcommittee

HR

HR Chairperson Overview Achievements and 5 Year Review Advances in employment equity Steady increase in number of disabled employees Workplace HIV prevalence study – strategy / programme in place Increased focus on performance and change management I will now hand over to the Chair of the Finance Subcommittee

FINANCE

Finance & Audit Committee Chairperson Achievements and 5 Year Review Transformation of Financial Division Financial stabilisation Risk management policies and mechanisms New structures and processes to ensure efficient capital allocation

Finance & Audit Committee Chairperson Challenges going forward Funding SABC mandate Deflationary revenue environment Technology platform renewal Branding investment Corporatisation Improve financial performance Treasury / Forex management

Finance & Audit Committee Chairperson Near Term Challenges Continued implementation of financial realignment Financial strategy for the Corporation Implement new delegation document Implementation of EVA I will now hand over to the Chairperson of the Board

New Board Agenda Programming on disability News content strategy Head of News Election coverage Regional channels Sustainable funding model Top management cover Social roles and responsibilities

Conclusion Board has had successes Laid a significant and steady foundation for the new board Going Forward –Stability required –Broadcasting Amendment Act will continue to impact on SABC fundamentally –Funding Mandate remains a challenge –SABC poised to move forward and improve –Thank you for your support