The SABC, which is facing acute financial difficulties and pushing hard to unlock new revenue streams, is starting a new online channel with telecoms operator Telkom, which could boost the public broadcaster’s cash flow.  

The public broadcaster and Telkom announced on Monday they had entered a five-year agreement for a new online streaming channel known as TelkomONE. The online channel will house the broadcaster’s free-to-air radio and TV channels.   ..

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