DStv’s SuperSport and SABC strike last-minute deal

The deal was concluded in partnership with SA Rugby and Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation has secured last-minute rights to broadcast the Springboks’ Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday, 31 August 2024.

SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha said the agreement resulted from discussions with the South African Rugby Union and the Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. “The build-up will be preceded by a 30 minutes-long documentary, celebrating 30 years of democracy and rugby’s unifying role in our young democracy,” says the SABC.regarding the agreement on Friday, 31 August, McKenzie said SuperSport was taking a financial loss on the deal.

“The word sub-licence means you should be negotiating. You can’t want to sub-licence by not talking or putting your name in the ring,” he said.

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