News 2021 archive

Today on the 3rd of May we commemorate World Press Freedom Day observed annually by UNESCO. The theme for 2021 is “Information as a Public Good” – it is a reminder of the vital role of the media, especially during a crisis such as…

ICASA releases the final Digital Sound Broadcasting Regulations together with the reasons…

South Africa is commemorating 2021’s Freedom Month under the theme: “The year of Charlotte Maxeke: the meaning of Freedom under…

It is with deepest sadness and profound regret that we announce that the founder of Radio Veritas, our beloved Rev Fr Emil John Blaser OP, has died, after a long illness. Fr Emil will be sadly missed and deeply mourned by all of us at Radio…

South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day

On this day we celebrate Humans Rights Day under the theme: “The year of Charlotte Maxeke- Promoting Human Rights in the age of COVID-19”.

21 March is annually declared to commemorate and honour…

The NAB was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Peter Matlare, a former chairperson of the NAB and an incredible business leader across various industries. Peter was greatly respected and admired by the broadcasting sector. He…

We are saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Karima Brown. Karima was a veteran journalist, analyst and broadcaster.  She hosted a number of broadcasting shows, most recently The Fix on eNCA.  She was a former 702 talks show host and…

We were saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Jeremy Thorpe, former Station Manager at Tshwane FM and member of the NAB Community Radio Committee. Jeremy was a long-standing broadcaster who also worked as a news anchor at Radio 702…

On this World Radio Day the NAB celebrates the contribution and positive impact radio brings into millions of lives.
Radio is the most dynamic engaging platform that promotes freedom of speech, diversity & plurality –in providing…