On 13 February 2024, the NAB was joined by University of the Western Cape Associate Professor Sisanda Nkoala and former SABC Public Service Radio GM Zoli Mapipa for a webinar to mark World Radio Day. Watch the webinar below.

In this document, Prof Franz Krüger takes us on an incredible journey of the sector in looking back, looking in, and looking forward! He reflects on the formative years of policy and regulation, sets out key shifts in the landscape, and considers the impact of digital technologies and global platforms on the sustainability of the sector.

To celebrate 30 years of the NAB and the BCCSA, the NAB engaged independent consultant, Jayshree Pather, to assist in developing this overview of key highlights of the community broadcasting sector – the first tier of broadcasting that was licensed in the lead-up to South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.

The South African National Association of Broadcasters commemorated its 30th year of existence on 6 October 2023 in Johannesburg. Watch the event below.

On 29 June 2023, the NAB was joined by Bush Radio’s Programme Integrator, Adrian Louw; the former host of the 5 Breakfast show on 5FM, Dan Corder, and the presenter of YFM’s #TheWayUp show, Nia Brown, for an online Youth Month discussion. Watch the webinar below.

On 3 May 2023, the NAB hosted a World Press Freedom Day webinar with Prof. Franz Kruger as a guest speaker. Watch the full webinar below.