BMIT Knowledge Group to develop a funding model for SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group to develop a funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

BMIT is an IT and telecoms research house located in Johannesburg.

In a statement, the department says BMIT has a proven track record of economic modelling, broadcasting market analysis and regulatory policy support. It says the appointment is in fulfilment of the commitment made by the Minister of Communications, Solly Malatsi, to prioritise the development of a funding model for the public broadcaster.

The DCDT has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group to design a sustainable funding model for the SABC.

This is a major milestone in our efforts to secure public broadcaster’s future and mandate to serve millions of South Africans.#SABC #UniversalAccess pic.twitter.com/LtAYvvh9ro

— SollyMalatsi (@SollyMalatsi) September 12, 2025