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Two major shifts are coming to SA’s TV planning landscape. In Q1 2026, a new TAMS Universe will launch based on the 2025 Establishment Survey. Then in 2027, the rollout of BRC’s Total Video Measurement (now in RFP) will fundamentally transform both TV data and planning software.
DStv owner MultiChoice is piloting weekly subscriptions in Uganda to better match customer cash flows, with plans to expand if successful.
Two of the SABC’s three main free-to-air channels and eight radio stations are running at a loss, including once prominent platforms like 5FM, Radio 2000, and RSG.
The SABC explained that TV licence compliance remained lower than 20%, with most revenue coming from “legacy†holders.
The new shoppable TV ad format lets viewers browse products on-screen using their remotes, then scan a QR code to buy directly via smartphone.
The South African broadcasting landscape has seen some significant shifts in recent years but much like other parts of the world, radio and television are showing encouraging signs of resilience.
The SABC said the surge in registrations has been largely driven by live sports broadcasts, which have consistently attracted over 60,000 new users per major game.
“He gets Cape Town. He gets our audience. And he brings a refreshing, well-rounded approach to growing the station’s footprint both creatively and commerciallyâ€, says Masi Mdingane, Good Hope FM and 5FM’s Business Manager.
South Africa’s official TV ratings have been pulled from public view since 2025—a move industry insiders call a major step backwards.