'Blatant electioneering': Govt paid the SABC R7 million for show touting state projects

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'Blatant electioneering': Govt paid the SABC R7 million for show touting state projects

Government paid the SABC R7 million to produce a 13-part television series showcasing government initiatives, which is being broadcast in an election year." on SABC2 which features government content, short biopics and dramatic re-enactments on matters relating to the economy, crime and governance.

Four episodes of the show have been aired so far, with themes ranging from gender-based violence to entrepreneurship, crime and agriculture.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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