NEWSWATCH: You'll have to watch a recording of the fifth South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) this year as the SABC has pulled the plug on a live broadcast, reports IOL, but there could be good news only next year as Mzansi Magic seems keen to do live broadcasts of the NFVF-organised awards, reports tvsa.co.za. On a different note, Kaya FM DJ Bob Mabena was arrested after joining in a protest over how the national flag was displayed on a billboard.
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IOL: SABC pulls plug on Saftas live broadcast... according to SABC2 publicity manager Zandile Nkonyeni the move is "nothing more than a business decision based on our financial restraints." So, paying out all those bonuses and lekker salaries is coming home to roost is it? However, Azania Muendane, NFVF's head of marketing and public affairs, said the show will go on.
tvsa.co.za: Mzansi Magic Keen To Air SAFTAs... Well you will have to watch a recorded event this year, but perhaps next year, you might see it live.
Channel24: Kaya FM DJ arrested over flag protest...IOL reported that the man arrested for being involved in a protest over the national flag was none other than Kaya FM DJ Bob Mabena - and he doesn't like the feel of handcuffs, in case you were wondering.
