The TVIEC also claims growing support for the action from actors, musicians, unions and the general public.
The details of the marches are as follows:
Another month has gone by with erratic outstanding payments to producers and the crisis doesn't show any signs of abating. A delegation from the TVIEC met with SABC yesterday, Tuesday 2 June. "We have taken the discussion back to our various constituencies (given that the TVIEC now represents a far broader constituency) and until we have taken input from our various constituencies, we are not in a position to comment. We will however do so tomorrow morning," continues the statement.
The Creative Workers Union of South Africa and the Young Communist League of South Africa have joined forces with the TVIEC and are holding a press conference on the matter today. Further, the Communication Workers Union has released a statement that it is in support of the Creative Workers Union of South Africa's action regarding the SABC that will take place today, 4 June 2009.
CWU members have raised similar concerns in the past, regarding the issue of the employment conditions and the exploitation of workers by the SABC. The Creative Workers Union is a part of the TVIEC, which claims it is fighting for a transparent, fair and sustainable SABC that upholds the values of a credible and responsible public broadcaster, respectful of the South African public and its key partner in content supply - the local production sector.
The TV Crisis March is calling on viewers to join in the protest action. If they cannot make the march, however, the public is being asked to send an SMS that tells the SABC what they think of the current crisis and the state of the broadcaster's programming. Comments will be collated and delivered to the SABC, as well as to the media.
The number to send to: 31970. Your SMS must start with the word ‘TV'. SMSs are charged at 50 cents. Email for further information.
