The broadcasters represented for South Africa include television services with distinct editorial focuses, ranging from business and financial news to cultural, economic, and lifestyle programming. CNBC Africa, based in Johannesburg, covers economic developments, market activity, and corporate news across Africa and global markets. BRICS Africa Channel adds programming centered on culture, economy, and lifestyle.
These different subject areas provide useful points of reference for exploring South Africa’s television media. Business reporting connects economic activity in the country with developments elsewhere in Africa and internationally, while cultural and lifestyle programming introduces other aspects of contemporary media coverage. Looking at each broadcaster’s location, programming focus, and geographic outlook helps explain the different roles television services can play within South Africa’s media environment and in covering subjects that extend beyond national boundaries.
TV Broadcasters & Channels
| Broadcaster / Channel |
Genre |
Language |
| LN24 |
News, Current Affairs, Religion |
English |
Country Profile
- Country Name
- Republic of South Africa [RSA]
iRiphabhuliki yaseNingizimu Afrika (Zulu)
iRiphabhlikhi yoMzantsi Afrika (Xhosa)
Republiek van Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans) - Location
- Home > Africa > South Africa
- Languages
- English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Sotho, Tsonga,
Swazi, Venda, and Southern Ndebele
- Capital
- Pretoria (administrative capital)
Bloemfontein (judical capital)
Cape Town (legislative capital)
- Largest City
- Johannesburg
| South Africa - Television Broadcasters |
South Africa TV Channels