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SuperSport Sells Out to SABC: The Rugby Rights Ruse
In a shocking turn of events, SuperSport has handed over the keys to the Springboks-All Blacks rugby match to the SABC, effectively giving the state broadcaster a free pass to broadcast the game. The deal, announced at the last minute, has left many wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.
According to sources, SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha was under pressure from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie to make the deal happen. And happen it did, with the SABC securing sublicensing rights to broadcast the match on Saturday.
But don’t be fooled – this isn’t just about celebrating 30 years of democracy. This is about the SABC getting its hands on premium rugby content without having to pay a dime. And SuperSport, it seems, is willing to sacrifice its own interests to appease the powers that be.
The deal has sparked controversy, with many questioning whether the SABC is paying SuperSport for the rights or if this is just a sweetheart deal. And what about Openview, the free-to-air satellite platform owned by eMedia Holdings? Will they be able to broadcast the match as well?
The truth is, this deal is just the latest chapter in the ongoing saga between the SABC and SuperSport. And we’re not buying the "once-off" celebration of democracy nonsense. This is about power, money, and control.