SuperSport and SABC agree to sub-license Premier Soccer League (PSL) broadcast rights for the 2024 Betway Premiership, bringing more live football to South African viewers.
Johannesburg, 16 September 2024 – SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have reached a sub-licensing agreement for Premier Soccer League PSL broadcast rights, ahead of the new Betway Premiership season.
The agreement follows similar deals for the MTN8 tournament and the Currie Cup.
The Betway Premiership kicked off on 14 September 2024, with millions of fans tuning in to watch their favorite teams vie for the top prize in South African football. SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha expressed enthusiasm about the continued partnership with SABC, stating,
“This sub-licensing deal further strengthens our relationship with SABC and ensures that football fans across South Africa and Africa enjoy premier PSL content on SuperSport.”
SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli highlighted the broadcaster’s commitment to delivering exceptional sports content, announcing that SABC will air 51 matches during the season.
“Our package includes 23 Betway Premiership matches, 10 Carling Black Label Cup matches, 12 Nedbank Cup matches, and 6 National First Division matches. League matches will be broadcast every Saturday on SABC 1.”
In addition to live broadcasts, SABC plans to strengthen its football analysis team with the addition of new members, including Itumeleng Khune, Jabu Mahlangu, and Coach Thabo Senong. They will join veteran analysts Doctor Khumalo, Simphiwe Dludlu, and Hlompho Kekana to provide in-depth commentary and insights for viewers.
For fixtures, kick-off times, and more broadcast details, visit SuperSport.com or follow SABC Sport on social media Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
9 September 2024 at Job Rathebe Junior Secondary School The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with Orlando Pirates, Nedbank and The Sports Trust handed over a Multipurpose Sport Court.
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