Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Honourable Zizi Kodwa is pleased to learn that the SABC and MultiChoice have come to an agreement on broadcast rights for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
MultiChoice have announced that it has reached an agreement with the SABC to sub-license broadcast rights to the public broadcaster for the Rugby World Cup.
This means that millions of South Africans will be able to watch key matches in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, including all the games the Springboks will participate in.
Minister Kodwa says, “I welcome this groundbreaking agreement which will allow all South Africans to watch the world champions, the Springboks, as they defend their Rugby World Cup title.”
“Rugby has the potential to unite our people, to foster social cohesion and national unity. We have seen this in the times the Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup,” says Minister Kodwa.
Media enquiries:
Mr Litha Mpondwana
Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: LithaM@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 064 802 3003
Mr Mickey Modisane
Chief Director: Stakeholder Relations and Special Projects, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: MickeyM@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 082 992 0101
Ms Zimasa Velaphi
Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: zimasav@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 072 172 8925
