New free TV channel for South Africa

• SABC News Live, a pop-up channel dedicated to live election coverage, launched on SABC Plus on 19 October 2026.
• The SABC Plus platform is free to use and available on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs.
• Communications minister Solly Malatsi rejected the SABC's applications for additional funding to cover the 2026 Local Government Elections, citing failure to meet public finance requirements.