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HOLY CRAPS! The SABC's burning. Literally. Staff have been evacuated from Auckland Park. Communications department still managed to send a memo, confirming there's a fire. Good ol' SABC, the best in unscripted entertainment. >>


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TVSA Team
12 Oct 2023 20:59


SABC's statement:

SABC CONTAINS A FIRE INCIDENT AT ITS HEADQUARTERS 


Johannesburg - Thursday, 12 October 2023 - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) can confirm a fire incident at its headquarters, in Radio campus in Auckland Park.

Staff members have been evacuated from the affected building and an investigation into what caused the fire is also underway. Contingency measures are being implemented and the safety of all employees is prioritised. 

The Corporation will provide a further update once the emergency services have surveyed the situation. 

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News reports are saying that no-one's been injured.
 

TVSA Team
13 Oct 2023 09:22

SABC's update:

Johannesburg - Thursday, 12 October 2023The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that the Radio Park Building has been declared safe by Johannesburg Emergency Services following a fire incident that occurred earlier today. Electricity supply has also been restored.

The SABC would like to express gratitude to the Johannesburg Emergency services and all the role players who ensured that this unfortunate event was dealt with promptly while prioritising the safety of employees.
 

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