The SABC reached a deal with Multichoice that will give millions of South Africans the chance to watch the Cricket Cup, currently underway in India.
After the usual to and fro where the two broadcasting giants traded insults, they finally had an agreement on Thursday, the day the Cup began.
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SABC and Multichoice have reached sub-licensing agreement for the Cricket Cup 2023 following further negotiations.
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โThe SABC is pleased to announce that the Corporation will be broadcasting the Cricket Cup 2023 following further negotiations with the rights holder, Multichoice (SuperSport) for the sub-licensing of the Cricket Cup 2023 free-to-air broadcasting rights,โ the national broadcaster said in a statement on its website.
โBoth parties have reached an agreement that enables the SABC to fulfil its public service broadcasterโs mandate of broadcasting sports of national interest as well ensuring that all Cricket fans enjoy the much-anticipated worldโs spectacle.
โThe SABC will broadcast all South African games, including the semi-final, final and closing ceremony.โ
Like the Rugby Cup, however, over three million Open View households will not be able to follow the Proteasโ exploits at the tournament. The SABC say they have approached the Competition Commission regarding the Open View blackout.
The tournament got underway on Thursday when 2019 runners up New Zealand got their campaign up and running with a thumping win over champions England.
With the Springboks not in action at the Rugby Cup this weekend, it will be the Temba Bavuma and the Proteasโ responsibility to keep the gees going when they take on Sri Lanka in their tournament opener on Saturday.
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