ANC CLARIFIES BROADCASTING PLAN FOR 105TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT ORLANDO STADIUM

ON 8 JANUARY 2017

The African National Congress (ANC) notes information being disseminated on social media
platforms regarding arrangements for the broadcast of the organizations 105th birthday
celebrations to be held at Orlando Stadium on January 8th 2017.
It has become necessary to clarify the arrangements currently in place, agreed to by the countrys 3
major broadcasters (ENCA, SABC and ANN7) in a number of technical meetings convened by the ANC
as part of our preparations.
It is regrettable that the incorrect information being circulated on social media has served to create
confusion and impute sinister motive to the organization.
Broadcasters have been informed that the ANC will provide a live feed from the 105th birthday
celebrations at Orlando Stadium; available for all media to use at no cost. This is the same
arrangement we had at the Siyanqoba Rally in August 2016, to no objection from the very same
broadcasters.
This is common practice for the convening of large events around the world, including sports,
political and other events. It is also a practice utilized by the United Nations and other multilateral
organizations. The provision of a central feed makes it easier for broadcasters to obtain a diversity of
footage of the event.

All accredited broadcasters are allowed one camera on the pitch, which is also standard and
common practice at the hosting of large events of this magnitude. We have since agreed that they
made have an additional camera as per their request; demonstrating our openness to meeting their
requirements as and when they are raised with us. Contrary to the disingenuous position being
touted by some in the media.
It is also incorrect that broadcasters will not be permitted to conduct interviews with the audience
as so-called vox pops as this has been agreed to in a technical meeting held on 6 January 2017.
Furthermore, feeds from pitch cameras will not be monitored as some have claimed on social
media.
The ANC encourages all broadcasters and the media at large to contact the organization should they
require clarity on the broadcasting arrangements, instead of undue speculation.
Issued by the African National Congress
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