# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi reiterates the process to develop a new funding model for the SABC is underway. The government has allocated 704-million-rand to the public broadcaster over three years, including 43-million for content, 464-million-rand to support its mandate, and 197-million-rand for Channel Africa. The minister told the SABC News that the funding is vital to sustain services as the SABC battles financial strain:
Malatsi confirms process to develop a new funding model for the SABC is underway [SOUND]
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