Nomsa Chabeli

Sample size of one. Alas, I’m beyond impropriety! F1, Pirates and Arsenal fan. All views are my own.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

Spot the Arsenal!!

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

Let’s separate fiction from reality before jumping to false conclusions.

[SABC @SABCPortal]

The SABC wishes to place the following facts on record regarding Face The Nation.

In December 2025, all SABC News contractors, including the presenter and production team of Face The Nation, were formally notified that their contracts would conclude on 31 March 2026, as part of the division’s standard review of its programming line-up ahead of the new financial year.

Over the past five months, the programme has been intermittently pre-empted to accommodate extended live broadcasts of nationally significant proceedings, including the Madlanga Commission and the ad hoc Parliamentary committee sittings. This resulted in instances where production costs were incurred without the programme being aired.

The programme carries a high cost structure. This includes a premium presenter fee, as well as additional costs arising from the presenter’s requirement to utilise his own dedicated producer, over and above standard SABC production allocations.

When assessed against its performance, the programme has not delivered a return on investment commensurate with these costs. In its time slot, the programme has not achieved the SABC’s target of leading the market and has consistently ranked below competitors.

It is also important to clarify that Face The Nation is not a flagship programme within the SABC News portfolio and does not rank among the division’s top-performing current affairs titles, which deliver significantly higher audiences across the full platform.

Editorial and programming decisions are informed by comprehensive audience and performance data across the SABC News platform, with priority given to content that delivers scale, growth and public value.

As part of a broader strategic shift, SABC News is implementing a more cost-effective and audience-focused programming model, including an extended four-hour prime time block anchored by senior presenters to drive stronger and more consistent audience performance.

The decision not to renew Face The Nation forms part of this broader realignment. It is also important to note that other programmes, including On Point, have been affected as part of these changes.

SABC News has had previous shows like 'Watchdog' and 'Unfiltered' cancelled, and its standard industry practice to review and adapt content.

Taking into account performance, cost considerations and broader strategic priorities, a decision was taken not to renew the programme beyond the current cycle.

It is also important to clarify that this is not about an individual. Face The Nation is an SABC programme, and decisions relate to the show itself, which could be continued, adapted or concluded with different formats or presenters.

It is inconsistent to suggest that the SABC should not exercise the same editorial discretion that all media houses routinely apply in reviewing, changing or discontinuing programming.

This is an editorial decision, taken independently and in line with the SABC’s responsibility to ensure sustainability and maximise public value.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@BafanaSurprise https://t.co/Lq0VKP03AV

[SABC @SABCPortal]

The SABC is aware of a fabricated media statement that suggests that we will be implementing a car licence.

The SABC is not considering implementing a car licence.

This is disinformation and does not reflect the policies, corporate plans and values of the SABC.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

Vertel hulle!!

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

Iskhathi sokuba Xtra! #WafaWafa #MTN8

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@StueyMax Stuey stop it!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@goal Thierry

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@EWNTraffic Sandton is gridlocked. We are stuck on the Grayston off-ramp. Please reach out to the traffic department

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@TrafficSA Sandton is gridlocked. Please help.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

21 goes into 63, 3 times!
#EveryoneNeedsAWin
#WeGoAgainSA

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

Si ready!!!!!

[MTN Football @MTN_Football]

Yello Durban!
Yello @orlandopirates
Yello @AmaZuluFootball
The big day is finally here. Ni ready kodwa for all the fun,entertainment & good football?
#ItsWafaWafaTime #MTN8 #WafaWafa

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

The triumph of the human spirit.
#BallonDor

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@basilius_kasera @abedsoffy Kyalami was never in the dark. This is pure desperation on your part.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@Banyana_Banyana #wegoagain

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@EWNTraffic please help! Traffic at a standstill a Century Boulevard, Riversands. Can the cars involved in the bumper bashing please be moved. It’s a parking lot on both sides of the road.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

#ItsGoTimeBokke
The game is but afoot!

[SuperSport 🏆 @SuperSportTV]

🇿🇦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 [̲̅_̲̅_̲̅_̲̅_̲̅_̲̅_̲̅_̲̅] 5O% 🦁

The Springboks win the second #CastleLionsSeries test 27-9 to level it up!

Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi with the tries.

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

@MTNza @Springboks @SiyaKolisi_Bear
The game is but afoot.
#ItsGoTimeBokke

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

Bosso ke mang?
#ItsGoTimeBokke
Qhude Manikiniki!!!

[Nomsa Chabeli @nnafela]

#ItsGoTimeBokke
Qhude manikiniki!!!