SABC ‘training boot camp’ is a scam, says public broadcaster

Aspiring actors have been warned about a scam using the SABC’s name to attract new talent for a paid training camp.

An advertising poster claimed that notable actors such as Motlatsi Mafatshe (Isidingo) and Khabonina Qubeka would be training facilitators at a six-week “intensive acting training” boot camp.

Those who are interested have to pay a R500 “commitment fee”, which will cover accommodation in Johannesburg, acting manuals and catering. In the end, a certificate will be awarded.

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The SABC says it is aware of this poster, adding that the the information contained in it is “misleading”.

“The SABC has noted various communications regarding a bootcamp involving SABC talent on various social media platforms and would like to state that this is a scam and that this camp is not affiliated with the SABC in any way.

“The SABC would like to warn and plead with the public not to pay any money to join the boot camp training as this is a scam,” it said in a statement.

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Meanwhile, the SABC recently welcomed new talent in their own way.

They public broadcaster has a brand new singing talent show called Stand Up South Africa. It will be hosted by actress Dineo Langa, award-winning singer Kelly Khumalo, Afrikaans musician Kurt Darren and actress Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo as judges.

The singing competition will see family duos battle it out to impress the studio audience and the judges in an attempt for a standing ovation.

In the end, the best duo will win the grand prize of R100,000. Singing performances expected for the first season include Mi Casa and Vusi Nova, with guest judges such as DJ Sabby from Metro FM and Ntombi Phiri from Radio 2000.

Stand Up South Africa will air every Sunday from 5 September on SABC2 at 6.30pm.

The broadcaster had more good news this August, celebrating its 85th year in broadcasting on 1 August.  

Established in 1936 as the country’s primary news and information provider through its radio and television channels, the corporation deems it a significant milestone.

Madoda Mxakwe, the SABC’s group chief executive officer, said their duty is to provide “content that is educational, informative and entertaining in all our official languages”.