THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Associations in Johannesburg

The NAB is a non-profit organisation funded entirely by its members. We regularly engage with policy makers on behalf of our members in order to promote an industry grounded in the principles of democracy, diversity and freedom of expression. Over eighty organisations belong to the NAB and hundereds of individuals working in the broadcasting and associated industries involve themselves in our activities. The NAB's formation coincided with South Africa's democratisation and the freeing of the airwaves. Over the years NAB's membership growth has matched that of the industry to a point where we are representative of most sectors of South African broadcasting. This representation means that we are able to draw on a wide range of resources when formulating submissions, representations and research. A broadcasting system that provides choice and diversity for audiences. A broadcasting industry grounded in the principles of democracy, diversity and freedom of expression. At the beginning of each year, a call for nominations is issued to all NAB members. After the closing date for nominations, a list of candidates is circulated to each committee member. The NAB encourages leaders in the industry to participate in its structures and looks for knowledge of the industry, experience and commitment to broadcasting, in its office bearers. The NAB TV committee meets quarterly and provides an opportunity for key decision makers in television to interact and co-operate on issues of mutual interest. South Africa’s community radio sector is now well established but still faces immense challenges in achieving financial sustainability, operational and governance. The NAB’s community radio committee meets quarterly and provides a key support mechanism for community stations. Issues relating to frequency planning, spectrum and standards are the mainstay of this committee, which meets monthly and brings together South Africa’s top broadcast engineers and signal distributors. This committee is very active in developing industry positions on technical matters, including increasing activity on convergence issues. The Committee also established a Technical Engineering learnership programme that individual members support. If you’re not a broadcaster but work in an industry related to broadcasting, you can join the NAB as an associate member. The NAB brings together a wide variety of interests in research, sales, advertising and consulting, all of whom find value in getting up to date information on developments in broadcasting.