SABC News

Name: SABC News
Author: SABC SOC LTD

By: SABC SOC LTD App

The SABC News app is your one stop digital portal to all the news you need

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

274,349 ▲ 514

Data as of 2026-09-01

Version:

3.0.0

Last updated: 2026-02-12

Ranking

#135,892 ▼ 354

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The SABC News Chrome extension offers users a comprehensive digital portal to stay informed with the latest and breaking news. It provides live streaming of the SABC News channel, video clips of major news events, and access to all SABC radio stations including podcasts. This all-in-one app ensures you remain connected to the essential news stories and audio content anytime, anywhere.

With seamless access to both visual and audio news formats, the SABC News extension is perfect for users seeking an integrated news experience. Stay updated on current affairs, watch live news broadcasts, listen to live radio or catch up with popular podcasts, all within a single convenient platform.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Entertainment

By:

SABC SOC LTD

Downloads:

274,349 514

Version:

3.0.0 Last updated: 2026-02-12

Version code:

296

Creation date:

2019-04-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

17.28MB

Email:

ma*****@sabc.co.za

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 135,892 ▼ 354

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Developed by:

SABC SOC LTD

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sabc.sabcnews

Email:

ma*****@sabc.co.za

Website:

http://www.sabc.co.za

User Reviews

Users praise SABC News for clear on-device viewing, a strong concept, and radio streaming for news on the go. However, several recurring issues degrade the experience: crashes/freezes during playback, buffering/poor audio in Listen mode, portrait-only live TV without fullscreen/rotation, nonfunctional back/exit controls, and problematic background playback (Bluetooth standby). Stability and UX improvements are needed to align with the positive expectations.

Pros

One user calls it their favourite app of all time, indicating very high user satisfaction.
Viewing on device is clear with great sound and pictures, making it great for news on the go.
Brilliant application with a strong concept and useful features.
Radio streaming works well, allowing listening on the move.
The app is easy to access with a simple, straightforward interface.

Cons

Frequent crashes and freezes during radio and news playback, often requiring restarting the app.
Buffering and timeouts in the Listen feature, with sometimes poor audio quality.
Live TV is portrait-only; it does not fullscreen or rotate to landscape, hurting viewing experience.
Back button and exit controls often do not work or fail to close the app cleanly.
Background playback issues: it doesn’t stop streaming on Bluetooth disconnect and can pause/require attention when the device goes to standby.

Recent reviews

.y favourite app of all time,I would delete all apps in my phone besides this one

4t*****, 2025-01-03

The app no longer give you access to articles just headlines. I think they trying to drive traffic in their whatsapp page. If you interested in reading articles dont bother to download.