National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the voice of South Africa’s broadcasting industry. Its vision is to maintain an environment in which South African radio and television broadcasters can thrive – serving audiences and contributing to development and diversity. The NAB’s formation coincided with the South Africa’s democratisation and the freeing of the airwaves. Over the years the NAB’s membership growth has matched that of the industry to a point where it is representative of most sectors of South African broadcasting. This representation means that the NAB is able to draw on a wide range of resources when formulating submissions, representations and research.

The NAB exists to represent the interests of South African broadcasting and to promote the following: a broadcasting system that provides choice and diversity for audiences; a favourable climate for broadcasters to operate within; and a broadcasting industry grounded in the principles of democracy, diversity and freedom of expression. The NAB is a non-profit organisation funded entirely by its members. It regularly engages with policy makers on behalf of members in order to promote an industry grounded in the principles of democracy, diversity and freedom of expression.

Over 80 organisations belong to the NAB and hundreds of individuals working in broadcasting and associated industries involve themselves in our activities. The NAB therefore has access to a wealth of knowledge on broadcasting in South Africa and as such, is able to advise members on a variety of issues. The NAB provides high quality information on latest developments in the industry concerning the Regulator, Government and Parliament. It also interacts with other stakeholders including advertisers, agencies, producers and performers in order to optimise South Africa’s cultural and communications industries to the benefit of all.