SPORTS minister Nathi Mthethwa will be meeting with PSL chairman Irvin Khoza and Multichoice bosses, Imtiaz Patel and Calvo Mawela over the SABC football blackout.
Since the beginning of the football season, there hasn’t been any PSL football coverage on SABC, owing to disagreement over broadcast rights.
The blackout has extended to the radio with stations barred from covering on any related PSL matters, including the bulletins.
But there appears to be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.
“That both the PSL and Multichoice honoured the appointment is an indication of their appreciating the gravity of this matter,” said Mthethwa in a statement.
“I am happy that both parties understand that despite the contrasting interests they represent, which are valid on individual accounts - what can no longer be treated lightly is the heavy toll this impasse has taken on South Africans.
“That both Khoza and Patel and Mawela met with me is testament that they understand that a solution must be found. After this interaction, we are confident that a resolution to this impasse is imminent as of Thursday.”
