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SABC Lehae is a South African free-to-air television channel operating in the 24-hour news and information format. The primary language of broadcasting is multilingual, with content produced in multiple South African languages. The channel is owned and operated by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the country's public broadcaster. SABC Lehae was officially launched as a Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) channel, available free-to-air to South African audiences, and is positioned as a 24-hour news channel offering multilingual content . The channel's name "Lehae" means "home" in Sesotho, reflecting its mission to be a home for South African news and stories .

On air, SABC Lehae features continuous news coverage, current affairs programs, and informational content. The channel produces original news programming in various South African languages, with journalists and presenters working in different language teams. Notable personalities who have worked at the channel include Kamvelihle Kalani, who served as an intern producer and stand-in presenter, responsible for translation, securing guests for shows, conducting research, field reporting, and occasionally hosting programs when main anchors were unavailable . The channel broadcasts from the SABC's headquarters at the SABC Television Park, Uitsaaisentrum in Johannesburg, South Africa .

SABC Lehae is available throughout South Africa via Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite platforms, making it accessible to audiences without pay-TV subscriptions . The channel is also available for live streaming on the SABC+ digital platform, where viewers can watch online the live broadcast from any device. According to SABC data, the channel has shown consistent growth in viewership, with content views on SABC+ increasing from 141,111 to 147,227 . The channel is listed as a sister channel to SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3, SABC News, SABC Sport, SABC Education, and SABC Children .

The channel operates in a competitive environment, as the SABC has faced financial challenges including a net loss of R1.13 billion, attributed to factors including analogue switch-off, load shedding, and TV license evasion, yet the corporation has expressed confidence in new offerings including SABC Lehae as part of its turnaround strategy . The channel is part of the SABC's broader digital transformation, which includes the SABC+ streaming service that achieved 1.5 million registered users by October 2025 .

SABC Lehae strives to provide South African audiences with a free, accessible, and multilingual 24-hour news service that reflects the country's diverse demographics and language groups. The mission of the channel is to deliver news and current affairs content that serves the public interest, complementing the SABC's existing news offerings on SABC News channel by providing additional depth and multilingual coverage. Thanks to modern digital platforms, SABC Lehae provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that South African audiences across the country and the global diaspora can access its news programming wherever they are.

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