Wynand Harmse writes authoritatively about the history of the SABC from its inception to the establishment of a new democratic dispensation in South Africa -Drawing from his vast experience in the top management and and as CEO of the organisation as well as his own meticulous research. This captivating book covers the years from 1936 to 1995. He therefore makes an important historical contribution about an important period in our country.He takes you on a journey through the introduction of public broadcasting, its mission and purpose and why it needs to be reconsidered today. He elaborates some of the success like the wonderful world of radio and the establishment of the first country-wide FM transmitter network in the world, the introduction of broadcasts in the indigenous languages and the advent of the long-awaited television services. The political dimensions are examined in detail: what role did the SABC play during the apartheid years? Was the SABC a part of the support structure of apartheid or key player during the transformation process? or both? political interference is highlighted with appointments directly from the department of the minister responsible for broadcasting