The deal covers all terrestrial television and radio rights in South Africa, as well as exclusive satellite rights in sub-Saharan African in the English language.
SABC sees the deal as a major coup for its newly-positioned SABC Sport brand, which has promised a diet of top level soccer coverage.
Said Oscar Frei, CEO of FIFA agent, Infront: "This new deal ensures a maximum audience and greatest impact."
Meanwhile, South Africa's hopes of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup were boosted after the German organising committee agreed it could play a hands-on role in its preparations for the 2006 tournament.
Said bid CEO Danny Jordaan: "We had an insightful meeting with Franz Beckenbauer [head of the German local organising committee for 2006], who promised that, if our bid is successful, he will give us the opportunity to work with them when they organise the 2006 spectacle."
