Question NW2054 to the Minister of Communications

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06 July 2015 - NW2054

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Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Communications

(a) What are the dates for the dual illumination period for the transition to broadcast digital migration, (b) what is the projected cost of the dual illumination period and (c) which departmental programme will finance the illumination period?

Reply:

(a) Dual illumination already exist in South Africa. We assume that dual illumination here is referred to the performance period. The performance period will be determined by the Minister in consultation with Cabinet in due course. The consultation timeline with Cabinet will be determined in consideration of a few factors:

  • Bilateral engagement with neighbouring countries regarding harmonisation of frequency spectrum interference; and
  • Pending court decision against the Government by eTV.

(b)

DESCRIPTION

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Dual Illumination (Ex VAT)

R113, 975 542

R120, 683, 617

R129, 369, 314

Dual Illumination (Incl. VAT)

R129, 932, 118

R137, 579, 323

R147, 481, 018

(c) Sentech has in its budget funding for Dual Illumination Period for 2015/16.

MR NDIVHUHO MUNZHELELE

[ACTING] DIRECTOR GENERAL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI, MP

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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