Question NW2541 to the Minister of Communications

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29 November 2016 - NW2541

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America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Communications

(1) Whether she has been informed, that despite the numerous written demands by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), there has been a lack of response by the SABC to submit proof that it has complied with the Constitutional Court judgment regarding the ban of airing violent protest, as submitted in a briefing by ICASA at a meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Communications on 1 November 2016; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why has the SABC not submitted the proof to ICASA as requested; (2) Is she monitoring the SABC to ensure that it complies with the specified Constitutional Court judgment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

  1. The SABC has fully complied with the ICASA ruling. The SABC is now broadcasting news bulletins that covers all violent protests.
  2. Yes, the Minister watches news and no complaints were received.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

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MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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