Question NW1457 to the Minister of Communications
19 June 2017 - NW1457
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)Whether a new funding model is being explored for the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she intends to table an amendment to the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999, as amended, so that those persons viewing SABC programmes via electronic devices such as cellphones‚ tablets and laptops are brought into the SABC revenue stream; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what date does she intend to table the amendment?
Reply:
1. Yes. This matter is a work in progress, details will be released when consultation has been concluded.
2. An Amendment to the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999 is currently before Parliament,