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Communications and Digital Technologies
ICASA on sports broadcasting regulations & transformation objectives; MDDA on Covid-19 issues; 2020/21 Quarter 1 performance; with Minister
4 Sep 2020
The Committee convened on a virtual platform to be briefed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa and the Media Development Diversity Agency.
The meeting started with the presentation from the Authority’s Council. The Minister gave an overview report of what has happened during the process of the finalising ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Public broadcasting engagement; with Deputy Minister
2 Sep 2020
Video: JM: PC on Communications & SC on Public Enterprises and Communication (NA & NCOP)
The meeting focused on the repositioning of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as well as the many challenges facing the broadcasting industry. Five stakeholders presented on the following areas:
-The Media Development and Diversity ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SAPO & USAASA 2020/21 Quarter 1 First Performance; with Deputy Minister
1 Sep 2020
The South African Post Office (SAPO) presented its report on key performance aspects of Quarter 1.
Members raised concerns about the critical financial status of SAPO; media reports about the Minister of Communications; long queues for the Social Relief of Distress grant causing beneficiaries to sleep outside post offices; fraud ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
GCIS on its 2020/21 Quarter 1 performance; with Ministry
25 Aug 2020
The Committee met for a virtual briefing on the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Quarter 1 performance. Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, reported that 80% of the targets were met. The unmet 20% was a result of COVID-19. A number of media formats were used to disseminate information ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Round table discussion on spectrum licensing & management in telecommunication & broadcasting sectors as well as its implications for 4IR
19 Aug 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications (NA) 18 Aug 2020
The Committee convened in a virtual meeting with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the National Association of Broadcasters of South Africa (NAB) and the South African Communications Forum (SACF) to receive presentations on the implications of spectrum licensing ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
DCDT 2020/21 Quarter 1 performance & progress made on reconfiguration of entities; with Minister & DM
18 Aug 2020
The Committee met on a digital platform for a briefing by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies on its 2020/21 first quarter performance, at which the Minister committed to ensuring that proposed internet censorship regulations would not infringe on the constitutional rights of South Africans to freedom of expression. ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SABC Internal stakeholders on matters affecting public broadcaster; Appointment of ICASA Councillors
22 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications 22 July 2020
Audio: Department & SABC on all outstanding Committee resolutions in respect of public broadcaster
The Portfolio Committee on Communications held a virtual meeting to hear the views of internal stakeholders at the SABC on the situation at the broadcasting ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SABC on Turnaround Plan & Editorial Policy; with Minister and Deputy Minister
21 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications 21 July 2020
Audio: SABC on: Turnaround Plan & Editorial Policy
SABC Board Inquiry Final Report
In a heated virtual meeting, during which the Chairperson had to ask Members to switch off their microphones and cameras to restore order, the Committee eventually decided to ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
(Subcommittee) MDDA Board recommendations
14 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee) 14 July 2020
Audio: Communications and Digital Technologies & GCIS Budget: Committee Reports
In a virtual meeting, the Interview Sub-Committee was updated on the verification and security checks for the MDDA Board candidates. The Committee Content Advisor reminded Members that the National Assembly recommendation ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Minister letter on ICASA Council; MDDA Board & Adjustments Budget Committee Reports
14 Jul 2020
Sub-Committee meeting on MDDA interview outcomes followed by Full Committee meeting
Committee Reports
Legal opinion and letters from Minister have been requested
In a virtual meeting, the Committee unanimously adopted its Committee Report recommending these candidates to fill the four vacancies on the MDDA Board: Mr Hlengani Mathebula, Ms Brenda ...