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[savefreetv @savefreetv]

It is reported that the SABC could have its signals cut off in just over a month due to the debt it owes state signal distributor Sentech.
https://t.co/FbL9ZxBkFb

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

#DigitalMigration
#AnalogueSwitchOff
#BlackWednesday

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

#PSA

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

According to @MediaMattersZA's William Bird, @SABCPortal is at risk of a blackout, with the government actively defunding the public broadcaster. https://t.co/dvau1lV8sM

[SOS Coalition @SOSCoalition]

Join the 29 organisations who have joined the call for the withdrawal of the SABC Bill. The parliamentary committee has decided to defer the decision on passing the Bill to the next administration. We firmly believe that the Bill is deeply flawed and should be withdrawn.

[Wits Centre for Journalism @Journ_SA]

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Journalists who had strong work published or broadcast in South African news media between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023 are invited to enter this year's @SikuvileAwards. Winner will receive R15,000.

🗓️ Deadline: 29 March.
Details: https://t.co/ieVeDQkILI

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

@AttentiveCEE Haybo this is in Nigeria.

[SOS Coalition @SOSCoalition]

New media statement: SOS urges the SABC to be transparent and accountable to the public regarding failure to secure 2023 rugby world cup broadcasting rights.

Read more on our website: https://t.co/2lVqUxAs7v

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

The future of free-to-air television on digital television transmission is in doubt. There is no leadership or policy direction emanating from @GovernmentZA or @ICASA_org, writes Michael Aldridge, @capetowntv broadcast manager. https://t.co/LxPYGBMakp

[SOS Coalition @SOSCoalition]

SOS is hiring. Apply NOW!

[Michael Markovitz @mmarkovitz]

No secret I've been critical of President re SABC Board. But MPs must share blame: they started process 3 months late; took 3 months to vet & then created confusion with reserve pool. Disagree with @DKB20 that MPs ran "process by the book" & "no missteps" https://t.co/hZF9si3LWB

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

Free-to-air broadcasters are getting the jitters that ASO could spell the end of public service TV in South Africa, which will remove a hard-won cornerstone of democracy.

#freetoair #savefreetoair #democracy

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

people will be forced to subscribe to pay-TV platforms such as DStv or satellite TV platforms such as eMedia’s Openview, which does not include community TV channels

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

Leaving no one behind means ensuring everyone (indigent and the missing middle) is connected before switching off the analogue signal

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

Saving free-to-air TV ensures that citizens continue to have access to information which is critical for making informed decisions.
#SaveFreeTV

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

A hard switch-off will have a devastating impact on public interest, free-to-air TV which stands to lose 50 - 70 % of its viewers if the ASO goes ahead as currently scheduled

#Savefreetv

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

On the 1st of April around 7 million households in South Africa will lose access to television should the government forge ahead with the intended Switch-off date of the analogue signal on 31 March.

Its no April Fools Joke

#aprilfoolsday #savefreetv #Capetowntv #CommunityTV

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

In his #SONA2023, Pres @CyrilRamaphosa said they will migrate the remaining households to digital television signal & complete the switch-off of analogue transmission during the course of this year. But minister Silence Ntshavhen is yet to announce the public consultation dates.

[Michael Markovitz @mmarkovitz]

Today is 100 days with no #SABC Board

Yet 13(1) of Broadcasting Act says:
"The 12 non-executive members of the Board MUST be appointed by @PresidencyZA on the advice of the National Assembly"

No explanation for non-compliance with s13(1)
We are in the dark in more ways than 1

[savefreetv @savefreetv]

“It would appear that the minister and the department are allergic to real and sustained consultation and negotiation with civil society groups,” - Hassen Lorgat, #SaveFreeTV campaign spokesperson.
#DigitalMigration
#AnalogueSwitchOff
#PublicConsultation
https://t.co/SULqdRIAbr