Government steps in to resolve SABC, Sentech tariff feud

Government steps in to resolve SABC, Sentech tariff feud

The Sentech television broadcasting tower in Auckland Park, Johannesburg The department of communications & digital technologies has published a tender in efforts to mediate in the ongoing tariff dispute between the SABC and its signal distributor, Sentech. According to a briefing document, the main purpose of the mediator will be to reach a settlement agreement…

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SABC wants VAT exemption on TV licences

SABC wants VAT exemption on TV licences

Cash-strapped public broadcaster the SABC has proposed applying to national treasury for a VAT exemption on TV licence fees in an effort to boost its finances. According to a report by News24 (paywall) on Monday, approval of the exemption will not decrease the amount people pay for their TV licence, as the SABC will keep…

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Top ICT tenders: Comms dept pursues SABC funding model

Top ICT tenders: Comms dept pursues SABC funding model

Television advertising revenue is dwindling and the competition for advertising has heightened. Volumes on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal are lower this week, but the ICT industry benefits from a range of interesting requests, with particular focus on software requirements. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies grabs the headline this week with its announcement that…

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