No feedback from Government

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• Feb 2, 2005

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Hi guys

Just a short note to follow up on some actions we launched some time ago.

In the beginning of January I sent letters to all state departments and ministries related to Telecommunications & the IT Industry offering our help and cooperation to assist with improving broadband in South Africa. Until now I have received 0 responses (not even one acknowledging the receipt of such correspondence). While it might not be surprising, it does give us an idea what we are up against. This will definitely not stop the government based campaign, and I have a few ideas to ensure that the Dept of Communications will not be able to ignore these issues for much longer…

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RPM

 

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• Feb 2, 2005

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Now we need to find a news broadcaster with teeth.

 

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Bloody lazy people, and we pay their damn salaries.. well I'm unemployed so I don't, you guys do

If you need any help rpm...

 

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• Feb 2, 2005

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Hi Mad

Thanks for the offer! I have just spoken to Freddie from the Dept of Communications and he will forward these issues to all relevant parties. Let us see whether we receive any feedback this time…

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RPM

 

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• Feb 2, 2005

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rpm we all truely appreciate your efforts but don't be too surprised in the delay, remember where Sentech learnt their communication skills

 

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• Feb 2, 2005

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Maybe you should be offering some sort of bribe, I'm sure that will have them responding quite quickly!

 

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• Feb 2, 2005

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GimmeMore said:

Maybe you should be offering some sort of bribe, I'm sure that will have them responding quite quickly!

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Great idea! Let's all club in and buy Dr. Ivy a merc.

 

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Hi Adlo

I sent letters to the Dept of Communications, Dept of Trade and Industry and ICASA. I decided to do take off two hours this morning to address this issue, and after my discussion with the DoC, I contacted Dene from the DP and Vincent from the ID. Let us hope that they will highlight this issue in Parliament…

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RPM

 

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• Feb 2, 2005

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Lets let a political party know about our problems - then we will have someone in parlament on our side!

 

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Some success

At least a response

"Dear Mr Muller

On behalf of Dr Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, Minister of Communications, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this e-mail, thank you. The content has been noted and will be forwarded to the Minister for attention. A further communication will be directed to you in due course.

Frederick Wright
Appointment Secretary
Ministry of Communications"