I haven't owned a TV since 2005, and cancelled my licence in 2006. I did it via fax from the company I worked for at the time. They've now started hounding me for arrears!
I've been with Capitec for ~15 years. Their monthly fees are very small (unlike FNB), which is why I switched in the first place. I've never had an issue with them (unlike FNB) which is why I have no plans to change anytime soon.
This is true. I had a technical issue with my MTN wi-fi router, and gave up trying to get a human on the phone. So I went to the MTN shop at the local mall, and that wasn't much better. The guy tried to help, but eventually told me that "everyone here is in sales". So, I cancelled the package...
"The reality is that most of these powers lay with government officials, including the public enterprises and electricity minister." - Yes, the board has no power. That is the problem: the ANC is running things!
I've been using Telkom Mobile (formerly 8-ta) for years... maybe 10 years. It keeps getting better, and I don't remember the last time prices increased. I can live with it.
When I first started using email (early 90s) I was told to assume that it's as secure as sending a postcard through the mail. I still believe that's true of all electronic communications.