Broadband for all by 2020 and the role of ADSL
Telkom SA’s group CEO discussed the role of wireline Internet access in government’s plan to deliver broadband access to all South Africans by 2020
DoC considering an increase in the broadband speed definition
The South African Department of Communications has confirmed that it wants to amend the definition of “broadband” by increasing the minimum speed
DoC hurt the telecoms sector: WikiLeaks US cable
Latest WikiLeaks cables say that local executives of US companies had little trust in the DoC and government.
More ‘Yada Yada’ from the Department of Communications
The DoC is planning to achieve 100% broadband penetration by 2020. Is this just another useless deadline?
DoC to launch e-Barometer Report soon
The Department of Communications will this week unveil their “ICT Measuring Tool”, dubbed the e-Barometer Report.
DoC minister denies interfering in the running of the SABC
Minister of Communications Roy Padayachie has denied reports that there was ministerial interference in the running of the SABC
DoJ promises to be tough on illegal selling and buying of pre-RICAed SIMs
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development warns that there are stiff penalties for both buyers and sellers of fraudulently registered SIM cards
Don't buy fraudulent SIM cards says DoC
Cellphone users should not be tempted to buy pre-registered SIM cards from traders because they contravene Rica legislation, the department of communications warned on Tuesday.
RICA re-examination urged while DoC asks South Africans to register SIM cards
The South African government is appealing to all citizens to register their SIM cards before 30 June 2011
Padayachie promotes DoC's broadband commitment
Communications Minister Roy Padayachie highlights DoC’s commitment to bring affordable and quality broadband services to all South Africans
Thank goodness for the Consumer Protection Act
The Teletubbies have woken up and they seem to have realised that someone else has come along and done their job for them
Dept. of Communications welcomes Telkom CEO appointment
South Africa's Communications Ministry welcomed the appointment of Telkom's new CEO, Pinky Moholi
New wave of change envisioned by DoC
The South African Department of Communications released their 2011-2014 strategic plan, including a turnaround strategy and the promise of “a new wave of change”
We should be Telkom’s guiding light says the DoC
The Department of Communications is keen to continue its control over Telkom, saying that Telkom struggles because the DoC could not give ‘strategic direction’
Department of Communications ICT round-table “refreshing”
Industry players praise the Department of Communications' ICT round-table discussion initiative
DoC plans to work “faster, harder and smarter”
Minister of Communications, Roy Padayachie, today detailed the outcome of a round-table discussion with the top 30 ICT companies in South Africa
DoC responds to SABC CEO resignation
South Africa's Department of Communications (DoC) has issued a media statement in response to the resignation of Solly Mokoetle