Communications ministers blew R3.6 million on hotels in three years
South Africa's two most recent communications ministers spent more than R3.6 million on accommodation in the past three years.
That was revealed in a reply from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to a...
A decade late and a dollar short — South Africa's digital TV hamster wheel
This year, on 1 November 2021, it was ten years since South Africa missed its first deadline to switch off old analogue TV signals occupying precious radio frequency spectrum.
The constant delays have cost South Africa...
"Dire consequences" for mobile data in South Africa — MTN sues Icasa over emergency spectrum
MTN has filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court to block the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) from taking back radio frequency spectrum assigned as an emergency measure...
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Huawei's gifts to South African MPs — smartphones, tablets, whisky, and wine
Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics revealed that former communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams holds shares worth R117,875 in Vodacom and MTN.
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Alex FM — 27 years of hard work destroyed in hours
On Tuesday morning, criminals entered Alex FM’s facilities and destroyed the radio station’s equipment, including a state-of-the-art studio.
This theft and vandalism formed part of the ongoing rioting and looting which is taking place in...
New lockdown rules for South African ISPs
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has published new regulations governing the safety measure couriers, postal services, network providers, and film and TV productions must implement to curb the spread of...
New lockdown rules for delivery drivers in South Africa
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has published new regulations governing the safety measure couriers, postal services, network providers, and film and TV productions must implement to curb the...
Government-owned mega network for South Africa - Private companies won't be blocked
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says it has received more than 17,000 submissions since extending the deadline for responses on its proposal to establish a mega state-owned cloud...
South Africa to spend R27 billion on the roll out of 5G and 4G networks
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has announced that R27 billion has been pledged by operators and vendors to usher in 5G fibre technologies in South Africa.
The Minister said this...
How to get your hands on a free digital TV decoder
South Africans who want to watch the SABC and eTV’s free-to-air channels can get a free digital decoder from the government to access these channels once analogue broadcasts have been switched off.
The SABC recently started displaying a...
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams tasked with cutting mobile data prices in half
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed performance agreements with all of his cabinet ministers, detailing the targets they will need to meet.
“These contracts aim to strengthen the capacity of the state and increase...
Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams denies corruption allegations related to husband's involvement in COVID-19 relief fund contract
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has denied allegations that she tried to influence a Post Office and Postbank...
ANC "moered" Maimane: Deputy comms minister
Deputy Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams earned herself a tongue-lashing after using a swear word during her speech in the state-of-the-nation debate on Thursday.
Telkom must cut prices, improve broadband: Minister
The Minister of Communications and Telkom “explored ways” to reduce the costs to communicate and contribute to broadband rollout in SA
DoC and SABC form yet another task team
A joint task team between the SABC and the Department will be established to address challenges at the state broadcaster
USAASA corruption investigation underway
An investigation into allegations of corruption at the Universal Service and Access Agency of SA has been opened, the Ministry of Communication has said
Broadband for everyone in SA, but …
The Department of Communications says they are working tirelessly to ensure that no area in South Africa is without broadband infrastructure
DoC spokesman robbed, alleges intimidation tactics
Communications ministry spokesman Wisani Ngobeni claimed that his house had been burgled because of his role in the department.
Rosey Sekese lied to parliament about performance agreement
Deputy Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams took a stand after she learned that her department’s director general misled Parliament