Fixing the law governing South Africa's telcos at its foundation

Daniel Puchert

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Lipstick on a pig

A plan to allow equity equivalent programmes in South Africa's ICT sector, while a brilliant political move, does not solve the problems caused by forcing all network operators and service providers to be 30% black-owned.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi recently announced that he intends to issue a policy direction regarding equity equivalent programmes for urgent consideration by industry regulator Icasa.
 
Why do they need to be 30% black owned. Why can it not happen naturally.

They want to eat the money now, not in 10-15 years time, besides why must they work for it, if the cadres can get it discounted, or even better for free.
 
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