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I know it's tedious, but if everyone had to stop criticising Poison Ivy for her detrimental effect on the whole of South Africa, then Poison Ivy is likely to think she is doing a great job.
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Has Minister backtracked on SAT3 exclusivity?
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Nobody? Anyone know of any mediocre hitmen? He/She doesn't even need to be that accurate...
redheadfan
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Okay everyone take a chill pill.
As far as I understand the action of declaring the exclusivity provisions contained in the SAT-3 agreements null and void has nothing to do with the ECA or ICASA. As far as I can tell it is another nonsense item because nothing is really happening. The exclusivity is built into the agreement and expires with the agreement. All the Ivy is really saying is "I've read the confidential SAT-3 agreement and according to this agreement exclusivity falls away as of 1 October 2007."
There's nothing of legal significance happening. There is merely courtesy of notifying the other countries involved that this is our interpretation and that we will proceed based on this.
The policy directive does ask ICASA to declare SAT-3/WASC/SAFE cables as essential facilities. Which is within ECA/ICASA's mandate - although in true DOC style no deadline is given!
As far as I understand the action of declaring the exclusivity provisions contained in the SAT-3 agreements null and void has nothing to do with the ECA or ICASA. As far as I can tell it is another nonsense item because nothing is really happening. The exclusivity is built into the agreement and expires with the agreement. All the Ivy is really saying is "I've read the confidential SAT-3 agreement and according to this agreement exclusivity falls away as of 1 October 2007."
There's nothing of legal significance happening. There is merely courtesy of notifying the other countries involved that this is our interpretation and that we will proceed based on this.
The policy directive does ask ICASA to declare SAT-3/WASC/SAFE cables as essential facilities. Which is within ECA/ICASA's mandate - although in true DOC style no deadline is given!
ShaunSA
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Thats how I read it as well. However I was wondering if I was being foolishly optimistic in thinking she wants ICASA to do it asap and that is why no date was given.
Foolish I know
johandutoit2000
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Why cant the DA ask these same questions in parlament?
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The ANC chases DA MPs out of parliament if they dare ask any questions about guavamental ministers.
There is only one legitimate way to get her out of office - vote the ANC out of power in the next election. We all know the chances of that happening.
Does anyone here actually think that things will change if only she goes? Her one and only purpose is to take the blame for doing her master's bidding.
Well, her master's not exactly very bright then either, is he? Oh well, I guess a dog really is a man's best friend
...capacity may only be assigned to an operator provided that it is not used for the provision of telecommunications services to, or within, a country, unless the country has been designated to that operator...
It depends on how you look at it I guess.
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They probably have some video evidence on him in a ménage à trois with them