Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit joins forces with Multichoice Group to combat internet streaming piracy

In a significant step forward in the fight against internet streaming piracy, the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Unit has partnered with MultiChoice’s Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, marking a powerful alliance against the growing threat of broadcasting piracy in South Africa.

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This partnership underscores a strong commitment to safeguarding intellectual property and protecting the media landscape from the harmful effects of piracy.

This collaboration is the result of ongoing efforts by Irdeto, a key partner of the MultiChoice Group, which has been instrumental in addressing piracy concerns.

The involvement of the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit brings a new level of enforcement and dedication to combatting illegal streaming platforms.

The participation of the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit in the fight against piracy marks a significant milestone expected to impact efforts to reduce and prevent internet streaming piracy.

Their active involvement is a positive development that builds on the success of recent raids in the Western Cape, which have already led to arrests and the dismantling of several piracy operations.

“The Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit has shown remarkable commitment and support in helping us fight against broadcasting piracy.

We are confident that with this new partnership, we will be able to protect our content more effectively and further disrupt illegal streaming networks,” said Frikkie Jonker, Anti-Piracy Director of Broadcast and Cybersecurity at Irdeto.

The ongoing collaboration between Western Cape law enforcement and MultiChoice aims to dismantle piracy syndicates’ operations while raising awareness about the significant financial and legal risks associated with piracy.

This initiative also underscores their commitment to protecting consumers from cybercrime and ensuring a secure media environment in South Africa.

With continued efforts and cooperation from law enforcement, MultiChoice is confident that meaningful progress will be made in reducing piracy, ultimately ensuring the protection of content creators, viewers, and the broadcasting industry.

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