Deputy Speaker and hon members, the ANC would like to congratulate the Minister of Communications for his efforts to bring about SABC transmissions to the people of Ekurhuleni who were finally able to watch SABC television. This happened after Minister Nyanda switched on a low-power transmitter in that area. The community of Ekurhuleni wrote to the SABC only in 2009 requesting a full transmission.
Icasa approved the request earlier in 2010. Sentech finalised the installation of the transmitter at the end of May and the transmitter was switched on in time for the community to be able to enjoy the World Cup on television. This resulted in more other transmitters being switched on in Steynsdorp, Josefsdal and Mhlaba where more than 20 000 people gained access to radio and television broadcast.
The ANC welcomes these initiatives and hopes that this process can be speedily spread to all parts of the country, so that all communities can access TV and radio signals, especially in rural areas. I thank you. [Applause.]