Mr Khumalo (ANC) asked what Sentech was doing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and why their equipment was too expensive so that small community radio stations could not afford acquiring such equipment.
Mr Khumalo (ANC) commented that Telkom was considered to be dominant in the telecommunication sector. He enquired how Mr Tom suggested that the market be opened to competition. He asked Mr Tom’s view on foreign ownership and whether he believed the market should be kept as it was.
Mr Khumalo (ANC) argued that many of the performing arts institutions that were funded by the Department were mainly white male dominated institutions. Many of these institutions also only served small communities such as the Windybrow Theatre. On the other hand the NAC mostly catered for and provided funding to ...
Mr M Khumalo (ANC) asserted that Robben Island had become a commercial enterprise. Travelling to the island by ferry cost R150 and the site was thus not accessible to the general public. Crafts needed to be regulated.
