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Communications and Digital Technologies
(Subcommittee) Shortlisting of candidates for the ICASA Council vacancies
31 Aug 2021
In a virtual meeting, the subcommittee met to shortlist candidates to interview for the vacancy on the ICASA council
After much deliberation, the final short list was adjusted from 20 candidates to 23 to accommodate those that had withdrawn from the process and to ensure a wider pool from ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
(Subcommittee) ICASA Vacancies: Subcommittee Programme
24 Aug 2021
The subcommittee met virtually to consider and adopt its programme to fill vacancies on the Independent Communication Authority of SA (ICASA) council – one councillor had resigned with immediate effect and the term of office was expiring for three other candidates. Advertisements closed on the 23 July 2021 after ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
(Subcommittee) MDDA Vacancies: Subcommittee Programme
24 Aug 2021
The subcommittee met virtually to consider and adopt its programme on the process to fill vacancies on the board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). There were two vacancies to fill as a result of terms expiring of members. There were to consider such as the number ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
(Subcommittee) SABC Vacancy: Subcommittee Programme
24 Aug 2021
The subcommittee met virtually to consider its programme for the process of filling one vacancy on the board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The Committee received a letter in 22 July 2020 from the then former Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies informing the Committee of a board member’s ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
GCIS & MDDA 2020/21 Quarter 3 & 4 performance; with Deputy Minister
18 Aug 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee considered quarterly reports presented by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA).
The Chairperson announced that, during the last recess, the Committee lost Mr C Mackenzie (DA). The Committee is poorer in his absence. As a Member of ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
DCDT & entities Quarter 3 & 4 2020/21 performance; with Minister
17 Aug 2021
The Portfolio Committee met in a virtual sitting for a briefing by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and its entities on their 2020/21 fourth quarter performance and expenditure reports. It also discussed its second term resolutions, and considered and adopted its third term draft programme.
The entities which ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
ICASA Spectrum Auction Process; Update on merger of state entities; ICASA Councillor Salaries
2 Jun 2021
Presidency Tabling Letter to Speaker from HE President tabled April 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (the DCDT) on updates in respect of its mergers of state entities, on the business case for the Regulatory Reform ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SAPO on its separation from Postbank
26 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications, 26 May 2021
The Committee was briefed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) in a virtual meeting on its separation from the Postbank. The briefing included an update on the progress made and the status of the Postbank’s licensing application process, a background on ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Roundtable discussion on impact of digital media in misinformation & content moderation; Determination of ICASA councillors’ salaries and allowances
25 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications
The Committee received a briefing in response to a letter received from President Ramaphosa which requested the Assembly to consider the draft notice of his determination on the salaries and allowances of councillors of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Adoption of Budget Vote Reports
14 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications
Tabled Committee Reports
In a virtual meeting, the Committee met to consider and adopt its 2021/22 budget vote reports for the departments and entities. In amending observations and recommendations, Members noted their great concern for the future sustainability of the SA Post Office (SAPO) and ...