Communications and Digital Technologies
Third Term Programme; Minutes
28 Jul 2020
YouTube: MDDA
YouTube: ICASA
Audio: Third Term Programme; Minutes Part 2
The Portfolio Committee on Communications convened, on a virtual platform, to adopt all outstanding minutes and its third term programmes. All minutes were adopted.
In the third term, entities ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SABC Internal stakeholders on matters affecting public broadcaster; Appointment of ICASA Councillors
22 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications 22 July 2020
Audio: Department & SABC on all outstanding Committee resolutions in respect of public broadcaster
The Portfolio Committee on Communications held a virtual meeting to hear the views of internal stakeholders at the SABC on the situation at the broadcasting ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SABC on Turnaround Plan & Editorial Policy; with Minister and Deputy Minister
21 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications 21 July 2020
Audio: SABC on: Turnaround Plan & Editorial Policy
SABC Board Inquiry Final Report
In a heated virtual meeting, during which the Chairperson had to ask Members to switch off their microphones and cameras to restore order, the Committee eventually decided to ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
(Subcommittee) MDDA Board recommendations
14 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee) 14 July 2020
Audio: Communications and Digital Technologies & GCIS Budget: Committee Reports
In a virtual meeting, the Interview Sub-Committee was updated on the verification and security checks for the MDDA Board candidates. The Committee Content Advisor reminded Members that the National Assembly recommendation ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Minister letter on ICASA Council; MDDA Board & Adjustments Budget Committee Reports
14 Jul 2020
Sub-Committee meeting on MDDA interview outcomes followed by Full Committee meeting
Committee Reports
Legal opinion and letters from Minister have been requested
In a virtual meeting, the Committee unanimously adopted its Committee Report recommending these candidates to fill the four vacancies on the MDDA Board: Mr Hlengani Mathebula, Ms Brenda ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
GCIS on Adjusted Budget & Revised Annual Performance Plan; Remuneration of ICASA Councillors; with Minister
8 Jul 2020
Video: GCIS on Adjusted Budget & Revised Annual Performance Plan; Remuneration of ICASA Councillors
The President was trusted by the population to lead the nation during the COVID19 pandemic. This was one of five key findings of research highlighted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) when briefing the ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Department and USAASA on Adjusted Budget & Revised Annual Performance Plan; with Minister
7 Jul 2020
Video: Department and USAASA on Adjusted Budget & Revised Annual Performance Plan
Audio: PC Communications 7 July 2020
Media Statement: Communications Committee Welcomes Presentation on Adjustment Budget
The Portfolio Committee received presentations from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the Universal Services and Access Agency of ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SABC turnaround plan implementation; with Ministry
24 Jun 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications 24 June 2020
The SABC reported on its progress in implementing its 36-month turnaround plan. It has been able to reduce its operational costs. There has been a 46% reduction in SABC legal costs and only five disciplinary cases are yet to be dealt with. ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
ICASA on licensing and various regulations before it; with Minister and Deputy Minister
23 Jun 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications, 23:06:2020
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) delegation took the Committee through its presentation on the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Spectrum, the regulation of Television White Spaces, the licensing of the Wholesale Open Access Network (WOAN) and some of ICASA’s responses to the ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Seminar on Spectrum Management: Implications for effective Parliament oversight on policy and regulations
19 Jun 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications, 19 June 2020
Audio: Seminar on Spectrum Management: Implications for effective Parliament oversight on policy and regulations
The Portfolio Committee on Communications convened for a seminar on spectrum management and the implications for effective parliamentary oversight on policy and regulations. The seminar was presented by ...