I have been advised by the Department as follows: -

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) plays a crucial role in South Africa’s digital transformation and is committed to empowering citizens with the requisite skills as well as address the digital skills gap. To this end, the Department developed the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy which was approved by Cabinet in ...

I have been advised by the Department as follows:-

(a) The Department is in the process of developing an Audio and Audio-Visual White Paper that will address the broadcast or streaming of sports events of national interest irrespective of the technology used. The draft policy will propose, among other things, that the Minister, working with the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, in consultation ...

I have been advised by the Department as follows: -

(a) The current analogue switch-off date as published in the Government Gazette of June 2023 is 31 December 2024.

(b) The latest stock count undertaken by USAASA shows a total of 169 000 components, which together makes 40 000 decoder kits. These kits are stored in the SAPO warehouses and branches. However, USAASA has ...

I have been advised by the Department as follows: -

(a) In 2022, Cabinet approved the revised SA Connect Phase 2 model to roll out broadband infrastructure that will enable connectivity countrywide. The key objective of the revised SA Connect model is to achieve 100% broadband access for all communities and Government facilities. The programme aims to connect South Africans within 36 months (2023/24 ...