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 with all other stakeholders, will determine which sporting events of national interest be available for free, using criteria such as national importance and cultural significance.
(b) The broadcasting rights of sporting events of national interest being offered to free-to-air channels ensures that coverage of these events will be widely available to audiences and/or ensures accessibility and inclusivity of all citizens.