Minster Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams delivered the communications department's budget vote on Wednesday.
Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament Phumzile Van Damme says the majority of South Africans who depend on thefor information will be among the hardest hit if the Public Broadcaster hits Day-Zero and can no longer pay its staff. Van Damme was participating in the debate on the budget vote for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in parliament on Wednesday.plays in a democracy should be protected, supported and respected.
“This is a heartfelt … the plea, I make on behalf of those people of our country who do not have money for Netflix, Show-Max or DSTV and in some cases do not own TVs and only have radios. You know that the majority of South Africans only rely on the‘s radio and TV stations. Please ensure that they can continue to be provided with information, education and entertainment by the public broadcaster. Day-Zero must never come, for it will be them who will suffer. You may live a life of luxury.
The Minister will be required to regularly brief the Communication Committee in Parliament about the progress of discussions to address the financial crisis at theThis was confirmed by Communication Committee Chairperson in Parliament and African National Congress Member of Parliament, Hope Papo..
By now there should be some direction at SABC.. something like a turnaround plan etc
SABC is running out of airtime sokukhal' ubuntsintsintsi!! Nje sibukel' iBhola...
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