Articles about Etv

Streaming platform eVOD reports 70% YoY growth

The local streaming platform has reported a 70% year-on-year growth in registered users, says brand manager, Thapelo Ramatsui.

Another setback in SA’s analogue switch-off

The Gauteng High Court interdicts minister Solly Malatsi from switching off analogue signals and ending dual-illumination on 31 March.

Another legal tussle threatens SA’s digital migration

Minister Solly Malatsi is adamant there was sufficient industry consultation, as broadcasters seek legal intervention in SA’s analogue switch-off deadline.

ConCourt delivers blow in analogue switch-off showdown

The Constitutional Court replaces the Pretoria High Court analogue switch-off ruling with an order declaring the switch-off and set-top box registration deadlines unconstitutional.

Uptick in set-top box connections, says minister

Gauteng and Northern Cape lead installations of government-sponsored set-top boxes, reveals the comms minister.

Comms minister decries digital migration detractors

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the process must be concluded no matter who is kicking and screaming.

Eyes on ConCourt as analogue switch-off showdown looms

The Constitutional Court will on 20 May hear applications for leave to appeal the High Court ruling over the country’s analogue switch-off deadline.

Minister to fight Etv’s latest litigation in digital TV drama

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirms her department will oppose the broadcaster’s application for leave to appeal the 30 June analogue switch-off deadline. 

Telkom, ICASA smoke peace pipe over spectrum impasse

The organisations reach out-of-court settlement, ending High Court litigation over high-demand spectrum licensing.

Etv back in court to fight analogue switch-off date

The broadcaster approaches the ConCourt to challenge a ruling that analogue signal must be switched off by 30 June.

SABC commits to help minister implement analogue switch-off

The public broadcaster apologises to minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni for its earlier statement on analogue switch-off.

High Court moves analogue TV switch-off to end-June

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni accepts the court-mandated 30 June switch-off, saying it gives government time to complete set-top box installations.