Set-top boxes for digital TV must allow for Internet access via television sets.
The video-sharing site will broadcast 2 200 hours of HD coverage for people across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
The boxes will be vital in replacing the costly PC for Internet access, says the South African Communications Forum.
The company's library will be available to Microsoft Xbox Live Gold subscribers.
Networks say the feature, which allows viewers to skip commercials, undermines their advertising revenue.
Viacom programmes will now be available through the TWC TV app.
Complaints relating to TV ads promoting pornography on cellphones have increased considerably, says SA's advertising authority.
Sentech's turning on of digital transmission could affect DStv's picture quality, says MultiChoice.
Photo and video app usage has grown 89% since October 2011, according to research.
Plans are being drawn up that will see broadband contract customers "opt-in" to receive adult content.
SA's airports get their own dedicated television network.
The European Broadcasting Union has joined an initiative to facilitate the evolution of broadcasting technology.
Decoders will be feature-rich as they will be interactive, have parental controls and HDMI outputs.