Despite a mooted analogue switch-off target of 2021, government still needs to migrate 3.5 million South African households to digital TV.
TelkomONE will livestream the SABC's television channels 1, 2, Sport and Education, as well as all 19 SABC radio stations.
Signal distributor Sentech says the national analogue switch-off will give the SABC significant cost reduction benefits, realising R130 million in savings.
Unemployment in the country rose to 30.1% in the first quarter of 2020, with a number of local ICT firms having let go of thousands of employees.
Audiences turn to video streaming provider Viu to catch up on the latest episodes of their favourite locally-produced dramas and soapies.
The ICT and education departments join forces to minimise disruption to the education system during the COVID-19 lockdown.
NAMEC launches a scathing attack on the giant pay-TV operator over accusations levelled against it at the state capture inquiry.
The former communications minister tells the State Capture Inquiry that MultiChoice took a hard-line stance against the rollout of signal encryption.
ICT-charged ministries paid over R13 million on ads in three years.
The broadcasting signal distributor is keen to become an over-the-top platform, as it explores business growth areas.
Analysts believe SABC must sort out its liquidity issues, business model and content before it challenges the established players.
The agency’s acting CEO looks to distribute a million set-top boxes, which are costing government R56 million annually in storage fees.