Articles about Portfolio Committee on Communications

Load-shedding sees SITA’s diesel costs balloon to R61m

The State IT Agency witnesses a steep increase in diesel replenishment expenses, jumping from R8.9 million in 2022, to R60.8 million so far this year.

Postbank puts SASSA gold card ATM services on ice

The bank suspends ATM services for grant beneficiaries using the Postbank-issued gold cards in December, amid escalating cyber fraud incidents on its system.

Government abandons move to merge ICASA, FPB

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reveals the merging of regulatory entities ICASA and the Film and Publication Board will no longer proceed.

Uptick in set-top box connections, says minister

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

Parliament narrows search for ICASA councillors

The National Assembly approves seven candidates recommended for consideration to serve on ICASA’s council.

Minister hopes spectrum auction proceeds will benefit dept

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni would like National Treasury to use some of the funds to support her department’s programmes.

SA's overdue spectrum auction to ‘unlock’ digital economy

Parliament’s portfolio committee chairperson lauds the economic prospects of the spectrum auction, as ICASA readies to finally unleash new spectrum.

Govt considers new approach to Broadband Infraco, Sentech merger

Critical consultations on the potential acquisition of Sentech by Broadband Infraco are under way, says the comms ministry, as it looks to accelerate the merger.

Nomination call for four ICASA councillors

The Portfolio Committee on Communications invites nominations for suitably qualified candidates to join the Independent Communications Authority of SA council.

Tributes pour in after DA shadow comms minister succumbs to COVID

The Democratic Alliance confirms the passing of MP and communications portfolio member Cameron Mackenzie, following a battle with COVID-19.

Set-top box delivery still a ‘drop in the ocean’, says acting director-general

The communications ministry’s acting DG reveals that just over 600 000 set-top box installations have been done as part of the digital migration.

Communications ministry reveals key timelines for USAASA

The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa will be converted into the Digital Development Fund by the end of March 2023, the comms ministry tells Parliament.