The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has finalised the licensing process for Community Television Broadcasting Service (CTBS) and Radio Frequency Spectrum (RFS) licences to facilitate community television broadcasting
Platinum North West TV NPC emerged as the successful applicant, receiving both CTBS and RFS licences. ICASA commended their achievement, highlighting it as a significant milestone that reflects their dedication to serving their community.
Of the 20 applications initially admitted to Phase 1 of the licensing process, only one met the pre-registration criteria and advanced to Phase 2. This phase was conducted in accordance with section 17 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005).
Community television holds a crucial role in South Africa by offering information, education, and entertainment. It fosters community development, empowerment, social cohesion, and cultural preservation through storytelling.
ICASA calls on the successful applicant to utilise this platform to serve South Africans and strengthen the community broadcasting sector. As ICASA Councillor Ntombiza Sithole, chairperson of the Committee on Television Broadcasting Services, said, “ICASA implore the successful applicant to use this vehicle to serve the people of South Africa and contribute to the prosperity of the community broadcasting sector.”
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