JOHANNESBURG - On Wednesday in the Gauteng High Court, eTV, Media Monitoring Africa, and SOS Support Public Broadcasting fought to delay the analogue TV switch-off.
WATCH | Court continues to hear bid to delay analogue TV switch-off
They argue that millions of South Africans will be cut off, especially the country’s most vulnerable, if the deadline isn’t pushed back.
The case has raised big questions about consultation, the public broadcaster’s future, and the government’s rollout of set-top boxes.
Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa spoke with eNCA about this case.