Public Service Broadcasting

Updated:

2011-09-12

Note on progress:

Published in GG 32663 of 28 October 2009 for comment by 7 December 2009

Originator:

Minister of Communications

Draft Bill

Draft bill full text:

Published in GG 32663 of 28 October 2009 - access for Government Gazette subscribers and Policy Documents subscribers, or purchase this document

Year of publication:

2009

Publication for comment (draft bill):

Published in GG 32663 of 28 October 2009 - access for Government Gazette subscribers and Policy Documents subscribers, or purchase this document

Further Information

SabinetLaw articles:

Communications to Consider Comments on Draft Broadcasting Bill

Communications Withdraws Public Service Broadcasting Bill

News articles:

Bill aims to scrap TV licences - Fin24 (2009-10-30)
SABC: no free TV yet - News24 (2009-10-30)
TV licence fees could be scrapped - IOL (2009-10-31)
The news by Nyanda? - The Weekender (2009-10-31)
Draft bill seeks to scrap TV licences - Daily Dispatch (2009-03-31) (access to SA Media - search for title)
New bill plans to do away with TV licences - Independent on Saturday (2009-10-31) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Nyanda publishes broadcasting bill - Politicsweb (2009-11-01)
Proposal to increase tax to keep SABC afloat put forward - Eye Witness News (2009-11-01)
SABC might get bailout from tax levy - The Star (2009-11-02) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Television licences may soon be scrapped - The Citizen (2009-11-02) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Extra 1% tax looms to help cash-strapped SABC - Business Day (2009-11-02)
No TV licences - Dispatch Online (2009-11-02)
SABC tax calls gain momentum - Eye Witness News (2009-11-02)
SABC to consult dept on draft bill - BuaNews (2009-11-02)
Move to scrap licences, fund SABC from tax - Eastern Province Herald (2009-11-02) (access to SA Media - search for title)
A vulgar intent (Editorial) - Business Day (2009-11-03)
Treasury in the dark on SABC tax plan - Business Day (2009-11-03)
Clear and present danger of return to state broadcasting: Editorial - Business Day (2009-11-03)
Dept notes public reaction to draft bill - BuaNews (2009-11-03)
Much merit in proposal to scrap TV licence fees - Eastern Province Herald (2009-11-03) (access to SA Media - search for title)
TV could cost a lot more (Editorial) - Daily Dispatch (2009-11-03) (access to SA Media - search for title)
SABC team to study draft bill - News24 (2009-11-04)
Industry rasies (sic raises) fears over draft broadcast bill - Daily Dispatch (2009-11-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Bill came as a surprise to us, says top SABC member - Business Day (2009-11-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Special SABC tax is a big turn-off (Editorial) - The Citizen (2009-11-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Proposed TV levy 'will hurt the rich' - The Times (2009-11-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Proposed SABC taxation shows spectacular hubris (Editorial) - The Times (2009-11-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
New tax 'will make the rich pay for television' - Sowetan (2009-11-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Time to set record straight on the public broadcaster - Business Day (2009-11-06) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Air man (Editorial) - Cape Times (2009-11-06) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Public must be allowed say in SABC's future (Editorial) - Pretoria News (2009-11-06) (access to SA Media - search for title)
SABC needs no band-aids - The Star (2009-11-06) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Bill needs more airtime - The Weekender (2009-11-07) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Bill poses risk to the independence of SABC newsroom - Sunday Argus (2009-11-08) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Proposed SABC tax is punitive to the taxpayer - City Press (2009-11-08) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Minister makes SABC power grab - Sunday Times (2009-11-08) (access to SA Media - search for title)
The wolf is now at the door - Sunday Tribune (2009-11-08) (access to SA Media - search for title)
This wolf is already at the door - Sunday Independent (2009-11-08) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Victory for lawlessness (Editorial) - Daily News (2009-11-09) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Notice Public Services Broadcasting Bill - Business Day (2009-11-09) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Don't rush this (Editorial) - The Citizen (2009-11-10) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Tax idea raises question of whether we need SABC at all - Business Day (2009-11-12)
Radical broadcasting bill is too rushed - Mail & Guardian (2009-11-12) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Tax idea raises question of whether we need SABC at all - Business Day (2009-11-12) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Creeping censorship a threat to the post-apartheid media - Business Day (2009-11-12) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Nyanda wants to control SABC propoganda - Sunday Independent (2009-11-15) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Campaign to get more time for broadcast bill - Business Day (2009-12-02) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Drive for more time to discuss broadcasting bill - journalism.co.za (2009-12-03)
New deadline for broadcasting bill 'cosmetic' - Business Day (2009-12-04) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Extension for bill 'is not long enough' - City Press (2009-12-06) (access to SA Media - search for title)
No to tax levy - The Star (2009-12-15) (access to SA Media - search for title)
SOS: bill constitutionally flawed - journalism.co.za (2010-01-18)
DA voices disquiet at proposed SABC bill - Business Day (2010-01-19) (access to SA Media - search for title)
DA objects to 1% SABC tax bill - The Star (2010-01-19) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Nyanda dismisses DA claims - News24 (2010-01-19)
Lobby group cries foul over 'unconstitutional' Public Service Broadcasting - biscommunity.com (2010-01-20)
Nyanda determined to proceed with SABC funding bill - Business Day (2010-01-20)
Broadcast bill needs work - News24 (2010-01-20)
Broadcasting Bill needs research - MyBroadband.co.za (2010-01-20)
Community stations say bill will hinder, not help - Business Day (2010-01-21) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Tax funding has merit - Financial Mail (2010-01-29) (access to SA Media - search for title)
A puppet on a purse string (Editorial) - Financial Mail (2010-01-29) (access to SA Media - search for title)
His general's voice - Financial Mail (2010-01-29) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Will SABC once again play follow-the-leader? - Pretoria News (2010-02-01) (access to SA Media - search for title)
Sinister agenda behind SABC bill - Pretoria News (2010-02-01) (access to SA Media - search for title)
A stronger, not weaker, Icasa is needed to sort out the SABC - Mail & Guardian (2010-07-15)
New bills will 'undermine' independence of Icasa - Business Day (2010-07-29)
New Bill will give minister control over SABC - Zille - Polity.org.za (2010-08-13)
Public Service Broadcasting Bill a "disservice" to the public - Polity.org.za (2010-09-17)
Padayachie retains proposal to tax-fund SABC - The Media Online (2010-11-15)
Unease grows over 1% tax for SABC - Business Day (2010-11-16)
Editorial: Ditch this poor excuse for a law - Business Day (2010-11-16)
Unhappiness over draft broadcast Bill - Mail & Guardian (2010-11-16)
No-show Icasa leaves others to speak up for its powers - Business Day (2010-11-17)
You can't fix public broadcasting with flawed law-making - Business Day (2010-11-18)
No SABC tax, says ICASA - MyBroadband.co.za (2010-11-19)
Personal tax plan to fund SABC rejected - Mail & Guardian (2010-11-19)
Padayachie cans Broadcasting Bill pending further consultation - Business Day (2010-11-22)
Broadcasting Bill on hold - Mail & Guardian (2010-11-22)
Padayachie's shelving of 1% SABC tax plan welcomed - Business Day (2010-11-23)
Media bodies react to withdrawal of Broadcasting Bill - ScreenAfrica (2010-11-23)
MMA applauds bill withdrawal, calls for policy review - Bizcommunity.com (2010-11-23)
Controversial TV plan dropped - The Herald (2010-11-24)
Minister vows to can broadcasting bill - Business Day (2011-09-05)
Broadcasting Bill being reviewed, says Padayachie - Polity.org.za (2011-09-09)

Speeches and statements:

Statement by Ministry of Communications on the Draft Public Service Broadcasting Bill (2009-11-02)
Statement by Lindiwe Mazibuko, DA MP: Draft SABC Bill is another attempt by minister to stick his nose where it doesn't belong - Politicsweb (2009-11-03)
Statement by Niekie van den Berg, DA MP: SABC bill: introduction may have been unconstitutional - Politicsweb (2009-11-04)
Statement by Minister of Communications on claims around the draft Public Service Broadcasting Bill - South African Government Information (2010-01-19)
Statement by Lindiwe Mazibuko, DA shadow minister of communications: Draft SABC bill would give Nyanda power to interfere - DA - Politicsweb (2010-01-20)
Statement by the National Youth Development Agency: National Youth Development Agency submission into the Public Service Broadcasting Bill - Politicsweb (2010-01-21)
1% SABC tax still on the table - DA: Statement by Niekie van den Berg, DA MP - Politicsweb (2010-04-19)
Public Service Broadcasting Bill: DA calls for draft bill to be withdrawn - statement by Natasha Michael, DA MP - Politicsweb (2010-11-15)
SABC Bill to be withdrawn - statement by Minister of Communications, Mr R Padayachie - Politicsweb (2010-11-22)
Padayachie should be congratulated - statement by Kate Skinner, SOS Coordinator - Politicsweb (2010-11-22)
DA welcomes withdrawal of SABC Bill - statement by Natasha Michael, DA MP - Politicsweb (2010-11-22)

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