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Pule wants in on SABC board appointments

Pule wants in on SABC board appointments

21 May 2013 18:37 - Andisiwe Makinana
Communications Minister Dina Pule wants to be involved in the process of appointing the South African Broadcasting Corporation board members.
Pule's department warns against Sunday Times ... again

Pule's department warns against Sunday Times ... again

13 May 2013 15:29 - Sapa
Allegations in the Sunday Times of extravagant spending by Communications Minister Dina Pule will not stick, the department has said.
Sunday Times turns the tables on Dina Pule

Sunday Times turns the tables on Dina Pule

23 Apr 2013 07:00 - Sarah Evans
Sunday Times editor Phylicia Oppelt has defended her investigations team against allegations made by Communications Minister Dina Pule.
Where to next for telecoms in South Africa?

Where to next for telecoms in South Africa?

11 Feb 2013 19:22 - Faranaaz Parker
With an axe hanging over the head of Communications Minister Dina Pule, the country’s beleaguered communications strategy is once again at risk.
Communications DG in trouble in Parliament

Communications DG in trouble in Parliament

06 Nov 2012 19:00 - Glynnis Underhill
The director general of the communications department, Rosey Sekese, has been found to have misled Parliament about signing a performance agreement.
Minister Dina Pule accused of nepotism

Minister Dina Pule accused of nepotism

03 Aug 2012 07:06 - Lloyd Gedye
Staff in the communications department have pointed fingers at Minister Dina Pule's unethical appointments, writes Lloyd Gedye.
Digital TV migration on hold -- again

Digital TV migration on hold -- again

24 Feb 2012 00:00 - Lloyd Gedye
The government's ineptitude has raised the question of whether the country will be able to successfully migrate from analogue to digital tv.

More criticism of telecoms law amendments

15 Nov 2011 15:08 - Craig Wilson
ICT Africa's director says government is facing more criticism of its telecoms law amendments as it fails to help Icasa streamline its operations.
Political clout might put Telkom right

Political clout might put Telkom right

21 Oct 2011 00:00 - Lloyd Gedye
I never thought I would say this but perhaps it's time to bring General Siphiwe Nyanda back into the communications fold, says Lloyd Gedye.

SABC sued for millions -- again

29 Jul 2011 00:00 - Glynnis Underhill
The former acting chief executive of the SABC, Robin Nicholson, has issued a summons against the public broadcaster and is claiming R2.8-million.

Roy Padayachie: 'Why I had to intervene'

15 Jul 2011 11:24 - Matuma Letsoalo
Communications Minister Roy Padayachie tells the Mail & Guardian he was trying to give the SABC board a free hand.

Last chance to Rica

15 Jun 2011 00:00 - Fiona Zerbst
Register your cellular, data or other SIM card before June 30 or have it blocked.

Decision time for digital TV standard

03 Nov 2010 14:06 - Staff Reporter
An SADC task team will report their findings about which digital terrestrial television broadcasting standard the region should adopt on November 22.
Nyanda fumes at allegations over corruption

Nyanda fumes at allegations over corruption

17 Oct 2010 14:30 - Staff Reporter
Siphiwe Nyanda on Sunday said his former director general Mamodupi Mohlala had "crossed the line" following a Sunday Independent report.

Parliament: Communications dept in disarray

13 Oct 2010 18:41 - Staff Reporter
Low levels of spending on operational programmes, poor staff morale and corporate governance are some of the problems facing the department.

New Bill makes Icasa a tool of government

23 Jul 2010 17:11 -
The Icasa Amendment Bill is an attempt by the department of communications to bring Icasa directly under its control, says Kate Skinner.
CWU worried about 'infighting' at Communications Dept.

CWU worried about 'infighting' at Communications Dept.

16 Jul 2010 16:54 - Jacques Keet
The Communication Workers Union is "horror-struck by infightings" in the Communications Department led by Minister Siphiwe Nyanda.

Send broadcast law back to drawing board

12 Nov 2009 06:00 - Guy Berger
There's a lot more in the government's new Bill on broadcasting than whether a tax will replace the TV license.

Can African journalists construct citizen-centric communications?

04 Sep 2008 00:00 - Staff Reporter, Guy Berger,
High on the Highway Africa agenda will be debates on how to deepen the democratisation role of the media.

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