(MISA/IFEX) – South Africa’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has expressed concern that the proposed Media Development and Diversity Agency would duplicate and even erode the mandate of the countryâs broadcasting regulator, reported “The Star” and the South African Press Association (SAPA) on 28 March 2001. In a submission to parliament’s communications committee, which is […]
(MISA/IFEX) – South Africa’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has expressed concern that the proposed Media Development and Diversity Agency would duplicate and even erode the mandate of the countryâs broadcasting regulator, reported “The Star” and the South African Press Association (SAPA) on 28 March 2001.
In a submission to parliament’s communications committee, which is holding public hearings about the agency, NAB said it was particularly concerned that there might be an attempt to influence the regulatory issuing of broadcasting licences.
NAB also expressed concern about funding plans. “Any further levies on broadcasters may affect the viability of broadcasting services,” the submission states. NAB said that it might not be necessary to create a separate agency, but the funding of community radio should form part of the mandate of an existing agency.
