Media Freedom In brief South Africa

R2K wants Sentech to put 15 community radio stations back on the air

The Right2Know Campaign (R2K) has expressed its unease regarding Sentech's decision to cut the signal of 15 community radio stations because they cannot afford to pay Sentech to carry their broadcasts. R2K has demanded that the state-owned signal distribution company put the stations back on air immediately.

R2K has also indicated its concern regarding the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and the Department of Communication's complacency in addressing issues of public funding for the community radio sector.

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