Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni monitors Broadcast Digital Migration process in Western Cape, 20 May

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is visiting the Western Cape to monitor progress the Department and entities reporting to it have made in connecting beneficiary households to digital television. The visit will be in Grabouw, Theewaterskloof, Municipality, Overberg District.

Details:

Date: Friday, 20 May 2022

Time: 11h00 – 15h00

Starting venue: Rooidakke, Ward 8, Grabouw

The Broadcast Digital Migration (BDM) process is a critical digital transformation step that redefines the ICT path for South Africa. The Department is working towards concluding the analogue switch-off.

Households with a monthly income of R3 500 or less who still rely on analogue transmission for television are encouraged to visit their nearest post offices to apply or register online by visiting www.stbregistration.gov.za to receive the free government decoder and installation.

Members of the media interested in covering these milestone events are welcome and encouraged to contact Ms Tlangelani Manganyi at 060 886-4670, Media@DCDT.gov.za (link sends e-mail)to make arrangements.

Source: Government of South Africa