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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

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Digital Migration Regulations, 2012

4. Multiplex allocation - Multiplex 1

 

(1) The SABC may use up to eighty-five percent (85%) of the available capacity in Multiplex 1 for the digital broadcasting or provision of—
(a) the SABC channels;
(b) any digital incentive channels, which the SABC is authorised to provide, in accordance with the procedures set out in these Regulations;
(c) subject to regulation 11(2), radio channels and data services.

 

(2) The SABC shall commence the digital migration of its existing television channels at the start of the dual illumination period.

 

(3) Terrestrial television broadcasting service licensees which provide community broadcasting services may collectively utilise up to fifteen percent (15%) of the available capacity in Multiplex 1 to broadcast their existing television channels.