Government concludes SABC’s analogue switch off in five provinces

By Samantha Allen

Published: April 29, 2022 | 7:52 AM GMT

Government says it has concluded the SABC’s analogue switch off in five provinces and has re-arranged spectrum for provinces that have concluded the process.

The five provinces are the Free State, Northern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

South Africa’s digital migration and analogue switch off was postponed to June the 30th 2022 , after a high court ruling in Gauteng.

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefed the media on Thursday, on progress in digital migration.

“The SABC analogue switch off in the five provinces of Free State, Northern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo … in the provinces where the analogue has been switched off, we have concluded a process of re arranging spectrum in these five provinces thereby giving way for spectrum to be assigned for future digital usage,” explains Minister Ntshavheni.

Below is Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s full address:

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.