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ARTICLE · 23 JULY 2019

Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 3

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Below, please find issue 3 of ENSafrica's telecoms and media in brief, a snapshot of the latest telecommunications and broadcasting developments in South Africa.

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Below, please find issue 3 of ENSafrica's telecoms and media in brief, a snapshot of the latest telecommunications and broadcasting developments in South Africa.

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  • regulations and notices
    • GG42520 - NN895: extension of the closing date for written representations on the Draft Findings Document in the Inquiry into Subscription Television Broadcasting Services
    • the closing date for written representations on the Draft Findings Document has been extended by 60 days from 21 June 2019 to 27 August 2019 at 16h00. To read a summary of the Draft Findings Document, click here.
    • any enquiries in relation to this notice must be submitted via email to:
      • Ms Honey Makola (project manager)

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