Minister of Communications, Hon. Dina Pule, MP, in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and SENTECH, will be switching on a low power transmitter in the community of Tjakastad in the Municipality of Chief Albert-Luthuli, Mpumalanga Province.
The roll-out of the low power transmitter broadcasting infrastructure is part of the department’s commitment to provide broadcasting services to all communities. The SABC plays a key role in ensuring universal service and access to South Africans working tirelessly towards making broadcasting services available to communities.
The low power transmitter will provide SABC 1, 2, 3 and Ligwalagwala FM to the community of Tjakastad, which is home to approximately 12,000 people.
Minister Pule will give the keynote address.
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 15 December 2011
Venue: Tjakastad Open Grounds
Time: 10h00
To confirm attendance please contact:
Keitumetse Hlahatsi
E-mail: keitumetse@doc.gov.za
For Media Enquiries please contact:
Tsakane Mahlaule
Cell: 082 521 6746
E-mail: tsakane@doc.gov.za
