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South Africa: StarSat Denies Closure Rumors Despite Pay-TV License Revocation

July 21, 2024
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StarSat has reassured its subscribers that it is not shutting down despite South Africa’s broadcasting regulator not renewing its license. The pay-TV service, which originated as TopTV and is now operated by On Digital Media, is 20% owned by the Chinese pay-TV service StarTimes. While it competes with MultiChoice’s DStv, StarSat has fewer subscribers in South Africa and offers a range of packages with Chinese TV channels.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has not renewed On Digital Media’s broadcast license for StarSat, and the pay-TV operator has reportedly been given until September 18 to close down. However, there has been no official notice to staff, and StarTimes continues to sell StarSat decoders to new customers.

Icasa’s letter to On Digital Media’s CEO and general manager for legal, risk, and compliance stated that the regulator does not have the mandate to consider a transfer or renewal application for an expired license. Icasa also requested a plan from On Digital Media on how and when it will notify subscribers, content providers, and stakeholders about the winding up of its broadcasting services.

Icasa has been approached for clarification on the matter, but there has been a delay in responding. Meanwhile, Debbie Wu, ODM CEO, has stated that ODM/StarSat is engaging with the regulator to address the non-renewal of its broadcasting license. She emphasised that ODM/StarSat is committed to complying with its obligations and licensing and assured the public that operations will not close anytime soon.

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