MEDIA ALERT: THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS TO BRING THE SABC SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY OF TJAKASTAD IN MPUMALANGA

Immediate release                                                                                                                      

13 December 2011

The Department of Communications (DoC) 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.  

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 at Keitumetse@doc.gov.za or on 0829223376
For Media Enquiries please contact Busiswa Mlandu at Busiswa@doc.gov.za or on 0720706896
Issued by Department of Communications
13 December 2011