Fixed-line telephone operator Telkom surprised on Thursday by announcing that it is preparing to enter the pay-television market.
The first step in this process has been the creation of Telkom Media (Pty) Ltd, a private company with a 41.5% black economic empowerment shareholding, which applied to Icasa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) for a commercial satellite and cable subscription broadcast licence on Thursday.
A basic bouquet comprising of the following locally compiled subscription television channels will be offered:
