Andre Viljoen in Gateway News
January 27, 2012
The Independent Communications Authority (Icasa) has turned down Top TV’s application to launch a new, standalone hardcore pornography package of channels.
The Icasa decision brings to an end a stormy two months battle during which South Africans across a broad spectrum made it clear they were opposed to the pay broadcaster’s plans to introduce the Adult XXX, Playboy Europe and Private Spice channels.
Christians, Muslims and Hindu groups, as well as the Film and Publication Board (FPB), COSATU and Top TV investors all strongly opposed the porn plans. And by last week even the majority of TopTV’s board became decidedly negative about the porn proposals.
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