The withdrawal of the SABC Bill has sparked calls for privatization of the state broadcaster. Civil rights group AfriForum says the move presents an opportunity for a new direction, urging Communications Minister Solly Malatsi to consider privatization and scrapping TV licenses. AfriForum had previously submitted written and oral evidence to parliament, advocating for privatization.The group welcomes Minister Malatsi's acknowledgement that the bill failed to address the SABC's funding needs. AfriForum Head of Public Relations, Ernst van Zyl spoke to Elvis Presslin

<p>The withdrawal of the SABC Bill has sparked calls for privatization of the state broadcaster. Civil rights group AfriForum says the move presents an opportunity for a new direction, urging Communications Minister Solly Malatsi to consider privatization and scrapping TV licenses. AfriForum had previously submitted written and oral evidence to parliament, advocating for privatization.The group welcomes Minister Malatsi's acknowledgement that the bill failed to address the SABC's funding needs. AfriForum Head of Public Relations, Ernst van Zyl spoke to Elvis Presslin</p>

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