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(1) What (a) is the current status of the digital migration process and (b) measures have been taken to lessen the financial burden of dual illumination; (2) Whether there are any ongoing discussions with the Independent Communications Auth

Parliament of South AfricaRef: NW6032

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a parliamentary question response about the digital migration process and dual illumination costs. It states that installation for indigent households aims to complete by 31 March 2026, with 98,152 households remaining and 78,996 additional registrations funded via USAASA; dual illumination costs will end after the switch-off and broadcasters will cover digital transmitter operations; there is no current financial loss from occupied spectrum as bands have been cleared or licensed, with revenues raised from the 700/800 MHz spectrum auction in 2022. It also notes ongoing regular stakeholder meetings to address progress and obstacles and mentions discussions with ICASA are not indicated as currently affecting losses.

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digital migration installation completion for registered indigent householdsClosed

Completion of digital migration installations for registered indigent households

The Minister says the programme is focused on completing installations at registered indigent households, with remaining installations planned to be completed by 31 March 2026.

Who it is for
registered indigent households
How to act on it
Be a registered indigent household; installation teams will complete remaining installations as part of the programme.
Closes
31 March 2026
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Completion of the remaining installations is planned by the end of quarter four of the 2025/26 financial year, 31 March 2026.
funding support for additional registered householdsOngoing

Funding requests via USAASA for additional registered households

The Minister states that funding requests via USAASA have been submitted for a further 78,996 households registered since December 2024.

Who it is for
households registered since December 2024 (as part of the indigent household programme)
How to act on it
Funding requests are submitted via USAASA for additional registered households; the document does not describe a public application route.
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Additionally, funding requests via USAASA have been submitted for a further 78 996 households registered since December 2024.

Facts

Reference

NW6032

Amounts

R 14

Key Takeaways

  • reference number NW6032
  • date 05 January 2026
  • minister: Communications and Digital Technologies
  • target installations: 447 815 indigent households
  • remaining installations as of 14 November 2025: 98 152
  • deadline for remaining installations: 31 March 2026
  • additional registrations funded via USAASA: 78 996
  • dual illumination cost: to cease after switch-off
  • broadcasters’ spectrum: occupied spectrum cleared above 694 MHz
  • 700 MHz and 800 MHz licensing: March 2022 spectrum auction
  • revenue from auction: R14.4-billion
  • forum: regular stakeholder meetings

Dates

Opening Date

5 January 2026

Closing Date

14 November 2025