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South Africa's communications regulator, ICASA, has refused permission for satellite television network TopTV to broadcast three sexually explicit channels, TopTV said on Friday.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) said it would provide reasons later for its decision not to allow the broadcasting of the channels Playboy Europe, Private Spice and Adult XXX.
“We advise that the Council of the Authority ... decided, after careful consideration, to refuse On Digital Media (Pty) Ltd's application for the authorisation of (the proposed) video channels,” ICASA said in a letter to TopTV seen by Reuters.
Pornographic material, including videos and magazines, is legal but regulators have blocked bids for sexually explicit channels on cable TV networks.
Last year, the DSTV broadcaster owned by Naspers, was forced to cancel its adults-only channel application in the face of consumer outrage and disapproval by senior government officials.
TopTV is owned by On Digital Media. Among its shareholders is Luxembourg-based telecoms operator SES Astra.
TopTV said IT would not comment on the regulator's decision until it had time to study ICASA's reasons. - Reuters
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JOSEPH, wrote
I support ICASA,because that is going distroy our kids's minds,and there will be no respect at all and our children will be corrupt and have no good future.
Louise, wrote
Excellent - if there's more porn on TV the public must demolish any infrastructure towers of broadcasters. Those that want porn can buy girlie magazines - more than enough - don't flood the public space with it.
Anonymous, wrote
LIKE, OMG THE CHILDREN! WHENEVER I SEE PORN CHANNEL STORIES I ALWAYS THINK OF THE CHILDREN!4N4BM
Jack Daniels, wrote
Those that think this is unconstitutional evidently don't know their constitution. Moreover this has nothing to do with religion, but with protecting our kids, since most adults aren't responsible enough anymore, while women are being exploited all the time in South Africa. It is seriously time that men begin to take a stand against this.
Anonymous, wrote
Well finally sanity prevails. In a country where we have one of the highest rape statistics, even babies are raped, this week a Gr 2 pupil was raped by a Gr 3 pupil and so the list goes on. But they still want a porn channel to instill more of this behaviour???. Even when the high school girl was kidnapped and raped last year (Louise de Waal), guess what they found in the perpetrators house - yes come on SA guess what - MORE PORN!!!! For goodness sake open your eyes and see what it does to people - pathetic.
Anonymous, wrote
I'm very pleased. The majority of men in South Africa have immature minds, hence the need for them to be 'titillated'.
Anonymous, wrote
We got screwed again, what happened to freedom to wach anything you want, if somebody doesn't like it, tough *&^%, you should have the option to watch if you like. Don't know what the big deal is, if children want to watch porn they will find a way. How will the people that's so against this plan feel if somebody wants to ban something they like. Everybody has different likes, tough *&^% if you don't like it!!!!
Anonymous, wrote
Absolutely pathetic. I wouldn't purchase something like this offering that is purely for porn, but it is outrageous that this can be prevented. It would be separate from the standard offering which means those with children wouldnt be able to access the material unless they themselves bought the decoder and subscribed... and the same goes for the religious folk. I find it disgusting and disrespectful that narrow minded views are being forced upon a wide variety of people with an equally wide variety of tastes. What happened to freedom of speech and the right to choose for yourself? ICASA, you have proven yourselves to be spineless twats!
Etienne, wrote
Well done ICASA. This stuff is available from so many other places, let's at least keep TV free of it!
W Wallace, wrote
Surely this decision is unconstitutional!? I suggest they take it to the constitutional court!
John, wrote
Funny how people bring christianity into it, when Roman Catholic priests are "kiddy fiddlers" anyway.
Anonymous, wrote
We are South Africa and not USA. We need to make sure that we stay real. Porn TV is a no no
JRS, wrote
here we go again, the religious zealots imposing their will upon people. i hope Top TV takes this right up to the constitutional court. i don't watch porn myself, but i'll be damned if anyone tells me i can't watch it if i wanted to. religions need to realise that they share this country with people who don't necessarily believe in the same things, and we can't impose our moralities on everyone else. if you don't like porn, don't subscribe to it. its that simple! but like zealots everywhere, its not enough for them to follow their own beliefs, they're only happy when they impose their beliefs on everyone else as well.
Mnyango, wrote
Great! TopTv has lost the plot. When they launched their product, they claimed they are based on Christian principles. I think they are desparate to compete against innovative DSTV by attempting to launch porn channels to attract viewers. They promised HD and sports channels but have failed to deliver.
Anonymous, wrote
so much for personal choice in south africa... clearly another totalitarian state looms on the horizon...
Anonymous, wrote
Why the refusal? C'mon ICASA we promise to be very responsible! This will reflect positive to SA's economy...c'mon now!
Jason, wrote
Anonymous, wrote
yet they let Etv air there soft porn sat nite crap. south african got double standards. we will rape and abuse our women yet we wont air damming and degrading shows, but rape and abuse is ok. really we cant move forward if we constantly look back.
Anonymous, wrote
Bunch of mommies boys... get over yourselves we are human, humans have tit's, cock's and vagina's we have sex.... perfectly natural... and all you Christians up in arms your supposed god made you this way, he supposedly gave you those bodies, and the ability to have sex... so whats wrong with this supposed god given right??!?!!?
Radebe, wrote
We are more concerned about e-tolls than we are about this even thouhg we are at the risk of a ponographic war!!
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