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Why ICASA blocked TopTV adult channels

9 Mar 2012

The rights of women to equality and human dignity trumped TopTV's right to freedom of expression. This is one of the main reasons the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) decided not to allow TopTV to launch adult-orientated channels on its satellite pay-TV platform.

ICASA finally published its reasons for preventing TopTV from launching the channels on Thursday, more than a month after first communicating its decision to the broadcaster.

In making its decision, ICASA says it considered the "submissions made by stakeholders and members of the public in light of the SA constitution and relevant broadcasting laws". It also considered a written response from TopTV.

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