CWU+condemns+illegal+usage+of+airwaves+by+APF

Press Release

=CWU condemns the Illegal usage of airwaves by Anti Privatisation Forum and any other groupings= The Communication Workers Union condemns the illegal usage of airwaves by any South African citizen(s) or groups. We urge all South Africans to respect the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. This is the only institution that has got powers to issue license to operate within the Information and Communications Technology industry within the Republic of South Africa. The attempt by certain church groups and political formations, to utilise or access airwaves without proper licensing is the direct violation of the law. CWU is alarmed and shocked by the conduct displayed by the Canadian groups (called alternative) by offering transmitters for illegal usage by Anti Privatisation Forum. We therefore urge the South African government to take appropriate measures against the Canadian groups (and their respective government) and any other groupings that are using our spectrum illegally or rendering assistance to that illegal objective. We also urge ICASA to educate society and other groupings about licensing processes. Contact person: Mfanafuthi Sithebe Head of Communications Tel: +27 11 838 8188 Mobile: +27 83 2089643 Mail: mfanafuthis@cwu.org.za **
 * Issued by Communication Workers Union

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