It started as a rumour. It is confirmed that MultiChoice is considering broadcasting pornography and the possibility of creating new sex channels on DStv’s satellite pay-TV service. “MultiChoice has been inundated with requests for adult content on DStv over the past few months,” Jackie Rakitla, General Manager of corporate affairs at MultiChoice, told Die Burger on Tuesday. “At this stage we’re merely doing research to determine the extent ofinterest in adult content, and we’re looking at the feasibility ofimplementing such a service.” MultiChoice is using e-mails formarket research purposes to test the interest in various broadcastingoptions, such as the broadcasting of “mixed pornography” (hardcore pornbetween 21:00 and 05:00 and soft porn between 05:00 and 21:00),hardcore porn 24 hours per day, or soft porn 24 hours per day on DStvbut Jackie said that a final decision has not yet been made on whetherMultiChoice will introduce an adult content service..
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SOUTH AFRICA. In reaction to plans by MNET to add a porn channel to their bonquet, Spokesman for the Department of Home affair has descried it as ‘irresponsible’ .“We don’t want a society where pornography is readily available to children”, Spokeman Bayanda Mzoneli was reported to have said. MNET began considering the channel after anumber of request by some subscribers. However, The concern has beenprotecting children from pornography.
The Deputy Minister of Home AffairsMalusi Gigaba also added his voice as he said a “clear relationship”existed between pornography and the abuse of women and children.
“If launched, MultiChoice will ensure all the necessary safeguards are in place to prevent young viewers from accessing content of anadult nature,” MultiChoice’s general manager of corporate affairsJackie Rakitla said.
There are also indications that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa would not be authorising the channel. Fingersstay crossed.
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