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e.tv is the fifth terrestrial television channel in South Africa, following three channels operated by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3) and the privately-owned subscription-funded M-Net, operated by Multichoice. It is the first privately-owned but free-to-air television station in the country. Image File history File links Etv. ... Image File history File links Etv. ... The term television channel generally refers to either a television station or its cable/satellite counterpart (both outlined below). ... SABC logo The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the state owned broadcaster in South Africa, and was for many years the monopoly, controlled by the white minority National Party government. ... SABC 1 is a South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) public service television channel that carries programming in English and African languages. ... SABC 2 is a South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television channel that carries programming in English, Afrikaans and various African Languages. ... SABC 3 is a commercial South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television channel that carries programming in English. ... M-Net (originally an abbreviation for Electronic Media Network) is a subscription-funded television channel in South Africa, established in 1986 by a consortium of newspaper companies. ... M-Net (originally an abbreviation for Electronic Media Network) is a subscription-funded television channel in South Africa, established in 1986 by a consortium of newspaper companies. ...


e.tv is the only terrestrial TV channel in South Africa that produces independent news broadcasts.[citation needed] Their reports are sometimes critical of the SABC for its alleged "close ties" to the ruling African National Congress, and have launched print and outdoor campaigns that imply an inherent bias in the SABC's news coverage. More recently, they have joined a coalition of media outlets in a lawsuit to force the courts to allow live audio and/or video feeds to be broadcast from trials involving government officials and other prominent figures. The African National Congress (ANC) is a centre-left political party, and has been South Africas governing party supported by a tripartite alliance between itself, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) since the establishment of majority rule in May 1994. ...


The channel broadcasts from both Cape Town and Johannesburg, with its prime time evening news bulletin at 7pm being broadcast from Johannesburg. Initially, this was broadcast from Cape Town, but this changed in 2002 with the opening of a new broadcast centre in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Initial news broadcasts were criticised for being too Cape Town-centric and news from other regions was not given enough prominence. The late-night 10pm bulletin is still broadcast from Cape Town, and the channel still runs from its Kloof Street production centre in the city. City motto: Spes Bona (Latin: Good Hope) Province Western Cape Mayor Helen Zille Area  - % water 2,499 km² N/A Population  - Total (2004)  - Density Ranked 100th 2,893,251 1,158/km² Established 1652 Time zone SAST (UTC+2) Calling code 021 edit Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad /ˈkɑːpstÉ‘t... , City motto: Unity in Development Province Gauteng Mayor Amos Masondo Area  - % water 1,644 km² 0. ... Hyde Park is the name of: Hyde Park, a Royal Park in London (the original location) Hyde Park in Sydney - a park some places in the United States of America: Hyde Park, Massachusetts Hyde Park, New York - a town in Dutchess County, New York Hyde Park, Vermont - a town Hyde... , City motto: Unity in Development Province Gauteng Mayor Amos Masondo Area  - % water 1,644 km² 0. ...


Because of its liberal policies regarding adult content and continual reinforcement of being free-to-air while broadcasting blockbuster movies, e.tv has seemingly won the ratings war against the SABC stations, especially over the weekends.

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Ownership

Midi TV was the consortium that won the broadcasting licence in 1998 to operate the channel. It is currently owned by black empowerment group Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) and VenFin, a part of the Rupert business empire. VenFin Limited is an investment holding company for the former Rembrandt Groups telecommunications, financial services and other interests. ... Bold text Dr. Anthony Edward Rupert (4 October 1916 – 18 January 2006) was an Afrikaner-South African billionaire entrepreneur, businessman and conservationist. ...


The consortium has had many changes in ownership, however the the dominant player has always been HCI: it had bought out minority black shareholders who had failed to repay loans they used to purchase the Midi TV stake. Warner Bros. sold their 25% shareholding of the channel in 2001, concerned that they would never be able to exercise full ownership: South African media ownership law restricts foreign entities to owning no more than 25% of a television channel. The WB Shield used from 2003 to present day Warner Bros. ...


Marcell Golding, a former trade unionist, is the current CEO of HCI and also manages the station.


Controversy and milestones

In January 2001, e.tv showed floor plans and other blueprints for renovations of Genadedal, the official residence of President Thabo Mbeki, on air. The government responded by threatening legal action, citing that the station contravened of the Protection of Information Act.[1] In August, it was reported to be the fastest-growing channel in South Africa.[2] After the September 11, 2001 attacks, e.tv joined other South African broadcasters in agreeing to continue broadcasting statements by Osama bin Laden.[3] It was also the site of an anthrax scare in October.[4] The President of South Africa is the head of state and head of government under South Africas Constitution. ... Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki (born June 18, 1942, in Idutwa, South Africa) is the President of the Republic of South Africa. ... The explosion resulting from the crashing of United Airlines Flight 175 into the South Tower. ... Osama bin Laden Usāmah bin Muhammad bin Awad bin Lādin (Arabic: ; born March 10, 1957 [1]), most commonly known as Osama bin Laden or Usama bin Laden (أسامة بن لادن) is an Islamic fundamentalist, a primary founder of the al-Qaeda Islamic organization and a member of the immensely wealthy bin...


In 2002, the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa exonerated e.tv from overstepping its code of conduct after complaints were received following its screening of series from the Emmanuelle soft-core porn series.[5] In June, it failed in its attempt to stop M-Net from acquiring a new broadcast licence.[6] Kristel stepped away from the role in the 1980s, yielding to younger actresses, although she continued to make cameo appearances as an older Emmanuelle in a number of films. ...


In 2003, it was awarded a contract from Uthingo to broadcast the National Lottery results live.[7] A play here! sign outside a newsagent, incorporating the National Lotterys logo of a stylised hand with crossed fingers. ...


In 2004, e.tv was reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority after launching a series of newspaper advertisement in which the SABC was purported to be a "state broadcaster" and "lacking editorial independence."[8] In October, it failed in its bid to force the court to allow a live broadcast of the proceedings of the Schabir Shaik trial.[9] In November, it was reported that Midi TV owed ICASA R7 million in licence fees.[10] The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the independent British self regulatory organisation (SRO) of the advertising industry. ... Schabir Shaik entering the Durban High Court. ... New Rand notes series The old and new R5 coins The rand is the currency of South Africa. ...


In 2005, it was fined R55 000 for two offences of broadcasting 18-rated movies before 9pm.[11] It was also prevented by court ruling preventing it from airing a documentary concerning a prominent baby murder, but upon appeal was ordered to show the documentary to the case's prosecutors for review.[12][13] The station also fired prominent personality Soli Philander after a year's involvement.[14][15][16] It also garnered controversy from conservative and religious groups after it decided to broadcast softcore pornography late at night over weekends. It was also to be subpoenaed to appear before the Parliament's home affairs portfolio committee after failing to attend a hearing on pornography; e.tv subsequently claimed that they were given too short notice.[17][18] Softcore is a form of pornography that is less explicit than hardcore material in depicting or describing sexual behaviour. ... A subpoena is a writ commanding a person to appear under penalty (from Latin). ... The Parliament of South Africa, has undergone many transformations, as a result of the countrys tumultuous history. ...


In 2006, it refused to air a controversial interview with P.W. Botha before his 90th birthday, which both the SABC and M-Net refused as well.[19] They also received 14 complaints after a contestant was injured in an episode of the local Fear Factor; the station retorted, saying they "gave fair warning" to participants priot to the show, which was upheld by the BCCSA.[20][21] P.W. Botha Pieter Willem Botha, (born January 12, 1916) commonly known as P.W. and as die groot krokodil (the great crocodile) was Prime Minister of South Africa from 1978 to 1984 and State President of South Africa from 1984 to 1989. ... Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare reality game show. ...


Local Productions

Another point of criticism of the station has been the perceived lack of involvement in producing local content. e.tv has commissioned two soapies which are broadcast in prime time, and commissioned the occasional documentary[citation needed].


Backstage, set in an arts college in Cape Town, started off on a high note when it first aired in 2000, but things soured when e.tv had a dispute with the production company, and several popular cast members left the show.[22]


Scandal, set at a tabloid newspaper, experienced increased ratings after its timeslot was changed from 8pm to 7.30pm. In its previous timeslot, the soapie clashed with SABC 1's established soapie Generations.[23] Newspaper sizes in August 2005. ... SABC 1 is a South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) public service television channel that carries programming in English and African languages. ...


Foreign Shows

In South Africa, e.tv hosts some HBO shows like The Sopranos, Six Feet Under and Curb Your Enthusiasm. It has also secured broadcast rights of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) various shows;[24] on Wednesday nights and over weekends, these receive the highest ratings in their timeslots.[citation needed] HBO (Home Box Office) is a premium cable television network with headquarters in New York City. ... The Sopranos is a very popular American television drama broadcast on HBO about a fictional Mafia family in Northern New Jersey. ... Six Feet Under was a popular and critically acclaimed American television drama produced by HBO. It first aired on June 3, 2001 and concluded its fifth and final season on August 21, 2005. ... Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American television sitcom starring Seinfeld writer & co-creator Larry David. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ...


References

  1. ^ "E-tv may be charged with security breach", News24, 2001-01-11. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  2. ^ "e.tv growth outstrips other channels", 2001-08-21. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  3. ^ "SA media take a stand", News24, 2001-10-12. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  4. ^ "Anthrax hoax lands man in court", News24, 2001-10-19. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  5. ^ "e.tv wins Emmanuelle case", News24, 2002-03-13. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  6. ^ "e.tv fails to close Open Time", News24date=2002-06-10. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  7. ^ "e.tv to call the lucky numbers", News24, 2003-03-28. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  8. ^ "SABC 'not a state broadcaster'", News24, 2004-04-20. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  9. ^ "Shaik: e.tv broadcast bid fails", News24, 2004-10-13. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  10. ^ "M-Net, e.tv owe Icasa millions", News24, 2004-11-08. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  11. ^ "Commission fines e.tv R40 000", News24, 2005-03-04. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  12. ^ "e.tv to fight Jordan ruling", News24, 2005-08-26. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  13. ^ "Jordan: e.tv must show film", News24, 2005-08-26. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  14. ^ "Soli to host new e.tv show", News24, 2004-12-01. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  15. ^ "Soli, e.tv at loggerheads", News24, 2005-12-05. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  16. ^ "e.tv: 'We fired' Soli", News24, 2005-12-06. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  17. ^ "Porn lands e.tv in trouble", News24, 2005-11-15. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  18. ^ "e.tv 'disappointed' over porn", News24, 2005-11-17. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  19. ^ "e.tv says no to PW interview", News24, 2006-01-17. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  20. ^ "Fear Factor draws complaints", News24, 2006-01-27. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  21. ^ "E.tv 'gave fair warning'", News24, 2006-03-28. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  22. ^ "Backstage takes e.tv to court", News24, 2002-03-16. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  23. ^ "Twist in prime time scramble", News24, 2005-06-12. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.
  24. ^ "Get ready to rumble", News24, 2002-12-06. URL accessed on 2006-05-28.

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