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The Department of Social Development has stood firm in support of its DSDTV streaming platform, highlighting cost-saving benefits by eliminating third-party communication fees.
In the midst of numerous government communication platforms, the Department of Social Development has justified the creation and upkeep of DSDTV, an independent internet streaming channel. Launched a year ago to showcase department activities, DSDTV operates separately from MultiChoice’s DStv.
The department faced criticism from opposition members for initiating the platform at a monthly expense of R81,000. Despite this, maintaining DSDTV has proved to be a financially prudent move for the department.
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