BROADCASTING SERVICES ACT [CHAPTER 12:06] (as at 11th January 2008) is effected by means of or uses the radiofrequency spectrum, cable, optical fibre, satellite or any other means or a combination of those means, and includes any of the services referred to in paragraphs (a) to (j) of subsection (2) of section seven; “broadcasting service bands” means(a) that part of the electromagnetic radiofrequency spectrum which is allocated to the Authority by the Postal and Telecommunications Authority for planning and allocation for broadcasting purposes in terms of this Act; and (b) designated to be such by the Minister by notice in the Gazette; “broadcasting station” means a radio or television transmitting station used for the purposes of carrying on a broadcasting service; “broadcasting system” includes a signal carrier or radio transmitting station used for the purpose of transmitting a broadcasting service; “cable broadcasting service” means a broadcasting service which transmits programmes by means of a telecommunication service, other than a radiocommunication service, as defined in the Postal and Telecommunications Act [Chapter 12:05], for reception at two or more places, whether simultaneously or at different times; “commercial broadcasting service” means a free-to-air (radio or television) broadcasting service operated for profit or as part of a profit-making enterprise which⎯ (a) is intended or appears to be intended to appeal to the general public; and (b) is capable of being received by commonly available equipment; and (c) otherwise complies with any classification criteria that may be applicable to such a service in terms of subsection (2); “commercial radio broadcasting service” means a commercial audio-broadcasting service; “commercial television broadcasting service” means an audio-visual commercial broadcasting service; “Committee on Standing Rules and Orders” means the committee of Parliament appointed under section 57(2) of the Constitution; 7 “community broadcasting service” means a free-to-air (radio or television) broadcasting service not operated for profit or as part of a profit-making enterprise which⎯ (a) provides programmes⎯ (i) for community purposes; and (ii) is capable of being received by commonly available equipment; and (b) does not broadcast programmes or advertisements on behalf of any political party; and (c) otherwise complies with any classification criteria that may be applicable to such a service in terms of subsection (2); “control” includes control as a result of or by means of trusts, agreements, arrangements, 7 Definition inserted by section 2 of Act 19/2007. -5-