- Section 1 Purpose of the Act
- Section 2 Definition
- Section 3 The substantive scope of the Act
- Section 4 The geographical scope of the Act
- Section 5 Organisation of the supervisory authority
- Section 6 Relationship between the supervisory authority and the central government authorities
- Section 7 Duties of the supervisory authority
- Section 8 Appeals Board
- Section 9 Intervention against the acquisition of an ownership interest
- Section 10 National restrictions on ownership
- Section 11 Regional ownership restrictions
- Section 12 Advance clearance
- Section 13 Duty to provide information, etc.
- Section 14 Coercive fine
- Section 15 Coercive sale
- Section 16 Penalties
- Section 17 Commencement
- Section 18 Transitional provisions
The Media Ownership Act
Act No 53 of 13 June 1997 relating to media ownership (the Media Ownership Act). Section 1 Purpose of the Act
The purpose of this Act is to promote freedom of expression, genuine opportunities to express one's opinions and a comprehensive range of media.
Section 2 Definition
For the purpose of this Act, acquisition of an ownership interest shall mean:
Any form of assumption of an ownership interest, including purchase, exchange, gift, lease, acquisition by inheritance or distribution of an estate, coercive sale and expropriation, and also subscription for an ownership interest in an enterprise. An acquisition of assets which entails the full or partial acquisition of a business shall also be regarded as acquisition of an ownership interest.
Section 3 The substantive