Since communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams gazetted the policy last week, dissent has poured in through the website Dear South Africa, which collects online submissions to challenge or co-form policies before they become law.
According to the draft policy, owners can charge a"reasonable" access fee if the network operator makes any intrusive changes to their land but are liable for any damage they cause to communications facilities. "The draft document is open to comment by all interested parties, including MTN, ensuring that the final document is a robust and balanced document that addresses the concerns of all parties," O'Sullivan said over WhatsApp.
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